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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

152 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 7 of 8

Retrenchment in Police Department

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 1

Retrenchments have been made in the Police Department, and the services of 25 men have already been dispensed with, which will effect a…

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Police Court News

Manilla Express · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 3

There was a fair list of business at the local court on Tuesday last, Mr. H. F. W. Fletcher, P.M., presiding…

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Police Court (Before Mr. Langfield, P.M.)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 2

At the Police Court on Monday Samuel Bennett proceeded against George [?]ord for assault. [?] appeared for the…

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Sentenced to 12 Years

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 2

Roy Governor was sentenced to 12 years' gaol at Dubbo on Wednesday on two counts of having shot at Sergeant Young with intent to cause…

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District Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 3

The District Court was opened in Moree on Monday morning. His Honor Judge Mocatta presiding, the Deputy Sheriff's Officer (Mr. C. G. Hobbes)…

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Police Court. Saturday, October 20. Before Messrs. J. D. Rorke and T P. O'Connor, Js.P

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 2

John Thomas Brompton (28) was charged with that on October 19. he being a parson against whom an order under section 54 of the Liquor Act of…

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District Court (Before His Honor, Judge Mocatta.)

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 2

Jack McDonald v. A. J. Holbert. Plaintiff sued for the sum of £29/7/4. being money owing by defendant for the supply of hardwood…

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Tatt's Ticket Stolen Postal Official Charged

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

The Postmaster General's Department proceeded against Lloyd Whitson, a postal employee at the Dubbo police court on Monday on a charge…

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Communists Sentenced LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 1

A special court at Hamburg has tried the communist leaders concerned in the recent disturbances there and sentenced one to death for…

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Police Refuse Duty

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 2

Disgusted with the action of their supervising seniors 33 uniformed police last night refused to go on duty at Russell Street, Melbourne. The…

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Boomi Police Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 2

Tenders will be received by the Clerk of Petty Sessions at Moree up to 3 p.m on Monday, November 19, for renovations, etc., to Boomi police…

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Late Telegrams. Melbourne Police Strike Military in Charge. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 2

Melbourne is new under the protection of the military. Last night the Garrison Artillery and Engineers armed with rifles and bayonets, and…

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Alleged Stealing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 4

Joseph Nean was charged with stea[?]ins one silver watch, two gold tie pins, a pair of grey trousers, pair of braces, a gold ring, one military discharge…

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Police Court MONDAY, 5th NOVEMBER. (Before Mr. Longfield, P.M.)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 2

The police proceeded against Thomas Anthony Torpy for being found on the promises of the Caledonlan hotel at 2.60 p.m. on the 20th…

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Melbourne Police Strike

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 2

Although everything is quiet in Melbourne, the Commonwealth Government is maintaining military and naval guards over Federal…

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New South Wales Police

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 2

Mr. Burke. M.L.A., asserted in the Assembly that the New South Wales police force was seething with discontent. They were just as liable to…

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Police Court. Tuesday, November 6, 1923. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, P.M.) Found on Licensed Premises

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 4

Charles Avery was charged with being found on the licensed premises of Tattersall's Hotel, during prohibited hours…

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Police Wireless

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 November 1923 · page 2

A special wireless scheme which could be extended over the whole of New South Wales for police use is being prepared by Amalgamated…

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Melbourne Police Strike

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 November 1923 · page 2

Sir John Monash referring to the police strike in Melbourne, remarked: "It was only by the rapid and enthusiastic assistance of my old com[?]des of…

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Police Court (Before Mr. Longfield, P.m.)

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 November 1923 · page 2

William Henry Monnhan, for keeping an unregist red dog, was fined 10/ and 8/ costs. Sydney [?] for driving a…

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