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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1942

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Soldiers Again Remanded And Third Charged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 4

James O'Sullivan (22) and Baden John Allen (33), two soldiers who have been charged with a serious offence, appeared before the Dubbo police court yesterday, and were…

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Alleged Assault Jury Discharges Young Soldier Without Hearing Defence Evidence

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 2

Absence of evidence to show that an assault had taken place or that the occurrence was anything outside an ordinary light, insulted in Private…

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Military Police System Proposal Dropped

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 2

It was reported to the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Monday night that inquires into the advisability of having…

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“Cash and Carry” Court!

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 4

“This is a cash and carry business,” stated Mr. W. S. Bro[?]head, S.M., in the Bathurst police Court. The remark came about…

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Police to End Reign of City Night Clubs Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 6

A tour last night and early this morning of Sydney night clubs and sly piny premises by members of a special squad, in charge of Inspector…

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Assaulted Policeman Local Man Before Court Fine of £5 Imposed

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 1

Charles Judge, whose age was stated as 54, Appeared before Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., in the Gilgandra Police Court…

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Police Commissioner to Control Aliens in Australia Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

It is learned that the N.S.W. Commissioner of Police (Mr. W. J. MacKay) has been appointed to an important Commonwealth…

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An Intriguing Tale of "Exclusive" Murder the County Club Published by Special Arrangement—Copyright CHAPTER X—Continued

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 3

"Hickleham Green—behind the park, the Hist, on the right beyond Mossford." "The others—two cars—will be there…

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Threw Stones At light Soldier Before Dubbo Court This Morning

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 3

William Churchill (36), a soldier, was proceeded against in the Dubbo Police Court this morning charge of throwing stones at…

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Police Alleged Invited "To Go Their Hardest"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 2

When giving evidence at the police court yesterday, police officers alleged that when they arrested Baden John Allen (33), he said, "You can go your…

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A Mean Theft

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 2

Evidently there are some persons in our midst who would steal anything and frcira anyone. At the continental on Saturday…

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Soviet Assault Cuts Part off 16th Army To Aid Destruction Renewed Drive to Close Viazma Trap: Rich Booty London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 1

The Russians, besides heavy battering which is tightening the ring around the German 16th Army at Staraya Russa, are now driving, wedges in order to split off parts for easier destruction, says "The…

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Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

Before the local Justices last week a man named Len Ellwood was charged with assaulting W. Jones at 23 mile talk on 9th…

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An Intriguing Tale of "Exclusive" Murder the County Club Published by Special Arrangement—Copyright CHAPTER X—Continued "Looking for Hidden Treasure?"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 3

Ducros watched him in surprise as he turned to the door. He shrugged his shoulders. "Something seems to have bitten…

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Stealing Charge

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 2

Two soldiers, Reginald Charles Ford and Francis John Hill, who were charged with stealing Red Cross stores from the Dubbo Military…

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Old Blackall Gaol

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 2

The gaol at Blackall (Queensland) in the eighties consisted of a larg log, in the middle of a paddock, to which all law-breakers were chained…

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Young Soldier Fined For Theft from Camp

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

Reginald Charles Ford (22), A.M.R. private, was fined £2, in default four days gaol, when he pleaded guilty at the Dubbo police court…

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Murder Accusation Levelled by Japanese London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 1

The Japanese Domei newsagency, according to a report quoted by Berlin radio, states that Americans murdered President Quezon of the…

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Murder and Suicide In Taxi Tragedy Newcastle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 1

Police reconstruction of a tragedy behind the discovery of two bodies in a parked motor car at Lake Macquarie yesterday suggests that Vivian…

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Crippled Soldier on Wrong Path: Court's Leniency

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

Almost a complete cripple as the result of enemy action in Malaya, Private Royal Kelson Emery (27) dragged one leg as he entered the…

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