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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

2,983 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 76 of 150

Struck Stranger on Jaw Diamond Ring and Bank Notes Recovered. Police Arrest Suspect

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 1

When Mr Peter O'Grady, of Surry Hills, returned home to lunch at a residential unexpectedly on Friday afternoon and went to his room he found a…

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West Maitland Court Monday, July 8. (Before Mr. D.W. Reed, P.m.). Language and Resisting Arrest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 5

Patrick Joseph Moran was charged with using indecent language in Church-street, West Maitland, on July 6. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Poison in Cream Farmers Charged. Information Dismissed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 3

At the police court Francis Patrick London and John Joseph Condon were charged at Wollongong with having sold adulterated cream at…

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A Surprise Judge Alters Penalty. Gaol Instead of Fine. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 5

Two men, who applied to the Appels Court tao-day for a variation of their sentences, received a surprise when Judge Thomson, not only…

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Buried Body Found in Gorge Murder Recalled. Cairns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 5

The police are investigating a rumour that the body of a man has been found buried in a bag in a gorge, near Boonjic, near the spot…

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Gaol Instead of Fine Judge Alters Penalty

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 2

Two men, who applied to the Appeal Court yesterday for a variation of their sentences, received a surprise when Judge Thomson not-only…

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Sent to Gaol Stole a Gold Watch. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 5

At the Barwood Court to-day, Renold Thomas Davis, 26, a labourer, was charged with stealing a gold watch…

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The Federal Arbitration Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 4

There is considerable heart burning in Labour circles owing to the decision of the Prime Minister to do away with the Federal Arbitration…

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Shooting Case. Alleged Intent to Murder. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 5

James Campbell, 27, an engineer, appeared at the Central Court to-day, charged with having shot at William McGrath at Darlinghurst, with intent…

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Intent to Murder Accused Remanded on £200 BAIL. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 3

James Campbell, aged 27, an engineer, appeared at the Central Court today, charged with having shot at William M'Grath with intent to murder…

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Hostile Crowd Evangelist Seeks Police Protection. CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 5

After his service last night, Evangelist Van Eyk was followed home by a hostile crowd of fifty youths and men…

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Alleged Stealing. Youth on Many Charges. Killara Homes Robbed. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 7

Owan Glyndwr Evans, 19, who was arrested last night, appeared at the Central Court to-day on two charges of breaking and entering…

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Arson Alleged. Two Men Charged. Fire at Palm Beach. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 7

Sydney Keys, 38, a boarding-house keeper, and Erie Woodger, 34, a laborer, were remanded at the Manly Court to-day on a charge of setting…

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Mystery Solved Watson's Bay Note Incident. Police Find Writer. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 7

At fortnight ago, a hat, containing, a bible, two hymn books, and a letter signed "George Newby," was found on the brink of the Gap at…

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Not Acceptable. Promotion by Merit. New Victorian Police System. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 7

At a special meeting of several policemen held last night, Commissioner Blamey explained the proposed new system of promotion by merit…

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Scone Police Court Embezzlement Charge

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 8

Mr. W. C. Geikie, P.M., occupied the Bench at the Scone Police Court on Wednesday last. Robert George Nash, on remand, was…

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"Sentenced to Death."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 6

Our arresting serial, "Threads of Life" will conclude in to-morrow evening's issue of the "Mercury," and on Monday we shall commence…

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Theft—and Thanks

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 2

At the Church of England hall on Friday night (says Dorrigo "Gazette") the ladies in charge of the supper arrangements, having set the…

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Police Promotions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 6

Included in a list of police promotions are the following advancements from constable to first-class constables: W. H. Sewell…

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Blackmailers. Sentenced at Darlinghurst, Judge's Comments. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 7

Finances Reynolds, 20, Roy Beek, 24, and stanley Stewart, 27, who were convicted at Darlinghurst Sessions during the week of conspiracy to…

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