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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

2,770 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 68 of 139

Perth Murder Trial. the Police Censured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 9

The trial of Arthur Alfred Martin, charged with the murder of his employer, Turbert Horace Currell, farmer at Bowgada, on April 18, was…

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Alleged Assault. Four Women Charged. Elderly Man in Serious Condition. SYDNEY, Saturday.'

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 5

Four women: Beatrice Hunt, 24; Rosee Steel, 22; Betsy Moffat, 23) and Molly Passmore, 22; appeared at the Central Police Court, friday on a…

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Boy Killed Car Driver Charged

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 8

George Andrew Arthur, aged 6 years, of West Kogarah, was crossing the road near his home about half-past 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon,…

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Boy Killed. Car Driver Charged

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 5

George Andrew Arthur, aged 6 years, of West Kogarab, was crossing the road near his home about half-past 2 o'clock on Wednesday…

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A Vendetta. Woman Fined for Assault

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 11

That a vendetta existed between herself and others, was the statement made by Kathleen Gallagher, aged 23, at the Central Police Court…

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Young Man Fined. Cessnock Theft. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 6

At Cessnock Police Court to-day. Hilton Transval Stafford (23), and Sidney Clarence Nelson (19), were charged with that on the 24th inst., at…

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Sent to Gaol Stole £831 From Bank

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 6

Thomas, Bawden, aged 28, toller, appeared before Judge Mocatta at the Grafton Quarter Session on Thursday for sentence, having pleaded guilty to…

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Tamworth Tragedy. Murder Charge Preferred

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 7

The most sensational development on Tuesday arising from the finding of the body of Frederick William Thorley in Anzac Park on Sunday…

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Brutal Murder. Tragedy at Tamworth. Victim Robbed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 14

A brutal murder, evidently premeditated, took place in Anzac Park, Tamworth, during the early hours of Sunday morning. The victim was…

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Charge of Murder Fatal Stabbing at Sandringham

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 1

William Cooper, aged 20, of Kogarah, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with murder, following on the death of William Brooks, aged 24, a tram…

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Petersham Murder M'pherson Committed for Trial

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 7

The Sydney coroner on Thursday held his inquiry into the death of Martha Quin, aged 23, who was shot dead near her home at Petersham on…

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Gaol Director Suspended. a Matter for Amazement. Paris, June 26

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 12

M. Catry, the Gaol Director who released M. Leon Dandct, the Royalist editor of "Action Francaise," as the result of a hoax, has been dismissed…

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Conflicting Attitudes. Cairns Sugar Dispute. Telegrams to Industrial Magistrate. Brisbane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 6

A message from Cairns states that the Industrial Magistrate. Mr. O'Kelly, has received two urgent telegrams, one from the Federal…

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District Court. Sitting at Maitland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 5

The District Court opened at the East Maitland Courthouse on Tuesday before his Honor Judge White. SALE OF TIMBER…

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Police Force. More Men Required in Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 14

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling), referring to the Government's decision to increase the strength of the police force, said that the murder of…

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"King Billy." Acquited on Murder Charge. Fought for His Gin

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 9

King Billy, of the Aboriginals, and officially known as William King, was acquitted at Cairns on a charge of murdering another member of the…

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Chase Ends in Smash Police and Civilian Injured

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 8

When assisting the police in the pursuit of two suspects, who it is alleged had caused considerable damage to the United States Hotel, at the corner of…

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Police Force. to Be Strengthened. Enforcing Drug Act

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 11

The State Government has decided to strengthen the police force. The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling) said that he had made arrangement…

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Racehorse Sankip. Full Court Refuses to Interfere with Verdict

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 9

The Full Court refused to interfere with" the verdict found in favour of the plaintift in the action in which William Howe, horse trainer, of…

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Crime in Burma. Murder, Torture, and Robberies. Liberated Slaves. Freedom Not Appreciated. Calcutta, June 28

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1927 · page 2

Over 800 persons were murderer in Burma last year, and robbery and violence has increased nearly 24 per cent., says…

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