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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

1,634 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 82

Determined Suicide Man Marks the Spot Note to the Police Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 1

Walter Cowden (52), a motor mechanic, threw himself Into a dam six miles from Junee yesterday, after heavily weighting himself with Iron,…

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Alleged Intent to Murder Two Men Charged WOLLONGONG

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

At Wollongong Police Court, Clarence Sargeant and Sidney May were committed for trial on charges of shooting at Anthony Lalich, with…

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Brutal Assault Tram Conductor Robbed SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

Walter Loftus, a tram conductor, was the victim of a brutal assault and robbery at a late hour last night…

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Seven Years' Gaol W.A. Station Shooting "Owed Him Thousands"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 7

On a charge of having attempted to kill Robert Graham on October 17 at Neura Neura Station, West Australia, Mick Fallon was sentenced to…

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Dutton Park Murder An Arrest Made BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

The police last night arrested a man in connection with the murder of Mrs. Stephens at Dutton Park…

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Our New Serial. "Queen of the Court" a Tale of Tennis. Copyright Chapter III.--(Continued). a Man in Love

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 8

He frowned a little, then tried to cheer up. But it was a feeble effort. Roland was conscious of his own failings; he was much too serious to…

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Dance Incident Police Court Sequel Young Man Charged With Drunkenness

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 8

The sequel to an incident at a dance at the Armidale Town Hall was the appearance of a young man, Frank Ferris, at the…

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Armidale Police Court To-day's Session

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

Prior to the longer defended cases, several minor matters were dealt with by Mr. Gelkie, P.M., at the Armidale Police Court to-day…

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Another Remand In Cattle Stealing Case

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 8

When Thomas John Hickey and John Robert Prater were before the Armidale Police Court this morning, on remand,…

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Crimes Act As Bailiff Magistrate's Criticism

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

Criticism of the practice of invoking the use of the Crimes Act to enforce the payment of money was made by the Police Magistrate…

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Police Warning

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

The Armidale police to-day issued a warning to local residents and race visitors to keep a close watch on their property, as many…

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Alleged Dole Frauds Ebor Man Charged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

At the Armidale Police Court this afternoon a Wongwibinda man, John Robert Prater, was charged with having, by means of…

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Preferred Death Man Charged With Serious Crime. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

Reuben John Ebbert (41), an officer of the Navy Cadet League. who failed to appear at the Water Police Court yesterday to answer a charge of a…

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Making a Tennis Court Disagreement Aired in Court Bricklayer's Claim Succeeds

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 7

A disagreement between West Armidale residents, with regard to the construction of a tennis court, was ventilated at the…

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[?] Mall Debts Court Few Defended Cases

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 7

[?]ere were few defended cases at [?] sitting of the Armidale Small [?] Court, which was held yester[?]day afternoon, before Mr. W. C…

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"I Shot Him!" Accused's Dramatic Statement Adelaide Murder Case. Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

At the trial at the Criminal Court of Mohte[?]ore Shellgrove for the alleged murder of Leslie Harnford, accused said. "I did not intend to kill him. I…

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Another Outrage Bomb Thrown at Police Calcutta

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

Four police sub-inspectors. two head constables, and three passers-by were slightly injured last night when a bomb was thrown at a police…

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Mining Squabble Mrs. B. Morton in Court Authority to Enter Cancelled

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

In the Warden's Court to-day, before the Warden (Mr. W. C. Gelkie), Thomas Roberts applied for the cancellation of the…

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A Serious Offence Post Office Prosecution Young Man Before the Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

An unusual case was heard at the Armidale Police Court yesterday afternoon, when it was alleged that a young Armidalian had used…

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Exciting Chase After Suspected Thieves Police Use Revolvers Sequel to Train Robbery Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

During a chase after alleged thieves at Sutherland early this morning, eight shots were fired by the police,…

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