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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 31 of 117

Basic Wage Full Court Argument Economist's View Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 6

There was a spirited discussion between a union advocate (Mr. Crofus) and the Judges in the Full Arbitration Court yesterday…

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Novel Theft

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 4

Everyone has heard about that dreadful man who, so history tella, "stole a beer from a blind beggar." He has been looked down upon ever since…

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Expired Number Plate Police Court Fine

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 5

Because he failed to deliver up an expired motor driver's license, John Henderson was fined 10/-, with 8/- costs, in default two days' goal, at…

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Sent to Gaol Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

For assaulting Constable Glasby while in execution of his duly, James Wilson (5). labourer, was. in New castle Poles court to -day, sentenced…

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De Groot Before Court Police Draw Batons on Crowd. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 5

Early this morning thousands of people lined the streets outside the Central Police Court, where Francis Edward de Groot, the central figure…

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Winning Bets Bookie Charged SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

At the Control Court to-day, Joo Matthews, well known A. J. C. Paddock bookmaker, was charged with having at Randwick on March 19, evaded…

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Death Sentence Barrie Murder Case

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 5

At the conclusion of the trial yesterday of William Morion, 26. labourer, for the murder of Alexander Barrie. the jury, after a brief…

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Alleged Theft of Racehorse Defendant Discharged. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 2

At the Central Court to-day, Albert Norman M' Coy, a horse dealer, was charged with stealing the racehorse Simba. The charge arose out of the…

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Police and Crowd Clash Near Court de GROOT Angry Scenes Hits, Kicks Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

At an early hour this morning many thousands of people lined the street outside the Central Police Court,…

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Adjourned Cases Solicitors Absent on Holidays. "Handicapped," Said Magistrate

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 5

Comment was made by Mr. Suther land, P.M., at Cessnock Police Court on Tuesday at the number of applications for adjournment of cases owing…

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Hindu Acquitted On Murder Charge RE - ARRESTED

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 5

At Grafton yesterday Rhem Singh, a Hindu, was acquitted on a charge of murder after the jury had retired for five hours…

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Hotel Theft Money in Wardrobe Man for Trial Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 5

The alleged theft of £ 200 from a bedroom in the Maryville Hotel on Unroll 12 was the subject of a case in Newcastle…

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Late News Captain De Groot Charged. Disorderly Scenes Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 2

Police and a very large crowd came into conflict outside the Central Police Court this, morning when Francis Edward de Groot, New Guardsman, was…

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Singleton Police Court Thursday, March, 3lst. (Before Mr F. D. H. Sutherland, P.m.). Driving Without Headlights

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 6

Francis R.Flohm made no appearance when his name was called at the Singleton Police Court yesterday on a charge of having driven his car…

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New Guardsmen Protest. Police Chief Reticent

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 5

Several protests of unwarranted treatment by the police have been lodged by New Guardsmen. One said he was picked up and…

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Collision Sequel Claim in Court Gosford Case

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 8

The case was begun at Gosford yesterday in which Erie Braun, a police constable of Singleton claims £ 300 damages…

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Wage Cut Restoration Sought in Arbitration Court

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

Arguing on behalf of the unions before the Federal Arbitration Court in Melbourne in support of the claim for the restoration of the 10 per cent…

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Secret Track Fairfield Racing Court Sequel Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

At the Liverpool Court to - day three men, Thomas Mitchelr (46), unemployed bookmaker, Edward O'Sullivan, and William pearce Boydoll,…

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Wave of Crime Sweeping Britain Special Police London, March 31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

A wave of housebreaking, smash and grab burglaries, warehouse and shop raids, many of which were associated with…

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Two Charges Stealing - Assault SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 1

Following the capture of an alleged thier after a chase at Rush cutter's Bay last night, Albert Tyler (2.1) labourer, appeared at the…

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