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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

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Coffey's Disappearance Police Do Not Believe Story. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 8

When the case in which Ernest Joseph Coffey was charged with having stolen motor cars, was mentioned at Darlinghurst Sessions this…

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Trangie Topics Important Show and Football Meeting. Branch of F. & S. A. Formed. Police Covet Proceedings—and Other Items

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 7

Trangie last Saturday, and everybody shivered to keep warm. The day was heavily overcast, with not even a glimpse of old Sol, and…

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Alleged Theft

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

Patrick Moran was charged with stealing two pairs of trousers, the property of Robert Jeffers, of the value of £4, On the application of the police,…

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Lost Sheep. Charge of Stealing. Jury's Quick Decision

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 4

That he had stolen 55 sheep, the properly of W. G. Matchett and Company of Borambil Station, on which he was boundary rider, was the charge which…

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Dubbo Police Court. Monday--Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M. on Licensed Premises

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

Ernest Munday pleaded guilty to a charge of being found on licensed premises, for which he was fined £1 with 8- costs…

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Police Object Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 6

A conference of the Police Union of Western Australia protests against a regulation prohibiting constables at barracks discussing religion or politics…

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Fair Rents Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

An application in the Fair Rents Court by June Moran. was adjourned until May 7…

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The Darlinghurst Assault Case Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 2

The trial was commenced in tho Criminal Court this morning of Herbert Wilson (26) labourer, Frederick Goran Payne (27), salesman…

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Alleged Suspected Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 5

Patrick Moran was charged with having a pair of trousers in his possession reasonably, suspected of having been stolen…

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Suspected Person and Stealing Alleged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 5

William Willis pleaded not guilty to charges of having been on the Dubbo Show Ground with intent to steal, and with having stolen the sum of £2, the…

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Police Court. Monday May 7. 1928. (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.m.) Sentences Passed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 5

John Joseph Slattery, found guilty last week of having stolen the sum of £4 from the person of Robert Odgers. and James Henderson and Denis S…

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Architect Fees. Claim in Supreme Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 3

The question of whether William George Dodd, an architect at Parkers, was entailed to recover from Peter Andrew Cannon the sum of £100 alleged…

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Bookmaker Charged

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 3

Thomas O'Bray, of Condobolin, a registered bookmaker, well-known in the West, was charged this week, at Condobolin, before Mr. C. A. Arnold…

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Burglary at Sweet Brothers. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 8

The business premises of Sweet Brothers Ltd., drapers, Newtown, were broken into last night. The thieves secured furs, jewellery, and…

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Narromine Police Court. Before Mr. W.S. Bromhead, P.M.)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 7

At the Narromine Police Court on Tuesday morning, Mr. Bromhead, P.M., dealt with the following cases: "Disgusting Language…

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"As Well in Gaol." Robbed Bishop-Elect

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 7

When John Denny, H, a stranger to Bathurst. pleaded guilty at Bathurst Police Court to having stolen £1110-, the property of Canon Wilton,…

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Court Duration Record

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 6

A duration record, so far as Dubbo is earn erned has been established by the Supreme Court now in session have. The court opened a fortnight ago last…

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Alleged Stealing. Notice of Appeal Lodged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 4

William Willis was charged before Mr. W.S. Bromhead, P.M., yesterday afternoon with having on May 5th, a[?] Dubbo, stolen the sum of £2 from the…

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Police Court. Monday, May 14th. (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.m.) on Licensed Premises

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 5

Alexander Gollan, for whom, Mr. A. D. Booth appeared, pleaded guilty to a charge of having been found on licensed premises after hours, and was fined £2…

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Thrill for Shooters. Charged by Wild Pig. Dubbo Party's Experience

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 1

Alertness of mind, coolness in a crisis, and agility of action are qualities which Mr. J. P. McQuillen, a recent visitor to our town, has reason to…

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