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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1951

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Police Constable Farewelled

North West Champion · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 6

Mr. Ted George, formerly constable of police at Boomi, has resigned from the force to go on to a dairy farm on the coast…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 2

Albert E. Hall pleaded not guilty when charged with begging alms in Maitland. Street. He was convicted and sentenced to seven days hard…

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Moree Magistrate Farewelled

North West Champion · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 6

Moree Magistrate, Mr. E. Debenham S.M. was farewelled by members of die legal profession and…

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Narrabri Police Boys' Club

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 12

An entertaining evening was provided for members of the Narrabri Police Boys' Club last Tuesday night. Those present participated in a…

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Police Seek Witness to Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 2

The local police are maKing extensive enquiries into the accident on August 9, in which E. M. de Leper-vanche was injured. So far, they…

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Police and Citizens Boys' Club

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 September 1951 · page 1

At the weekly meeting of Narrabri Police and Citizens Boys' Club on Tuesday night, several interesting boxing bouts were…

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"Letters Disprove Murder Motive" Says Shand TAMWORTH Thurs

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 September 1951 · page 1

Love letters Thomas Langhorne Fleming sent Mrs. Norma Lokkerbol did not suggest he intended to…

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New Magistrate Welcomed

North West Champion · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 10

Members of the legal profession and police, welcomed the new Magistrate, Mr. C. N. Hawse…

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Theft Charges Adjourned

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

At the Court of Petty Sessions to-day, charges of stealing goods from the Commissioner for Railways, and of having goods in custody which…

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Pole on Murder Charge Adelaide

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

After a state-wide hunt, police to day arrested a Polish carpenter, and charged him with the murder of Jan Politelo, 25, at Royal Park on…

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Magistrate Refuses to Award Costs Against P.p Board

North West Champion · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 2

Moree magistate, Mr. C N. Hawse S.M. refused an application for costs against Moree P.P. Board at the Petty Sessions here on Monday following the dismissal of information on a number…

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Magistrate Refuses to Award Costs Against P.P. BOARD. (Continued from Page 2)

North West Champion · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 11

It was his duty as a stock inspector to enforce the Act and by making his inspections he was carrying out his duty. That was…

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Heavy List At Police Court

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 8

No less than 64 cases were listed for hearing by the Court of Petty Sessions on Thursday. Over twenty, however, were…

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Remarkable Court Scene In New York New York

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 September 1951 · page 1

A remarkable scene involving a bitter clash between the judge and a bookmaker, the prosecution's…

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80 m.p.h. Police Chase SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 1

A man who escaped from Carlton Watch House, Melbourne, on August 24, was recaptured after C.I.B…

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Police Unable Serve Summons on Night-club Owner Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 September 1951 · page 4

Police were unable to serve a summons on Abraham Saffron, owner of the Roosevelt night club to appear before the Liquor Royal Commission…

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Acquitted on Two Counts of Cattle Stealing

North West Champion · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 4

Robert Anderson, of Garah, was acquitted by Mr. N. C Hawes S.M. at Moree Petty Sessions on Tuesday, on two charges of stealing cattle…

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Police Investigating Series of Robberies

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 1

Police are continuing their investigations into a series of robberies which occurred last Thursday night in several parts of the…

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Thieves Escape When Police Car Fails Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 1

Police had to give up a chase for five men when their car broke down near Yagoona early today. Five men were disturbed in a factory of…

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Man Gives Court Home-brew Recipe

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 October 1951 · page 3

A timber carrier--charged with having made beer without a licence--told the Special Court how he made…

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