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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1942

541 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 28

Taxi-driver Charged "Unauthorised Occasion"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 3

An unusual case was heard at Gunnedah when the police proceeded against Charles Davis, a taxi-driver, of Narrabri, for driving a public motor…

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Court Martial of U.S. Naval Men Demanded WASHINGTON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 1

Asserting it is time the Americans got tough, Representative Young in the House of Representatives to-day demanded that General Short and…

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Aircraft Work for Men in Gaol Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 4

The Minister for Aircraft Production, Senator Cameron suggested today that gaol inmates should be employed on aircraft production…

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Aircraft Building Employment of Gaol Workers SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 1

The Minister for Aircraft Production. Senator Cameron, suggested today that gaol inmates should be employed on phases of production for…

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Small Debts Court

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 3

In the Small Debts Court yesterday morning Eli[?] and James Schmidt proceeded against Cliff Mitchell. Ernest D. Currie garnishee. There was…

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50 Years Ago. (Reprinted from the "Express" of February 16 and 19) Burglary at a Church

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 6

The police were informed last Tuesday that the Wesleyan Church had been broken into during the Monday night previous, and money,…

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Militiaman Charged With Murder of Young Girl SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 1

At Leichhard police station last night a 30-year-old militiaman was charged will the murder of June Florence Paisley (12), whose body…

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Vagrant Sentenced a Month in Gaol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 3

A defendant with a "record" covering three sheets of foolscap pleaded for leniency in Armidale Court 'of Petty Sessions this…

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Police Court

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 2

Mr. S. A. Thornton, P.M., had a short list before him on Wednesday. The six cases dealt with were in connection with a disturbance at…

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Armidale Police Active

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 4

Armidale police have been active recently in checking up on afterhours trading at hotels. Two hotels were visited at a late hour on…

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Police Transfers Removals Postponed Temporariiy SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 1

According to unofficial information accessed to-day by the secretary of the Police Association. Mr. C. J. Cos[?]grove the transfer from city and…

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Police Transfers To Country Areas Stir in Sydney Force SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 3

A stir has been caused in police circles by the transfer of all 17 officers of the New South Wales Police Association, including the president, senior…

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Police Fire Shot At Randwick Burglar Thieves' Busy Week-End SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 4

Thieves were active in the metropolitan area and south coast at the week-end. Their total hauls exceeded £500…

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Young Man "Offers Police Constable Out"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 4

"Defendant was given every opportunity to go home, but refused to do so, and finally offered me out," explained Constable Scanlon to Mr. F…

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Police Warn Against Walking on the Roadway

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 4

A campaign has been inaugurated by the local police against pedestrians who walk on the roadway where footpaths are provided. This has been…

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Court Grants Transfer of Glencoe Hotel License

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 4

The Licensing Magistrate, Mr. F. T. Scroope, in the local Licensing Court yesterday approved the transfer of the licence of the Glencoe…

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Mr McKell Intervenes in Police Dispute SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 1

There was a dramatic move last night in the dispute between the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mackay and the Police…

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[?]Charged with Indecent Assault Unsavoury Ashford Case

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 6

At the Inverell quarter Sessions this morning, before his Honor judge storkey, V.C., a man from Ashlord said to be 30 years of age, was charged…

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Police Inquiry

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 2

It was authoritatively stated that the Premier (Mr. McKell) used the war-time powders delegated to him under the national security regulations…

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Police Enquiry Early Arrangements SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 1

An early announcement is expected to be made regarding the appointment of the committee which is to enquire into the charges made by Police…

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