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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

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Warden's Court Friday, August 11, 1933 (Before the Warden, Mr. E. T. Oram)

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 August 1933 · page 6

Alice Pickford and others were granted an authority to enter on 10 acres for a period of 12 months. The rent was fixed at 3d per acre, and…

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Sheep Stealing

The Western Herald · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

So prevalent has sheep stealing become in Seymour and Tallarook districts that graziers are stated to have instituted armed night patrols to deal…

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Court Brevities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

Several minor cases were dealt with in the Court of Petty Sessions yesterday [?] Mr. K T. Oram, P.M. Sunday trading licenses were granted…

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Skinned Stud Sheep Farmer Fined Lengthy Court Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 6

For having in his possession a sheep skin, reasonably suspected of having been stolen, John Godwin, a well-known Torramungamine…

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The High Court Craig's Fight for Life Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1933 · page 1

When the High Court—Sir George Rich and Justices Stark, Dixon, Evatt and McTiernan—met yesterday, Craig's case was mentioned by Mr. P. M…

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Police Court

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 August 1933 · page 2

There was only a small list at the Police Court on Friday last, before Mr. E. T. Oram, P.M. Harold Griffiths was fined 2/6 and 8/- costs for…

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Fatal Accident Mr. Andrews Struck by Car Resident Charged with Manslaughter

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 August 1933 · page 3

MR. James Bennett Andrews, a well known resident of Dubbo, and one time of Wellington, where he acted as caretaker of the School of Arts…

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Two-up School Raided by Police Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 August 1933 · page 1

A large party of police yesterday raided a two-up school at Botany and arrested ten men. Many participants escaped…

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Court to Decide Action Against Commissioners Likely Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 August 1933 · page 1

The Railway and Thamway Salaried Officers' Association stated last night that legal proceedings would be commenced shortly in connection…

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Boy Pianist To Stay in Australia. Court Proceedings Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 August 1933 · page 1

In the High Court to-day, after an undertaking had been given by the respondents that Philip Hargrave, the boy pianist, would not be taken…

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Court Brevites

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 4

Several minor cases were heard by Mr. E. T. Oram, P.M., in the Court of Petty Sessions at Dubbo yesterday. A first offender, who was represented…

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RECAPTURED Near Police Station Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1933 · page 1

Raymond Edgar Brester, aged 22 years, who escaped from the Castlemaine Reformatory last year; was rearrested in Melbourne yesterday…

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Bourke District Court

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 2

Only two cases were heard before His Honor, Judge Barton, on Wednesday and Thursday this week. George Currans v E. L. Francis for…

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Police Inquiry Into Poisoning Case Probably an Accident. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 1

Police are continuing their inquiry into the death of Alexander Colquhoun, aged 23 years, a carpenter, who died at Kurri Kurri a fortnight…

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His Son's Rights Father's Legal Battle Unusual Court Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1933 · page 2

A father fighting for the rights of his young son, and his wife battling on the other side of the legal fence against him. Such was…

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Police Court (Before Mr. Oram, P.m.)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 5

Mr. Oram, P.M., presided at the usual monthly sitting of the Gilgandra Court, held at the Court House on Tuesday, when the following…

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Local Jottings Impudent Theft

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 2

An impudent theft of clothing and other articles of underwear took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W Day last week-end…

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The Liouor Act Magistrate's Advice

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 6

How many publicans are fully acquainted with some of the most important sections of the Liquor Act. When a license was transferred at…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News. Yeoval. Police Court Items

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 4

THE weather conditions are still dry, and a good fan of rain is badly needed. At time of writing a change seems to be working and a few drops…

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POLICE & HOTELS Inspector's Opinion Over Zealous Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 August 1933 · page 1

"It was not the duty of an inspector to see that every "I" was dotted and every "T" crossed when he considered this…

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