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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

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Alleged Assault

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 3

Jack Grey proceeded against Wm. Felten on a charge of unlawful assault Gray conducted his own case; but Felten, who pleaded not guilty, was…

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Kempsey Police Court Saturday, April 7, 1934, before Mr. R. W. S. Kelly, J.P. Assault Charge

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 4

Sidney Baker, 20, was charged with riotous behaviour in Belgrave-street, on 6th April. Accused pleaded guilty. Const. Griffiths stated that at 9.30…

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Burglary at Wingham. Clothes and Shoes Stolen

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 1

Burglars entered the business premises of Mr. James Wilson, tailor and mercer, in Isabella-st. Wingham, on Sunday week, or in the early hours…

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Police Court. Coopernook, Friday, April 6. (Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 2

Herbert Bannister was charged with, that he did at Harrington, on or about 7th September, 1933, steal certain household goods, the property…

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Kempsey Police Court Wednesday, 4th April, 1934, before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 3

Henry E. Ball was fined 10/-, with 5/6 costs, for not keeping as near as practicable to the left side of the street when turning from Belgrave-street…

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Gloucester Police Court. Monday 9th APRIL—Before Mr. Donaldson, P.M. Negligent Driving

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 4

Ernest L. Ninness, for negligently driving a motor car, pleaded guilty through Mr. J. Hawdon, and was fined £3, with 8/- costs of court,…

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How Prospector Died New Guinea Murder

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 4

Further information recently reached Australia regarding the murder of Bernard. McGrath, an Australian prospector, in New…

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Abo Bad Man Faces Trial for Murder

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 5

On Tuesday Darwin Courthouse was crowded when Nemarluk, the notorious Fitzmaurice River aborigine, appeared for trial on a charge…

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Kempsey Police Court

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 4

During the past week the following cases were dealt with at the Kempsey Police Court: Peter George, charged that, at Kempsey, he did…

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Wingham Police Court. Saturday, April 14th, 1934. Before Mr. E. W. Moxey, J.P.

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 2

Albert Coleman, a stranger to the town, was charged with having maliciously damaged a door in premises in Bent Street, Wingham, the property…

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Police Court. Taree, Monday, April 16. (Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.m.). Stealing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 1

Arthur Matthews was charged with having stolen an overcoat, the properly of George Belford, and valued at £4…

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Gaol for Life Italian Murderer Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 2

Giovanni Tacona was sentenced to imprisonment for life at Cairns Circuit Court for the murder of Nicola Mamone. Evidence was given that accused was…

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Taree Police Court Monday, 16th APRIL Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M. Transport Act Charge

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 4

Alexander E. Chauney was charged with that, at Taree, he did make a false statement to Constable Crotty that a permit was required for a car to…

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Industrial Court Alleged Breach of Award

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 4

John Law, of Burwood, proceeded against Cyril V. Lawson, of Murwillambah, alleging breach of an award, and claiming £12 Os 1d…

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Industrial Court. Taree, Monday, April 16. (Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 1

John Law (Burwood) v. Cyril Law son on a claim for £1261. Mr. Butterworth appeared for complainant…

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Small Debts Court. Taree, Monday. April 16. (Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 1

Albert Edward Hargreaves v. Charles William Jones, Edward Bennett, garnishee. Mr. Butterworth for judgment…

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Taree Police Court. Monday, April 16. (Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.m.). Stealing

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 8

Arthur Matthews was charged with having stolen an overcoat, the property of George Belford, and valued at £4…

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Kempsey Police Court. a Short List

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 5

Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., at the Kempsey Police Court,…

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Licensing Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 5

Sergt. Johnston submitted the quarterly licensing report, which was accepted. Trevor Levy was granted a…

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Witness Faints in Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 4

There was a stir during the hearing of the Harris-Lane breach of contract case, before Mr. Justice Jordan and jury, resumed in the Banco…

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