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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1938

826 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 10 of 42

Kempsey Police Court Wednesday, 9th March, before Mr. D. Parker, P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 7

Reginald Blewitt and J. O'Fairelly were each fined 10/-, with 8/- costs of Court, for having been found on licensed premises during prohibited…

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Newcastle Murder. an Arrest Made

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

There was an unusual development on Monday in the Newcastle "stranged girl mystery" when Leonard William Roberts, a witness at…

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Hire of Plough. Leads to Court Case

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

Mr. D. Parker, P.M., held a special sitting of Kempsey Small Debts Court on Friday afternoon, when Joseph Stone proceeded against Allan White…

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Small Debts Court. Brown v. Harper Estate

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

At Kempsey Small Debts Court, Wednesday, 9th March, before Mr. D. Parker, P.M., George Brown proceeded against Samuel Barningham…

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Drunk or Not Drunk? That Was The Question. Police v. Leslie McMaugh

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 7

Leslie Macquarie McMaugh, represented by Mr. A. G. Brindley, pleaded not guilty to a charge of drunkenness and a charge of using insulting words…

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Burglary Fails. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 12

A burglar broke into the Athenian Club in Castlereagh-street early this morning, attacked Stavicas Katsavics, 55, with a revolver, and escaped,…

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District Court. Taree, Tuesday, March 8. (Before His Honor Judge Clancy). Stood Over

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 5

John Sydney Dodds v. Martin Brisbane, claim for £236/18/7, alleged to be due for rent, etc. On the application of Mr…

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Police Court. Taree, Monday, March 14. (Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, J.p.). Drunkenness

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 10

Reginald Francis pleaded guilty to having been found drunk and was fined 2/6 or the rising of the court. Lewis Walker, who was charged…

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Taree District Court Before His Honor, Judge Claney. Garage Owner's Claim

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 8

Robert Lindsay West proceeded against William McKay claiming £24 [?] 6d, alleged to be due for benzine and oils supplied. Mr. M. M. Hooke appeared for…

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Kempsey Police Court

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

At the Kempsey Police court on Monday, before Messrs. N. Parker and R. L. Walker, J.'sP., the following cases were dealt with; Richard…

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Latest Telegrams. Charged with Murder. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 5

Eric Chatfield, aged 20, an able seaman, was charged at Bega Court to-day with the murder of Jules Amour Maltby at the latter's home…

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Kempsey Divorce Court Issues Answered in Affirmative

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 7

Before His Honor Judge Clancy, in divorce jurisdiction, Euretta May Bienke petitioned for a divorce from Ernest Edward Bienke on the grounds…

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Kempsey Police Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 4

At Kempsey Police Court on Wednesday last, before Mr. J. S. Hart, J.P., Con. Delaney was charged with stealing a wristlet watch and 4/-, the…

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Police Court. Taree, Saturday, March 19. (Before Mr. D. F. Parker, S.m.). Stealing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 6

Charles King pleaded guilty to a charge that at Taree on Marcy 18 he did steal nine bottles of wine and four bottles of stout to the value of 30/-…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, March 22. (Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, J.p.). Companies' Act Case

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 2

Frederick George Hilston Thomson. 53, and Herbert William Davies, 28, were charged with, it was alleged, that during the month of March, 1938,…

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District Court. Coutman v. Bartrim

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 8

George Coutman, a builder and contractor, proceeded against William Bartrim for recovery of £300 allegedly due for erection of a cottage in…

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Small Debts Court. Taree, Monday, March 21. (Before Mr. D. F. Parker, S.M.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 2

Australian General Electric Ltd. v. W. J. Johnson (a male), Gordon's Radio, garnishee. Amount paid into court to be paid…

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Small Debts Court Taree, Monday, 21st MARCH. Before Mr. D. Parker, S.M. Slander Case Struck Out

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 2

In the case of Alphonsus Kennedy v Lewis. Ormsby Martin, in which damages were claimed for alleged slander, Mr. R. S. Hawkins appeared as the agent for…

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Kempsey Police Court. a Short List for the P.m

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

At the Kempsey Police Court before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., on Wednesday, the following cases were dealt with: --…

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Licensing Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

Before the Licensing Court W. E. Sutcliffe was granted permission to transfer the license of the Pelican Island Hotel at Jerseyville to J. M…

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