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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 117

Armed Police Leave for South Shearing Trouble Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

A number of police left Brisbane to-day, armed with rifles. for Morven and Cunnamulla, where trouble has occurred with…

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"Not Etiquette" Coming Coatless to Court Coroner's Objection

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

In these hell-hot days even the most fastidious individual feels tompted to remove his coat, and it is no uncommon thing to see some of…

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Attempt to Poison Story from Milton Police Inquiring Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

A message from Milton states that the people are investing a case of alleged poisoning at Yabro,…

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Serious Riot Police and Workless Clash in Adelaide Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

One of the most serious riots in the history of South Australia occurred to-day, when a number of…

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Women Shoplifters in Court Perjury Alleged. Committed for Trial

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

At the Central Police Court on Wednesday, Mr McMahon, S.M., directed that, a woman who had given evidence on her own behalf should bo prosecuted…

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UPPER-HOUSE High Court Appeal Hearing Opens Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

In the High Court to-day, Mr. E. J. Loxton, K.C., on behalf of the N.S.W. Ministry, asked for leave to appeal…

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Tilly Devine Alleges Husband Tried to Shoot Her Court Charge Was it Jealousy? Another Woman Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

Some people simply can't keep out of the limelight. Tilly Devine, notorious for the part she has played in…

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Six Months' Gaol Five Theft Charges

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

Percy John Francis, a carpenter, was sentenced to six months" imprisonment at the Paddington Court on five charges of theft from the…

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Kurri Police Court Round Over

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 5

Larwise Robinson did not appear to answer a charge of obtaining a food relief under false pretences. A warrant was issued for his arrest…

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Bank Breaking Salesman Charged

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 8

Henry La Rouffe, a salesman, was remanded on £250 bail at the Central Police Court, on a charge of having broken and entered the…

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Shop Robbed Smokers' Requisites Missing; Young Man Charged

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

It was reported to the West Maitland police yesterday by Mr. Chick, who conducts a refreshment room in…

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Murder Charge Conflicting Stories Bail Allowed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

At the Redfern Court Cecil Reginald Bell (20) a dealer was remanded on a charge of maliciously murdering John Edward…

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Brutal Assault Thug Attacks Woman Money Recovered Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

Mrs. Katherine Townsend was the victim of a brutal assault in Cleveland-street, Redfern, late last night, and…

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Threat to Shoot Ferrymastcr Charged S.M.'s COMMENT

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 5

At the Kogarah Police Court yesterday, Walter John Glover, 48, a ferrymaster, was charged with having assaulted Henry…

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Murder Charge Man Shot Dead Coroner's Verdict

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

All inquiry was held before the City Coroner (Mr May) on Wednesday into the death of John Edward Thornton, aged 33 years, of…

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Police Sensation Sergeant Arrested Alleged Embezzlement

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

There was a sensation at Inverell late on Wednesday night, when Inspector Singleton arrested Sergeant Duckworth, of Tamworth, a…

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Amazing Story Girl on Murder Charge Death of Parents

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 10

An amazing development occurred on Friday in connection with the Tintinara tragedy on Tuesday. Frances Eileen…

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What Is the Use? Sending Man to Gaol Judge's Dilemma Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

In the Divorce Court to-day Mr. Justice Long-Innes asked: What is the use of putting a man in gaol because he can't…

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"Highest Reward" Coroner on Police SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

In giving his verdict at the inquest to-day concerning the death of Constables Allen and Andrews, the City Coroner stated that, in his…

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Police Injured Chase After Suspect Car Hits Kerb

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 9

Sergeant Cullen and Constable Dawson, of the police night patrol, were injured while chasing a man, who was riding a motor cycle…

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