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

Courts & crime, 1948

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Applied for Carrying Permit Referred to Show Secretary And Police

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 August 1948 · page 3

When a letter from Mr. Fred C. Clark, of Rye Park Road, Boorowa, was read to the Young Pastures Protection Board members…

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Sentenced to Month Goods Unlawfully In His Custody

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 1

On a count of having goods unlawfully in his custody, a man was sentenced to one month's hard labour in Goulburn Court yesterday. Before the court was…

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Betting Charges Heard in Goulburn Court

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 1

Mr. Hook, S.M., in Gouburn Court yesterday appealed to the sporting instinct of a man before he fined him £20 for illegal betting. Before the court was Lionel…

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High Court Declares Bank Act Invalid

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 4

The High Court of Australia to-day gave a verdict against the Commonwealth Government in the Banking…

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Boy Charged with Murder

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 3

MANCHESTER, Thursday: A 12-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Joseph Patrick Creamer,…

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The High Court Decision

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 2

It was with a great deal of relief that the Australian public heard the Full Court judgment on the endeavour…

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Big Sydney Theft

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 5

SYDNEY: Clothing and manchester goods valued at £500, were stolen last night from a recently established mercery…

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Police Check Hoax on Cowra Hospital

The Burrowa News · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 6

The man allegedly responsible for the fake telephone call to the Cowra Hospital last week, has been apprehended by police…

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Tension In Berlin American v Soviet Police

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 5

BERLIN, Fri.: There is nothing so far to indicate any easing of the tension in Berlin where yesterday…

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Our Country Police

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 16 August 1948 · page 1

THE trials and tribulations of country Police have frequently been featured in these columns, but it is refreshing to note that…

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Melbourne Murder

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 17 August 1948 · page 3

MELBOURNE: Police investigating the murder of crippled Norman Hurley, 19, whose battered body was found in the…

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Plans for Work on Local Court House

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 17 August 1948 · page 2

The Works Department was considering tenders for renovations and painting at the Goulburn Court House, the…

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DISCHARGED Doctor & Husband On Murder Charge

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 19 August 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY: George Stonley Thompson. 66. Macauarie Street doctor and Gene Valentino Van Gercken, 23, student of dramatic…

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Police Check Hoax on Cowra Hospital

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 August 1948 · page 4

The man allegedly responsible for the fake telephone call to the Cowra Hospital recently has been apprehended by police…

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Assault Charge

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 20 August 1948 · page 1

Clifford Richard. Cope, 32, clerk, of Ainslie, was committed for trial by Mr. G. O. Hook, S.M., at the Canberra Children's…

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Some Notes on Current Topics Bank Decision: Kidnapped: Life In Malaya: Murder Campaign

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 20 August 1948 · page 4

The Prime Minister looked for trouble and he found it; the expense he passes on to the luckless taxpayers. First he legislated without consulting the electors, regardless of constitutional limitations. The…

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No Finery for World's Highest Court Privy Council Sits In Plain Surroundings

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 20 August 1948 · page 1

LONDON: No one entering the unpretentious building where the judicial committee of the Privy Council sits would think it still exercises jurisdiction over nearly one-third of the human race. The High Court of the Empire sits in less state than a…

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New Pastoral Award To Start August 30 Some Claims Referred To Full Court

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 20 August 1948 · page 5

SYDNEY. Mr. J. R. Donovan, Federal conciliation Commissioner, today announced a new award covering the pastoral industry. Approximately 50,000 pastoral workers are affected by the award,…

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Traffic Blitz Nearly £30 In Fines At Goulburn Court

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 24 August 1948 · page 3

In Goulburn Court yesterday Mr. Hook, S.M., imposed a total of £29/12/ in fines and costs on transport and traffic offenders. For transporting machinery…

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£1200 Handed Over by Police Food For Britain Fund And Ambulance Benefit

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 August 1948 · page 4

At the Southern Cross Hall last night was held a very enjoyable function, when the police, through their president, Inspector Ellis, handed over two cheques, each of £600, one to the…

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