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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

1,630 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 82

St. George Murder Mullen Remanded to Queensland

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 1

Charged with the murder of Ernest Harry Brown, Harold Thomas Mullen, aged 36, laborer, was remanded at the Central Police Court, Sydney,…

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Theft of Gelignite 2000 Plugs Taken From Magazine Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 7

Four cases of gelignite, containing 2000 plugs, were stolen yesterday from a magazine at the works of the Maclean Construction Company at…

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Denman News Juvenile Cyclists. Police Warning

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 8

The manner in which juvenile cycle riders disregard the traffic laws is the subject of some discussion. It is stated they have created a situation…

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"Spots" After Hours Senior Police Officer's Announcement

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 1

"You may call on your friend who lives at an hotel and enjoy a few quiet spots after hours, providing you do so socially or in connection with your…

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Continuing Brocklebank's Adventure Chapter I.—Continued. Police Not Wanted

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 2

If Brocklebank had all the stigmata of an Englishman, he thought in the white-tiled bath-room as he washed his hands, pulled his tie straight and ran…

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U.S.A, Supreme Court Washington, June 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 1

Mr. Theodore Roosovalt has announced that he abandoned the Supreme Court re-organisation for the present, due to the opposition on the…

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The Valley of Lagoons A Saga of the North Coast Pioneers (All Rights Reserved). (Chapter V.) Stealing the Sorcerer's Bride

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 6

So Eric told them the love story of the three savages. Mary was a member of a big and war-like tribe, north-west of Moreton…

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Police Rout Noisy Communists From House of Commons London, June 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 1

Chanting Stop the war on Spanish children," 300 Communists, the men wearing red ties and the women red berets, created one of the noisiest demonstrations in the history of the House of Commons…

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Tax Protest State Public Servants Court Decision Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 1

An unfair position had developed as a result of the decision of the High Court that retired New South Wales public sevants are…

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A Mayfair Notebook Painting the Coronation Scene-An 18th Century Court Custom-Fashion Proposes Grey. LONDON, May 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 5

THERE is one for whom the great pageant of the coronation cannot be said to be over. The…

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New Trial in Scriven Murder Case High Court's Decision

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 3

The Full Bench of the, High Court in Melbourne unanimously upheld appeals by Rupert Davies, 23, of Coilingwood, and William John Cody, 24, of…

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Police Recruits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. H. S. Stevens), has approved of the appointment of 50 police results ti fill vacancies From Monday, May 24, to May 31, the…

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Murder Reported Quarrel Over Half-Caste Girl DARWIN. Mondny

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 7

From Stuart Station, on van Dieman's Gulf, comes the story of a quarrel over a half- caste girl ending in murder. The tragedy, it is stated, occurred at…

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Equity Court Problem £177,000 Estate

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 2

When Mrs Elizabeth Kirby, of the undertaking firm of Mrs P. Kirby and Sen, died, she directed that more than £100,000 of her £177,000 estate be used…

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Garah Murder. Accused Man in Court. Alleged Statement Read

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 6

A statement alleged to have been made by Harold Thomas Mullen, 36, labourer, was tendered by the police at St. George (.Q) court yesterday,…

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12 Months' Gaol Grabbed Money to Bet WOLLONGONG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 5

William Walker Dean, who had several previous convictions, was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment at Wollongong Court for having stolen £6/10/ form W…

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Murder in Victoria. Body Thrown Down Shaft

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 1

The body of a man was found in an abandoned mine shaft near Maryborough, Victoria, on Sunday afternoon. The head had been severely…

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Murder Charge Body Under Bridge St. George (Qld.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 7

The case continued to-day in which Harold Thomas Mullen, 36, a labourer, in changed with the murder of Ernest Harry [?] at St. George, on or…

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Alleged Unlicensed Revolver Case at Cessnock Court. Dependant Remanded for a Week

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 1

"We have not yet completed our inquiries, and I would like an adjournment for a week," said Sergeant Wood when Evan…

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Victorian Murder Blood-stained Axe Found

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 June 1937 · page 2

Detectives are searching for a young man who, they believe, can assist them With their investigations of the murder of Jack Woods, 55, whose body…

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