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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1942

541 stories in New England's papers · page 13 of 28

Conscientious Objectors Cases Called in Court

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 3

Appearing on the [?] for yesterday morning's sitting of the local Cou[?] of Petty Sessions were several applications by conscien[?] objectors…

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Train Crashes Into Tricycle Story of Kelly's Plains Tragedy Told in Coroner's Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 6

"I was in my tent listening to the wireless when I heard the sound of a train approaching from the north. Some seconds later I recognised the noise of a railway manual tricycle right in front of my tent,…

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A.I.F. Officer Charged

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 4

Allen James Augustus Gross, 31, a lieutenant in the A.I.F., appeared at the Sydney Ceneral Police Court on Monday, charged with having…

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Couple Dead Murder and Suicide MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 1

Shortly after midnight to-day Victor Andrew Kelly (40) attacked his wife [?] cutting her throat and killing her…

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Three Men Fined Local Police Make Haul of Vegetables

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 2

At Uralla Police Court on Monday before Messrs T. M. Heagney and Robt. Watson Js. P. Williams Bullock was charged with…

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Woman Charged With Murder of Her Husband

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 11

BRISBANE, Friday. — Charged with the murder of her husband, Alexander Thompson, at Rockhampton on March 4, Julia Eileen…

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Uralla Man Acquitted on Charge of Indecent Assault

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 12

Before his Honor, Judge Storkey V.C., and jury, in the Quarter Sessions at Armidale yesterday, Donald Walton…

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Missing Postal Note Man Before Court

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

In the local Police Court on Wednesday before Mr. F. Scroope, P.M., Colin Clifton Bell (43) postman, was charged with that at Inverell on or…

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DETAINED American Soldier Melbourne Murder Inquiries Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 1

An American soldier was detained last night in connection with the murder of Miss Gladys Lilian…

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Magistrate's Death

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—The death occurred yeStecday of Mr. W. A. Flynn, formerly Stipendiary Magistrate, at the age of 71…

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Three Murder Charges Against U.s.a. Soldiers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 2

A court martial will comprise 11 officers, as well as a Judge Advocate, who will prosecute, and a defence counsel and assistant…

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Criminal Joins V.d.c. But Ends in Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 2

His long criminal record involved mostly crimes of dishonesty, with a particular flair for the passing of valuabless cheques…

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Epidemic of Bicycle Stealing

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 4

An epidemic of bicycle stealing has broken out in Grafton. Many people leaving bicycles outside business places or picture shows at night have…

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Glen Innes Police Magistrate Varies Terms of Agreement Claude Neon Signs Rental Reduced From £1 to 8/- a Month

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 4

Mr. F. T. Scroope, P.M., in the local Police Court yesterday morning, made an order reducing from £1 to 8/- the monthly…

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Police Court Drainage Matter Before Council Works Department Interest

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 3

In the course of his report to the Town Council at its meeting on Tuesday night the Health Inspector dealt with the question of the drainage at…

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American Soldier on Murder Charge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—An American soldier being held in custody in connection with the murder of three women will…

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Acquitted of Indecent Assault

The Uralla Times · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 2

At Armidale Quarter Sessions, before his Honor Judge Serkey, V.C., Donald W. Macinnis was acquitted of a charge of indecent assault at…

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At Glencoe Constables' Early Morning Vigil Police Court Sequel

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 4

An eerie vigil by Constables Casey and Macdonald in the pre[?] of the Glencoe Hotel in the early hours of this morning…

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MANSLAUGHTER Former Glen Innes Resident's Death Six Years' Gaol for Horse Trainer

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 5

In the Supreme Court, Narrabri before Mr. Justice Herron, the jury yesterday returned a verdict of manslaughter against…

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No Change in System of Car Parking Council Decision Police Sergeant's Views

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 8

Recently Mr. J. M. Ogilivie, of Furracabad, wrote to the Council suggesting that angle parking of cars be given a trial in streets…

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