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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1949

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District Court

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 2

Sittings of the District Court for 1949 at Port Macquarie. with His Honor Judge Storkey V.C., judge and chairman, and Mr. B. F. F…

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Alleged Assault

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 4

Edgar King was charged with having assaulted Archibald Cheers in Wingham on the 18th ol December, 1948…

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Wingham Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, January 4th, 1919. Before Mr. E. J. Gibson, Sm. Recognisances Forfeited

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 4

In the following cases, the persons named forfeited ten shillings each for having rather early anticipated the Xmas Season: Kathleen Isabel…

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Our Serial Murder at Runymede

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 4

Frnaklin chuckled grimly. "You bet you didn't means that, but you said it. Now, what were you doing here at Runy mede last night?"…

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Court of Petty Sessions Taree, Monday, 10th JANUARY (Before Mr E. J. Gibson, S.m.) Alleged Stealing From Railway

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 4

William Graham Martin Maiden was charged with that, at Taree, on or about 23rd December, he did steal 6 dozen bottles of beer, 6 motor tyres, 5…

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Court of Petty Sessions Taree: Monday, January 10. (Before Mr. E. J. Gibson, S.m.) Alleged Stealing From Railway

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 1

William Graham Martin Maiden was charged with that, at Taree, on or about 23rd December, he did steal six dozen bottles of beer, six…

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Gum-chewers Rouse Magistrate

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 2

Two defendants, who appeared before Mr. F. R. Wood, S.M., at West Maitland court on different charges on Monday were chewing gum—but…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Taree: Monday, January 10. (Before Mr. E. J. Gibson, S.m.) Alleged Stealing From Railway

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 6

William Graham Martin Maiden was charged with that, at Taree, on or about 23rd December, he did steal six dozen bottles of beer, six…

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Court of Petit Sessions

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 3

On January 1st, at Port Macquarie Court, Marjorie Ritchie was charged with being drunk in Horton Street, Sergeant McLaughlin stating the…

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Alleged Attempt to Wreck Train Man Charged at Kempsey Brisbane Express Incident

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 4

Following months of investigation by Detective R. L. Norton, assisted by other police and railway officials,…

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Alleged Assault

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 4

Edgar King was charged with having assaulted Archibald Cheers in Wingham on 18th December. Mr E. O. Martin appeared for the…

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Popular Police Sergeant Farewelled

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 4

Sergeant J. Barrett, of the Taree police, who had been transferred as officer-in-charge of police at Narromine, was farewelled by police,…

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Court of Petty Sessions Wingham, Tuesday, January 4 (Before Mr. E. J. Gibson, S.m.) Recognisances Forfeited

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 4

In the following cases, the persons named forfeited 10/- each on a charge of drunkenness: Edward Athol Terry, Mervyn Young, Edward John…

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Popular Police Sergeant Farewelled

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 2

Sergeant J. Barrett, of the Taree police, who bad been transferred as officer-in-charge of police at Narro mine, was farewelled by police,…

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Public Vehicles and Drivers' Licences Applications to Be Checked by Police. Forster 'Bus; Allegation by Councillor

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 3

A Taree 'bus firm was trying to squeeze the local bus properietor, Mr. A. L. Farley, out of the Gloucester-Forster run, Cr. Livermore alleged…

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Murder at Runymede Our Serial

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 January 1949 · page 4

"You saw someone pouring the drink?" prompted Franklin. But Edith had recovered. "Did I say that? No, I didn't see anyone pouring…

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Alleged Attempt to Wreck Train Man Charged At Kempsey

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 January 1949 · page 4

Following months of investigation by Detective R. L. Norton, assisted by other police and railway officials, a young man appeared at the…

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Alleged Attempt to Wreck Train. Man Charged at Kempsey

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 21 January 1949 · page 1

Following months of investigation by Detective R. L. Norton, assisted by other police and railway officials, a young man appeared at the…

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Additional Police Vehicle Sought

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 January 1949 · page 2

The Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday night, decided to request the Police Department to make an additional motor vehicle available…

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Police Changes at Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 January 1949 · page 2

Consequent upon promotions and! transfers, several changes are to be made in personnel and duties at the Taree -Police Station. First class…

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