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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

1,490 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 75

Police and Free Labourers. Trades Hall Resolution. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

At Sydney Labour Council, a motion was moved condemning the Lang Government for sending police to the North-western areas of N.S.W.,…

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Money in the Bank Young Man Charged Obtaining Relief Rations "Best-dressed Man in the Street"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 2

In the local Police Court yesterday Augustus Cyril Pettit was charged with having on Jan. 27, received food rations by false representations…

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On the Same Charge Other Defendants Before Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 2

Alfred Hindman and John Craig were each charged with obtaining food relief rations by false representations to Sergt. Crozier…

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Question of Landlord Decided in Local Court Tenant Ordered to Vacate a Complicated Case

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 2

In the local Police Court yesterday, before Mr. J. E. McCulloch, P. M., Alfred Henry Francis Pennington made application to be put in…

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Court Sequel Theft or Fur Coat. Valued at £498. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day, Keuneth Bunting Wilson (21), a se[?]man was remanded to February 22 on a charge of having stolen a fur coat,…

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Their Own Police

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 3

In the oldest,largest, and most densely populated nation in the world there are no policemen;…

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Police Court Monday, February 16. Before Mr. J. .E. McCulloch. P.M.

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 8

The case of M. M. Hopkins, for not paying For meals etc. was called, but on the application of Sir. Mcintyre (for Mr. P. P. Abbott, Glen Innes) the…

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Privy Council. Court Allows Appeal. Alleged Libel. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

An application by Truth and Sportsman, Ltd., was granted by the Full Court for final leave to appeal to the Privy Council from the decision…

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Local and General District Court Case Withdrawn

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 4

Before His Honor Judge Mocatta in the local District Court yesterday, when the case Henry Joseph Hush v. Ray Karmo was called it was…

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Money Advanced District Court Claim For Recovery A Defence Filed—But No Appearance

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 5

His Honor Judge Mocatta had none very pointed comments to make yesterday in regard to those people who file a defence…

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"Capitalist Justice." Communists Sentenced. Called Police "Thugs" Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

At the Police Court yesterday, Walter Bourne and Thomas Day, were sentenced to one month's imprisonment on a charge of having referred…

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Impudent Theft

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 6

An impudent theft occurred at Forbes a few days ago, when a Jawbreaker, unharnessed a horse standing in a lane at the rear of a garage and made…

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Warialda Assault Case. Alleged Assault and Robbery

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

William Ernest Ryan was charged that he did on November 29, 1930, assault Frank Leonard and rob him of £6. He was further charged that on…

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Parker Sentenced Three Months Imprisonment

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

At the Inverell Police Court this morning, before the P.M. (Mr. J. E. M'Culloch), Bert Parker (20) appeared for sentence on nine charges of…

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Cut Prices Twelve Months' GaoL

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 5

Sentence of 12 months imprisonment was all the reward a Berlin tobacconlst received for his attempt to reduce price in accordance with the…

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Life Imprisonment. Italian Guilty of Murder. Brisbane

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

At the Towusville Supreme Court Luigi Cattaeno (39) was found guilty of the murder of Ignazio Gatti, and was sentenced to life imprisonment…

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Abusing Police. Communist Punished. ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

At the Adelaide Police Court yesterday, Walter Bourne and Thomas Day were sentenced to a month's imprisonment on a charge of having referred…

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Committed for Trial on Attempted Murder Charge Strychnine in Rolled Oats SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

W. J. Rixon was committed for trial at Milton on a charge of having attempted to murder several persons by allegedly placing strychnine in a…

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OUTNUMBERED. Savage Attack on Police One Badly Injured. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

When Constables Lewis and Cashmere attempted to arrest a man at Ultimo last night, the latter screamed for assistance. A number of men came…

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Moratorium Act. Invoked by Newspaper. Court Application Granted Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 1

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, the "Express" Newspapers Company applied for an order under the Moratorium Act forbidding the Union…

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