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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

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Beeby's Award. Rule Nisi Granted. Restraining Court and Federation SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 1

In the High Court Chambers in Sydney to-day. Mr. Justice Rich, on the application of the Northern Collieries Proprietary Association, granted a…

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Alleged Murder Wife Arrested Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

Amelia Alice Flanagan (42), was arrested this afternoon by Detective Bruce on a charge of murdering her husband, Thomas Henry Flanagan,…

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Scottish Wit & Humour. Yarns Told in the Court House Hotel Bar

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

A shy Aberdeen youth went to the minister to make arrangements about his wedding. His mother, who was rather deaf, accompanied him. After…

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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 All Rights Reserved Chapter Xiv

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 9

The loves of earth grow olden, Or kneel at some new shrine; Her locks are always golden— This brave bush-love of mine;…

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Chinese Charged Serious Offence Seven Men Remanded

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

With characteristic Oriental stoicism, five Chinese filed into the Police Court with expressionless faces to-day, to answer a serious…

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Monday's Police Court Girl in Hospital Another Remand Granted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 5

A crowd of eager spectators awaited the opening of dubbo Police court yesterday, but faded away when they learned that the big case of the…

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Counterfeit Coins Police Find Plant Suspect lodged in Cells Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

The police raided a residential in George Street, City, last night. They seized an elaborate coining plant and took a young man Hound on…

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Latest Cables and Telegrams. Chicago's Crime Wave Dastardly Doings Murder and Robbery Record Chicago

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

The crime cycle, almost unparalleled even in Chicago, was augmented to-day by it gang murder, the fourth in as many days, and two bombings, one in…

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Bourke Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 3

Before the Police Magistrate (Mr. G. S. Goldie) on Wednesday last, upwards of 24 cases were before the Court. The majority comprised…

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Police Transfers

The Western Herald · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 2

Gonstable Penny from St[?]art Town has taken up duties in Bourke. Constable Nimmo (of Bourke) has been transferred to Barringun to take the…

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Narromine Police Court Last Monday's Sitting Before Mr. Adams, P.M.

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 9

Should anybody want to communicate with Cecil George Luckman during the next four months, bis address win be C/o of His Majesty's Cooler…

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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 All Rights Reserved Chapter Xv

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 9

In Youth, when through our veins runs fast The bright red stream of life, The Soul's voice is a trumpet blast…

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Bankruptcy Court. Public Examination of Hughie Coulston. "Bad Times and Too Much Overhead Expenses."

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 9

In the Bankruptcy Court at Narromine, on Tuesday, Mr. Adams, Police Magistrate, held an examination into the bankruptcy of H…

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Police Court (Before the P.M., Mr. Adams.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 6

Leslie Farr, for failing to return his motor ear driver's license was fined 10/- and 8/- costs. Seven days were allowed to pay…

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Baby Boy Bitten By Dog. Sequel in Police Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 1

Because Mrs. Kathleen Daley alleged that Mrs. Parkins' dog had bitten her baby boy, the latter appeared before P.M. Adams in the…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. Adams.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 6

A. E. Eckley was granted a booth license at Euchareena for the 8th inst. Vincent Quain was granted a…

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Tyre Robbery Man Confesses Guilt Sequel to Theft From Macquarie Street Rubber Works

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 4

Charged with having broken and entered the rubber works of David Kirkland in Macquarie-street on the night of January 23…

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Louth Police Court

The Western Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 2

Mr G. S. Goldie, Police Magistrate, presided over the Court at Louth on Thursday last, when the following cases were dealt with:—…

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Murder Puzzle Police Seek Substantiation Berlin

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 1

The Dusseldorf police are confronted with a new murder puzzle. A 35-year-old bailiff confessed to having drugged, murdered and mutilated…

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Young Man Charged Accused Remanded Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day Kenneth Botts was remanded on five charges of forgery, involving £1225. Sergt. Dennis said it was alleged…

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