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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

2,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 108

False Pretences Old Man Charged SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 5

On a charge of having having obta[?]ed £2800 from Maud western by falsely pretending that he was a large property owner, Frank Measures (71)…

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Alleged False Pretences Agent Charged. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 2

Frank Joseph Letton Measures, aged 71, an agent, was before the Central Court to-day, charged with having obtained from Maud H. A. Weston £2800…

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Sent to Gaol Kept Bad Company SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 1

A sentence of three months' imprisonment was imposed on Thomas Laylor (32) at the Central Police Court to-day, when he was convicted…

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Hotel Change Licensing Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 4

James McRoskle Andrews, of Harle Street, Abermain, applied to Mr. M.C. Nott, L.M., at the Maitland Licensing Court for a transfer of the license…

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Baille-stewart Court Martial

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 1

A London report states at the court martial of Lieutenant Norman Bailie-Stewart, charged under the Official Secrets Act, will take place on…

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Murder Trial Case Adjourned Defence Request Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 1

On the application of Mr. Mack, K.C., for a brief adjournment, the trial of Eric Roland Craig, charged with the murder of Iris…

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Acting Police Chief Mr Mackay Appointed

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 3

Mr William James Mackay, Metropolitan Superintendent of Police, on Saturday became Acting-Commissioner, and will occupy Mr Childs's post while…

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Murder Trial Begins Plea of Not Guilty. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 2

The trial commenced at the Central Criminal Court to-day of Victor Valentine, a miner, on a charge of having feloniously and maliciously murdered…

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At Home Dr's Certificate Court Order Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 1

When the Royal Commission on the Milk Board was resumed this morning, Mr. Mulray, counsel for W. W…

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The Police

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 5

Sgt. Bath, of the local police force, is at present on holidays, and First-class Constable W. Airs is in charge during his absence…

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Illegal Betting Man Charged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 5

A man was arrested at a West maitland hotel this afternoon and charged with illegal betting. The arrest was a sequel to a visit…

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Two Hurt Hit by Car Driver Charged Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 5

On a charge of having driven his car along Alisonerd., Randwick, in a langerous manner, Cecil Mackay (13), traveler, was remanded at the…

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False Entries Bank Director Charged New York, March 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 1

Joseph Harriman, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Harriman National Bank, was arrested to-day and charged with having caused false…

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Murder Case Scene Re-enacted SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 1

To assist Mr. Mack, K.C., to prepare the defence for Eric Roland Craig, who is charged with the murder of Iris Marriott, know as May Miller,…

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Police Patrol Urged Vandalism on Maitland Park Decision of Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 2

Owing to the vandalism and larrikinism prevailing on the Maitland Park during nights of football practice, West MaitLand Council, at its meeting last evening, decided to ask the police to patrol this area and take action against youths…

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Girl's Dress at Foot of Cliffs Police Commence a Search. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 2

In connection with the discovery of a girl's dress down the cliffs between Terrigal and Avoca yesterday, the police this morning received a telephone…

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Police Transfers Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 7

Sergoant R. Harrivell of the Sydney Water Police has been appointed in charge of the Hamliton police patrol vice Sergeant J. Chandler…

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Three Charged Alleged Betting Kurri Cases Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 2

Christopher Conway and Edward cox, both of Kurri Kurri were arrested at the kurri kurri Hotel this afternoon by Sergoant Huage [?]…

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Wild Scramble for Seats at Central Criminal Court The Court Crowded Crown Case Sydney, Thursday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 7

The trial of Eric Roland Craig (26), on a charge of having murdered Iris Marriott, known as May Miller,…

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Melbourne Murder Husband Charged

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 1

After being interrogated for several hours in connection with the murder of Mrs Grace Weston, aged 31, at her home in Brunswick, John M'Kenzie…

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