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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1938

826 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 42

Taree Small Debts Court Monday, February 21, 1938. (Before Mr. D. F. Parker, S.M.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

Sorby's Pty. Ltd. v. P. Christiansen, matter of examination order. There were no parties and the matter was struck out…

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Wingham's New Court House. Laying Foundation Stone

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 5

At the laying of the foundation stone of the new Court House, Wingham, yesterday (Friday) the Hon. L. G. Martin, M.L.A., Minister of…

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Small Debts' Court. Port Macquarie, February 18 Before Mr. D. Parker, P.M.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 5

Amos Andrew Munday proceeded against Louisa Hyde, the cause of action being agistment for cattle. Mr. Martin appeared for A. A…

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Alleged Unlawful Assault

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

Frederick James Stenner proceeded against John Murphy, alleging that on 19th. February, 1938, Murphy did unlawfully assault his son. Kenneth…

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Small Debts Court

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 4

The following Small Debts cases were heard at Kempsey last Wednesday: In the matter of the Standard Publishing Company versus S…

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Wingham Police Court. Friday, February 25, 1938. Unlicensed Wireless Set. Before Mr. D. F. Parker, S.M.

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

L. W. J. Young, Wireless License inspector, Postmaster-General's Department, . proceeded against Anne Dimond for not having paid wireless…

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Wingham's New Court House. Foundation Stone. Hon. L. O. Martin Sets It In Position

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 4

There was a good gathering of residents and school-children at the Wingham Court House site this morning, Friday, 25th. February, 1938, when…

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Wingham Small Debts Court. Friday, February 25, 1938. Before Mr. D, F. Parker, S.M., and Mr. C. L Chapman, J.P.

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

Augustus George lugs Griffin, Plaintiff, v. Maurice Reeve, Defendant; G. Allport Garnishee. Mr. E. R. Stack appeared for the…

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Alleged Stealing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 3

Ronald Lea and Walter Wilkinson were charged with that they did, it was alleged, take and use a motor car without the consent of the owner,…

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Licensing Court. Taree, Tuesday, March 1. (Before Mr. W. C. Geikie, Licensing Magistrate). Gloucester Hotel

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

This matter came on this morning, when on the application of Mr. Martin, the Licensing Magistrate adjourned it for three months, to the…

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Kempsey Police Court Wednesday, 23rd February, before Mr. D. M. Parker, P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 6

William Newman, an aboriginal was charged with having been found drunk at South West Rocks on 22nd January, and also that he did…

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Police Court. Taree, Monday, February 23. (Before Mr. D. F. Parker, S.m.). Drunkenness

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 3

Oliver Natty pleaded guilty to having been found drunk in Victoria St., Taree, and was fined 5/-, with 2/- costs, in default three hours'…

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Taree Police Court Monday, 28th FEBRUARY. Before Mr. D. F. Parker, S.M. DRUNKS

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

Oliver Natty, Charles Krejier and, John Field Sherry were charged with being found drunk in Victoria Street, Taree, on Saturday…

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District Hotels Applications for Remodelling Heard by Licensing Court

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

At the Licencing Court at Taree on Tuesday morning, Mr. W. C. Geikie, Licensing Magistrate, heard several applications for orders to rebuild or extend…

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Lively Meeting Police Called in Ashfield U.A.P. SYDNEY

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

There were wild scenes at a meeting of the Ashfield Men's Branch of the U.A.P. last night. Two prominent members exchanged blows on the platform…

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Workers Compensation Commission. Thursday, 24th February, at Kempsey Court House

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 3

Before His Honor Judge Lamond and Mr. Commissioner Routley, accompanied by Dr. Mackay, as Medical Assessor…

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Port Macquarie Appeal Case Dismissed by Full Court. Sydney

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

The appeal of Mrs. Minnie Mowle, wife of the Mayor of Port Macquarie, for a new trial of her action against Alban Charles Elliot, a former Mayor…

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Wingham's New Court House Foundation Stone Set by Hon. L. O. Martin

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 4

There was a good gathering of residents and school children at the Wingham Court House site on Friday, 25th February, when the Minister of…

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Mrs. Mowle's Appeal Dismissed by Full Court Port Macquarie Libel Case Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

The appeal of Mrs. Minnie Mowle, wife of the Mayor of Port Macquarie, for a now trial of her action against Alban Charles Elliot (former Mayor of…

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Kempsey Police Court. Special Day Sitting

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 3

Before Mr. D. M. Parker, P.M., at the special Police Court sitting on Thursday, the following cases were dealt with:--…

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