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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1942

37 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Police Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2

Cases heard at the Narrabri Police Court, before the police magistrate, included a charge against Richard Hamilton, 40, that on January 6, he…

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Mid-Night Collision on Horse Arm Creek Bridge Lorry Driver Charged

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 1

After hearing evidence in the case of Frederick Henry Duller, grazier, 48, charged with driving a motor lorry while under the…

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Treason in African Police Force

Manilla Express · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

Four hundred policemen have been detained in South Africa. The mass arrests followed the discovery of plots to sabotage…

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Items of Interest Police Court

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 2

On Leave: A number of soldiers were home from camp on a day or so leave during the week–end…

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Stealing from Dwelling

Manilla Express · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

A young man named W. H. Berry pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing from a dwelling and was fined £5 or 10 days…

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Police Court a Cash and Carry Business

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 1

"This is a cash and carry business," stated Mr. W. S. Bromhead, S.M., in the Bathurst Police Court. The remark came…

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Alleged Assault Walgett Incident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 2

On Saturday night last, Mr. Charles Tweedle, on old resident of Walgett, was assaulted and seriously injured at the rear of…

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Acts of Vandalism Referred to Police Town Works Report

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 2

The Clerk of Works (Mr. W. J. Morris) submitted the following report for consideration by the Municipal Council on Tuesday…

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Police Court a Cash and Carry Business

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1942 · page 4

"This is a cash and carry business," stated Mr. W. S. Bromhead, S.M., in the Bathurst Police Court. The remark came about when Sergt. W. F…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. S. A. Thornton, on 4th April, Charles Athol Kelly (20), pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Maitland…

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Alleged Assault

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 1

At Manilla Police Court on April 14 before Mr. A. J. McElroy, P.M., Willineara Elethea Riley, of North Manilla…

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Local Application Cancellation of Neon Sign Agreement "No Provision For Black-Out" Magistrate Orders 60% Rental Reduction

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 1

An application for order of cancellation of agreement was made before the Police Magistrate, Mr. S. A. Thornton, at…

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Hospital Road Commenced Appeals for Valuation Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 2

The Town Clerk reported to two Cornell meeting on Tuesday night: Valuation Court—One objection…

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Dispute Over Hat Results in Man's Death Supreme Court Returns Manslaughter Verdict

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 1

An incident arising over a hat in a bedroom at Walgett Fire station on March 28, subsequently resulting in the death of Thomas Charles Tweddell (63), captain of the Walgett Fire Brigade, had its sequel at a sitting of the…

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Police Court Fined £5 For Ill-Treating Horse

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 1

Before too Police Magistrate, Mr. S. A. Thornton, at the Narrabri, on Monday, W. Trindall was charged with cruelly…

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Sebastopol Assault Enemy Punches Weakening Leningrad Front LONDON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 June 1942 · page 1

Gen. Von Manstein is using all Ms reserves, including sappers and labour companies to break through some sectors before…

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Numerous Charges Against Drover Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1942 · page 2

Fourteen charges chiefly for stealing cattle, saddles and bridle, were preferred against Walter Arthur Mustow, drover (22) at…

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Shooting of Pigs Involves Court Action Three Fines Imposed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 July 1942 · page 2

Following the shooting and alleged cruelty to a number of pigs, action was token in the summons division of the Narrabri…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 July 1942 · page 2

At the Narrabri Police Court before Mr. S. A. Thornton, P.M., Alfred John Dalton, labourer (18) was found 10/- on a charge of drunkenness…

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Soldier on Murder Charge

Manilla Express · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 3

An American soldier is at present being tried by the United States Court Martial on three murder charges in Melbourne…

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