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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1945

1,080 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 54

No Chances at Tamworth Detention Camp Large Numbers of Civil and Military Police Called in After Second Break Attempt

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 May 1945 · page 3

Forty civilian police, many of whom had been called to Tamworth from surrounding districts in case of an emergency, were rushed to West Tamworth detention camp last night shortly "Before 9 o'clock when prisoners were moving around In groups, and…

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Improper Overtures Airman Sentenced for Assault

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 4

Malcolm Vincent McDonald (R.A.A.F.) was found guilty by a jury in the Supreme Court at Townsville (Q.) of assault, occasioning…

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Greek Quislings Sentenced

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 3

ATHENS, June 1.—After trials lasting three- months, a Greek court has passed judgment on 32 former Greek ministers, including…

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Three Years Gaol For Doctor

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 1

NEW YORK June 1—Pleading guilty to three charges of black marketing, including count that be [?]ted ,2.996.340 yards of…

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Hunter Police Promotions

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY Friday.—The following Promotions in the police have been, notified Sgt. class to be Sgt. 2nd-class, A…

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Police Chase Car Man Wounded

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 1

A man was wounded by a police bullet near Melbourne after a threemile chase of a stolen car by the wireless patrol. During the chase…

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Muswellbrook's Three Police Sergeants. State Record

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 1

What is believed to be something unique in the history of the Police Force in New South Wales is the fact that to-day…

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Problem of Cargo Pillaging Shortage of Police on Wharves

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 4

With only 15 police available to patrol the 63 Sydney wharves from Woollooinooloo to Balmain, the .Police Squad could not cope…

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Travel Order Invalid Judgment by Full High Court

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 4

The effect of a unanimous judgment by the Full High Court on Wednesday Is that the restriction of interstate transport…

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Six Months’ Gaol for Theft

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 3

NEWCASTLE Monday.—Pleading guilty in the police court today to theft of electrical tools, fittings, etc., valued at £60,…

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Youth Sentenced to 10 Years

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 2

In the Central Crimnal Court, Sydney, to-day, Denis James Lyons, 16, was sentenced by Justice Maxwell to 10 years' gaol for the…

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Ten Years’ Gaol For Manslaughter

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY Monday—In the Central Criminal Court to-day Denis James Lyons (16) was sentenced by Mr. Justice Maxwell to 10…

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Assaulted Police

Maitland Mercury · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 2

For having assaulted Sergeant T. P. Parmenter whilst in the execution of his duty, Carl van Haren was fined £5 by Mr. I…

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Buck Ingratitude Gaoled for Theft From Father-in-law

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 1

"More black ingratitude it is difficult to imagine," declared Mr. Walter Hedley, K.C.. the Old Street (London) magistrate, in sentencing…

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Hinton Hotel Assault Two Men to Pay £97 in Fines and Costs

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 5 June 1945 · page 2

After having extended over four days, the hearing concluded at the West-Maitland court yesterday attention of the charge…

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Drunk and Insulting Language. Charge at Cessnock Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 June 1945 · page 3

Edward Strand was charged at Cessnock Police Court this morning with being drunk and using insulting language to Constable Meredith…

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Local Resident Before Court On Stealing Charge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 June 1945 · page 4

Stuart Vincent Lunney a local resident, appeared in the local police court this morning on a charge of stealing, and he was remanded for…

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Muswellbrook Police Have Plenty Authority

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 June 1945 · page 2

What is believed, to be something unique in the history of the Police Force in New South Waves is the fact that in…

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May Help Defray Court Costs

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 June 1945 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wed.—Proceeds of the inaugural exhibition of the Australian Art Fund may be used to help pay the costs of Miss…

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