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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

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Taree Police Court Monday, January 6th Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.M. Stealing a Coat

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 1

Sidney Baker was charged with stealing a coat, valued at 324, from James Clarke, of Wingham, on 29th December. Accused said he would plead guilty…

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Police Court. Taree, January 6. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P. M.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 5

Sydney Baker was charged with having, it was alleged stolen at Wingham on December 29 last, one coat of the value of £4, property of…

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The Coal Trouble. Hotels Housing Police Declared "Black." Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 4

A combined meeting of miners lodges at Kurri Kurri decided to declare "black" local hotels at which police were served, and also decided…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick. P.M.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 5

Eric Hogan applied for permission to carry un the business of a deceased licensee (his mother). This referred to the Hotel Harrington…

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Police Court

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

At the local Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. A. T. Hardwick, P.M., E. H. Hicks pleaded guilty to failure to notify the Traffic Department re…

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Miners at Court. Police Resent Insults

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 6

The Kurri Police Court was besieged on Wednesday morning by about 300 miners who clamored for admission to the hearing of the charges against 29…

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Looking Backwards. From "N.s.w. Police News." Death of Tommy Ryan Constable Hadley's Case Recalled. Law Precedent for Powers of Arrest

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 4

So the last has been seen of that notorious aboriginal, "Tommy Ryan," who has departed this life to join the spirits of his ancestors—a customary…

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Police Stoned

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 2

Stones were thrown at the police by members of a large crowd at Kurri Karri on Sunday night, after W. Laidlaw, who had been speaking on behalf…

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Police Stoned. Crowd at Kurri Kurri

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 2

Stones were thrown at the police by members of a large crowd at Kurri Kurri on Sunday night, after W. Laidlaw, who had been speaking on behalf…

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Police Ready If New Attack Comes. Mines May Be Sealed

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 2

Since Friday's dramatic marches and the successful mass picketing at Ashtonfields, all has been quiet within the mining areas. Events during the…

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Reed, P.M.; Read, Sergeant; Reid, Solicitor. All at Kurri Court

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 4

Court reporters could be excused for becoming tangled with the name of Reed, Read, or Reid at the Kurri Kurri Police Court on Wednesday,…

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Miners Ask for Protection Against Police

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 2

The deputation, representing Labor interests, which waited upon Mr. Scullin on Wednesday afternoon, is reported to have submitted terms for…

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High Court Decision Reserved MELBOURNE

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 2

The High Court reserved its judgment in the appeal against Judge Beeby's interim award in the coal industry dispute. A crowded court…

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Quiet on Coalfields Yesterday , Police Preparations CESSNOCK

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 2

Although the shock tactics of the police against the miners' organised battalion yesterday resulted in a lull in the activities on the coalfields the…

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To Aid Police on Coalfields. Special Constabulary May Be Enrolled

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 6

Unless wise counsels prevail on the coalfields it is expected that the State Government will take steps shortly to establish a special constabulary to…

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Government Deal with Massed Picketing Police Disperse Mobs on Coalfields CESSNOCK

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 2

Sensational incidents occurred on the South Maitland ocalfields to-day, when the police, acting under the powers of the Massed Picketing Act,…

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The Mines. Police Break Up Parades

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 4

The police on Wednesday broke up several mass demonstrations on the coal fields in accordance with instructions given by the State Government…

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Moonshine. Two Brothers in Court

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 4

The usually sleeping little town of Robertson was very wide awake on Wednesday. The locality was the scene of a…

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High Court Judges. Cabinet WlLL Not Fill Vacancy. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 7

The Federal Cabinet has decided not to fill the vacancy on the High Court Bench caused by the retirement of Mr. Justice Powers. Legislation will…

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Police Resent Abuse NEWCASTLE

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

Resentment by the police of the abuse levelled at them regarding their actions on the northern coalfields, while their side of the case…

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