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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

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Police Court. Tuesday, May 22. (Before Mr. C. F. Denton, P.m.) Failed to Produce Permit

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 4

Alick Cullen, a droven was proceeded against for having fa[?] to produce a permit of travelling stock. The defendant pleaded guilty, and…

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Did Not Mend Ways So Sentenced to Two Years Case From Gunnedah

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 2

At Narrabri Quarter Sessions on Monday, James Patrick garbage ago contractor, of Gunnedah who on May 23, 1932, was released following…

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District Court Atkins v. WYATT

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 1

Frederick George Atkins proceeded against Walter Bradford Wyatt for recovery or £20/19/0, money payable for bread supplied between…

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New P.m. Welcomed in Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 1

Appointed to succeed Mr. G. J. Johnstone as Police Magistrate for Narrabri. District, Mr. C. F. Denton presided at the Narrabri Police Court…

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Police Radio Station

Manilla Express · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 4

The police wireless station at Redfern, from which radio messages reporting crimes will be broadcast to police patrol ears…

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Police Court Lengthy List of Cases

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 4

The following cases were heard before Mr. C. F. Denton, P.M. at Narrabri Police Court on Monday last. Charge of Stealing Sheepskins…

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Police Warnings

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 6

In reply to a question in the British House of Commons, Sir John Gllmour, the Home Secretary, stated that during the years 1929 to 1932 out of a…

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District Court Smiles

North West Champion · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 3

The following are a few of the incidents which caused smiles at the recent sittings of the District Court, before His Honor Judge Clancy:—…

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Moree District Court. Brumpton v. CARRIGAN

North West Champion · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 3

At Moree District Court, before His Honor Judge Clancy, Thomas Brumpton, of Boomi, shearer, sued Allan V. Carrigan, of "Stuartville," Boggabilla…

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Small Debts Court. Wrongful Ejectment. Claim for Damages

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 1

This was an action brought before Mr. Denton, P.M., at Moree on 22nd instant, wherein Mrs. Eveline Wilson sued Edward J. Elliott, of Moree…

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Five Dead In Melbourne Tragedy Note to the Police Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 1

Frank O'Brien, 50, wharflabourer, Mrs. O'Brien, 40, Owen O'Brien, 7, Joan O'Brien, 2, Mario O'Brien, nine months' old, were found…

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District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Clancy). The District Court opened on Monday, the following cases being dealt with:— Moratorium Application. L. J. Reynolds and Hong Yuen & CO

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 5

This was an application by L. J. Reynolds for doferred payment of the judgment obtained by him in the District Court by Hong Yuen and Co…

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Small Debts Court. Claim for Damages. Mrs. W. G. WILSON v. E. J. ELLIOTT

North West Champion · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 2

At Moree Police Court, before Mr. C. F. Denton, P.M., Mrs. Eveline Wilton sued Edward J. Elliott, of Moree, saddler, for £15 damages, alleged to…

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District Court (Before His Honor Judge Clancy). L. J. REYNOLDS v. Hong Yuen and Co

North West Champion · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 5

L. J. Reynolds applied for the deferred payment of a judgment obtained against him in the District Court by Hong Yuen and Co., under…

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Police Warnings

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 4 June 1934 · page 4

In reply to a question in the British House of Commons. Sir John Gilmour, the Home Secretary, stated that during the years 1929 to 1932 out of a total…

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Police Court. Tuesday, June 5. (Before Mr. C. S. Denton, P.m.) Breaches of Liquor Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 5

Eric David Kirkby and Henry Francis Brown were charged with having been found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, while H. C…

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Murder Charge

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 June 1934 · page 1

The trial of Ernest Edwards, 37, on a charge of murdering William McOrmish at Glen Innes on July 24, was concluded on Friday…

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Central Criminal Court Three Years Sentence Imposed SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 June 1934 · page 1

At the central criminal Court to-day, Mr. Justice Halse Rogers passed sentence of three years imprisonment, dating from January, for…

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Stock Stealing

North West Champion · Thursday 14 June 1934 · page 2

Referring to a statement made before the Wheat Commission at Gunnedah that [?]pleas were made for a country Police Patrol [?] prevent sheep…

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Glen Innes Tragedy. Ernest Edwards Sentenced

North West Champion · Thursday 14 June 1934 · page 1

Convicted at Central Criminal Court last week for the manslaughter of William McOrmish at Glen Innes, Ernest Edwards (37) was on Monday…

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