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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1940

1,066 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 54

Police May Seek Reporting Of Inquest SYDNEY

Northern Star · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 7

There is a strong possibility that the police will make an application to the Supreme Court for the reopening of the inquest into…

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Wants United Assault Against Bolshevism

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 6

NEW YORK, Friday:—The "New York Times" prints the ex-Kaiser's uncensored letter to Poultney Bigelow, friend and…

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Likelihood of Police Seeking Reopening of Two Inquests Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 10

It is now considered certain that the Commissioner for Police (Mr. Mackay) will apply to the Supreme Court for an order to have two…

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Coolangatta Court

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

At the Coolangatta Court, Messrs G. E. Gregory and W. C. Dobson, J's.P., imposed fines of £5, in default one month's imprisonment, on Benjamin…

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Tweed Heads Court

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

At the Tweed Heads Court yesterday, Mr. R. G. Collins, J.P., imposed a fine of £1, in default two days' imprisonment, on Broughton T. Hall, of…

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Two Men Charged Sequal to Civilian-Soldier Brawl SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 8

Arising out of a disturbance between soldiers and civilians in the Haymarket on Saturday night, Ronald Scott (22) and John Patrick Small (19) were…

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King's Police Medal To Straits Settlement Inspector SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 10

The bravery exhibited by Inspector S. W. R. Marsden, of the Straits Settlement police, in saving 139 Chinese convicts aboard the steamer…

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4,000 in Mullumbimby Police District 1515 in Municipality

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 2

The population of Mullumbimby Municipality at the end of last year was 1515, and there were 328 occupied dwellings, according to…

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More Cases Heard at Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 12

The police magistrate dealt with more cases at the Lismore Police Court last year than were heard in the previous year. The figures were:…

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Magistrate Surprised Defendant's Long Record

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 11

"It must be a world's record," commented the Police Magistrate (Mr. J. McElroy) at the Lismore Police Court yesterday, when Sergt. W. J…

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Revenue at Court House

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 9

The revenue at the Lismore court house last year was £15,304, exclusive of £5383 received and held in trust. The public revenue included £10,485…

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Shots Fired at Shark at Kirra Pt Mayor's Request to Police

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 4

In the Interests of public safety, the Mayor (Alderman S. W. Winders) has asked the police to stop men from shooting at sharks…

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Theft From Window Casino

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 6

An island window at The Owl Stores, Walker-st., Casino, was entered by a thief or thieves last night and tins of fruit and camp pie were stolen…

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Deputy Police Chief Retires

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 7

Having completed extended leave the Deputy Commissioner of Police in New South Wales, Superintendent T. J. Lynch, has retired from the force…

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Police Warning Gypsy Fortune Tellers

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 6

Lismore police issued a warning yesterday to people who may be approached by persons representing themselves as Gypsy fortune-tellers…

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Found Guilty of Contempt of Court

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 3

BRISBANE, Wednesday:—Mr. Justice Webb to-day fined Clarion Press Pty. Ltd. £50, and Charles Ranger, editor and publisher, £25 after…

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Police Paddock Wanted for Camping Reserve Department's View

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 6

While in Sydney on matters affecting the securing of the sewerage loan, the Town Clerk (Mr. J. .D. Kay) will approach the Commissioner of Police…

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Police Charges Against Owner of Lorry West Maitland

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

Answering police allegations following a motor accident at West Maitland, Sydney Harrison, of Sydney, claimed that his motor lorry was…

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I.R.A. Terrorists Executed Police Guards Doubled: Threats Of Trouble LONDON

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 1

POLICE guards at Birmingham prison were doubled to-day following the failure of final efforts to secure the reprieve of Peter Barnes and James Richards, who are to be hanged to-morrow on charges…

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Alleged Theft From Tuckurimba Resident

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 6

Rous Frederick Cosgrove (53), a skin buyer, of Casino, appeared before the Casino Police Court on Monday morning, charged that, at Lismore, he had…

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