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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

2,327 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 117

Trouble at Howe's Valley Several Defendants Before the Police Court

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

At the Singleton Police Court on Friday, before Mr A. G. Hardwick, Relieving Police Magistrate, the police proceeded against a number of…

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Flock of Sheep Missing an Unusual Theft

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

The theft of a flock of 315 sheep from an open paddock on the outskirts of the township of Evandale (Tas.) has completely mystified the police. The…

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Went to Gaol Railway Trespass Swam in Tank

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

Six men who were having a swim in the elevated water tank at East Greta Junction yesterday, had their amusement cut short by Sergeant…

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Stabbing Victim Serious Condition Italian Charged Adelaide, Monday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

At a special court, held at the bedside of Ernest Harrison, who was one of victims in the stabbing affray at Port Adelaide…

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Murder intent Another Remand SYDNEY

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

At the Central Court to- day Charles Brame, 30),a musician, was further remanded on a charge of having wounded Frank Green with intent…

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Murder of Cecil Baker Young Man Arrested

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

There was a development on Saturday in connection frith the murder of Cecil Baker, aged 19, at Yagoona, on Monday night. Detectives arrested…

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"Jumped Rattler" Court Sequel

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

inspector Davis, accompanled by [?] Celelough and Cremmelin, made an inspection of goods trunks at West Maitland on Saturday night…

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Landlord's Losses Story Told in Court

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

The story of a man two years ago had property worth ?16, with a weekly income of £15 or ?16 out who now drew no income from the…

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Foiled Hold-up Bandits Escape Elude Police Sydney

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

When their plot to rob Sargent 's Ltd., of the day's takings was failed by the police last night four thieves in a fast…

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War on Crime Police Vigilant Want More Power Sydney

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

Drastic steps are now to be taken against members of the underworld by the police in order to quell the increase in…

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Car Fatality Police Patrol Smash at High Speed Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

Travelling at a high speed on Saturday night while chasing car thieves, a police motor car smashed into a van at Clifton…

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H. D; McINTOSH Financial Position Court Statement Sydney

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

The statement of affairs relating to the financial position of Hugh D. Mc. Intosh, M.L.C., lodged in the Bank ruptey Court to- day, discloses that…

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Murder Intent Labourer Charged MELBOURNE

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

At the City Court to-day Charles Smith, labourer, was charged with having shot at two girls, Nellie Hume (31) and his sister, Alice Smith…

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At the Police Court

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 2

Reginald Frederick Woodley appeared at the Central Police Court yesterday morning, on a charge of murdering Cecil Budsworth Baker, at Yagoona, on…

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Brazen Theft Factory Machinery SYDNEY

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

When the employees of Paterson Brothers, engineers, of Sydney, visited their store at Alexandria yesterday for the first time since october…

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Yagoona Murder Suspect Arrested

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 2

A young man, who gave the name Reginald Frederick Woodley, aged 19, a labourer, was arrested at Strathfield on Saturday night and charged at the…

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Dr. Charged "Infamous Conduct" Medical Board

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 7

Investigation was commenced yesterday by the Medical Board of New South Wales, comprising Doctors Storie Dixon (president), Murray…

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Children's Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 1

In the Children's Court a boy' was charged with being an uncontrollable child, and was committed to an institution…

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Charge of Assault Satpended Sentence of Six Months

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 3

Before Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, at the Cessnock Police Court this morning, George McCormack, 26, was charged with having, on August 14…

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Muswellbrook Police Court. Friday's Cases (Before Mr. W. C. Geikie, P.m.) a Sweet Tooth

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 1

Frederick Thorpe (27) and Duncan Ferguson (27) were charged with having stolen a jar of sweets, valued at 10/-, the property of Annie Maud…

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