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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

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Murder Appeal Case Sensational Development Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 1

That evidence he had given at the original trial was true and correct, and the statutory declaration he had filed in the High Court on Friday was false,…

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Charges Against Police Sydney, later

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 1

When the S.P. Commission was resumed to-day, Mr. Shand alleged that "a definite campaign" bad been directed against Constable Miller "to bring…

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Slashed with Razor Man's Story to Police Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 1

John William Short (61), walked into the Redfern police station last night with blood streaming from his hand. He said he had been attacked by a…

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Police Court COONABARABRAN

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 7

At the Coonabarabran Court of Petty Sessions, before Mr. Hammond, J.P., on Monday, Joseph Simmons and Herbert Purcell were…

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Appeal Court

The Western Herald · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 4

An appeal court for the purpose of hearing objections against valuations will be held at the Court House, Bourke, on Tuesday, 20th…

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Riotous Conduct Three Youths Before Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 1

Behaving in a riotous manner in Brisbane Street on Saturday resulted in three men being brought before Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., yesterday…

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Is It Murder? Human Remains Found Boy's Gruesome Discovery Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 1

A sugar bag, containing human arms and legs was discovered by two boys playing on the banks of the Yarra, near Morell Bridge, yesterday. The…

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Police Court COONABARABRAN

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 1

Before Mr. Hammond, C.P.S., on Easter Saturday at the Coonabara Court of Petty Sessions, Clarence Woods was fined £3 or six…

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Negligence Charged Mine Disaster

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 1

Addressing the coroner's jury yesterday at the inquest into the Wonthaggi mining disaster, Mr. Lewis, appearing for the…

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Wrecked Air Liner Police Check Souvenir Hunters Lyons

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 1

The police guarding the wreckage of the giant flying boat, Capricornus, have been reinforced, owing to the rush of souvenir hunters…

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Court Humor

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 4

At the Cobar Land Court Mr. John Le Lievre, of Tnndulya, Cobar, in presenting his evidence in support of his application for an…

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Police Reinstated. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 5

Sergt, Chick and Constable Bailey, who were dismissed from the Police Force following nudge Markell's report at the Staring Price…

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"A Great Pity You Can't Be Punished" Perjury Alleged "You Have Lied" Magistrate Outspoken An Unusual Court Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 5

"A liar must have a good memory and you have contradicted yourself in two minutes... I don't believe a word you said…

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Both Dismissed Prisoners Appeal to High Court Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 1

The Court of Criminal Appeals has dismissed the petition for mercy by Rupert Davies and William John Cody, who are under sentence of death for…

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River or Lagoon Not “Sufficient Fence” Magistrate’s Decision

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 1

A case of considerable Interest was recently dealt with by Mr. V. H. Wells, police magistrate, at the Walgett Court-House, when…

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District Court (Continued from Page Six)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 2

Keith Paul, manager of his father's garage, gave evidence as to his experience in motor work. Rowe came to him in reference to a…

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Wellington District Court (Before His Honor Judge Barton) Motor Car Trouble

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 6

George Paul sued Charles Henry Desmond Rowe for work and labor done to a motor car. Mr. C. L. D. Meares, instructed by…

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Appeal Court

The Western Herald · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 4

The Ratepayers Association are calling a special meeting of all appellants against the Council valuations for Sunday night next at 8…

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Drover Charged Alleged Sheep Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 1

Before Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., at the Tottenham Police Court, yesterday, George Andrew Carpenter, a drover, of Trangie, was charged with the…

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Dubbo District Centres Narromine Show Committee Hambly-Johnson Wedding Mean Theft

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 4

During divine service at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday night two overcoats were stolen from one of the cars. The police have the matter in…

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