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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1952

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Two Sent to Gaol, One Fined £20

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 4

Two men were sentenced to six months' gaol and a third was fined £20 on charges of stealing at Evans Head in the…

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Bounced On Bed, Through Window—Now In Gaol

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 1

BATTLE CREEK (Michigan) Monday (AAP).—Frank Heath, 51, tried unseccessfully to end his life by bouncing on bed…

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Married At Forbes Soles--Court

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 4

The wedding was celebrated last Saturday week of Helen Frances, only child of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Court, of Wombat…

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Murder, Torture in Prison Camp

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 1

NEW YORK, Tuesday (AAP).—Murder, ruthless torture and serious riots in the United Nations prison camp Of Kojo have prison authorities worried…

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Thrashed by Police, Thief Alleges

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — A 34 year old man, found guilty today of stealing milk money, claimed police thrashed him…

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Police Chief To "Guard" Royal Visitors

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — The Premier, Mr. McGirr, said to-day Cabinet had agreed to a two months extension in the…

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Car Thefts on Increase: Police Show Concern

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Police were gravely concerned by the recent increase in the illegal use of motor vehicles, the chief…

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Farmer Shot Dead: Man Charged

Northern Star · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Thomas Wilfred Stevens, 30, farmer, of Betbet, was fatally shot in the stomach on a…

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Two to Face Murder Charge

Northern Star · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The husband and father of a 23-years-old woman were charged in Narracoorte police…

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70-Year-old Doctor on Murder Charge

Northern Star · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Dr. George Stanley Thompson, 70, of Carr Street, Coogee, was charged this afternoon with…

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Doctor Remanded On Murder Charge

Northern Star · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Dr. George Stanley Thompson, 70, of Carr Street, Coogee, was charged with murder in…

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Lismore Theatres Star Court

Northern Star · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 2

"GUILTY OF TREASON": The major attraction at the Star Court tonight will be the sensational real life depiction, "Guilty Of…

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Greek Tied Up, Stabbed Sister, Police Allege

Northern Star · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Thursday.—A 23 years old Greek migrant who had allegedly tied up and stabbed his 19 years old sister,…

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Murder Charge Follows Shooting

Northern Star · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Police late last night charged a 41 years old storeman with murder following the death of a man in St. Vincent's Hospital from a gunshot wound in the chest. The dead man was…

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Remanded on Charge of Murder

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—A man charged with murder at Surry Hills on Saturday was remanded to February 5 when he…

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Weaver Again in Japan: Detained By Police

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 1

TOKIO, Monday (AAP-Reuter).—The public prosecutor's office last night authorised the detention of Frank Loyal…

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Youths Charged With Alleged Young Offence

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 3

In Lismore Court of Petty Sessions yesterday two youths were remanded to appear in Young Court of Petty Sessions…

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6 Months' Gaol, £50 Fine for Lorry Driver

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 8

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A young lorry driver was sentenced to six months' gaol and fined £50 for driving under the…

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Sub-Machine Gun As Wedding GiftCourt Evidence

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A joke that misfired was brought to light in evidence at Central Court today…

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Six Months' Gaol for Forgery

Northern Star · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A 41 years old business manager was today sentenced to six months gaol in the Special…

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