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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

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New Dress for Traffic Police

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

London's first white-coated traffic policeman made his appearance in a recent week-end at Chelsea Bridge, on the Thames embankment. These coats are…

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Grafton Assault Case. Constable Has to Pay f 100. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

At the Grafton District Court Robert Fuller, a laborer, was awarded £100 damages against 'Ambrose Goodwin, a police constable, for having assaulted…

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An Assault Case

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Norman Altofer proceeded against F. Walker for alleged assault. Mr. W. P. Kelly appeared for the complaintant and Mr. W. Bassett…

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Wellington Police Court. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.m.) Struck Out

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

WHEN the case of Andrew McIntyre v J. H. Simmons was called there was no appearance of either party, and the case was struck out…

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Several Beers One Split Head Cowardly Assault in Hotel

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

If John Lester had not imbibed too deeply and got a cargoe of beer aboard, he probably would not have appeared in the Police…

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From Prison Walls Prisoners Escape From Emu Plains Gaol SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Two prisoners, Kenneth Farlow(21), and Bruce William Maybury (20), escaped from Emu Plalus prison on Saturday afternoon. later, they…

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Turned Up After Missing Two Months Supposed Victim of Murder SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Leslio W. William, (23), an electrician of Goulburn, and son of Stipendiary Magistrate Williams, of Sydney, has returned to…

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Popular P.m. Leaving Dubbo Farewelled at Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Our popular P.M. Mr., W. S. Bromhead, presided over the Police Court today for the last time, as he has been transferred to…

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Cruelty to Horse. Man Goes to Gaol. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

Alexander Peterson [?] was sentenced to 21 days' imprisonment at West Maitland police court on a charge of illtreatment to a horse. It was alleged…

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Latest Telegrams. Williams Comes Home. Murder Hue and Cry Ends

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

The disappearance of Leslie Williams, of Goulburn, has been cleared up has his reappearance at the home of his father, Mr. Williams, who is a Stipendiary…

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Our P.m. Promoted. Flattering Court Refeeences

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

Prior to the usual proceedings in the Police Court yesterday morning occasion say taken to say good-bye to Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M., who has been…

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[?] of a Sum of Money. Young Men in Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 3

Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M. in [?] Court yesterday morning, two [?] William Priest and Clarence Barton, were charged with…

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Latest Telegrams. Aboriginal Civil War. Muster of Territory Police. Missionary Takes a Hand. Darwin

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

The police in the Northern Territory have been mustered to deal with a marauding expedition of wild aborigines in the…

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Tomingley Police Court

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 9

Mr. Bromhead P.M. visited Tomingley on March 6, and dealt with the following cases:— The licensee of the Royal Hotel…

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Expensive Ram Stolen From Ehnaweena Station. J. T. Harris Found Guilty of Stealing

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 5

In the Warren Police Court last Wednesday, John Thomas Harris was charged with stealing one mer­ino rain from Eenaweena Station…

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Charged with Murder. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 10

Melbourne John Dawson, fisherman, aged 24 years, was charged at Richmond. Accused was remand the Central Court this morning with…

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Dismissed. by High Court Melbourne

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 4

The High Court dismissed the appeal of Jack Holt, the well-known horse trainer, against the Tax Commissioners' assessment of his income from racing…

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Burglar Alarm Police Warn Shopkeepers Purely a Precaution

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 1

Following the police warning shopkeepers to beware of burglars, the "Dispatch" has been asked what it really behind the matter…

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Dismissed by High Court Horse Trainer's Appeal MELBOURNE

Western Age · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 3

The High Court dismissed the appeal of Jack Holt the well-known horse trainer against the Tax Commissioners assessment of his income from racing…

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Another Tragedy. Woman Arrested for Murder. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

Anno Elizabeth Hillard, 83, was arrested last night and charged with the murder of David Wilson, 60, who was shot dead at Erica on Wednesday…

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