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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1939

1,886 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 30 of 95

The Honeymoon Murder (Copyright) Chapter Xxii. (Continued) I

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 3

"I shall go by train, ol course," said Perilla. "Mr. Stone, I hope you'll go with me, and the rest of you can go as you prefer."…

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Man Charged Assault and Robbery NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 1

In the Police Court to-day, George Monaghan (36), labourer, was charged that at Kahibah on April 10 he as saulted Edward Courtney and robbed…

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Court Case Assault Charge Dismissed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 5

In a report of court Proceedings following incidents at Oakhainpton, It was erroneously stated that Charles Agland, of Now Lambtor, had been…

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Two Remanded Stealing—Receiving Alleged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 4

A remand until May 16 was granted to Harold Joseph O'Brien (40), when he appeared in the West Maitland Police Court to-day to answer a charge…

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Alleged Theft Two Men Remanded NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 1

Angus David McDonald (18). labourer, and Leon John Young (20) mechanic, were charged in the Police Court to-day with theft of a motor…

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The Honeymoon Murder (Copyright) Chapter Xxiii

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 6

"But these two deaths weren't alike," said Perilla. "With Mr. Maiden there were three people—myself, my maid, and the chauffeur. They were…

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Bound Over Hit Father-in-Law Assault Story Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 5

Convicted in the Police Court this afternoon of having assaulted his father-in-law, Mervyn Thomas Rigby (26), labourer, was put on bond of…

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Remanded for Observation Young Man in Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 4

In the Went Mattland Police Court today, Ronald Oliver Walton (22), was remanded for seven days for medical observation at…

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Good Friday Fight in Hotel Yard Police Story Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 5

On Good Friday a disturbance in the yard of the Sea Breeze Hotel, Nelson's Bay, attracted the attention of Constable Kidd, who arrested a man…

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Police Seek Witness

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 8

As a result of a collision between a motor-cycle and motor car about 13 miles on the Peat's Kerry side of Gosford, about 8.15 p.m. on Thursday last,…

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The Honeymoon Murder (Copyright) Chapter. Xxiii. (Continued)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 5

She had schooled herself to the presence of Madame Maiden in her home, for Corey's mother must always receive her hest attention, but it…

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Sara Trial Allegations Against Police SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 1

When the trial of Aubrey Sara and three women charged with conspiracy to procure a certain event was resumed at the…

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District Court Singleton Divorce SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 7

His Honor, Judge Nield, found the issues proved in a case in the "District Court at Singleton to-day, in which Mrs. Many Alfreda King, of…

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Albanians Offer Throne to King of Italy Suspected Murder Police Search For Missing Men SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

A message from Dubbo states that the police and civilians are still engaged in an intensive search for the bodies of the two…

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The Honeymoon Murder (Copyright) CHAPTER XXIV.—Continued

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 10

"Do you know Fleming Stone is on this case?" he demanded. "You needn't think you can buck up against a man like that. Why, he'll turn your…

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Sent to Gaol Society Woman Smuggler New York, April 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 4

Mrs. Lauer, a society woman, was sentenced to three months in prison and fined 2500 dollars (£625 Austn.) for smuggling. She was also placed…

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POKOLBIN Benefit for Hospital Police Social

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 7

The Cessnock police conducted an enjoyable euchre party and dance in Pokolbin Hall on Tuesday night. The men's euchre was won by Mr. Jarrett…

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Bettor's Money. Forfeiture Refused Police Request Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 7

Asked by police to order forfeiture of money found on an Illegal bettor, Mr. Soane, S.M., refused. He said, He may want the money to pay…

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"I Decided to Get Rid of Him" Alleged Attempt To Murder KATOOMBA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 8

At the Katoomba Police Court Detective Bowes told Mr. Hawkins, S.M., that Henry Alexander Lindsay, 34, who was charged with having shot at John Kenneth Skcen, with intent to murder him, said on the day of the alleged offence: "The…

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Police Court Cases at Singleton Month's Gaol Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 7

Messrs. K. Ryan and H. Pollack, J's.P., heard several cases in the Police Court at Singleton today.William John Dunn, 33, pleaded…

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