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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

284 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 15

Police Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 6

Before Messrs. C. Howie and F. A. Spence, J's.P. at Narrabri Court of Petty Sessions on Monday, Thomas Haines, for being found drunk on…

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Stealing a Bridie

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 2

George Maris was charged at the local Police Court this (Thursday) morning with having stolen a bridle, valued at 14/6. the property of George…

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Driver Arrested Charged With Recklessness SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day, Arthur Scott, 47, a motor driver, was remanded on a charge of having feloniously slain Jack Ronald…

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Moree Court House

North West Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 4

Sir,— I appreciate the humour and subtle wit of "Observer's" last letter—he gave me a delightfully interesting and…

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Murder by Blacks Perth

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 1

A police party left Perth on Saturday night to investigate the reported murder by blacks of the exploration party in Rawlingson…

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Moree Police Court (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.m.). Stealing Bridle

North West Champion · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 6

George Maris was charged with stealing a bridle, valued at 14/6, the property of G. E. Tonkin, of Pallamalawa. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Stealing a Bridle

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 4

George Maris was charged with having stolen a bridle, valued at 14/6, the property of G. E. Tonkin, from a car in Balo Street…

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Police Court. Vagrancy Charge. (Before Mr. R. C. Sheridan, C.P.S.)

North West Champion · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 2

George Norman Grose, 26, was charged with being an idle and disorderly person and was sentenced to one month's hard labour in Narrabri…

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Licensing Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 4

At the Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, Licensing Magistrate, a collector's license was granted to Norman Eric Lillyman, and…

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[?]E Court House

North West Champion · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 3

[?]opose to occupy much of [?] space in replying to [?]s" last letter, Mr…

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Small Debts Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 4

In the Small Debts Court on Tuesday, before Mr. A. G. Hardwick. P.M., Deny Panaretto sued William Ranke for the recovery of a debt…

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Police Court. Tuesday. August 4. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick. P.M.) Breaches of Motor Traffic Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 4

John H. Leveridge and John Leverge were charged with having tailed to renew their drivers' license. The defendants did not appear, and the cases…

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Theft of Golf Balls

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 3

A warning to youngsters who purloin golf balls was given at the Muswellbrook Children's Court. Four boys were charged with stealing golf…

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Restive Berlin Bloodshed and Riot Police and Communists Killed Berlin

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 1

Late this evening a serious situation developed and scenes reminiscent of a revolution occurred. Four police officers are reported…

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Moree Police Court

North West Champion · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 5

In the Moree Police Court yesterday, before Mr. R. C. Sheridan, J.P., Walter Quinn, 56, was sentenced to one month's hard labour on a charge…

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Hunt for Treasure. by Queensland Police

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 3

A remarkable story has Just been unfolded of the work of the Queensland police in connection with extensive tracking through miles of rugged…

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Work at the Court House

North West Champion · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 5

Sir,— "Observer's" last epistle seems to be a bundle of misconceptions. His remarks about the "humorous…

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Buried in Dump-heap Murder Charge, 17-year Girl WELLINGTON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 1

The trial is proceeding at Wellington, New Zealand, of George Errol Coats, 29, charged with the murder of a 17 years old girl, Phyllis…

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Moree Police Court

North West Champion · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 2

At the Moree Police Court this morning, before Mr. E. C. Sheridan, J.P., Patrick Ryan, 37, was fined 10/- for being drunk and disorderly. The…

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Concocted Story Assault Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 1

Yesterday a 18-year-old girl living at Emu Plains informed the police that a man entered her room on Saturday night, tied a stocking…

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