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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 117

S.M. Describes Rail Man's Defence as "Impudent" Theft of Book "Impossible Story"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 5

What the Magistrate described as an "impudent defence," was heard in the Newcastle Police Court to - day…

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Rich Haue Recovered by Police BRISEANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 5

The police yesterday morning recovered jewellery and pearle valued at £ 1142, which had been stolen from the home of…

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Steamer's Terrible Voyage Piracy and Murder. Crew Taken by Surprise

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 2

Piracy, murder, and violence, culminating in the deaths of three Chinese passengers, and the wounding of a score of others, marked the 20-hour…

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Scone Court House Business for 1931

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

The following is the return of business transacted at Scone Court House for 1931:— Charge cases, 272; committals, 3;…

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Funeral of Cecil Baker Tribute From Police Chief

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

The funeral of Cecil Baker, the youth who was shot dead by a thief on Monday night took place on Wednesday from his home at 121…

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Workers' Compensation Court. Move for Sitting at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

Ald. Brown, at Tuesday night's meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council, urged that efforts be made to get the Workers' Compensation…

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Late News. London Wool Sales. Eric Campbell Before the Court

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 2

At tho London wool sales, 8640 bales were offered, of which 6560 were sold. Yorkshire and Continental competition was well sustained, and prices fully…

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Carrying Of Firearms Mr Childs Recommends Severe Penalties Special Instructions to Police

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

Although the recommendations of the Commissioner of Police (Mr Childs) in respect of the Pistol Act, which would make the possession or the carrying of firearms a very serious offence, have not been carried Into effect by the Government, the police have received…

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Threat to Kill Hindoo to Hindoo Appeal to Court Lismore

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 5

Jimmy Nutta Singh, a wealthy property owner, applied to the magistrate at the Summons Court to - day for an order…

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Unrest in Gaol Police Called In BATHURST

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

Following last week 's incident when two prisoners attacked a warder further unrest was anticipated yesterday, and local pollee and to he…

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SINGLETON Police court Tenancy Case Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 8

At the Police Court, before Messrs. A. Simmons, J. W. B. Waterhouse. and G. S. Smith, Js.P., an application was made by David McDougall…

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Theft Charge Sum of £ 4504 lnvolved Bank Clerk Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 2

A charge of theft wa yesterday preferred against a clerk of the Union Bank of Australia In the Melbourne police court…

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In Serious Way Chinese Gardener Charge of Assault Newcastle

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

The three men arrested early this morning, who are alleged to have assaulted and robbed a Chinese gardener at South…

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Forged Will Three Persons Charged Big Sum Involved Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 5

Arising out a will alleged to have been made by Miss jessle pile. charges were yesterday made against a man, his wife, and their…

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Frequent Fires May be Incendiarism Police Inquire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 6

A message from Grenfell staten that during tile past few weeks many bushfires have occurred round the property owned by…

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"Bomb Police" Darwin Disturbance Violent "Reds" Darwin

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 5

Demanding the instant relase of the men connected with the Pine Creek riots the unemployed of Darwin are threatening…

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Two Charged Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 6

Two men, Thomas James, Hlokey and John Robert Prater, appeared before Armldaic Police Court, charged with stealing six head of Hereford…

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In Court Murder Charge Youth of 19 SYDNEY

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

At the Central Court to-day, Reginald Frederick Woodley (19), was charged with the murder of…

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Forged Will Three Persons Charged

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 1

Arising out of a will alleged to have been made by Miss Jessic Pile, charges were made against a man, his wife, and their daughter at the Adelaide Police…

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SUSPECTED Greta Robbery Two Charged

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

women, Lloyd Thorley, 27, of West Maitland, and Stephen Hennessey, 48, who appeared at the West Maitland court of Petty Sessions…

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