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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 78 of 117

"Shoot Him" Grim Urge Court Story Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day, Kenneth Aubrey Farlow (27), wicker-worker, and Robert Henry Chrystal…

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CALLOUS! Murder Sequel Self-confessed London, August 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 1

The "Daily Telegraph" says that one of the most sensational series of self-confessed murders has been kid to the account of…

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Milk Board Wide Powers Court's Decision Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 5

According to a decision give on by the Full Court to-day the Metropolitan Milk Board is untitled to refuse a…

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Civil Service Knows Meaning of "Black Thursday" No Money Police, Too Huge Total Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 1

The failure of the Government to pay the salaries of civil servants was the main topic of conversation in business and Government circles to-day…

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£2000 THEFT Man Charged Police Story Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day. Philip Allan Wilson, or Philip Arthur Wilson, or Watkins (40) a salesman, was…

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Twelve Years Robbers Sentenced

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 5

After two disagreements at previous trials, George Kenslow and Raymond Gordon Whitfield, were convicted in Brisbane on a charge…

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Theft of Skins SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 5

Breaking into a store in O'Riordan-street, Alexandria, last night, thieves took 3500 skins, valued at more…

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Cannot Be Charged Twice Case Against Man Dismissed

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 6

The principle that a man, having been acquitted on one charge cannot be proceeded against on another on the same set of facts, was…

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Alleged Theft of £2000 What Detective Found in Flat. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

At the Central Court to-day, Philip Alan Wilson, a salesman, was remanded to Brisbano on a charge of stealing £2000 from Ida Lange, at Brisbane…

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No Cheques Police Annoyed Pilot Service Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

Several members of the wages staff in Government employ who did not get their cheques yesterday, were still left without their money…

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Committed for Trial Man at Kurri Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 5

A man who appeared before the Magistrate;Mr.F.D. H. Sutherland, at the Children's Court, Kurri Kurri,on Wednesday, on a serious charge…

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No Pay-cheque. Teachers-Police-Trammen. £270,000 Deferred. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

The total amount of payments, including police salaries, which will be deferred to-day and to-morrow, is £270,000…

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Communists Charged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 2

In a lonely spot on Rose-water Plain, about a mile and a half from Port Adelaide, police unearthed a Hotchkiss…

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Two Gates Alleged Theft Man Charged Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 1

Two railway gates were exhibits in a case in Newcastle Police Court to-day, when Arthur Jersey Sketchley…

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Man Robbed Assault Alleged NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 1

Charged at Newcastle Police Court to-day with having assaulted Henry Poulson and robbed him of £35 in money, a gold watch and chain, etc.,…

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Wife Arrested for Murder

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 3

A Westport (N.Z.) resident, Frederick Upham, aged 32, was found shot dead. His wife, aged 22, was arrested on a charge of murder. Upham and…

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Two Charged Racehorse Simba Curious Case Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 1

A charge arising out of the importation of the racehorse Simba, from New Zealand, was heard at the Central Summons…

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Alleged Illegal Betting Successful Police Ruse

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 2

A long, but unsuccessful chase on foot, and an ingenious method of apprehension, were features associated with the arrest of five…

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MOTOR-TRAFFIC. Tax Not Paid Court Cases

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 4

The greater part of the business at the West Maitland Police Court this morning consisted of prosecutions for…

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Surry Hills Murder Accused Traced by Finger Prints. Alleged Statement. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 2

The City Coroner opened an inquiry to-day concerning the death of Mrs Emma Philhrook, aged 51, who was found in a house in Surry…

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