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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

2,159 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 75 of 108

Murder of John Rowland Two Men Charged. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court today, Claude William Wallace, aged 24, mechanic, and Eric Newlyn, aged 26, motor car driver, were charged with…

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Court Welcome Mr. E. A. Mahony, P.M. New Magistrate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 4

Prior to the commencement of the business of the West Maitland Court of Petty Sessions to-day, a welcome on behalf of the legal…

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Daring Theft Traveller's Loss

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 2

While a car was parked under a suspending electric street light, thieves stole two suitcases, containing clothing to the value of about £100,…

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Mean Theft Cycle Stolen from Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 4

A despicable theft occurred las night at St. Paul's Church, West Maitland, while the evening service was in progress…

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Indian Magistrate Shot Dead Fusilade of Shots

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 3

Calcutta, Sunday.—Stepping from his car in football dress to take part in a match at Midnaporo against a Mohammedan. team, Mr C. E. J. Burge,…

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"Full Answer" Counsel's Claim Stealing Charges Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 1

On a charge of having stolen cigars, tobacco, cigarettes and silk goods to the value of £2,000 from Rowan's Bond store on August 19, Frederick Taylor…

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Alleged Murder a Woman Remanded. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 2

When charged at the Central Court to-day with the murder of Arthur Elliott in a house at Surry Hills on Saturday night, Rose M'lntosh, aged…

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Police Golfers Some Fine Players

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 2

In the metropolitan police golf team, beaten by Middlesex professionals at Hadley Wood in January, was J. W. P. Blenkin, who played for…

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Charges of Theft Two Men Remanded. Bail Refused One. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 2

Frederick Taylor, aged 34, a carpenter, and Frederick Thompson, aged 26, a plumber, wore charged at the Central Court to-day with having stolen…

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Bondi Crime Two Men on Trial Murder Charge Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 1

The trial commenced at the Central Criminal Court to-day of Claude William Wallace (24), mechanic, and Eric Newlyn (26), motor driver, on a…

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New Zealand Murder Young Woman's Body Found in Milking Shed Auckland

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 2

Startled by the sound of a shot today, occupants of a little farm at Owhango, near Taumarunui, saw a mail hurriedly, leave the milking shed…

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New Police a Magistrate Mr. Mahoney Welcomed at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 4

Mr E. A. Mahony, P.M., who has been transferred from Lismore to he Maitland district, was extended a nearty welcome by members of the…

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Pathetic Scene. at Court Trial. Girl on Murder Charge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 3

"Violette kill yourself," butterly cried her mother, when Violette Noziere, (18) who had been charged with poisoning her father, and attempting to poison…

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Confidence Man. Sent to Gaol

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 4

When Herbert William Lees (25) appeared before the Scone Police Court, charged with (1) vagrancy, and (2) of being a reputed cheat and having in…

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Stolen Goods Seaman Sentenced NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 5

Yesterday Water Police Constable Miller saw a man, with a parcel, leaving a steamer at the wharf. He questioned him and found that the parcel…

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Cessnock Co-op. Store Robberies Three Youths Before Court Police Work Fast

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 3

Police have worked fast in connection with robberies at branches of the Cessnock Co-operative Society Ltd. during the pat fortnight…

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New Zealand Murder. Young Woman's Body Found in Milking Shed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 5

Startled by the sound of a shot on Monday, occupants of a little farm at Owhango, near Taumaruni, saw a man hurriedly leave the milking shed…

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Dead in Car Man Identified Police Inquiring Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 1

The man who died from carbon monoxide in a motor our near Sutherland yesterday was to-day identified as Arthur Thew (49), of Vaucluse. The…

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Two Fined "Source of Annoyance" Police Story Cessnook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 5

"They are a source of annoyance at these socials and the police have always to be in attendance," said Sergeant Small when Donald Gregory…

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Bondi Crime Two Men on Trial Police Criticised Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 5

A suggestion that statements made by the accused had "been dragged from him by detectives," was made by Mr. L. J. Herron,…

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