Woman Charged with Arson. Sydney
Last night a woman was charged at the Central Police Station with having maliciously set fire to her husband's house. The cottage, which was…
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Courts & crime, 1939
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Wingham Police Court. Friday, January 20, 1939. Before Mr. R. Solling, P.M.
Francis Thomas Rankin, 45, carrier. Mount George, on remand, was charged with stealing 40 bags of cement, the property of the Commissioner for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bathurst Gaol to Be Mental Institution. Sydney
It is reported that Bathurst Gaol, in which several prisoners recently attacked warders, may be closed as a gaol for criminal offenders and will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Yesterday's Court List
At the Kempsey Police Court yesterday morning before local justices, Richard Worthing, pleaded guilty to stealing a purse containing twenty…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wingham Police Court. Friday, January 20, 1939. Before Mr. R. Solling, P.M. Alleged Detention of Cattle. Charles Cameron v. R. Hicks
This was a case in which Charles Cameron, of Mount George, charged Rex Hicks, of the Upper Manning, with detaining the following cattle:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wingham Small Debts Court. Friday, January 20, 1939. Before Mr. R. Solling, P.M.
There was no appearance of the parties in the following cases, and they were accordingly struck out: Wingham Sawmilling Coy. v. Harold…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Kempsey Police Court
Monday, 23rd January, before Messrs J. S. Hart and N. L. Parker, Js.P. Richard Worthing, 28, a stranger to Kempsey, was charged with stealing a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Car Theft
John McEvoy proceeded against. Jestyn Hussey Phillips on a charge of having stolen a motor car. Defendant, represented by Mr…
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George Farraway, as reported in previous issue was charged with stealing a large quantity of groceries and other goods, to the total value of £4…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →New Hope in Pyjama Girl Mystery. Police See Man in Gaol. Newcastle
A dramatic week-end turn in the Albury Pyjama Gill murder mystery has given detectives fresh hope of identifying the victim, whose body is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Kempsey Police Court Wednesday, 18th January, 1939, before Mr. R. Soiling P.M.
Sydney J. Smith, charged with failure to return an expired motor number plate, did not appear when his name was called, and so an order was…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Police Court. Taree, Friday, January 20. (Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.m.). Drunkenness
Geo. Joseph Osborne and William Kenneth Agnew, who were found drunk in Victoria Street, Taree, on January 19, were admonished and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Licensing Court. Taree, Monday, January 23. (Before Mr., R. Solling, P. M.)
WINE LICENSE TRANSFER. Arthur William Kelly was granted a transfer of on Australian wine license in Victoria Street, Taree…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Small Debts Court. Taree, Monday, January 23. (Before Mr. R. Soiling, P.M.)
J. Pearson v. William Langley. Mr. Butterworth appeared for plaintiff…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court Taree, Monday, 23rd JANUARY Before Mr. R. Solling, P.M. GARNISHES
Arthur F Coleman v George Hall (M.R. Co-op. Dairy Society, Ltd., garnishee).—After hearing evidence, the P'M, entered a verdict for the…
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Thomas George Macfarlane, charged with stealing, pleaded guilty. The police stated that on December 23 Mr. J. J. Northam reported the loss…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Assault
Oswald Manning Brown v. Jack Collier, alleged assault. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Messrs L. O. Martin and Sons…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Assault at Tuncurry
William James Bennett charged Stanley Avery and George Avery (brothers) with assaulting him at Tuncurry on 10th December last…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Telephone for Police
Ald. Stokes said at the meeting of the Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday week that there was net an officer at the Taree police station on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Court. Forster, Friday, January 13. (Before Mr. R. Soiling, P.m.). Taxation Breach
Albert Ehlefeldt, picture show proprietor, was charged with failing to register entertainments in accordance with the regulations under the…
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