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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1941

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[?]rees Now Gathering For Assault On Tobruk Italian Retreat Now Almost Totally Severed Bardia Losses Under 600 LONDON

North West Champion · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

There is now little doubt that Tobruk has been practically cut off from the west and British elements are in such a position west of the Fort that it will be almost impossible for Italian troops to leave or enter Tobruk…

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Alleged Theft Two Men Fined. Moree Hearing

North West Champion · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 1

At the Moree Police Court this morning, before Mr. T. G. Doyle, J. P., Edward Arthur Pitt (25) and Allen Boney (22), both…

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Tennis Court Lighting Unsatisfactory Results

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

After several inspections it is the general concensus of opinion of players that the lighting of the town tennis courts for night play…

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Charge of Stealing

North West Champion · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

At the local police court on Tuesday, before Mr. Doyle, J.P., Frederick James Pitt (48) was fined £5 or ten days on a charge of having stolen the…

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Ignoring Federal Arbitration Court. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

The Sheet Metal Workers' Union has decided to ignore the Federal Arbitration Court in seeking a new award for New South Wales and have…

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Police Court Stealing Charges Adjourned

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

By consent of the Police, applications for adjournments were granted by the Polce Magistrate at the Court sitting on Monday…

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Charge Of Stealing A Horse

North West Champion · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 3

Vivian Patrick Urquhart was charged at the local police court on Tuesday, before Mr. S. A. Thornton, P.M., with having stolen a horse, the…

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A Costly Dog Case at Moree Police Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

At Moree police court on Tuesday, before Mr. S. A. Thornton, P.M., Herbert John Barlow pleaded guilty to a charge of having stolen a dog…

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Police Court Further Adjournments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 2

On the application of the defendants, stealing charges against Herbert J. McGovcrn and Gladys J. Schmarr were again…

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Police Guard Wounded Man. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

Shortly after a man was admitted to Muswellbrook hospital last night with wounds in his throat, the police visited a house and found the body…

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Juryman Made a Slip Dramatic Re-appearance in Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

A mistake in announcing a verdict led to the dramatic re-appearnce of the foreman and the recall of a jury in the Criminal Court at Brisbane…

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Police Court Stealing Charge Dismissed Fines For Trespassing Stock

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

Fines were imposed on several sheep-owners and drovers for offences against the Act governing movement of stock on…

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District Court

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 1

Three District Court cases were listed, and a fourth not on the list was also dealt with. Roy Carter Vidal, trustee of the…

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Gunnedah District Court (Before His Honor Judge Storkey)

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

On Tuesday, Colin Arthur Baker, of Gunnedah, proceeded against William J. Gray, of Narrabri, claiming damages for alleged negligent…

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Was Once Employed at Durham Court

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 3

Says the " Richmond River Herald'' on Tuesday last, a former well-known figure in turf circles, Mr. W. Williamson of…

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Assault and Robbery Accused Found Guilty

North West Champion · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 2

Vivian Urquhart and Walter Barrett were found guilty at the Quarter Sessions yesterday on a charge of having assaulted Michael William Blake on October 20 and robbed him of £2/14/-. Urquhart was sentenced to two years and Barrett to 18 months with hard labour…

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Alleged Indecent Assault Accused Found Not Guilty

North West Champion · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 4

At the local Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, before His Honor Judge Storkey, V.C. Charles Frederick Noble was charged…

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Charged with Murder. Wellington, N.S.W.

North West Champion · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 1

A remand for 14 days was granted at the Wellington police court this morning when Harvey Oliver Potts was charged with the murder of his…

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Moree District Court

North West Champion · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 2

At the Moree District Court last week, before his Honor Judge Storkey, V.C., the following cases were dealt with:—…

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Police Magistrate Farewelled

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 2

Prior to the transaction of business at Manilla Court House this morning, opportunity was taken by those present to bid…

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