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

Courts & crime, 1945

279 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 14

Gaol Tailoring Shop Burnt Out

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY: The tailoring shop at the Parramatta Gaol was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. Warders fought the…

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Three Years Sentence For Stealing Car at Bowning

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 2

At the Quarter Sessions on Monday, James Bretherton was sentenced by Judge Berne to three years hard Iabour…

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More Police for Wharves

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY: Immediately additional police could be spared, following release from the Army. the strength of police to patrol…

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Man Committed for Trial Alleged Theft of Car at Bowning

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 1

Charged with stealing a motor car from a garage at Bowing on Sunday, May 6th, the property of Mr. T. G. Bissell,…

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[?]En Charged with Assault

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY: Francis Walker 51, [?]d William Layers, 24, were ret[?]nded at the Central Court to-day and were charged with having…

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Talent Quest by the Police Miss Jacqueline Dredge Wins First Division

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 2

The first division of the Police Talent Quest was held last night in St. Patrick's Hall. when varied programme' was presented to the audience that was not as large as expected. The weather did not help…

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Two Years "Sister" Fitzgerald to Go to Gaol

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY: In the Criminal Court to-day, "Sister" Eunice Irene Fitzgerald, 60, well-known equestrienne, of Kingswood, and for years…

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Police "Quest for Talent"

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 3

The second elimination concert in the "Quest for Talent" will be held in the Liedertafel Hall. Goulburn, commencing at 8 p.m. on…

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Charge of Negligent Driving Is Refuted in Court

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 3

Brought by the police, a case against Ernest Benjamin Churchill for alleged negligent driving was dismissed at the Police Court this morning. Constable Kent gave evidence…

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From EVERYWHERE Hull Not Guilty of Murder

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 12 June 1945 · page 2

Keith Kitchener Hull, 28, salesman, was acquitted in the Central Criminal Court yesterday of a charge of having murdered…

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Two Years “Sister” Fitzgerald Sentenced

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 14 June 1945 · page 4

In the Criminal Court, Sydney, “Sister” Eunice Irene Fitzgerald, 60, well known horsewoman, of Kingswood, and for years a…

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After Six Years To Be Charged With Murder

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 2

SYDNET: After six years. Nicola Romeo Truda, 28, who has been in a mental home for that period, has to face a charge of…

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Police Quest for Talent Another Great Evening

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 1

The second division of the Police Quest for Talent, which was held on Wednesday night in the Liedertafel Hall, was won by the St. Joseph's College (North Goulburn) Day Pupils Chair…

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human Nature Still Mystifies Retired Magistrate

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 4

At the end of 20 years service as a magistrate—though in-that time he has encountered men and women of…

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Bees Kill Horse Unusual Court Case

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 3

Bees caused some trouble out Pyramu way recently, and the matter was given an airing at the Mudgee Police Court. J. E. Croake…

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Ammunition Theft at Bowral

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 1

What is regarded as the biggest racket in Defence Department ammunition yet to be uncovered has' been investigated by. the Bowral police. assisted, by Detective , First-class ' Constable Rennaham, of Liverpool, and, as the result, charges against six…

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Human Mind Is Unpredictable Declares Retiring Magistrate

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 2

At the end of 20 years', service, as a magistrate-though in that time he has, encountered man and women of practically all types and classes—Mr. W. S. Bromhead S.M. who retired from the Bench last week, is still mystified by human nature…

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Appeal to High Court

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 6

Appeals have been filed in the High Court against the decisions given on June 6 by Judge, Drake-Brockman Judge O'Mara and Judge…

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Checking Up on Truk Atoll Attack Merciless Assault Made by British Fleet

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 1

Intelligence officers ,and photographic experts; are still examining photographs and checking reports on results of two day and night battering of the Japanese garrison on Truk Atoll…

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Case Adjourned Alleged Assault and Resisting Arrest Further Charge Laid

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 2

A case was adjourned by the P.M., Mr. J. McElroy, today on the application of the defendant. A further charge…

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