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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1939

274 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 14

Moree Police Court. Tuesday. February 7. (Before Mr.V.H. Wells, P.M.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

Alexander White and William Jordan were proceeded against on charges of having been found drunk and aiding and abetting the supplying of liquor to…

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District Court. Newman V. King and Saunders

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

In the District Court on Wednesday. before His Honor Judge Edwards, Michael Patrick Newman sued Francis Joseph King and Thomas James Saunders…

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Heber St. Tragedy Cross Again Before Court

North West Champion · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

Tom Cross was charged with having at Moree on August 6, 1938, feloniously slain Honor Humphreys…

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Robbery Charge Youth in Children's Court SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

A youth, aged 17, has been charged with having, while armed, attempted' to rob the Ultimo branch of the Commonwealth Bank. He will appear…

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Surry Hills Assault SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

Frederick Williams, 55, was admitted to Sydney Hospital late last night suffering from serious head Injuries, alleged to have been received…

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German Spy Sentenced in France BORDEAUX, Sunday

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

Erick Otto Wendt, Naval engineer, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for espionage for Germany…

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Police Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 2
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At teh local Police Court this morning George Hantock was aned 10 or one day. on a change of [?] haviour [?] out of an [?]…

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Nine Months' Gaol

North West Champion · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

Before His Honor, Judge Edwards, at laSt sitting of the Inverell Court of Quarter Sessions, Henry Patrick Kent pleaded guilty to three charges of…

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Stubble Fire Share Farmer Charged

North West Champion · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

At Moree Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.M., Ernest Crofts was proceeded against for leaving a fire in the open air near…

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

North West Champion · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

At Moree Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.M., Fran-cis Austin, charged with indecent behaviour at Pallamallawa, pleaded…

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Moree Police Court. Tuesday, February 21 (Before Mr. V.H. Wells. P.M.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

[?] Klowss pleaded guilty to a charge of having driven a motor vehicle without a license, and was fined 10-, with 8-costs…

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Fight Under Bridge Scene at West Narrabri Charges of Assault

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

Quite a number of spectators occupied the public benches at the police court when James Michael Cavanagh and Geoffrey…

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Police Court

Manilla Express · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

At Manilla Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. G. G. Johnston, P.M., Robert Edward Ryan, a stranger to the district, pleaded…

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Assault Case

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

At the local Police Court this morning, before Messrs. Halpin and Ezzy, J'sP., John Joseph Wilder pleaded guilty to a charge of having assaulted…

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Solicitor Before Court. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

Eric Campbell, well-known solicitor and Sydney business man, appeared before the Full Court to-day to show cause why he should not be struck…

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Police Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

At the local Police Court this morning before Messrs. F. C. Halpin and A. U. Ezzy. JsP. John Joseph Core was fined £1. or two days for having…

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Police Court Cases Before P.M. Youth's Escapade at Gurley

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

At the Police Court on Monday, Sir. V. H. Wells occupied the Bench for the List time, prior to taking up duties as a…

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Soviet Police Imprisoned. Moscow

North West Champion · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

Four West Siberian members of the O.G.P.U. were sentenced to terms of imprisonment, ranging from five to ten years, for illegally arresting…

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Magistrate Farewelled Official Expresses Regret at Departure Tributes Paid to Mr. Wells

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

At the conclusion of the police court business, on Monday, Mr. J. M. McDonald, on behalf of the legal profession, forwelled the…

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