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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

2,178 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 109

Mrs. Richards Acquitted of Murder. Tense Scene in Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 8

Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Richards, 49, was on Wednesday acquitted of the murder of George Washington Nott, 45, who was killed a' Bugilbone on…

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Police Auction

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 5

A police auction will be held at Cessnock to-morrow (Saturday) morning, when various articles including two bicycles and…

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Housebreaker Sentenced Caught Red Handed. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

At the Quarter Sessions to-day R. O'Connor was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment on the charge of housebreaking…

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Found with Drugs in Possession Englishman Sentenced in Egypt

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 8

Arrested, at the Alexandria Customs on Feb. 21 in possession of 35lb. of Hasheesh, estimated to be worth £1200, an Englishman, Ceeil Horbort Attfield…

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Alleged Capital Offence Two Men Charged. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

At the Redfein Court to-day Edward Charles Dillon, aged 29, and Claud Henry Gillen, aged 27, labourers, were charged with having committed, a…

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Murder Trial 39 Witnesses SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 1

The trial of edward Henry Moore, who was charged with murdering Percy Smith, at Wagga, will commence at Wagga on Tuesday, April 9…

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Pilliga Murder Trial Ends Woman Acquitted

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 5

Mrs Annie Elizabeth Richards, 49, was acquitted on Wednesday afternoon, at Narrabri, of the murder of George Washington Nott, 45, who was killed…

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Vicious Attack Assault and Robbery "Quiet Evening" Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 3

At the Globe Court, Gordon Smith, 18, labourer, Pearl Smith, 38, domestic, and Sidney Law, 26, labourer, were committed for trial on a charge…

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TENNIS Court Locations Entries Closing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 9

For the convenience of club secretaries and the teams concerned in the association competitions the following information regarding the clubs…

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Police Sale Teeth for Auction Odd Assortment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

An amazing variety of unclaimed goods comprises the lot to be submitted for public auction at the West Maitland Police Station to-morrow…

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Denman Police Station. Vacancy to Be Filled

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 10

Mr. M. Brown, M.L.A., has received the following advice from the Commissioner of Police:— "Dear Sir,—With reference, to your…

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Back to Childhood Party At Bainbridge's Tennis Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 2

On Wednesday night Bainbridge's tennis court was gay with a laughing throng of people, the occasion being a "back to childhood" party. All…

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Rail Case High Court Ruling. Question of Dispute

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 8

Next Monday Mr Justice Justice Evatt, of the High Court, will commence the hearing of the appeal by unions against the decision of the Federal…

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Lang Granted Leave to Appeal High Court Decision

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 4

The High Court on Wednesday granted John Thomas Lang, leader of the State Opposition, leave to appealagainst a majority judgment of the…

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O.g.p.u. to Disappear Famous Soviet Secret Police

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 8

The organisation of a Home Office to take over the duties of the famous Soivet Secret Police, known as the Ogpu, is announced from Moscow…

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Police Auction Many Bargain Hunters

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 12

The annual auction sale of property at the Maitland Police Station to-day attracted a large crowd of bidders and spectators, the prices realised for…

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KIRKTON Agricultural Bureau Appeal Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 5

The monthly meeting of tho Kirkton Agricultural Bureau was held at the residence of Mr. S. Standen. The resident, Mr. Roy J. Osland, presided…

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Murder Charge Young Boy'a Death Father Held. Perth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 5

At the Fremantic Court, Laurence Oliver Mollor, 44, a powerfully built murdered his son, Albert Mollor, 10…

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Father Charged with Son's Murder West Australian Tragedy

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 1

Laurence Oliver Mollor, 44, a powerfully-built man, appeared at the Fremantle Police Court on Friday on a charge of having murdered his son,…

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Two Charged Lorry Driver Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 4

Two charges were laid against Report Mclville Cracker, of Morpeth, at the West Maitland Court to-day in respect to his lorry which he drove on…

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