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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1941

545 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 28

Breaking and Entering Alleged Theft of Tools

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 2

At Tenterfield on Monday, before Mr. G. W. Pullen. Chamber Magistrate. Lyall Gordon Stanley (28), labourer, was charged with that on…

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Court Drama "Guilty": "Not Guilty" Jury "Recalled Brisbane

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 1

A mistake in announcing the verdict led to the dramatic reappearance of the foreman and the recall of the jury in the…

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Cafe Fracas Lasts Half an Hour Three Men Taken on Assault, Malicious Damage Charges SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 1

During a wild fracas in Canberra Cafe, George-street, city, last night. Constable McPherson was struck on the head with a…

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Warden's Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 4

In the Mining Warden's Court yesterday, before Mr. F. T. Scroope. P.M. application by Albeit Horatio Ward for authority to enter portion 38,…

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Doctor Seeks Release on Bail Detained in Gaol on Murder Charge SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 4

The application of Dr. Franklin Christian Richards (64), of Macquariestreet, for his release from prison, on bail, was adjourned to-day…

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[?] Theft Alleged Case Dismissed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 4

Before the P.M. (Mr. F. Doroope) in the Police Court yesterday Frank Lewis Pevy appeared to answer a charge or stealing a screw driver,…

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Licensing Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 7

At Uralla Licensing Court yesterday, William John Williams, licensee of the Royal Hotel, Walcha Road, applied for permission to effect…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Small Debts Court

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 4

In the Small Debts Court yesterday McCosker Bros. sued William J. De Frane for the recovery of the sum of £7 10 2, for goods sold and delivered…

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Uralla District Woman Proceeds Against Nephew Succeeds m Assault Claim Defendant Ordered to Enter Bond

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 7

An affray between a man and a woman in which a knife was involved and threats of stabbing were allegedly made had a…

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Traffic Court Actions Two Men Fined 5/ Each

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 7

At Uralla Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, before (Mr. G. J. Johnstone), William Thomas Allan Langford was charged with having driven…

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Counterfeit Florins Two Men Sentenced BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 1

At the Maryborough Police Court John Richa[?]d Shaw and Thomas Smith were sentenced to three months' imprisonment for…

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Woman Assaulted Court Sequel

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 1

A Sunday morning incident had its sequel in Court at Uralla on Tuesday, before the P.M. (Mr. Johnston). The parties were…

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Youth Guilty of Manslaughter Sentenced to 15 Years' Imprisonment HOBART

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

Found guilty of the manslaughter of Winifred Marie Verrier (8), Mervyn Leslie Hill (16) was to-day sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment…

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GUYRA Greek Day Appeal Procession Arrangements Mock Court, Confetti Battle

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 3

Guyra Comforts Fund and Women's Auxiliary are organising a carnival to be held on March 22 to augment the Greek Appeal…

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Alleged Stealing

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 3

In the local Police Court this morning, before a local Justice, a female defendant was charged with stealing a quantity of groceries from the…

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Tarred and Feathered Italian Alleges Assault SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 1

At Napier (N.Z.) Police Court an Italian fisherman, John Picone, alleged that he had been tarred and feathered by four men…

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Bail Refused Doctor on Murder Charge SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 1

The case in which Dr. Franklin Christian Richards (64), is one of two men charged with the murder or Winifred Pretoria…

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Woman's Death In Cafe Kitchen Charge of Murder Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 1

In the Muswellbrook Police Court yesterday Joseph Charnock was committed for trial on a charge of having murdered Mrs…

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Plate Glass Window Broken Man Arrested and Charged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 4

Damage estimated at £27 was done to a plate glass window at Moran and Cato's shop in, Beardy-street last night…

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Moral Defective Boy Sent to Gaol Manslaughter of Child

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 3

Found guilty of the manslaughter of Winifred Marie 'Verrier aged eight, a 16-year-old boy. Mervyn Leslie Hill, was sentenced to 15 years'…

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