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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

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Jockey Charged Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 1

A leash which a jockey is alleged to have cruelly illtreated Ortell's Son during the running of a race at Rosehill on December 12, was…

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Should Dismount When Tank Is Being Filled Court in England

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 4

According to a County Court judge in England, it is the duty of a car or truck driver to dismount from the vehicle while the…

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Alleged Stealing

North West Champion · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 3

Frank Fing, 25, was charged with stealing two car wheels, one rim and a tube, valued at £8, the property of Edward J. Hemming…

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Stealing Charge

North West Champion · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 3

Matthew Kohanic pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a piece of rope valued at 4/9, the property of Pan Kee and Co., and was fined £3, in…

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Moree Police Court. Tuesday, January' 5. (Before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.m.) Alleged Stealing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 4

Prank Fing and Edward Cyril Henderson were charged with having stolen a motor tyre and tube, valued at £8, the property of Edward J. Hemming…

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Moree Police Court. (Before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.M.)

North West Champion · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 3

At Moree Police Court last Tuesday, before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.M., Oscar Dillon was fined £1, with 8/- costs, in default three days' gaol, on…

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Death of Half-Caste. Charge of Murder

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

At the Murigindi police court on Saturday Walter James Johnston appeared on a charge of having murdered Harry Nelson. The accused was…

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Alleged Murder. Mungindi Resident Remanded. Death of Half-Caste

North West Champion · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 2

Walter James Johnston appeared on remand at Mungindi before Messrs. C. C. Phelps and C. Thompson, J's.P., on a charge of having murdered…

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Poison in Sugar? Police Warn Purchasers WAGGA

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 1

Seven people suffered from poison after they had a meal at a guest house yesterday. The police come to the conclusion…

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Chemist's Fatal Wounds Charge of Murder DUBBO

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 1

Ronald Peden, a chemist, of Young, died in the Dubbo District Hospital from head injuries. He was found lying unconscious near a hotel where…

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Moree Police Court. (Before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.M.)

North West Champion · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

At Moree Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.M., James Brack was charged with driving a lorry having unlighted head-lamps. On…

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Moratorium Court

North West Champion · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

John Morgan (applicant) v. George Allan Byron (respondent).—Application to exercise powers under mortgage. Mr. A. K. Smith appeared…

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Small Debts Court

North West Champion · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

A, T. McElhone v. Merveil C. Hardy—Examination Older.—On the application of Mr. Webb the case was postponed till April 6…

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Moree Police Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 2

At the local Police Court, this morning, before Messrs. A. U. Ezzy and N. S. Reid, Js.P., Stanley Doolan pleaded guilty to charges of having behaved in…

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Alleged Stealing and Receiving

North West Champion · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 6

At Lismore Police Court a few days ago Walter H. Bass, drover, was fined £5, £1/17/- costs, and directed to pay £5/5/- compensation to…

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National and International the "Champion's" Weekly Feature. Police Radio Chief For England

North West Champion · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 6

Lieut-Commander K. B. Best, who has been appointed adviser to die British Home Office on police and fire brigade…

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Scientific Murder

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 7

ROBINS ROACH POWDER will exterminate Cockroaches in a quick and scientific fashion. Try it. It cannot fail. Sold only by J. L. BOOLER,…

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Moree Police Court. Defendant Convicted on Three Charges

North West Champion · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 8

At the local police court last Monday morning, before Messrs A. U. Ezzy and N. S. Reid, J's.P., Stanley Doolan pleaded guilty to…

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Drover Charged. P.p. Board Action Fails

North West Champion · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

At Warialda Police Court the other day, states the "Standaid,"' James Noble, drover, was proceeded against by the Warialda P.P. Board for…

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Moree Court House. a Busy Year

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

According to returns furnished, by the local C.P.S, operations at the Moree Court House last year were very active…

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