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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

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Brisbane Man Sentenced Found on Racecourse With Hypodermic Needle and Narcotic Drug One Month''s Gaol

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 10

BRISBANE, Friday: A sentence of one's month imprisonment was imposed in the Police Court yesterday on Charles Vincent Malone, 24, clerk,…

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In Court

The Burrowa News · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 6

Young barrister, having wearied the court with his never-ending speech: "My lord, it is with your pleasure that I proceed with my…

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Smart Arrest Prompt Action By Police Missing Car

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 5

Prompt action by Goulburn police, together with the co-operation of those at Bathurst, led to the recovery of a car belonging…

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Street Bet Goulburn Man Before Court to Pay £30/19/6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 5

A fine of £20, with expenses totalling £10/19/6, was imposed at the Goulburn Police Court to-day on James Thomas Penfold,…

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Convict's Pay Objection To "Wage Cut" Court Claim

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Whether an habitual criminal comes under the heading of a civil servant for the purpose of the…

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JOCKEY D. MUNRO Wife's Allegations In Court Assault Charge

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Domestic troubles between "Darby" Munro, the leading jockey, and, his wife were described at…

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STABBED Parisian Murder of Russian Recent Calls

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 5

PARIS, Tuesday: A postmortem examination of the body of the Russian economist, Navachin, who was murdered…

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New Police Chief for Victoria

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: Chief Inspector Duncan, of Scotland Yard, was appointed Chief Commissioner of the…

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Items of Interest Snake in Gaol --

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

At Stockinbingal recently, three prisoners in a cell at the local lockup created a sensation by yelling for sticks. When the contsable…

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Court House Repairs

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 5

As a result of a recommendation by the Sheriff's Officer, Mr. R. G. White, an officer of the Public Works Department was…

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Neighbours at Law Alleged Stealing of Five Calves

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

At the Boorowa Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. F. Britz, P.M., George Hoskins was charged with stealing five calves…

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Alleged Breach of Liquor Act Solicitor's Objection Upheld Cases Break Down Boorowa Police Court Thursday, 28th JANUARY (Before Mr. F. Britz, P.M.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

Police versus Joseph Gurney to show cause why he had in his possession 12 bottle of K.B. Lager, 2 bottles opened containing a quantity of…

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Court House Hotel Extensive Additions and Alterations

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

Mr. James Corcoran, owner of the Court House Hotel premises at Boorowa, intends having extensive alterations and additions carried out to the…

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Man Charged with Murder

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday: Henry John Thomas, 55, labourer, was charged at the Central Police Court on Saturday with having murdered Grace…

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Youth Welfare Movement Proposal to Start Recreation Club For Boys in Goulburn Police Scheme

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 1

Boys' clubs, organised and operating under the supervision of the police in various districts, which are proving popular and…

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Youths Gaoled for Stealing Car

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 1

Arrested at Bathurst following inquiries made by Goulburn police into the disappearance of a car belonging to Dr. Woods about a…

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Girl Injured Discharge of Shot-Gun Man Charged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 5

Believed to have run from behind a briar bush when a shotgun was discharged at a dog at North Goulburn yesterday…

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Theft of Cash Box Containing £2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 1

Evidently armed with a duplicate key, a thief made an entry to premises occupied by the Goulburn Tyre Service in Clinton…

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To Proceed with Fowls Stolen Man Sentenced To One Month Two Other Men Convicted

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 1

Evidence of a raid on a North Yass poultry yard by men who admitted they were under the influence of liquor was given in…

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Appeals by Police Hearing Opens Two Cases Taken Together

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday: When appeals against the dismissal of police following the betting inquiry came before Judge White to-day, Mr. J. W…

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