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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 21 of 117

Wild Fight Police and Unemployed MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

In a wild fight between police and unemployed at Reservoir to-day, a shot was fired by the police before order was restored…

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Taking the Oath Some Court Difficulties

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 3

Taking the oath presents difficulty to some people with little or no knowledge of legal or court procedure. "So help me goodness," said a woman in the…

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Fourth Share Lottery Dispute Court Moved Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

Before Mr. Justice Harvey, in the Equity Court to-day, William Henry Cook, of Wallangabba, near Narrabri, labourer, sought to restrain…

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No Danger Strike of Police Sec.'s Statement Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

The President of the Police Association, Sergeant Gavin, referring to a statement that if the police were brought under the…

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Police and Unemployed Clash Trouble Over an Eviction. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

In a wild fight between the police and unemployed at Reservoir to-day a shot was fired by the police before order was restored…

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Titled Lady Mollison's Friend Court Story London, Feb. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

The Australian aviator, J. A. Mollison, who was again before the Marelybone Court to-day, on a charge of assaulting Henry…

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Upper House Discusses Arbitration Act Police Inclusion Welcomed. Debate. Adjourned Until Tuesday Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

The President of the Police Association, referring to the inclusion of the police in the Arbitration Act by the Legislative Council, said that a strike…

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Quarrel Over Girl Shots Fired at Dance. Hall Deserted When Police Arrive Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

At a dance in a Bathurst-street cafe last night two shots were fired during a quarrel between two young men. Fortunately no one was hurt…

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Four Years' Gaol

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 5

Raymond Howard Ditterich, 34, bank clerk, pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court, Melbourne, to a charge of having, at South Melbourne,…

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Prison Riot Pentridge Gaol Youth Killed Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 7

A prisoner was killed, a warder shot and grievously wounded, while another warder was also wounded in a sensational affair at…

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Singleton Police Court Stolen Rugs Recovered

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 2

On Friday last Mr J. C. Killalea, of Dunolly, missed two travelling rugs, valued at £3/10/, and reported the matter to the local police…

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Under Influence Motorist Charged Woman Killed Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day. William Beaumont Small, an accountant, was charged with having driven a motor car while under the influence…

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Refused to Become a Communist Sons Taught to Assault Mother. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 2

The police proceeded to Punchbowl yesterday at the request of a woman, who stated her husband was teaching her two oldest sons…

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One Case Short Court Sitting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 4

There were no summonses returnable at the West Maitland Court of Petty Sessions to-day, and the Bench, Mr. M. S. Meagher, J.P., had…

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Wild Scenes Police Attacked Betting Raids Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 2

Betting raids by the police led to several serious disturbances during the week-end. A serious affray occurred at…

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Fire Fiend Active at Mudgee Police on Watch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 2

A message from Mudgee states that attempts to destroy five business premises in different parts of the town were made…

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Scone Police Court

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 3

Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M., occupied the Bench at the Scone Police Court on Thursday last. Police v. Gordon Graham, charged…

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Theft of Bulls Two Tears' Gaol and Heavy Fine

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 1

At the Wyndham Quarter Sessions, West Australia, John Kilfoyle, part owner of Roseburn Station, and Ernest Wieland, were charged with the theft…

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Court Roster changed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 4

Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, P.M., issued a new roster of Police Courts in the Maitland district yesterday. starting from April 1 courts with be…

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Shot Dead. Escaping Prisoner. Melbourne Gaol Sensation Melbourne

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 1

Reginald James Barker, 18, was shot dead by a warder while attempting to escape from the Metropolitan Gaol, Coburg, early this afternoon…

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