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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1941

1,098 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 55

Charge of Stealing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

Before Mr. H. G. Cobley, J.P., at Cessnock Police Court yesterday. Wally King was charged with stealing goods to the value…

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Theft From Store Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

Henry Johnson Mordue, 29, who pleaded guilty at Newcastle to a charge of laving stolen clothing, the property of the Newcastle and…

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Police Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 5

According to the sale of tickets, many local residents are visiting Newcastle for the Police Carnival on Saturday, 22nd inst…

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Stealing Charge Case Again Adjourned SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

The case in which Robert Geoffrey Lonny pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing some motor parts was again adjourned by the P.M…

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Committed for Trial on Murder Charge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

At the conclusion of evidence at Cunnamulla (Q.) Police Court yesterday, James Callaghan, well-sinker, was…

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Murder Charge Committed For Trial BRISBANE

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 4

James Callaghan, well-sinker, was committed for trial at Cunnamulla Court on a charge of having wilfully murdered William John Groves, 65,…

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Unclaimed Bicycles at Police Station

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

There are a number of bicycles at the Cessnock Police Station awaiting clai[?]. Owners may recover same by furnishing proof of ownership to…

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Police Carnival Singleton Contestants SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Constables M. Wholahan and B. Rees, of Singleton, will probably start in athletic events at the police carnival to be held in Newcastle on…

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Ancient Order of Foresters. Court Cessnock Smoko

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

The annual smoko of Court Cessnock, A.O.F., was held in the Faresters' rooms, Vincent-street, on Monday night. Chief Ranger R. Webb…

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Claimed P.P. Board "Put False One Over" Defendant's Complaint in Singleton Court

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

"Certainly not guilty! The P.P. Board put a terrible false one over me—seeing liow I've been working on the property…

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Bail in £50 Mechanic Charged

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1941 · page 1

At West Maitland Court, before Mr. E. M. Debenham, J. P., William John Gibson, 26. a mechanic, was charged with having at West Maitland on…

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Arrested on Barrow Hike Charged with Bigam

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 2

Around-the-world wheel-barrowpusher Douglas Prank Kennedy, 32, was arrested on Friday while trundling a barrow along the Western…

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“Not Disloyal” Jehovah’s Witnesses Three Sentenced Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

“We are not disloyal, it is only out conscientious spiritual belief which prevents us taking the oath,” said a Jehovah’s Witness in…

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Ray Stehr Dismissed From Police Force SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 6

Detective-Constable Ray Stehr, 58 a well-known Rugby League footballer has been dismissed from the Police Force. A departmental inquiry…

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Pleaded Guilty Industrial Court Cessnock Case Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 5

Inspector Geddes, of the Department of Labour and Industry, proceeded against Jack Geragotel[?]s (trading as Jack Garis), fish shop…

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Missing in Bush Police and Townspeople Comb District MILTON

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

An unsuccessful search was made by more than 70 local residents at the week-end for William Parkhill, 65 a local resident, who has been…

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“Murder and Terrorism Have Failed” Churchill’s Challenge “We Will Finish the Job” (A.A.P. Service) LONDON, February 9

Maitland Mercury · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

“We have stood down against two Dictators in the hour of what seemed to be their overwhelming triumph, and we have shown ourselves capable so far standing up against…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court Breaches of Award

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 1

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court at Cessnock yesterday, Jack Geragotelis (trading as Jack Garis), fish shop proprietor, of Vincent-street…

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Police Court Raymond Terrace Faulty Brake

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

At the Raymond Terrace Police Court, before Mr. Soiling, P.M., J. J. Blundell pleaded guilty to having a faulty hand-brake on his motor lorry…

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Camp Incident Charge Against Soldier Police Court

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 5

Leslie James Connolly, 40, a member of the military forces, was charged at West Maitland Police Court to-day with having,…

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