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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

2,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 30 of 108

SETTLEMENT District Court Action CROSS-CLAIMS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1933 · page 8

Before his Honor, Judge Sheridan at the Maitland District Court to-day, Herbert Charles Laybutt claimed £25/14/0 for…

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Blame Me? Seaman to Magistrate Rail Trespass Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1933 · page 1

"Can you blame a man your Honer, for taking shelter a night like last night," asked Arthur James Connor (44), seaman, of Mr. Harrison, S.M…

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"Mark the Almanac" Magistrate's Advice

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 7

"You want to mark it up on this almanac next year," said Mr, Nott, P.M, to a female defendant who was charged' at the Kurri Police…

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Pirates Demand Ransom Threat to Murder Officers. Shanghai

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 1

Definite threats to shoot the three British captives remaining in the bands of the pirates unless a huge ransom was paid wore contained in a…

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Stir in Court. Counsel and Judge

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 5

A brush between Judge Sheridan and Mr. W. J. Enright, in the Maitland district and Court on Tuesday, resulted in Mr. Enright withdrawing from the case…

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Police Buildings at Cessnock Request for Additional Accommodation

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 5

In connection with representations, using the provision of additional accommodation at Cessnock police station, including the erect on of…

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Building Operations Machine Shop Near Temple Court

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 7

A machine shop is now in course of erection near Temple Court, Johnstreet, Singleton, for Mr Aaron Clark. The brick front is ornamental, with the…

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Sale of Car District Court Case Verdict for Plaintiff

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 5

In the Maitland District Court Gertrude Flanagan, of Murrurundi proceeded against Ken Osmond, a Lewinsbrook dairyman, for…

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Vic. Farmer "Tarred and Feathered" Outrage! Masked Gang Police Busy Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 April 1933 · page 1

The police are busily engaged investigating the "taring and feathering" of the Dimboola farmer, Mr. C. A…

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Police Promoted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 7

A new list of police promotions includes the following Sergeants, third class, to be Sergeants, second class,-H. S. Nicheis, Newcastle:…

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Assault Case Husband and Wife Bound Over

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 6

Convicted by Mr. M. C. Nott, P.M., on a charge of having assaulted his wife on April 3, Albert Edward Jenner," of 527 High-street, West…

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500 Gallons of Oil Missing Method of Stealing a Mystery. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 2

The Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating the disappearance of more than 500 gallons of neatsfoot oil from the…

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Quarter Sessions and District Court

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 2

The District Court was formally opened at 10 a.m. to-day by the Registrar (Mr W. C. Avery) and adjourned until 16th May. A proclamation has…

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Oily Thieves! Huge Thefts Police Called in Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 1

Unable to check repeated thefts of Neatsfool oil, officials of the Metropolitan Meat Industries Board have enlisted the aid of detectives…

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Fired Shot Chaff Thief Caught Court Sequel Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 1

"Stand or I'll fire," called James R. Connor, special Constable and watchman at Burwood Colliery to two men whom he saw stealing chaff,…

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Boxer Attacked in Bed Police Will Provide Escort to Stadium. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 April 1933 · page 2

While asleep at his home at Manly early this morning, Bobby Blay, the well-known boxer, was attacked by a man who entered his bedroom and…

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Theft of Petrol Two Young Men Charged

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 April 1933 · page 3

Cecit Carr, 23, and John Henry Field 20, were charged at Cessnock Police Court to-day, with stealing one off drum and 24 gallons of…

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Police Court. In Possession of Goods. Two Men Fined

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 April 1933 · page 1

At the Muswellbrook police court yesterday, before Messrs. R. M. Woodruff and T. W. Hanmcr, Js.P., two men were fined on charges of having…

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Two for Trial Alleged Burglary Three Charges Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1933 · page 7

John Field (20), of Rawson-street, Aberdare, and Frederick Charles Anderson, of Railway-street, South Cessnock, appeared…

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Alleged Theft of Oil. Contractor Arrested. SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 April 1933 · page 2

Following investigation into the disappearance of 500 gallons of neatsfoot oil from the Homebush Abattoirs, detectives to-day arrested a contractor,…

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