War Goods for Spain British Sea Captain Charged Gibraltar
Captain Scott, of the British steamer Stancroft, pleaded not guilty to carrying war material to Spain. The prosecution alleged that the…
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Courts & crime, 1938
645 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 16 of 33
Children Fight Firemen and Police Defending King's Birthday Fires Sydney
There was great excitement in Palmer Street (City) last night, when an army of children, numbering between 50 and 100, fought police and firemen…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ex-Minister Will Endeavour to Learn Truth About Police Commissioner Mackay Sydney
The former Minister for Justice (Mr. Lee, M.L.A.) intends to take action at a meeting of the Parliamentary U.A.P., on Thursday, to learn the truth about the present position of the Commissioner for Police (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Court Monthly Sitting
Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., paid a visit to Gilgandra on Tuesday for the monthly Police Court sitting. The list of cases was not a large one…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Man Arrested Subsequently Charged Alleged Breaking and Entering Dubbo Garage Police Ask for Heavy Bail
Arrested in Gilgandra early on Tuesday, morning, Thomas Diggens later appeared before Mr R. G. Cookson, P.M., when…
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The following police changes in the Dubbo administrative district have been notified: Sergeant Third-class W. C. Windsor has been…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Bushrangers’ Revenge Murder of Four Detectives
In the early days the Monaro country was the happy hunting ground of bushrangers. It was here that Jackey Jackey, the “gentleman…
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The atmosphere in connection with Police affairs in Sydney is a trifle hazy just now. More surprises are likely. Anyhow, all will be well…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cheap Liquor Blamed for Local Man's Lapse "Rifle Was Loaded, and Pointed Point Blank at Me" Says, Witness Magistrate Imposes Fine of £5
"The penalty must be such to prevent you from carrying round a loaded rifle. You must give up liquor or rifle…
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Miami—Franklyn, McCall, 21, was sentenced to the electric chair for kidnapping the five year old boy, Jimmy Cash. It is nineteen…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Two Years' Gaol For Confidence Man Valueless Cheque Sydney, Friday night
James Ivan King (37), a manufacturer, was sentenced to two years' gaol at the Quarter Sessions to-day, on a charge of false…
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Charges of drunkenness were preferred against 13 defendants in the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, when Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., imposed fines…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Men Fight Over Alleged Cruelty to Dog Magistrate's Comment
James Farrell (22) and Roy Hall (21) appeared in the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, before Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., charged with having behaved in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Court Sensation Counsels and Solicitor Withdraw From Case Sydney
There was a sensational turn in the Causes Court yesterday, during the hearing of the claim of the Berrima Electric Power Company for £15,000…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Long Bay Gaol Charged with Double Murder Sydney
William Thomas Gash, who was committed for trial at Narrandera for the alleged murder of his wife and son at Morundah, has been brought to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Alleged Theft
Jack Hay (20) appeared before Messrs. E. J. Etherton and F. Median, J's.P., in the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, charged with having broken…
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William Thomas Gash, who was committed for trial at Narrandera for the alleged murder of his wife and son at Morundah, has been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Court Trouble at Burra Bee Dee Also P.P. Board Case
The manager of the Burra Bee The manager of the Burra Bee Dee Mission Station, Mr. R. V. Martin assumed the role of prosecutor…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Should Be In Gaol Some Medicine Manufacturers Comment In Senate Canberra
During the debate on the National Insurance Bill in the Senate, Senator Brown (Lab. Q.) condemned the practice of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Murder Charge Daughter Committed For Trial Perth (W.a.)
At the Perth Police Court Eunice Mary Hornby, aged 18 years, was charged with having wilfully murdered her father, Walter Hornby…
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