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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 117

Child Murder Man Arrested WELLINGTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1932 · page 1

Following the murder of the four year-old child vera Forster at upper Hutt, near wellington, the police this morning arresied Horace Frank…

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Art Burglary London Sensation LONDON, April 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 1

Thieves at night entered the Kensington residence of Count Spotia H. Radlone, on Italian engaged in business in London, and stole a bronze…

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FINED £5 Sunday Assault Bend Incident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 4

A sequel to a happening in a vacant allotment in Russell-street, Horse Shoe Bond, West Maitland, on Sunday week, was the…

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Another Remand Alleged Serious Offence Miner Charged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 4

An applications for a reduction of ball was made to Mr. M. C. Nott, P.M., at the West Maitland Court of Petty Sessions…

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Singleton Police Court Thursday, 14th APRIL. (Before Mr F. D. H. Sutherland, P.m.). Travelled Without Tickets

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 4

Francis Maloney and Thomas Maloney were each fined £1, or two days' imprisonment, when they pleaded guilty to charges of having travelled…

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Murderer Still at Large Police Search Unabated

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 2

Although the police search for the man suspected of the murders of Francis Wilkinson and Dorothy Denzel was intensified at the week-end, the…

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Strong Protest Police and Guard Public Morality Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 4

In an address in the Pitt-street Congregational church last night, Rev. T.E. Ruth made a strong protest "against the…

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S.p. Betting in Tasmania Police Seek Wider Powers

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 1

Legislation designed to give police greater searching power to prevent bookmaking is proposed for next session of the Tasmanian Parliament…

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Gas Jet Again Solicitor's End Court Action Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 5

John Davies, a well-known cry solicitor, was found dead by his wife in a toolhouse at the rear of their home at Hunter's Hill this morning…

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Application To High Court Cases Heard To-day Judgment Awaited

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 2

The Full Court of the High Court sat at Darlinghurst at 10.30 o'clock this morning to hear motions of notice on behalf of the State of New South Wales. Counsel for the State of New South…

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Mr. Lang Seeks Appeal to Privy Cncl High Court His Last Chance Case Opens Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 1

The High Court at Darlinghurst was crowded to-day when the New South Wales Government applied for a…

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Sentenced Fob Stealing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 1

Neville Hooke was charged with stea[?] [?], clothing, etc., from "Colderwood," near Aberdeen, the property of T. Smith, Frank McAlpin…

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"Bullet in Body" Alleged Murder Attempt Husband Charged Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 5

When the charges arising out of the alleged shooting of a woman by her husband at Cook's Hill on the night of April 4 were…

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Charge of Stealing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 1

Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, Carl Smith, at Cessnock Court on Saturday last, was charged with having stolen a quantity of tools and a bicycle…

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Noisy Cycles Magistrate's Warning Rider Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 2

In imposing a fine on a cyclist at East Maitland Court yesterday afternoon, Mr. M C. Nott, P.M., warned future offenders…

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Gaol Riots Meritorious Service LONDON, April 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 1

In the House of Commons, Sir Herbert Samuel, replying to a question, sold that be proposed recommending special remission of…

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Court Proceedings

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 4

There web a remarkable scene outside the police court on Friday, when 41 persons who were arrested on various charges connected with the riot…

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Death of Baby Father Sentenced to 10 Years Dubbo

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 4

At the Dubbo sittings of the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Halse Rogers, James Valentine Williams and Vera Daphne Williams were charged…

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Muswellbrook Police Court. Friday's Cases. (Before Mr. W. C. Geikie, P.m.) Motor Traffic Act

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 1

Stanley J. McTaggart and Francis H. O'Brien were each fined 2/6 and 8/- court costs for failing to return expired motor car licenses…

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Scone Police Court False Pretences Arising Out of Car Transaction. Mi?ne Months and Six Months

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 2

William THomas Riley, alias Moore, and James J. Burns, two strangers, appeared before Mr. W. C. Geikie, P.M., on charges of false pretences arising…

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