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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

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Validity of Statutes High Court to Determine Naples

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

Interviewed on his arrival here, the Australian Attorney-General (Mr. Latham), who received a civic welcome, said the attitude of Tasmania and…

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Sentenced to Death

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 2

William Morton, 26, a laborer was convicted of the marder of Alexander Frederick Barrie, 85/ at Paddington in December and sentenced to death…

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Police Force Surprised

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 5

The whole of the N.S.W. police force was surprised (or astounded) by the suddenness of the reshuffle of high officers, involving the…

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Theft of Simba Horse Dealer Discharged Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day, Albert Norman McCoy (41), a horse dealer, was charged with having stolen the racehorse Simba…

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Ugly Scene Crowd Clashes with Police De Groot Case Sensation Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

The police and a very large crowd came into conflict outside Central Police Court this morning, when Francis Edward de…

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Hindu Re-arrested Charged with Assault Grafton, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 1

The elderly Hindu, Rhem Singh, who was acquitted at the Grafton Court on a charge of murdering Rhan Ghund, another Hindu, on January 10 last…

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The Bridge Incident De Groot Charged Ugly Scenes Outside Court Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 1

The police and a very large crowd came into conflict outside the Central Police Court this morning, when Francis Edward do Groot, New Guardsman, was…

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Three Men Charged With Offensive Behaviour Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 1

At the Central Court late, Arthur Raymond (26) was charged with offensive behaviour and using indecent language; Kenneth Quinan (29) was…

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New Guardsmen Protest Against Police Treatment Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 1

Protest against the unwarranted treatment meted out to them by the police have been made by New Guardsmen, who were in the crowd outside the…

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Latest Cables and Telegrams Clergyman Charged Acts of Misconduct Great Interest in the Case London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 1

Long queues waited outside Westminster Church house to hear the case in which Rector Davidson is charged with a series of acts of misconduct…

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Wellington Police Court (Before Mr. H. T. Adams, P.M.) Theft of a Bicycle. Daniel Riley Convicted

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 6

A YOUNG colored man named Daniel Riley was charged with stealing a bicycle, valued at £9/10, the property of Edgar L. Cuddeford…

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£1200 THEFT From Ocean Liner Auckland

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 1

On arrival in Auckland from Sydney, officers of the steamer Sierra reported to the police that jewellery worth £1200 had been stolen from a…

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Warden's Court (Before the Warden, Mr. H. T. Adams)

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 6

THE application of William John Blekemore for cancellation of A to E, Nos. 925, 926, 927, 928, 929, and 861, was not proceeded with…

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Licensing Court (Before Mr. H. T. Adams, P.M.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 3

THE application of Arthur Eckley, for the transfer of the license of the Warne Hotel, Euchareena, to Mrs. Lillian Sloane, was granted…

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De Groot Case Again Before Court. No Disturbance Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 1

When the De Groot case was resumed at the Central Police Court to-day a great crowd gathered outside, but there was no disturbance…

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New Guard Will Take Legal Action Against Police Sequel to Friday's Disturbance Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 1

It was officially stated on behalf of the New Guard last night that legal action will be taken against Superintendent Mackay and other police,…

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Police Court Long List of Cases

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1932 · page 2

Before Mr. H. T. Adams, P.M., at the Police Court yesterday morning, Arthur Sydney Swaine (20), laborer, was arraigned on charges of having in…

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Hotel Burglary Caught Red-handed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1932 · page 3

Arthur Sydney Swaine stood in the dock on Monday morning, before Mr. H. T. Adams, P.M., arraigned in connection with case on remand from…

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Minor Cases at the Dubbo' Police Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1932 · page 2

On Monday morning, at the Court of Petty Sessions, presided over by Mr. H. T Adams, P.M., Albert Robert William Kibble (23), laborer, Max…

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Alleged Attempted Murder

Western Age · Wednesday 6 April 1932 · page 1

At Sydney on Wednesday, Mr. Juslice Halse rogers granted an application that bail be allowed Richard that bail be allowed Richard Henry Barton, the 15-years'-old boy…

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