£69,000 Involved in Stealing Charge Bank Clerk Remanded
Cecil Robert Trotman Foote, 37, clerk, was charged in the Police Court at Brisbane on Monday with having stolen, on or about May 5, being then…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hunter Valley · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1938
1,824 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 92
Four Years' Gaol for Woman Spy Worked for Germany
Mrs Jessie Jordan, the middle-aged owner of a Dundee hair-dressing shop, who was arrested on March 2 on charges under the Official Secrets…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Chief Retirement Reported SYDNEY
The announcement was made in police circles that the Commissioner of Police (Mr. W. H. Mackay) had applied to the Government to retire on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Death Sentence Reprieve Still Sought Child's Murder Sydney
The Howard Prison Reform League will lead a deputation to the Minister of Justice, Mr. Martin, on Monday next, seeking the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Part Heard Employee's Dismissal Industrial Court
After evidence had been given by four witnesses at the West Maitland Industrial Court yesterday, presided over by Mr. C. G…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Police Force Reorganisation Likely Restore Confidence Sydney
Following on the likely retirement of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. W. H. Mackay, a reorganisation of the police force in New South Wales seems…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Damages Claim Christmas Morn Crash District Court
Two witnesses for the defence had been taken in a damages claim before Judge Nield in the Maitland District Court…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Claim Fails Damages in Collision District Court
Before Judge Nield in the Maitland District Court to-day, the hearing was concluded of a claim for damages following a motor…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Campaign Against S.p. Betting Police to Increase Vigilance
pleased with the result of their efforts at the week-end, police are determined to maintain their campaign against starting-price…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →£400 CLAIM District Court Case Work on Farm
An amount of £400 for work done was claimed by William Roland Graham, of Allandale-road, Cessnock, from Francis Joseph…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Illness of Police Commissioner Medical Examination Next Week. Sydney
It is understood a medical examination of the Commissioner of Police (Mr Mackay), who has asked to be retired on the ground of illness, will…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election to Petersham Seat Challenged Petition to Supreme Court
The election of Mr E. S. Solomon (U.A.P.) to the Petersham seat at the last State election lias been challenged. A petition has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Assault Charge Case at Kurri Kurri
Thomas Harris, of Maitland-road, Stanford Merthyr, pleaded not guilty at Kurri Kurri Court to a charge of having unlawfully assaulted Honora…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Theft Charge Sydney Girl Remanded ADELAIDE
Eileen Flynn, 23, of Sydney, was remanded until Saturday at the Adelaide Police Court on a charge of having stolen £726 from Andrew Smith,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Murder Charge Woman Acquitted MELBOURNE
Isabella Johansen, 53, married, of Wells Parade, Carrum, was acquitted by a jury iu the Criminal Court of the murder of Henry Richard King, 35,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Police Cadets Many Applicants
Clergymen's sons, and those of professional and business men are among the 165 youths whose ages average 18 years, who have applied for 25…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Nine Months' Gaol Sold Liquor Without Licence MELBOURNE
When police raided a house in East Brunswick they found 1117 bottles of beer, 14 bottles of wine, and flasks of cocktail, gin, brandy, and whisky…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Officers Promotions Confirmed SYDNEY
The Executive Council confirmed the following appointments— Acting Superintendent William Ryan in rank of superintendent 3rd class,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Chief Medical Examination May Retire Sydney
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mackay, over whose health there are doubts, will be examined before the Police Medical Board at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£250 DAMAGES Motor Accident Sequel District Court
In the Maitland District Court to-day, William Stanley Northey, of Aberdare-street, Kurri Kurri, proceeded against William…
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