14 Drunkenness Cases at Court
Being the first court at West Maitland since December 20, no fewer than 14 drunkenness cases were listed for hearing to-day…
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Courts & crime, 1949
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Police Oppose Request For Time To Pay Fine
Police strongly opposed time to pay being granted Hugh Doherty, 20, labourer, of 71 Abbot-street, West Maitland. when he was fined…
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NAMBUCCA HEADS, Wed.— The prisoner who escaped from Macksville Gaol last night was recaptured in a hut about two…
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Two defendants, who appeared before Mr. F. R. Wood, S.M., at West Maitland court on different charges on Monday were chewing gum—but not…
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SINGLETON, Wed.—David McKenzie, 54, and James Edward Stanton, 50, of no fixed place of abode, were sentenced to 14 days’ hard…
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SINGLETON, Wed.—During the past 12 months only two cases, were heard in the Quarter Sessions at Singleton. This is the smallest…
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A “psychological” approach to mate young motor cyclists leas of a “menace” on the road was suggested by Aid, M. J. Clyde at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Drunks Led Parade In Sgtn's 1948 Court Cases
Of the 18G charge cases heard in Singleton police court during 1948, 145 were of those who imbibed too freely from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →White Bros will be Prosecuted for Rabbits P.P. Board Holds "Court" in Committee
Denman-Singleton Pastures Protection Board decided yesterday to prosecute \V Ue Bros., of Edinglassie, for failure to destroy rabbits on their property. This decision followed a board interview with Mr. J. S…
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Charge and summons cases dealt with by the magistrate at West Maitland court last year were 126 fewer than In 1947,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Scone Police Court Gases of District Interest
A number of cases of district interest were heard at the Scone Police Court on Wednesday last, when Mr. J. B. Hodgson, S.M. occupied the Bench…
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The hunt for £20,000 worth of the Duchess of Windsor's jewels, which were stolen in October, 1946, has led to Guernsey, says…
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Two defendants, strangers to Singleton, and cited by the police as having no fixed place of abode, appeared in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Peeps Into the Past Singleton 50, 25 AND 15 Years Ago 50 Years Ago (From issues of "Argus" for period ended January 14, 1899). Police Court Scene
At the local police court, 17 coloured men, Indians and Assyrians, most of whom were attired in turbans of all colours…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →White Bros. Will Be Prosecuted for Rabbits. P. P. Board Holds "Court" In Committee
Denman Singleton Pastures Protection Board decided to prosecute White Bros., of "Edinglassie," for alleged failure to destroy…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →15 Years Ago (From issues of "Argus" for period ended January 14, 1934) Court House Change
Mr D. G. Hughes, assistant Clerk of Petty Sessions, has received notice of transfer to Moree. The vacancy thus…
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PERTH, Saturday.—A prisoner Fremantle gaol passed his junior certificate in six subjects. The junior certificate is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Twice charged Half the Price
Marshall Batteries are charged twice. They are charged, discharged and then recharged. They are Australia’s best batteries, but you…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Seek Relatives
Newcastle police are anxious to hear from relatives of Mr. Ernest Henry Spinks, 62, who died from natural causes In West Maitland…
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At West Maitland court to-day, Mr. F. R. Wood, S.M., dismissed the information against F. P. M. Soiling, medical practitioner, of…
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