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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

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Robbery Under Arms Morphine Addict Sentenced Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, Leslie Nell (24), was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, for robbery while armed. Evidence was given that the prisoner…

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Deadly Parcel Posted to Police Chief Vancouver

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

A mail parcel addressed to Police Inspector Vance, head of the Police Bureau of Criminal Science, was found to contain sufficient nitroglycerine to…

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Wellington Police Court. Friday, March 9. (Before Mr. C. F. Denton P.M.) Young Man in Trouble

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 4

Roy William Bell, a young aborigine, was charged with stealing a pair of boots, shirts, grapes, etc. He pleaded guilty and was defended…

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Mystery Fire Police Investigate The Fourth Recently. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

Police are investigating the cause of a mysterious fire which destroyed two motor lorries and a portion of a large shed at Rockdale last…

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Small Debts Court Claim for Debt and Damages

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 2

(Before Mr. C. F. Denton, P.M.) This was a case, in which James Wykes, a farmer and grazier, a Bournewood, proceeded against has…

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Two-up School? Five Men Charged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 2

Charges of playing two-up, an illegal game, were made against five men in the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, when defendants were remanded until…

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Liquor Cases Hotel Licensees Charged Excellent Record Cited

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 2

There were a number of liquor cases heard in the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, when two hotel licensees and a number of private…

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Ciommitted for Trial Local Assault Case Girls Under Age

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 6

In the Children's Court at Gilgandra, on Monday, before local Justices of the Peace, an aboriginal was committed to…

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New States Royal Commission in Dubbo the Thirtieth Sitting Messrs. Body, Kelly & Wilson State West's Case Quiet Testimony at the Court House

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 4

Under the Hon. H. S. Nicholas, M.L.C., assisted by Mr. P. Murray Prior, the commission continued on Tuesday. In "The Liberal," 13/3/34,…

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Dodging the Police

Western Age · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

The extent to which people will go to escape the arm of the law was evidenced at Newcastle in peculiar fashion, when Sergeant Brodie and…

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Latest Telegrams. Thursday's News Arbitration Court

The Western Herald · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

The Federal Arbitration Court intends to give its decision on the restoration of wages application as soon as possible,…

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Alleged Stealing

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 March 1934 · page 6

Leo Bede Smith, a young man was charged with stealing one hat and a pair of spectacles, and also with attempting to steal one bottle…

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Case Dismissed Grazier Charged with Negligent Driving

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 March 1934 · page 2

A CASE which caused a good [?] of interest was heard at the Polish Court on Friday last, before Mr. G. F. Denton, P.M. It was a case[?]…

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Wellington Police Court Friday, 16th MARCH. (Before Mr. C. F. Denton, P.M.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 March 1934 · page 6

The case of the Police v Francis George Miller, for having wool in his possession, was adjourned to May 25th. Mr. F. Davidson (Messrs…

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Police on Guard a Quiet Afternoon. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 March 1934 · page 1

Proceedings were comparatively quiet at the Sydney Domain yesterday afternoon. The police took the names of three men, but their action…

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Stop Press Not Guilty Narromine Court Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 1

In his summing up this afternoon, his Honor told the jury that if it believed that accused had acted with intent to defraud, then it must find him…

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Broke His Bond Sentenced to Gaol

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 1

At the Dubbo Quarter Sessions on February 23, 1933, Roy William Bell was found guilty of receiving, but Mr. Justice Barton suspended sentence…

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Police Court

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 13

The usual monthly sitting of the Gilgandra Police Court was held on. Tuesday, Mr. Denton, P.M., presiding. There was a very light list…

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Bowling Club Robbery Three Men Charged Crime Admitted by One

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 6

The sequel to a robbery at the Dubbo Bowling Club on January 18 last was the appearance at the Quarter Sessions yesterday of…

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Good Work Police Efficiency. Our Men Complimented

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 3

The police force of Wellington, under First-class Sergeant Clarke, was paid a distinct compliment during yesterday's…

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