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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

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High Court Bench Judge. Mr. Owen Dixon Appointed

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 7

The new High Court judge, vice the late Mr. Justice Higgins. was announced by the Prime Minister. Mr. Bruce, on Tuesday. lie is Mr. Owen…

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Taree Police Court Thursday. 30th JANUARY Before Messrs. C.W. Naylor and W. Thomson, J's.P. Stealing Postal Articles

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 5

Alice Hester Ramsay was charged that, on or about 10th November last, at Cundle Flat, she stole the following articles sent by post:—One letter…

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Police Court. Taree, January 30, 1920. Before Messrs C. W. Naylor and W. Thomson, Js.P

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 3

Alice Hester Ramsay was charged with, on or about 10th November, 1928, at Cundle Flat, that she did steal certain postal articles sent by…

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Taree, Monday, February 4th. Before Sir. J. W. T. Forrese, P.M. Assault Charge Settled

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 5

Edward Brazier prosecuted William John Trim on a charge of unlawfully assaulting him at Taree on 8th January…

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Taree Police Court Taree, Monday, February 4, 1929. Before Mr. J. W. T. Forrest, P.M.

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

William Croker was charged with driving an unregistered motor vehicle in the streets of Cundle and pleaded guilty. He was fined 40 and 8 costs…

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Taree Police Court Taree, January 30, 1929. Before Messrs C. W. Naylor and W. Thomson, Js.P

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 4

Alice Hester Ramsay was charged with, on or about 10th November, 1928, at Cundle Flat, that she did steal certain postal articles sent by…

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Flood Losses and Finds Police Want Details

The Northern Champion · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 5

PERSONS WHO HAVE LOST OR FOUND STOCK OR PROPERTY OF ANY KIND ARE REQUESTED TO HAND IN AT THE…

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Police Court

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

Before Mr. E. J. Gibson, J.P., at the Kempsey Police Court on Monday, Laurie Perry, a drunk, forfeited his 10 bail. James Morris, another drunk, was…

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Police Court Drunk and Disorderly

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

Patrick James Ryan, a stranger, made a bad guess as to his "carrying capacity" on Friday and as a result spent the week-end as a guest of His…

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Wingham Police Court Monday, February 18, 1929. Before Mr. F. A. Fitzpalrick, J.P.

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 3

Stanley Dungay, an aboriginal, was charged with riotous behaviour at Mount George on 15th. February. The same defendant was also…

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Alleged Assault

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

Edward Brazier proceeded against W. J. Trim for alleged assault. Plaintiff conducted his own case while Mr. Hiram Cowan appeared for defendant…

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Taree Police Court MONDAY, 18th FEBRUARY Before Mr. W. J. Forrest, P.M.

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

Cordon Frederick Hopkins, alias C. J. F. Gordon (aged 31) pleaded guilty to a charge of aiding and abetting J. R. Rickbody to utter a false cheque…

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Police Court. Taree, Monday February 18, 1929. Before Mr. J. W. T. Forrest, P.M.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

James Edwin Bourke, on a charge of drunkenness, did not appear and his recognizance of 10 was ordered to be estreated…

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Police Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

Before Mr. Forrest. Relieving Magistrate, at the Kempsey Police Court, on Wednesday, Percy C. Baker, charged with failing to return an expired…

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Wingham Police Court Friday, February 22, 1929. Before Mr. J. W. T. Forrest, P.M. Alleged Stealing

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 5

Alice Hester Ramsay was charged with, on or about 10th, day of November, 1928, at Cundle Flat, that she did steal certain postal articles sent by…

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Politician Advises Police

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

Addressing a number of recruits, at the Police Depot this week, the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Bruxner) emphasised the necessity for their…

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Taree Police Court Taree, Monday February 18, 1929. Before Mr. J. W. T. Forrest, P.M.

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

James Edwin Bourke, on a charge of drunkenness, did not appear and his recognizance of 10 was ordered to be estreated…

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Alleged Abduction. Macleay Man Charged at Maclean. Remanded on Bail to Macksville

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 5

It was not "bush telegraph" that prompted Constable Harrower, or Harwood, to keep his eyes open for a couple that were travelling through his…

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Alleged Assault

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 1

Edward Brazier proceeded against W. J. Trim for alleged assault. Plainliff conducted his own case while Mr. Hiram Cowan appeared for defendant…

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Resigned From Police Force

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

Constable Lette, who has been stationed at Gloucester during the Past year or two, has, we understand, resigned from the police force and…

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