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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

1,630 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 30 of 82

Bankrupt Before Court "Pathetic Case"

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 2

When Mr Justice Lukin, described os a "peculiar and pathotic case," came before him in the Bankruptcy Court, when George Vanory, manager…

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Revelation in Bankruptcy Court Former Stock Exchange Member Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 2

It was revealed in the Bankruptey Court to-day that Keith Brougham Docker, formerly a member of the Sydney Stock Exchange, and now a…

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Dungog Police Court

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Thursday last, before Mr. E. R. Hughes, J.P., three strangers to the town, Jack McCullock, Patrick Larrisey and…

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Daring Theft Cat Burglar Gets £170 SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 7

A cat burglar was responsible for an audacious robbery of £170 from the Port Jackson Steamship Company's offices, Circular Quay, After climbing…

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Stroud Police Request for Additional Officer Declined

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

At the meeting of Stroud Shire Council on Friday last, a letter was received from the Chief Secretary's Department, per Mr. C. E. Bennett,…

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Imperial Hotel Inspector's Application Court Undertaking

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

When the Maitland District Licensing Inspector (Inspector F. J. Noble) applied in the West Maitland Licensing Court to-day, before Mr. W. C. Ge[?], L.M., of the…

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Food Relief Cases Proceedings at Cessnock Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 3

Several persons were proceeded against, at Cessnock Police Court yesterday, on charges of obtaining food relief by…

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Police on Guard All Quiet on Waterfront SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 1

Following the waterside disturbance yesterday between unionists and non-unionist a strong force of police was stationed at Pyrmont Wharves to-day…

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Revelation in Bankruptcy Court. Former Stock Exchange Member. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 1

It was revealed in the Bankruptcy Court to-day that Keith Brougham Docker, formerly a member of the Sydney Stock Exchange, and now a…

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Stolen Wire Sequel in Kurri Court KURRI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 5

A charge of having stolen a quantity of wire, valued at £1, the property of Richard John Lewis, of Hebburn No, 2 township was preferred against Alfred…

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Friends of Soviet High Court Application to Show Cause

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 3

In the High Court on Monday the Federal Attorney-General, in an application, called on the Friends of the Soviet Union and the Communist Party…

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Police Methods Condemned by Judge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 12

Strong comment on police methods was indulged in by his Honor Judge Foster in the General Sessions. He said that the accused man in the…

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LEFT £70,000 Probate Court Ruling SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 2

After a hearing lasting several days, Mr Justice Nicholas, in the Probate Court held that Mrs. Morwitch had properly executed hor will, under…

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Friends of Soviet High COurt Application SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 2

Mr. Justice Evatt in the High Court to-day dismissed summonses issued by the Federal Attorney General calling upon the Friends of the Soviet…

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Around the Council Table Theft of Tree Guard Netting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 1

It was reported at last Tuesday night's meeting of the Cessnock Council that some persons were stealing the wire netting…

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Mrs Morwitch's Last Will Probate Court Decision

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 4

After a hearing which lasted several days, Mr. Justice Nicholas, in the Probate Court, held that Mrs. Sophia Morwitch had properly executed her…

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Methods Adopted by Police Constable Strong Criticism by Judge

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 4

Strong criticism of the methods adopted by a police constable was made in General Sessions at Melbourne on Wednesday by Judge…

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Juryman Threatened. Statement at Divorce Court. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 2

When the case in which Leslie Ely Clarke is seeking a divorce from Caroline Clarke on the grounds of alleged misconduct with Percy Whitehead was…

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Police Auction

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 6

The annual auction sale of lost and unclaimed properly will be held at the West Maitland Police Station on Saturday morning, June 5. A feature of…

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Lured Girl Away Allegation by Police SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 1

Bull was refused Arthur Kelly, 27, at the Contral Police Court to-day when he was remanded until May 31 on a charge of having committed a…

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