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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1944

408 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 13 of 21

Young Woman's Breach Outlined To Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 1

Nanny Moore, now a member of the WAAAF., was fined £2, with 8/- costs, at the Dubbo police court yesterday on a charge of having in her possession an…

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High Court's Decision Will Decide Penalty

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 4

As the result of a plea by Mr. L. M. Whiteley at the Dubbo police court yesterday, Mr. R. G. Cookson, P.M., deterred imposing a…

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Brings Youth To Court Bogus Petrol Licences Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 1

Reference to an alleged plan to use bogus petrol licenses and registration certificates was made before Mr. Atkinson SM in the Special Federal…

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Evidence on Holiday Claim Given to Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 1

Mr. Justice Webb, of the Industrial Commission, heard evidence all clay yesterday and again this morning at the Dubbo court house on the application by certain storekeepers and employees, seeking a change from Wednesday to…

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Was "Howled Down" by District Farmers on Holiday Change Court Told Time Wrong To Alter Trade System

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 5

Alan Charles Henry, farmer, of "Euby Park," Wongarbon, told Mr. Justice Webb, of the Industrial Commission yesterday, that when he endeavored to speak in favor of Saturday half holiday, at a meeting of district farmers in Dubbb, he was…

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Three Months Prison for Theft of Watch

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1944 · page 4

At a sitting of the Gilgandra police court Darcy Raemon Smith (23), was sentenced by Mr. R. G. Cookson, PM. to three months goal on a charge of…

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Dubbo Man on Remand for Alleged Theft

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1944 · page 4

At the Dubbo police court yesterday George Byrnes (43), labourer, was Charged with stealing a double bed mattress cover and two single sheets…

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District News Narromine Police Paddock Given For School Purposes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1944 · page 4

Replying to a welcome Riven by the president (Mr. J. W. Bourchier) when he attended last meeting of the P. and C. Association, the…

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Dubbo Man For Triai For Assault, Robbery

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 5

At the Central police court on Thursday last Raymond Jones (24), laborer, of Dubbo, was committed to stand his trial at the Sydney…

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Gular Police Court

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 3

Pour cases were listed for hearing at the Gulargambone Police Court on 15th inst. before Mr R. G. Cockson, P.M…

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Police Court Information Withdrawn

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 9

The case in which Michael Cassidy proceeded against Jack Hartner for alleged assault and malicious damage…

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Death Sentence Guilty of Murder Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 1

After a retirement of 2 1/2 hours, the Jury in the Criminal Court yesterday found William Phibbs (47), of…

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Dubbo Police Art Union Proceeds Over £260

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 6

As a result of the sale of tickets in the Police and Prisons art union over £260 was raised for the Dnbbo Base Hospital…

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Bourke Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 6

Before Mr. R. G. Cookson, on Monday last, the usual monthly courts was held. R. Jacka, was charged with…

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Letter to Juror Produced In Court: Minister Visits SYDNEY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 August 1944 · page 1

The Minister for Justice (Mr. Downing) visited the Supreme Court today, following a report to Mr. Justice Maxwell, who is hearing the…

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Man Sent to Prison For Mattress Theft

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 1

Charged with stealing a double Vied mattress cover and a pair of single sheets, valued at 30/-, the property of Frances Elizabeth McDonald…

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Gardening Occupation Kept Him Busy in Gaol

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 4

A man who was very positive about his occupation told Detective Sergeant J. A. Bourke, in Dubbo police court yesterday morning, that…

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Court House Driveway Changes Planned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 1

The Attorney General (Mr. Martin) has approved alterations to the driveway at Dubbo court house bo as to eliminate danger to pedestrians and…

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Court's Lenient View Of Drivers' Breaches

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 4

"It is lively that any motorist would forget to switch on the lights of his car when starting off in a well-lighted area," said Mr. R. G…

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Fine War Record Revealed in Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1944 · page 1

A young man who had 723 days of war service, including 470 clays in New Guinea, was given lenient treatment when he appeared before Mr. B…

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