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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

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JOHN MvKENZIE Charged with Murder

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 9

After John Matthew William Gordon McKenzie had been discharged from the hospital, he was detained by the police, and at the police court…

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[?]ance Activities [?]Ged Assault

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 9

[?]mas Eve, the Ambulance [?]all to Nanima Crescent [?] Thos. Dunbar, of Curra [?] was suffering from a…

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Shooting Accident Bullet in Man's Head Sensational Happening In Cnrrington-avenue Woman Charged with Shooting with Intent to Murder

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 2

Suffering from a bullet wound over the right temple, Alfred Tuck (38), a Chinese, was admitted to the District Hospital on…

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Murder Charge City Men Remanded SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1
Also in Western Age

Francis Green and James Devine who were recently chained with having maliciously murdered Bernard Dallon. again appeared before the Police…

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Dubbo's Shooting Case. Woman Before the Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 10

THE peacefulness of the neighbourhood, at the intersection of Carrington Avenue and Cobborah Street, Dubbo, was disturbed by the…

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Coal Case Reach High Court Next Week "Extreme Urgency" SYDNEY

Western Age · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 3

When the hearing of the coal case was resumed before Justice Rich to-day it was indicated that the case would reach the Full High Court next…

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Coal Case Reach High Court Next Week "Extreme Urgency " SYDNE[?]

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1

When the hearing of the coal case was resumed before Justice Rich to-day it was indicated that the case would reach the Full High Court next…

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The Coal Trouble Still Simmering High Court on

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

Mr. Justice Rich has announced that the High Court will deal with application that challenged the Bebby Award on Tuesday next…

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Sensational Cattle-stealing Case Recollections of My Bush Days First-hand Facts from One of the Originals For "The Liberal" by Old Stockman CHAPTER IC—(Continued)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 9

Busk races of the early. days, What memories they recall! Goodooga was no exception. An Austral poet, I think it was Homy Lawson, knew the…

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Police and People. Recent Raids at Narromine and Gulargambone. One-Eyed Report In Dubbo "Dispatch."

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 9

On Thursday, December 19, the Dubbo "Dispatch" published a report in regard to the criticism offered the police by the Narromine "News" in…

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Stealing at the Baths

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

Mr. H. Sherrin, lessee of the Wellington Municipal Baths, was relieved of £6 odd yesterday. The money was in the inside pocket of…

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Alleged Assault Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

At the Central Court this morning Aubrey Commins 21, labourer Guido-Collity, 22, dealer, and Sydney Kelly, 29, dealer, were charged…

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Beer in Gaol To Prevent Trouble Penalogist's View New York

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 6

If inmates of American prisons were given a litre of wine or a mug of beer a day, there would be no outbreaks, in the opinion of…

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Woman Charged Sequel to Shooting Case Again Remanded Heavy Bail

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

Soberly dressed in a neat black costume and wearing a string of red beads round her neck, Catharine Tuck, appeared in the Police…

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Don't Like Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

Judging from the large number of offenders who failed to answer their names at the Police Court to-day, the Court House is not popular with…

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Murder Charge Sequel to Wellington Tragedy Alleged Poisoning Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 5

Following the death of Albert Wagner (45), a sensation was caused in Wellington when John Matthew McKenzie was arrested…

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Alleged Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 4

Edward Arthur Davis, who was represented by Mr. G. F. C. Griffin, appeared on bail, to answer a charge of the alleged thefts of a cheque and other…

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Dubbo-Police Court Defaulting Boarder Pay Up or Go Inside

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 4

For the past tea weeks, John McQuillen, of the Railway Hotel, has been after an ex-boarder, Martin Gilligan, the case being adjourned time and…

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NARROMINE Destructive Fire Police Court General News

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 8

Old Sol is giving it to Narromine people hot and strong this week, and at the time of writing there is not one cloud in the sky…

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