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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 117

Appeals and Valuation Court

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 3

There were five appellants, but three withdrew. Mr. G. N. Lochhead represented the Municipal Council as Valuer and Mr…

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Local and General "Could Not Stoop to Murder"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 2

At the last Merriwa Shire Council meeting the engineer in his report referred to an inspection in regard to noxious weeds and the report read: "I…

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High Court Appeal by N.S.W. Garnishee Act Melbourne

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

The hearing of the application on behalf of the Government of New South Wales, for an injunction restraining the…

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The Bank Robbery. Court References. Vagrancy Charges. Three Men Discharged. One Remanded

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 2

Reference to last Friday's bank hold-up at Muswellbrook were made at the hearing of cases at the police court this morning,…

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Angry Crowd Follows Capt. de Groot Remanded Till April ! Court Case Sydney

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

Faultlessly tailored in a light brown sac suit, Francis Edward de Groot (42), of independent means, a…

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Clerk Charged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 4

Cecil William Joseph Tyler, 32, clerk, was remanded at the Central Police Court, Sydney, on a charge of having stolen £404/14/11, the…

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Tribute to Police Efficiency

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 3

The Chief Secretary, Air Gosling, sent a letter to the Chief of Police, Mr Childs, placing on record his admiration of the completeness of the police…

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Tried Tor Murder Acquittal of Defendant. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 2

The hearing was commenced, at the Central Criminal, Court to-day in which James White aged 28, showman, was charged with the murder of Frederick…

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Over Girl? Shooting Affray Murder Charge Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 1

As the shades of night were enveloping the notorious King's Cross on December 28 last, those in the…

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Not Alive Sequel to Trial "Bones" Murder Perth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 7

Following a statement by the manager of Wandares Station that he had employed a man named Carron, the police made further inquiries,…

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Kurri Court Tenancy Matter OWED £120

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 7

A tenancy case that has been the centre of a good deal of interest was heard at the Kurri Courthouse this morning, before…

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Lower Wages Court to Decide MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 7

Chief Judge Dothridge has called a compulsory conference between the master butchers and employees, following the request of the employees…

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Cut Corner Cyclist Injured Court Sequel Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 1

Cutting a corner near a bend on Maitland-road, at Hoxham, had a painful result for Ronald A. Mariborough. He had one of his arms…

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Default Act Challenged Appeal To High Court Validity Questioned

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 1

The High Court in Melbourne is hearing argument in support of the New South Wales Government's challenge to the Financial Agreement Enforcement Act on the grounds of its invalidity. With the consent of the parties Tasmania intervened, and supported the attack…

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N.S.W. APPEAL High Court Case. Victoria's Position Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 7

When argument was resumed in the High Court to-day regarding the validity of the Financial Agreement Enforcement Act, it was intimated…

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Alleged Theft

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 2

Harold James Green was charged with having in his possession at Muswellbrook a B.S.A. bicycle, valued at £10, and reasonably suspected of…

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Muswellbrook Police Court To-day's Cases. DISCHARGED

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 2

William Brown, charged with having, unlawful means of support, was again before the court on the same charge, to which he had pleaded not…

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Charge of Stealing. £50 in a Wallet

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 2

Richards and Jackson were then charged with stealing from the person. The offence was alleged to have been committed at Muswellbrook on…

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Refused to Pay Farmer Goes to Gaol GRAFTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 6

Declaring that he would serve a term in gaol rather give the authorities the satisfaction of collecting fines and costs amounting to…

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Simba Found In Suburban Yard Man Charged Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 1

While Sergeant Small was driving home last night to Enfield, he noticed the head of a racehorse leaning over the fence…

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