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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 63 of 117

ROSEBROOK. Tennis Court Opened Happy Throng Rosebrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 6

For some time members of the Rosebrook and District Tennis Club have been labouring diligently forming a tennis court, and on Saturday last…

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Peep Into The Past. Newcastle Police, Etc., 1836 to 1850

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 5

The following particulars have been extracted from Circulars and Government Proclamations issued in 1836 and up to 1850:—…

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"Red" Riot. Organised by Thugs. Described by Ald. Garden. When a Few Police Appeared

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 3

"The disgraceful scenes of organised violence and thuggery, which was enacted for the second time at the Labour Council on Friday night." said…

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"Obscene Book" Company Charged SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 1

At the Central Summons Court to-day, "Art in Australia, Ltd." was proceeded against on an allegation of having sold an obscene…

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Timid Theft Hold-up Fails SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 1

Harry Broadbent has informed the police that while driving his car at Rosebery early this morning he saw a man run into middle of the…

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"Own Stupidity" Man Sentenced Judge Caustic Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 1

At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions, Dominice Perconcin (19) an Italian gardener, was sentenced to 18 months…

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No Response Defendant in Gaol NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 5

"I understand," said Police Prosecutor, Sergeant Philipson, "that defendant is in gaol. He was remanded from here to…

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Notes Theft Strange Story To-day's Evidence Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 1

When the case in which Lancelot Verne Lynch, postal assistant, Arthur Collins, salesman, and Joseph Ryan, motor driver, were charged…

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Brutal Blow Boy Injured Sent to Gaol Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 1

In the Newcastle Children's Court to-day Mr. Atkinson, D.S.M. sentenced James Clinton (68) labourer, to three months'…

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French Murderer Sentenced Poisoned Two Wives. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Montpellier, France

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 2

Dr. Pierre Lacet, a dental surgeon, was sentenced to death to-day after a 10 days' trial, for the murder of his two wives and the attempted murder…

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Magistrate Punishes "Under Influence" Driver £20 FINE License, Too Two Hurt Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 5

On the night of April 25, a motor car and cycle and cycle and side-car were in collision on Maitland-road…

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To Death Wife Murder Dentist's Crime Montpellier (France), June 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 1

Dr. Pierre Lacet, dental surgeon, was sentenced to death, after 10 days' sensational trial, in which there…

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Canberra Mail Robbery Remarkable Evidence Given Three Men Before Court

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 2

Remarkable stories were told by police witnesses at the Central Police Court yesterday, when Mr Laidlaw, C.S.M., began the hearing of charges against three men in connection with the £10,000 Canberra mail robbery on April 30…

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Strange Story Murder Attempt Youth Charged Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 7

A remarkable story is said to be behind the arrest At East Geelong, of Alexander Cobden (21), who appeared at the City…

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"Reds" Routed Clash with Police Batons Drawn Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 7

A serious clash between Communists and the police occurred outside Parliament House to-day, and the police…

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Murder Intent Two Charged SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 5

At the Central Court to-day, Harry Lee (33), hairdresser, and William Bushop (23), barman, were remanded ona charge of having…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court. Large Amounts of Wages Claimed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 2

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court, five former employees of Ernest Feetham, bridge contractor, claimed large amounts alleged to be due to them in…

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Dungog Police Court. (Before Mr. E. T. Oram, P.M.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 2

At the Police Court on Tuesday, J. Croll and Sons pleaded guilty and were fined 5/- with 8/- costs for not returning certificate of registration…

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FIREBUG Sent to Gaol SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

Conrad Johannsen (45) a Swodish labourer, was sentenced to 12 months at Parramutta Sessions to-day for setting fire to a dwelling at Dural…

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'Busmen Charged Time-table Breaches NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

Transport officers continue their vigilance in watching bus drivers and taking them to court for breaches of ordinances…

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