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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 117

Interstate Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

Displaying all-round superiority, Victoria beat New South Wales in the match between representatives of the police of the States, by…

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Luke Found Guilty Sentenced to Three Years, Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

The trial was concluded yesterday of Clifton Arthur Luke, 29, an agent, who was chargeu with having obtained £534 by false pretences. There were…

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Back to Gaol Husband's Debts Strange Story Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

Frederick Raphael Grant, a wool valuer, who was ordered to Long Bay Gaol on Monday for failing to keep up all money…

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Men on Roof Three Arrested Theft of Shoes Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Acting on information received, the wireless police patrol visited Whelan's boot factory at Clifton Hill early this morning…

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M.L.A. Sentenced. Chief Justice Accused. Appeal May Be Lodged

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

After Albert Augustus Edwards 40, a member of the Legislative Assembly for Adelaide City Council, had been sentenced to live years' imprisonment…

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Councillor Did Not Attend Church Summons Under Ancient Law. Magistrate States Powers

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

For failing to attend church on Sunday, Councillor Leonard Bramley Cox, of Manchester (Eng.), appeared before the Manchester magistrate. The…

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"Madman When He Is Drunk." Police Description of Kurri Man. Used Bad Language; Resisted Police

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

William Grant, charged at the Kurri Kurri Police Court on Wednesday with having used indecent language, and resisted the police…

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Police Raid Property Worth £1000 MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

Detectives raided houses in Box Hill and East Kew and seized property worth £1000 and arrested a man and his sister…

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News Wanted Call by Police SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

The police are anxious to get in touch with any person who has had dealings with J. C. McGrath in connection with the "Everingham…

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The Everingham Millions a Sensational Arrest. Man Charged with False Pretences. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

A sensational event occurred in the City last night when detectives arrested a man and charged him with having obtained. money under false pretences…

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For Trial Police Officers Sequel to Raid Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

Sergeant W. P. Jennings, and Constable John O'Donnell, both of Regent Street Police Station, were committed for trial…

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Brutal Attack on Girl Another Outrage in Victoria. Third Assault Within a Week. Marjorie Cox, of Ravenswood

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Victoria, was the victim of a brutal attack last night She was struck on the head in her home with a blunt instrument, and, while…

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Misappropriation Charge Against Bookmaker. £866 Mentioned in Court

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Alexander Giddins, a well-known Cessnock bookmaker, who was apprehended on Tuesday night, was charged before Mr. H. L. Sargeson…

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Defendant and Policeman Collapse Case Before Leeton Court

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

The case in which Patrick Lynch, licensee of the Hotel Lceton, was charged .with breaches of the Liquor Act ended abruptly yesterday, when…

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Alleged Hold-up Masked Man With Gun Milkman's Story to Police

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 5

A sensational report was made to the Kurri police to-day by Jack Mcarnerny, a Buchanan milkman. McEarnerny stated that at about…

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Eight Men and a Bottle of Wine Heard in Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

You can believe it if you like, but we present it to our readers as we heard it in Kurri court on Wednesday:—…

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Schubert Appeals Full Criminal Appeal Court Hears Case. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

William Schubert, who was sentenced to death on a charge of murdering his daughter, appealed to the Full Court of Criminal Appeal to-day, against his…

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Fraud Alleged in "Everingham Millions" Case ARRESTED A. J. C. McGrath Police Move Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

There was a sensation at a meeting in the city late last night, when detectives arrested a man and charged…

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Family Endowment Cheques Cashed at "Two-up" School Sergeant's Charge Twelve Men Before Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

There was a sequel to the police raid on an alleged "two-up" school at Heddon Greta a fortnight age when twelve men…

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Young Couple's Domestic Troubles Hectric Happenings at Pelaw Main on 12th February Case at Kurri Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

The domestic troubles of a young Pelaw Main couple were completely aired at the Kurri Kurri Police Court on Wednesday when Annie Mary Down…

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