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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1940

841 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 43

Alleged Theft Youth Before Court £12 From Wardrobe

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 7

In the local Police Court on Tuesday afternoon, before Mr. F. T. Scroope, P.M., Arthur Claude Woods (21) was charged with…

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A.I.F. Officer Charged with Embezzlement

The Uralla Times · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

Lieut-Colonel John W. Mitchell, of the 2nd A.I.F., was yesterday committed for trial at the Stawell (Vic.) General Sessions on a charge of…

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"Wanted" Alien Police Search MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

Penshurst police are searching for an alien who, it is alleged, was recently released on bond to be of good behaviour for twelve…

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Town Index Court House Figures a Guide to Activity

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

Statistics made available by the Glen Innes C.P.S. office give, in some respects, an index to the life and prosperity of the town…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing Deepwater Man Charged

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 4

In the Deepwater Police Court on, Wednesday, before Mr. F. T. Scroope, P.M., Maurice Arandale was charged with having stolen 83 sheep, valued at…

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Road Safety Police to be Firm ALBURY

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 1

The Minister for Transport Mr. Bruxner, said last night that the police intended to enforce the road safety regulations and "go out for" reckless…

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Windsor Inquest Police Chief.May.Ask. For New j Inquiry SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 4

It is reported that the Police Commissioner (Mr. Mackay) after perusing the report of the inquest held in camera at Windsor concerning the…

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Pressman Charged "False Rumors" [?]IO

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 1

Mr. Jams R. Young, correspondent of the International News Service, has been charged with violating the army criminal…

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Police on Watch Deaths of Horses SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 1

Police and owners last night kept a strict watch on about 150 horses at the showgrounds in readiness for the Liverpool Show…

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Police Court Goods in Custody Stealing Charge

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 4

Before Messrs S. R Burnard and H. Riddle. J'sP. in the local Police Court on Saturday morning Patrick Donnelly pleaded guilty to a charge…

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Police Court

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 4

In the local Police Court on Saturday morning, before Messrs. H. Riddle and S. R Burnard, J'sP., Robert Ede (41) and Arnold James Kelly…

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Alleged Assault Soldier Arrested HOBART

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 1

After an altercation in the city, followed by an alleged assault by two soldiers, William John Rennie (59) was admitted to a hospital where he…

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Stealing Charge Six Handbags Allegedly Involved Man Remanded

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 4

At the Armidale Police Court this morning, Reginald James Madigan (82) appeared on charges of having stolen six lady's…

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Motorist Charged Driving Under Influence "Benefit of Doubt"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 7

In the local Police Court yesterday, before Mr. F. T. Scroope, P.M., Ralph Miller Hunter Magill was charged with having in…

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"Assault Boats For Army" 100 To Be Made in Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 6

One hundred "assault boats" for the Army will be manufactured in Sydney. Simultaneously orders will be…

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Warden's Court "Authorities To Enter"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 4

In the Mining warden's Court yesterday, the application of Reginald Colin Kiehne to enter the property of Elvin Bede New some was granted…

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Police Appeal

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 7

Local police again appeal to owners of large stock brands to bring the brands to Uralla police station so that particulars can be obtained…

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Small Debts Court

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 4

In the local Small Debts Court yesterday morning, before Mr. F. Scroope. P.M., A. M. Cansdell and Co. proceeded against Cecil R. Smith: Herbert C…

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Fleet Prison Notorious London Gaol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 7

Fleet Prison was for centuries a notorious London gaol. It stood on the east side of Farringdon-street, on the banks of the Fleet…

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Drug Addicts Brothers Sent to Gaol SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

At the Quarter Sessions to-day Peter Plavin (19) and his brother, Edward (18) were sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment for breaking…

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