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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1938

826 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 5 of 42

Taree Police Court Monday, 7th FEBRUARY Before Mr. D. F. Parker, S.M., of Sydney Alleged Vagrancy

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 3

Jack Wallace was charged with that at Taree on 5th February, he was a person having insufficient lawful means of support,…

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Small Debts Court Taree, Monday, 7th FEBRUARY Before Mr. D. F. Parker, S.M. Examination Order

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 4

Cyril Vaughan Ell, trading us Ells, v Mrs. E. Dempsey (examination order).—No parties, struck out…

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Kempsey Police Court. a Lengthy List

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

Before Mr. D. F. Parker, Relieving Magistrate, at the Kempsey Police Court, on Wednesday the following cases were dealt with:…

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Small Debts Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

Before the Small Debts Court, in the matter of Hedley Harvey versus May Graham, Mr. F. Nolan asked that, the matter be struck, off the…

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Taree Police Court. Saturday, February 5, 1938. (Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, J.p.). Drunkenness

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 3

Matthew McAteer pleaded guilty to having been found drunk in Whitford Park, a public place, on February 4. Defendant was fined 2/6 or the…

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Wages Tax. Payments Under Federal Awards. Effect of Magistrate's Decision

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

On 2nd. February, 1938, Mr. Harrison, S.M. decided in proceedings brought against Tasmanian Steamer Pty. Ltd. for an alleged breach of…

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Wingham Police Court. FRIDAY, 11th FEBRUARY, 1938. Before Messrs. F. S. J. Auton and F. A. Fitzpatrick, J's.P. Licenses Issued

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 5

Sunday Trading Licenses were issued to Nicholas Maladonos, of Comboyne and Alfred Vincent Summarille of Moon street, Wingham…

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Police Court. Port Macquarie, February 8 Before Mr. D. Parker, P.M. Police V F. JONES

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 5

This was a case to show how and for what purpose defendant became possessed of liquor. Sergeant Turner conducted the…

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Police Court. Port Macquarie, February 8. Before Mr. D. Parker, P.M.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 6

C. Atkins, charged with taking fish with an unlawful net, and fishing in closed waters at Port Macquarle on 11th November, pleaded guilty, and…

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Police Court. Taree, Wednesday, Feb. 9. (Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, J.p.). Drunkenness

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 10

Joseph Murray, for having been found drunk in Victoria Street, on February 8, was fined 10/- with 6d car costs…

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Wages Tax Payments Under Federal Awards Effect of Magistrate's Decision Advice to Employers

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 4

On 2nd February, 1938, Mr. Harrison, S.M., decided in proceedings brought against Tasmanian Steamers Pty., Ltd., for an alleged breach of the Marine…

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Gloucester Police Court. Monday, 14th FEBRUARY

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

There were no contested cases at the local Police Court held yesterday and the list was quickly disposed of. The Bench was occupied by Mr…

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Double Theft. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 5

A thief who broke into the residence of Mr. H. J. Hollis at Croydon this morning and secured keys and £25 in notes from his pockets, then forced…

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Wages Tax. Payments Under Federal Awards. Effect of Magistrate's Decision

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

On 2nd February, 1938, Mr. Harrison. S.M. decided in proceedings brought against Tasmanian Steamers Pty. Ltd. for an alleged breach of the…

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New Court House For Wingham. Foundation Stone. Hon. L. O. Martin, M.L.A., Will Perform Ceremony

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Friday. 25th February, has been chosen as the date on which the foundation stone of the new Court House at Wingham is to be set in position…

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Harbour Disaster. Crowded Launch Capsizes and Sinks. Tragic Sequel to Warship's Farewell. Gallant Rescues by U.S.A. Sailors and Police

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Nine persons are known to have been drowned when the double-decker pleasure launch, Rodney…

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Kempsey Police Court Wednesday, 9th February, before Mr. D. Parker, Relieving Magistrate

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 7

James Plunkett proceeded against George A. Norberry for possession of a house occupied by Norberry. Mr. H. J. Stewart appeared for the…

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The Blue Barrel. Alleged Stealing at Crescent Head

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 7

Alexander Henry Baker was charged with stealing a barrel from the Crescent Head premises of Frederick Lever. Accused pleaded not guilty…

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Kempsey Police Court. Tuesday, 15th February, before Mr. J. F. Hart, J.P.

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 4

Neil Dungay and Frederick Wells were each fined 10/- for drunkenness at Bellimbopinni. Charles Smith, 24, was fined 10/-…

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Disaster on Harbor. Crowded Excursion Launch Capsizes and Sinks. Eleven Drowned; Many Missing. One Hundred and Fifty Struggling in Water. Gallant Rescues by U.S.A. Sailors and Police

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 2

Four women and one man are known to have been drowned when the double-decker pleasure launch, Rodney, capsized in Sydney Harbor…

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