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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1952

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Sex Offences "Clutter" Court List—

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1952 · page 3

Judge Storkey said in Taree Quarter sessions last week that it distressed him to come to Taree and find the Court list "cluttered…

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Court Council Clash; Balcony Demolition

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 July 1952 · page 1

"A decision that may have far-reaching consequences was given by the Full Licensing Court at Dubbo last month, when they forbade Toohey's Ltd., owners of the Castlereagh Hotel, Dubbo, to demolish…

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District Court. Shire Council Debtor Examined

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 July 1952 · page 3

An examination of William Brisbane, of Knorritt Flat, to ascertain if he had assets available to satisfy a judgment…

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COURT Of Petty Sessions. Liquor Act Breaches—Tuncurry Publican Fined

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 July 1952 · page 6

Noel Percival Lumby, licensee of the Bellevue Hotel. Tuncurry, was fined a total of £7/16/- on four charges by Mr…

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Alleged Stealing

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 July 1952 · page 2

A charge against David Anthony Jones of alleged stealing was adjourned to 5th August…

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Today's Wingham Court. Before Mr. L. S. Stapleton, S.M. Stealing

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 8 July 1952 · page 2

William Leonard Thorpe and Charles Malcolm Barr were charged with stealing two fowls, the property of Charles…

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Two Sisters Are Fined for Stealing

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 5

Two coloured sisters, Jane Nixon and Lillian Walker, pleaded guilty at the Kempsey Court of Petty Sessions, before Mr. L. E. Stapleton, S.M., on Wednesday, to on June 26, at Kempsey, stealing £5…

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Parking Signs Police Aid

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 7

The Inspector of Police (Mr. D. C. Yardy) forwarded to the meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council last night…

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Court Sequel to Collision

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 1

Benjamin Ernest Green, who was proceeded against at the Kempsey Court of Petty Sessions, before Mr. L. E…

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Stock Moving Cases at Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 5

Two stock moving cases were heard at the Kempsey Court of Petty Sessions, before Mr. L. E. Stapleton, S.M., on Wednesday…

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Lorry Repairs Claim Succeeds in Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 4

Reginald Joseph George Harrington, garage proprietor, claimed from John Arthur Swan, in the Kempsey Small Debts Court, before Mr. L. E. Stapleton, S..M., on Wednesday, the sum of £1710- for…

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Cr. Farley's Outburst — Over Tennis Court Repairs

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 1

Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, State member for Gloucester, wrote advising that the Minister for Lands had made a grant of £15 towards…

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Court of Petit Sessions. Mechanic Asked For Explanation

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 11 July 1952 · page 6

Mr. Stapleton, SM, at the Taree Court or Petty Sessions, on Monday last, called upon, Ernest Murdoch, 42, mechanic…

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Magistrate Hears Of Traffic Offences

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 July 1952 · page 4

Garry Norman Ede pleaded guilty at the Kempsey Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday, before Mr. L. E. Stapleton, S.M.,…

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Fair Rents Court

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 July 1952 · page 1

In the Kempsey Fair Rents Court last week, Mr. L. E. Stapleton, S.M., heard an appeal by Amos Lewis against the…

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Attempt To Escape From Grafton Gaol

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 4

It was revealed that a prisoner named Jones used a knife as his only implement in an attempt to escape from Grafton…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Driver Unaware He Was Disqualified

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 6

Albert Sidney Bridge, 47, of Cowper St., Chatham, charged with driving while having had his…

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Another Long List of Motor Traffic Cases at Gloucester Court of Petty Sessions

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 1

The time of the Stipendiary Magistrate, Mr. h. E. Stapleton, was taken up almost entirely In dealing with offences under the Motor Traffic Act, the regular monthly Court of Petty Sessions sitting at Gloucester on Tuesday 15th inst…

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Police Ball

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 July 1952 · page 1

Arrangements are well in hand for the Police Ball which will be held in the Agricultural Hall, Kempsey,…

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Magistrate Deals with Traffic Cases

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 4

Five traffic cases, including two of negligent driving, were heard before Mr. L. E. Stapleton, S.M., in the Kempsey Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday. Drove Utility…

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