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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

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Bankruptcy Court Norman William Forrester Examined

North West Champion · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 4

Norman William Forrester appeared before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.M., at Moree Police Court last Tuesday and was examined in…

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Police Court

Manilla Express · Friday 25 March 1932 · page 2

At the local Police Court before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M., on 22nd instant, Cecil Cooper was charged with receiving…

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Alleged Stealing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 2

At the local Police Court this (Thursday) morning, before Messrs. F. Pecock and A. U. Ezzy, Js.P.. Leonard Charles Wicks (18) was charged with…

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Brutal Murder Charge Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 1

The trial commenced to-day at the Criminal Court, of William Morton, 26, labourer, who was charged with murdering Alexander Frederick…

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Boggabilla Police Court Forrester v. HEALY

North West Champion · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 2

In the Boggabilla Police Court, before Mr. McCulloch, P.M, Lydia Fanny Forrester proceeded against Henry Healy for stealing a…

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Visiting Motorists. Yetman Police Court Case

North West Champion · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 2

At Yetman Police Court a decision of interest to motorists was arrived at by Mr. McCuuoch, P.M., in fining James Warden for failing to register…

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Alleged Stealing. Forrester Versus Healey. Case Dismissed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 3

At the Boggabilla Police Court [?] Thursday last before Mr. J. S. McCu[?]Joch, P.M., Hemy Healey, on remand was charged with stealing [?]hose, [?]…

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Attempted Murder Charge. Black Boy in Trouble

North West Champion · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 2

A black boy, who was employed as a cook at "West Lynne," Terry-Hie-Hie, stands charged with attempted murder as the result of…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 April 1932 · page 3

Considerable public interest was evinced in the proceedings at Narrabri Police Court on Monday last, when William James Dalton, John…

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Police Court. Tuesday, April 5. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.m.) Stealing From Dwelling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1932 · page 5

Leonard C. Wicks was charged with having stolen the sum of £5 from the dwelling of Rachael Rowe. The defendant, who stated that, he…

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Moree Police Court. (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.m.). Erecting Tent

North West Champion · Thursday 7 April 1932 · page 1

Grace Ireland was proceeded against by the Moree Council for erecting a tent without permission. On the application of Mr. Wepp, for plaintiffs,…

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High Court's Reasons Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 April 1932 · page 1

It is likely that the High Court's reasons for the decision in the garnishee case will be given next Monday or Tuesday…

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Small Debts Court. Claim for Wages

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1932 · page 1

A long drawn out case was, heard at the Small Debts Court on Tuesday. before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.M., when Cecil Norwood proceeded against John…

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Enforcement Act High Court Declares Valid

Manilla Express · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 2

By a majority of four votes to two the judges of the High Court on Wednesday decided fin favor of Mr. Lyons that the Financial…

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Attempted Murder Charge Black Boy in Trouble

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 April 1932 · page 4

A black boy, who was employed as a cook at "West Lynne," Terry-Hie-Hie, stands charged with attempted murder as the result of prickly pear…

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Shocking Murder. Search for Perpetrator

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1932 · page 2

The mystery surrounding the dis appearance of Frank Wilkinson and Dorothy Denzil has now been cleared up. The pair went for a drive in…

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Narrabri Circuit Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 April 1932 · page 2

Considerable public interest was evinced in the Circuit Court which opened at Narrabri Court House, on Tuesday, when the following cases…

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Police Force Loyal Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 April 1932 · page 2

The Acting Metropolitan Superintendent (Mr. Mackay), speaking at the Police Association Smoke Concert last night, said whatever…

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Police Search Continues Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 April 1932 · page 1

In the course of their hunt for the man wanted in connection with the murder of Frank Wilkinson and Dorothy Denzil, detectives last night…

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Results of the High Court Decision?

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1932 · page 2

The decision of the High Court, for which Australia has been anxiously waiting, was announced on Wednesday of last week. The Court decided by…

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