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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

239 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 12

Callous Murder London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 1

Maurice Freeman, 35, was charged with the murder of Annette Friedson, who was yesterday slashed across the throat as she was entering…

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The "Durham Court" Shorthorn Stud

Manilla Express · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

Mr. Otto Baldwin of "Durham Court" has purchased for his Shorthorn Stud a very high class young sire from Messrs John…

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Magistrate and Beggar

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 4

When Thomas Harrington, a one legged man using crutches, appeared before Mr. Carr Boyd, P.M. at Grafton, on a charge of drunkenness…

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Alleged Murder Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 1

Reginald Frederick Woodley was further remanded at the Central Court today for alleged murder of Cecil-Baker at Yagoona…

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Police Court Horse Ill-treated Owner Fined

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 2

Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.M., at Narrabri Police Court on Monday February 1, Ernest James Browning, a labourer, and resident of Narrabri,…

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Stealing a Bicycle

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Saturday, before Mr. R. c. Sheridan. J.P., William James (l9) was charged with having stolen a bicycle valued at £10…

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Theft in a Tram

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

While travelling by tram from Castlereagh Street to King's Cross. Sydney, the wife of a well-known Inverell station owner had a diamond platinum…

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Nine Months for Assault

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

George Henry Williams pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting Leslie Charles Singleton at Gunnedan. Mr. H. Wheeler, who appeared for…

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Moree Police Court (Before Mr. R. C. Sheridan, C.p.s.)

North West Champion · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

William James, 19, was sentenced to four days' hard labour and ordered to pay £1/0/10 costs, for stealing [?]cle at Inverell belonging to Ja[?]…

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Licenses Reduction Court. Application Under Section 40A Pioneer Hotel, Boomi

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 3

Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, of the Licenses Reduction Board, an appplication was made by the District Licenses Inspector for certain repairs…

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District Court. (Before His Honor, Judge Clancy). KILFOYLE V. THOMPSON & WILSON

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

This was an action by Joseph K[?]oyle. late of the Forestry Office of Moree, against Thompson and wilson., garage proprietors. Moree, wherein…

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District Court (Before His Honor Judge Clancy). Kilfoyle V. Thompson and Wilson

North West Champion · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

This was a case in which Joseph Kilfoyle, who stated he was au officer of the Forestry Department, proceeded against Messrs. Thompson and Wilson…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before Mr. Alf. Hardwick, P.M.) Norman W. Forrester's Bankruptcy Examination

North West Champion · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

The above adjourned public examination was called on before Mr. A. G. Hardwick at the Moree Police Court on February 2nd…

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Refund Granted Shire Councillor's Application Charged with Cost of Road Work

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 1

The question of refunding a Councillor charges levied when he agreed to certain costs of installing concrete pipes near his…

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District Court Verdicts by Consent

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 1

Cases for hearing before His Honour Judge Clancy at Narrabri District Court on Saturday last, February 6, were with one exception…

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District Court (Before His Honor Judge [?]Noy). Taylor v. Hong Yuen

North West Champion · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 1

James A. Taylor applied under the Moratorium Act to pay judgment obtained by Hong yuen and Co., in instalments. Mr. F. C. Webb appeared for…

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Police Court

Manilla Express · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 1

At Manilla Police Court on Wednesday before Messrs A. R. McLeod and J. Coates, J's.P., Frederick John Bromage, 23, was…

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Police Court Land Owner Fined

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

Ernest Thomas Lovelee, Rabbit Inspector to Narrabri Pasters Protection Board, proceeded against John Thomas McMahon, owner of…

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Assault and Wages

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 4

W. J. Liggett charged J. H. Lever-idge with assault, and also sued Leveridge under the Masters and Servants' Act, claiming ALT+01632 for wages and ALT+0163210…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 16. (Before Mr. A. C. Hardwick, P.m.) Riotous Behaviour

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 4

Thomas Moffatt. Hedley Jurd, and Roy Wheeler were charged with having behaved in a riotous manner. The defendants pleaded guilty…

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