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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

2,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 108

Clever Swindles Police Allegation SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 1

After exhaustive inquires extending over several weeks the police yesterday arrested a man at Camperdown in connection with alleged…

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Murder Threat Alleged Confession Servant Arrested Paris, Feb. 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 1

In resentment of her employer's remonstrances against her ill-treatment of children, a maidservant, Marie Chesnean, confessed that, a various…

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"Up to No Good" Young Man's Ruse Sent to Gaol Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 1

Posing as a salesman employed by a mythical Victorian firm, Jack O'Connor (32)secured accommodation in a Samdon-St., Hamilton,…

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'One of Worst' "Crook" Convicted Police Story Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 1

Described as one of the worst criminale in New South Wales, Robert Weber (27), was convicted at the Darlinghurst Sessions…

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Bit Owner's Leg Rowdy Man at Cafe Court Sequel Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1933 · page 1

Last night Carl Simpson (26) labourer, visited the metropolitan cafe and abused it couple of women sitting at a table…

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Scone Police Court. Dog Stealing Brings Fine of £10

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 6

Mr. W. C. Geikic, P.M., occupied the Bench at the Scone Police Court on Wednesday last. Police v. Albert Edward Marsland,…

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Police Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 3

At the local police court on Thursday, 9th. inst., before Messrs C. E. W. Brown and W. Miller, Js.P., Douglas Malcolm Bruce was charged that on…

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Denman Police Court. Yesterday's Cases

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 8

At the Denman police court.yesterday afternoon, before Mr. W. C. Geike, P.M., William Ness proceeded, against Alexander Cummins in a claim for £4,…

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Police Sergeant. Challenges and Chases Man. Police Court Sequel

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 3

Sergeant Bath was on duty at the intersection of Bridge and William-street on Tuesday afternoon at 5.30 p.m. when he…

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Reduced Bail Woman Charged SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 7

Vida Kennedy (55), domestic was further remanded at the Central Court to-day to March 22, on a charge of having had an still…

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Three Years' Gaol Judge's Comment SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 7

Walter Moss was convicted at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day on a charge of breaking and entering, and was sentenced to three years'…

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Dungog Police Court. (Before N. L. Sheridan, Esq., P.m.) Kellner v. KELLY

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 3

Lucy Kellner, married woman, wife of Angus Kellner, proceeded against James Kelly on a charge of insulting words. Plaintiff said her husband…

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Six Months for Assaulting Constable Magistrate Makes Comment. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 4

At the Central Court to-day Edward O'Brien, aged 30, a mechanic, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for assaulting Constable Bright in the…

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Novel Excuse Court, Woudn's Accept

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 1

A. novel exeuse was put forward by Arthur Buckton when he was charged with having stolon two helfers from a paddock at Tuggerah, He said a paddock at Tuggerah,…

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Leave State Promise to Court Charge Dropped Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 1

A promise that he would leave New South Wales within three days; was hiade by Francis Donaid Green, who appeared at the Central Court to-day…

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"Not Fair Game" Attacks on Police S.m.' Severe Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 7

A sentence of six ' months imprisonment was imposed on Edward O'Brien (40) who was convicted at the Central Police…

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To Be Sold J. ML Martin's Home Order of Court Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 7

Before Mr. McMahon In the Moratorium Court to-day, a case of great Interest to milk producers in New South Wales was…

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£30 in Fines Dog Stealing Case Scone 'Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 2

When Albert Edward Marsland pleaded guilty at Scene Court to Stealing one cattle biten and seven pups, valued at £17, he was fined £10,,…

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Miller's Forest Tennis Club Move New Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 10

The Miller's Forest Tennis Club was established In the year 1910, and during the early stages of its existence it was one of the…

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Court Welcome Inspector Noble Police Changes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 4

"I would like to extend a welcome to Inspector Noble here before the usual business of the court commences," said Mr. M…

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