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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

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A Remarkable Dog. "Dale," of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

North West Champion · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 4

A distinguished member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is a huge dog called "Dale." He is the pride of the police, for it has…

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

North West Champion · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 6

At Moree Police Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.M., Frank Johnston was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, with…

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Moree Police Court Tuesday, July 6. (Before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.m.). Charge of Vagrancy

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 4

In the case of Frank Johnston, who was charged with vagrancy, and who at the past court was given time to leave the town, Sergt. Robson stated that…

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Police Chief and Road Safety

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 3

In his annual report Sir Philip Game, Commissioner of Police of the London Metropolis, has some interesting comments. He thinks that the…

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Police Chief and Road Safety

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 6

In his annual report Sir Philip Game, Commissioner of Police of the London Metropolis, has some interesting comments. He thinks that the efforts of…

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Moree Police Court

North West Champion · Monday 19 July 1937 · page 2

At Moree Police Court this morning Leslie Charles Riggs was charged with a series offence against a girl under age, and was remanded till to-morrow,…

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Moree Police Court. (Before Mr. V. Johnston, JP.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 July 1937 · page 2

John Ernest Roberta pleaded guilty to a charge of having behaved in an indecent manner in Frome Street on July 17, and was fined 10/-…

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Ambulance and Police Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 July 1937 · page 2

The local police staff and officers and committee of the Moree District Ambulance are leaving [?] unturned in their efforts to make the…

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Moree Police Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 2

At the local Police Court this morning James Harold Hinds (33), Henry Baker (22) and James Theodore Houlahan (31) were charged with having…

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Moree Police Court. Three Defendants Remanded

North West Champion · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 2

At Moree Police Court this morning, Mr. V. Johnston, J.P., remanded till August 3 James Harold Hinds, 23, Henry Hilton Baker, 22, and James…

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Moree Police Court. (Before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M.)

North West Champion · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 6

At Moree Police Court on Tuesday morning before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., Arthur Duncau was charged with riotous behaviour, and also with…

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Police Court. Tuesday, July 20. (Before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 1

Frank Johnston was charged with having no lawfull visible means of support. Defendant stated that he had work…

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The Land Ballot Applicants at Walgett Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 7

Several district applicants who were successful in the recent western lands ballot at Walgett attended the Walgett Land…

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No Relief for Antiquated Methods Police Refused Modern Transport Facilities

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 4

MEMBERS of he Graziers' Association in Narrabri have expressed indignation over the reply received from the police…

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Manilla Police Court

Manilla Express · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 3

At Manilla Police Court un Tuesday before Mr G. J. John stone, P.M., Cyril Joseph McShane, a stranger to the town was…

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Moree Police Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 2
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At the Moree Police Court this morning, before Messrs. F. Crowe and V. Johnston, Js.P., George L. Grose was fined 5/- for being drunk and 15/-…

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Police Court Claim Dismissed

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 2

Upholding the claim submitted by Mr. It. L. Manning that no evidence had been produced to prove the case, the P.M…

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Police Debate. Police-ambulance Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 2

An interesting debate took place on Wednesday night last between the foot and mounted police, the subject being, "Who should give the greater support…

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Police Debate

North West Champion · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 2

On Wednesday night last a very interesting debate took place between the Foot and Mounted sections of the Moree Police. The subject was "Who…

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