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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1943

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Released on Bond Soldier Charged with Goods in Custody

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1943 · page 3

At the Gilgandra Police Court on Friday last, Lionel William Alfred Beasley (25), a soldier, was charged with…

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Mounting Fury of Allies' Air Raids Crushes Italy's War Bases Fighter Carry Bombs To Join in Assault: 400 Planes on Targets London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1943 · page 1

Allied Air Forces which yesterday made the biggest onslaughts on Italy's outer defences again attacked today with an even greater force of destructiveness—400 planes…

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Bourke Police Court Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.M.

The Western Herald · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 3

In our report of the recent Police Court last issue several cases were missed, and in the Nocoleche case the charge was wrongly stated…

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Official Correspondence Police Boat at Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 4

Mr. M. A Davidson has received the following letter from the "Premier's Department:—"With further reference to your…

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Big "Smartie" at Gross To Cool Off in Gaol

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1943 · page 4

Sentence of four months' goat with hard labour was imposed by Mr. R. G. Cookson, SM, at the Central police court on Ronald Faith (40)…

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Stuart Town Court House Not to Be Rebuilt

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 June 1943 · page 9

The Minister for Agriculture and Forests (Mr. W. F. Dunn) has received the following letter from the…

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Crown Appeal on Cowra Case Court's Ruling on Procera Bread

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 June 1943 · page 8

In a decent court case at Cowra the Magistrate, Mr. W. S. Bromhead, agreed with the defendant, Mr. H. D…

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Bourke Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 6

Before the local Justices of the Peace on Thursday morning last, Frederick George Culbert, aged 22 years, was charged with stealing a…

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Charged Soldier Was at Dubbo: Said Absconder

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1943 · page 4

George Henry Donohoe (21). soldier, who appeared before the Parkes police court this week on several charges, including attempting to…

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An Echo in the Court

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 June 1943 · page 1

A court house in a town not near Wellington stands near a common. During a case that was being tried. counsel for the defence…

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Court-martial Replaces Civil Hearing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1943 · page 1

George Henry Chappell (27.), soldier, was charged with assaulting Lieut, William Mussett when be appeared before Mr. R. G. Cookson,…

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New Police Magistrate Welcomed to Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 9

Mr. W. G. Brown, Police Magistrate, who succeeds Mr. Donaldson in the western circuit, presided at the police…

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Does Advertising Pay Answer Given in Sydney Court Case

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 3

To many thinking people the reason for extensive newspaper advertising, and its value to the advertiser has…

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Young Airman Fined For Language, Assault

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 2

Thomas Patrick Green (20), airman was fined £1, in default 48 hours' gaol, on each of two charges when he appeared before Mr. R. G…

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Open Court for Police Appeal: Toc H Member Says He Was Framed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 1

"The Department has reason to believe that certain witnesses may take steps in regard to their own lives if called upon to give evidence in open court," said Mr. S. G. Webb, who appeared for the Police Department when the…

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Mew's Court Experience Warning Says Pm

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 2

Six men who appeared before the Dubbo police court yesterday morning, charged with indecent behavior in public places, all pleaded guilty…

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Court Has No Power In Ejectment Claim

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 2

When Charles John Hopkins, represented by Mr. K. Gordon, appeared before the Dublin court of petty sessions yesterday to have Gertrude…

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Witnesses Ban Invalid Says High Court Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 1

By a majority of three to two, the High Court has held that the National Security (Subversive Association) regulations are invalid…

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Manpower Appeal Witness Alleges Assault Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 3

When the appeals of Constables Carney and Grigg, against their dismissals from the New South Wales police force, was continued today…

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Jehovah's Witnesses High Court's Decision

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 9

The Full High Court by a majority of three to two held that the National Security (Subversive Association)…

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