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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

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De Groot Charged

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

Francis Edward de Groot appeared before the Lunacy Court at Darling-hurst to-day as a person deemed to be insane and not under proper…

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

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

The case of I. W Svenson v. J. H. Campbell, was adjourned for a month Alfred E. Tunbridge was proceeded against for failing to renew the…

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Drink and the Dole. Man Seriously Injured. Alleged Assault

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

AS a result of what is stated to be an "all-in" brawl, which took place on Thursday night at a camp on the Bell River, near the intersection of…

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Drunken Men Break Up Golden Wedding Party Break Furniture--assault Guests Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

While a golden anniversary party, given by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dunn, of Annandale, was about to wind up, five drunken men forced their way…

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Poisoned Flour Police Theory. In Poisoning Case. Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

In connection with the poisoning case of five men at Attosterst camp some weeks ago, the police now believe that the flour which was used…

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Gaol Breakers Two Escape from Sale Gaol Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 1

John James King (25) and James McAlister (35) escaped from Sale Gaol on Saturday night. Both men, who are dressed in prisoner's clothing, are still…

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Dubbo Police Court Monday's Menu Before Mr. H. T. Adams, P.M.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 2

Herbert Morrison was charged with driving a motor vehicle, on March 7, without the necessary license. He was fined 10/-, costs 8/-, or two days…

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Gaol Escapees Re-arrested Melbourne

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 1

Two prisoners, James McAlister and John King, who escaped from the Sale. Gaol in Victoria, were re-arrested at Cowwarr…

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Drunken Men Break Up Golden Wedding Party Break Furniture—assault. Guests

Western Age · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 3

While a golden anniversary party, given by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dunn, of Annandale, was [?] to wind up, five drunken men forced their way…

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Dubbo Police Busy Arrests Under Consorting Act Occidental Hotel Robbery

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 1

Dubbo police are endeavouring to rid the town of undesirables. This week, Detective-Sergeant Sweeney, arrested another man in…

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Sequel to Bridge Sensation De Groot Again Before Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 4
Also in Western Age

Francis Edward de Groot, member of the New Guard, was charged at the Central Court yesterday with having maliciously damaged a ribbon during…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing Two Defendants Sent to Gaol[?]

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 5

At the Warren Police Court last weak, before Mr. W. F. Britz, P.M., Thomar[?] Scott (25) and Arthur Stockburn (24) were charged…

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Cooked Mutton "It Was Given to Us by a Bloke." One Month's Hard Labor In Dubbo Gaol

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 March 1932 · page 8

At the monthly sitting of the Warren Police Court, before Mr. W. F. Britz, P.M., Thomas Scott (25) and Arthur Stockburn (24) were charged…

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Superintendent Mackay Promoted Might Be Next Commissioner of Police Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 1

The Chief of the Criminal Investigation Branch, Superintendent Mackay, has been promoted to the position of Acting Metropolitan Superintendent of…

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Alleged Assault Sequel at Police Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 6

AT the police court last Thursday before Mr. Adams, P.M, Henrietta Levy and Leonard Henry Taylor were charged with inflicting grievous…

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Wellington Police Court Consorting Charge

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 6

AT the Wellington Police Court on Tuesday last a young man named Daniel Rielly was charged with stealing a bicycle, valued at £9/10-…

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Paddington Murder Criminal Court Trial Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 1

The trial commenced at the Central Criminal Court to-day of William Morton (26), laborer, who is charged with murdering Alexander Frederick Barrie…

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Brutal Assault Woman Badly Mauled Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 1

During a brawl at Alexandria late last night Mary Jensen (30) received wounds on her face, two black eyes and a probable fracture of the nose…

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Act of Madman Murder and Arson Oslow (Norway)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 1

Responding to a request from a calm voice on the telephone to send police and the fire brigade to Verdal, near Trondheim, the authorities found that…

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