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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

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Disputed Ownership Of Brick-Making Machine Grazier Charged with Stealing

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 2

At the Petty Sessions Court at Coonamble on Wednesday, before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M., James Fleming Brien was charged with stealing a…

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An Audacious Theft

Western Age · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 2

During the dinner hour on Wednesday the premises of Leo Condon, hairdresser, tobacconist and newsagent, was visited by thieves. Access was…

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Sale of Sheep "Broken Mouths" Case in Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1

A case of interest to stockowners was decided in the Bathurst District Court before Judge Thomson and a Jury of four…

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Terrific Storm at Wongarbon Police Station Roof Blown Off 143 Points in Half Hour

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1

When a terrific storm struck Wongarbon on Monday afternoon, 143 points of rain were registered in half an hour. The full force…

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Trangie. Police Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 5

On Tuesday, 19th inst., before Messrs. E. F. Brennan and W. Swift, J's.P., Richard John Henry McLaren was charged with stealing a motor…

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Samoan Chief to Stay in Gaol. Part of Dominion Territory. Wellington (N.Z.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

The Chief Justice has dismissed the Application for the release of the Samoan Chief Tamasese from the Auckland prison, where he is serving a…

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Wellington Police Court. Cases Under Liquor Act

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 6

Two cases under the Liqour Act were dealt with at the police court on Friday last, before Mr.W.S. Bromhead, P.M…

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"Devil's Pool" Not Illegal Magistrate's Ruling

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 5

At the Bathurst Police Court Harry Robinson, proprietor of the City billiard room, was charged with bring the keeper of a common gaming house…

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Died in Long Bay Gaol Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

During the inquest concerning the death of Walter Lionel West, aged 23 years, in his cell at Long Bay gaol, the mother of the deceased…

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The Court House Buildings

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

The Court House Buildings need immediate attention and the rain pipes cleaning out. There is a big leak above one of the witnesses…

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Rafferty Rules Ding-dong Go Outside Hotel Police Reinforcements Arrive

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 5

Rafferty rules prevailed when two allegedly half drunken men staged a ding-dong go outside of the Royal Hotel on Thursday…

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Byrock Police Court

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. H. M. Blackmore, on 22nd February, Patrick Edward McMahon and Stanley Weir Draper were charged with…

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Trangie Police Court. Then of a Motor Cycle

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 6

On Tuesday, the 19th instant, before Messrs E. P. Brennan and W. Swift, J's.P., Richard John Henry McLaren was charged for that he…

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Theft Ofa Motor Cycle. a Glib Tale Teller. The Mythical Man in the Street

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 6

A glib We teller was Richard John Henry McLaren, who appeared at the Trangie Police Court on Tues day of last week, before Messrs E…

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Missing Money Alleged Theft From Mailbag Woman In Court Charged With Serious Crime

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

When Mildred Ellen Kruger, assistant postmistress of Gwabegar, sent down a mail bag to Sydney in October, she was supposed to…

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Indecent Assault. Gilgandra Man Discharged

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 5

Before His Honor Judge Thomson, at the Dubbo Quarter Sessions to-day, James Walter Raglus (42) was charged with indecently…

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Legal Point Gives Man Acquittal Gilgandra Assault Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 1

One of the most serious charges in the crime category was levelled against James Walter Raglus, in the Quarter Sessions today, when…

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Mail Robbery at Gwabegar. Lady Postal Assistant Charged

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 5

At Dubbo to-day, Mildren Ellen Krughe[?], a middle aged woman, was charged before Judge Thomson with stealing the sum of £197/8/6, the…

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To a Higher Court Supreme Court Judge Killed Brisbane

Western Age · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 3
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Justice Dunn, who was sworn in [?] a judge of the Queensland Supreme Court a fortnight ago, was knocked down by a motor car in Brisbane last…

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