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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 117

Tin Hare Licences Police Interview with Mr Stevens

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

An interview took place on Wednesday night between Superintendent Mackay and Mr Stevens (deputy-leader of the Opposition) at…

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Repairs to a Cart Claim Before Court

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 5

At the Singleton Small Debts Court yesterday, before Mr F. D. H. Sutherland, P.M., Thomas Henry Lancaster, blacksmith, of Broke, claimed £4/15,…

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To Stand Woman's Will Court Order Sydney, Friday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

Reserved judgment was given to-day by Mr. Justice Harvey in R dispute arising out of the will of Olive Mary Milgate.,…

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N.S. Wales Default. Premier Appeals to High Court

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

The House of Representatives carried the enforcement motion relating to the N.S. Wales default in payment of interest, by 46 votes to 14 on a…

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Will Seize Money When He Thinks Fit Mr. Lyons Declines to Wait Court Action Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

According to a statement made by the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) to-day, the Federal Government does…

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The Sequel Alleged Notes Theft Man Charged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 3

The loss of £340 in notes on March 10 by James Martin Sampson, a visitor to Sydney from New Zealand, had a sequel in the Central Police Court,…

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How New Guardsman Caused Sensation on Bridge Tricked Police De Groot's Ruse Slashed Ribbon Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 5

The police ascertained that De Groot, who slashed the bridge ribbon, gained entrance to the bridge at the end of the…

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Dartmoor Inquiry Convicts Complimented by Magistrate

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 2

The magistrate in the Dartmoor inquiry complimented the accused on their behaviour. There was a chorus of "Thank you" from the dock…

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Lodge Moneys Secretary Charged Ashtonfield's Case

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 5

William Macey, of Onus-street, Telerab, appeared at West Maitland Court of Petty Sessions this afternoon on a charge laid by the trustees of…

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"Cowardly Thing" Sequel to Assault Man Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

The regrettable incident during the progress of the Maitland Show, when Mr. H. Tuckey, an official in the ring, was assaulted after a trotting…

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De Groot Before Court

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 3

Francis Edward Do Groot appeared before the Lunacy Court at Darlinghurst to-day as a person deemed to be insane, and not under proper control…

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West Australian Murder Trial Sentence of Death Recorded

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 2

After a hearing in Perth (W.A.) lasting eight days, the jury in the Murchison burnt bones trial gave a verdict of guilty against "Snowy"…

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Early Baking Unions Take Action Court Sequel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

A visit to the banking promises of Roy Cootes, 191 Melbourne Street, East Maitland, at 1.30 a.m. on February 13, where three…

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Equity Case Shadler Contract Court Petition Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 5

There was an echo of the Shadler Bread Contract in the Equity Court to-day when a petition was presented on behalf of John James, of…

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CESSNOCK Unstamped Cheques Police Court Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 5

Thomas S, Brown, a contractor, was charged at the Cessnock Police Court to-day, before Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, P.M., with not…

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Police Court. Loss of Wallet and £50. Two Men Before Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 1

At the Muswellbrook Police Court yesterday, John Richards and Frederick Jackson, appeared on remand from" Werris Creek on a charge of…

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Three Charges Alleged Stealing East Maitland Cases

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 5

Two residents of Tolarah appeared before Mr. M. J. D. Austin, J.P., at the East Maitland Court of Petty Sessions yesterday on three charges…

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£900 BAIL Solicitor Charged Alleged Fraud Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day Robert Norbert Eugene Phillips (36), a solicitor, was charged with having fraudulently…

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Struck by Police Car

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 2

Algernon Rees Hughes, 4.2, fettler and William Turner, both living in Emerald-street, East Maitland, were admitted to Maitland Hospital early on…

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Hotel Robbery £200 Stolen Young Man Charged Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 5

The sequel to a hotel robbery was enacted in Newcastle Police Court to-day. On March 12, money, totalling…

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