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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1939

1,886 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 31 of 95

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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Six Months' Gaol Pervert Sentenced SYDNEY

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

At the Quarter Sessions today Arthur Paterson (45), photographer, whom it was alleged was a sex pervert, pleaded guilty to an indecent…

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Police Court. Travelling on Railways. Payment of Fares Avoided

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 10

At the Police Court yesterday, Clifford Frank Morris appeared before Mr. G. J. Johnstone, P.M., on a charge of having travelled in a passenger train…

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Aboriginal Sentenced for Manslaughter Quarrel Over Wife

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

Victor, an aboriginal, was sentenced to 10 years' hard labor when found guilty of manslaughter. He had been charged with the…

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Stud Bull Killed Charged Moving Train

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

A pedigreed Hereford bull, which was highly commended by the judges at the Royal Show and sold for 85 guineas, broke away from its…

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Unusual Assault Put Lighted Paper in Wife's Mouth

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 3

For committing an assault of an unusual character upon his wife, an unemployed labourer, Hugh Queen, of Bridgeton, Kirkcaldy, was…

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Sara Case Ends Three Years' Gaol SYDNEY

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

At the Quarter Sessions today, Aubrey Sara was sentenced to three years' hard labour for conspiracy to commit an illegal…

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Muswellbrook Licensing Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 9

The quarterly report by the Licensing Inspector was read at the Licensing Court yesterday. Angelo Dermatis was granted a…

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Friendly Appeal Court

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

Appeals lodged by Mr. J. K. Kennedy and Mr. Smith, of Aberdeen, in relation to two assessments being issued on one property. The appeals…

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The Honeymoon Murder (Copyright) CHAPTER XXV.—Continued

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

"It's too unbelievable," Simps ruminated. "Poison It's got to be, because it can't be anything else. But what poison? There can't be a new poison…

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Sara Sentenced to Three Years Conspiracy to Commit Illegal Operation. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 6

Aubrey Sara, 52, masseur, who yesterday was convicted of conspiring to procure an illegal event, was this morning sentenced to…

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Six Months' Gaol for Sex Pervert Judge's Remarks on Curative Treatment. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 6

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, Arthur Paterson, 45, a photographer, described as a sex pervert, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for…

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Police Leave Deferred As A Precautionary Measure SYDNEY [?]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

It is announced by the Chief Secretary Mr. Gollan, that he has arranged with the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mackay, to put in hand at once…

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Men Missing Near Dubbo Police Suspect Foul Play

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

Fearing that two men missing between Dubbo and Narromine may have met with foul play, police headquarters have ordered two detectives…

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Not for Darwin New South Wales Police SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

A report that New South Wales police were to be sent to Darwin and their places taken by auxiliaries was today stated to be ridiculous in…

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Murder Inquiry Anonymous Letters Sent To Police SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 1

Police have received two anonymous letters which they believe may prove of considerable assistance in clearing up the murder of William James…

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The Honeymoon Murder (Copyright)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 3

Synopsis of preceding chapters:—The third day after the wealthy [?]rey Maiden and Perilla Fairfax are [?]ried at the Long island summer…

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Alleged Armed Hold-up and Robbery at Rhondda Case at Newcastle Court Three New Charged Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 5

A story of alleged armed hold-up and robbery R[?] on April I was told in the Police Court this afternoon. James Anderson 27, labourer Joseph…

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The Honeymoon Murder .er (Copyright) Chapter Xxviii

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 3

When Farman came on his momentous errand, District Attorney Morris greeted him with little enthusiasm. "It's a terrible thing," Farman said…

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Scone Police Court

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

Mr. G. J. Johnstone, P.M., occupied the Bench at the Scone Police Court on Wednesday last. Police v. Clifford Hayne, charged…

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