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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1939

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Kempsey Police Court Wednesday, February 22, 1939, before Mr. R. Solling, P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

Patrick Fagan, charged with offensive behaviour, pleaded guilty under provocation. Sergt. Johnston said another person…

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Police Court. Taree, Monday, February 27. (Before Mr. R. Soiling, P.m.). Traffic Cases

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 1

Colin N. Northam was proceeded against for, it was alleged, falling to register a transfer. Defendant, who was represented by…

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Taree Police Court Monday, 27th FEBRUARY Before Mr. R. Solling; P.M. Motor Registration

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 1

Colin M. Northam pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to register the transfer of a motor vehicle. Mr. L. D. O. Martin pleaded guilty on behalf of…

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Campbell in Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

Particularly prominent in Sydney a few years ago, Eric Campbell, solicitor, who, in accordance with custom, had been referred to as "Mr. X." in the…

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Clergyman's Bankruptcy. Court Action Sequel

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 1

"The Church put up a man of straw to contest its case," said Mr. Kevin Ellis in the Bankruptcy Court, Sydney, on Tuesday last, at the conclusion of…

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Mr. Justice Cantor. May be Appointed to Federal Court

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

Mr. Justice Cantor is Strongly tipped in well-informed circles as the successor to the late Judge Dethridge on the Federal Arbitration Court. His…

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Police Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

Before Mr. J. S. Hart, J.P., at the Kempsey Police Court on Monday, Frederick Claude Hickson and Reginald T. Shadlow, charged with…

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Signs for Police Cars

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 10

Police cars on traffic patrol work in the London area will soon be fitted with fixed illuminated signs. This, says a London motoring journal,…

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Quarter Sessions Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

The Kempsey Court of Quarter Sessions will open at the local Court House on Monday next, with the District Court issues to follow at its…

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Police Wireless Patrol for Macleay. Supervision of Road Traffic

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

The Hon. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., Secretary for Mines and Minister for Forests, has received the following communication from the…

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Signs for Police Cars

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 8

Police ears on traffic, patrol work in the London area will go on be fitted with fixed illuminated signs. This says a London motoring journal, should do…

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Police Must Be Drivers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 6

Traffic police in Gernrode, a small town in the German Harz area are inclined to understand the feelings of inotorists. This has come about…

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Wingham Police Court Friday, February 24. Before Mr. R. Solling, P.M. No Visible Means

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2

Mary Webbs and Edna Couland, two aboriginal women, were charged with having no visible means of support. Each pleaded guilty and was sentenced…

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Police Court. Wingham, Friday, February 24, 1939. (Before Mr. R. Soiling, P.m.). No Visible Means

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 4

Mary Webbs and Edna Couland, two aboriginal women, were charged with having no visible means of support. Pleaded guilty…

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Small Debts Court. Wingham, Friday. February 24, 1939. Before Mr. R, Boiling, P.M.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 4

Wingham Sawmilling Co., Plaintiffs, v. H. E. Brewer, Defendant. Mr. E. R. Stack, of Wingham, Solicitor, appeared for the plaintiffs…

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Wingham Small Debts Court Friday, February, 24 Before Mr. R. Soiling, P.M. Examination of Debtor

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 6

Wingham Swamilling Co., plaintiffs, v H. E. Brower, defendant. Mr. E. R. appeared for the plaintiffs. In answer to Mr. Stack, the…

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Stroud Affray Man Charged

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

Sequel to an alleged assault at Girvan, near Stroud, Dudley Wilfred Hawkens (27), sleeper-cutter, was charged at the Newcastle Police…

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The Police

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

Sergeant P. J. Stenner and Constable R. M. Thomas (Wingham), Constable J. Bourke (Comboyne), Constable F. O'Brien (Mount George), and…

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Tenterfield Murder Inquest. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 5

The inquest was opened at Tenterfield to-day concerning the death of Marjorie Sommerlad, 38, at the family homestead. "Hillcrest," four miles…

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Alleged Murder Trial. Brisbane

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 5

The trial of Edwin Claude Helton, 36, for the alleged murder of Jan Roche was concluded alst night. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty…

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