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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1944

408 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 14 of 21

Inspector Tells Court Drover a "Nuisance"

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

Described by the stock inspector (Mr. A. T. Ellis) to Mr. R. G. Cookson, PM, at the Dubbo police court yesterday, as a "nuisance." John…

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Gular Police Ball

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

Nowithstanding inclement weather, the Police Ball, held at Gulargambone on Wednesday of last week, proved most…

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Juvenile Crimes Keep Police Busy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 2

Juvenile crime is proving a real problem in the Dubbo police district and several officers are almost continuously making investigations, into…

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Escapes in Bush When Chased by Police Subsequently Arrested

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 4

Following advice that two U.S. military men had escaped from a Brisbane detention camp, the…

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Sentenced to Death. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 1

The sentence of death has been passed on Roy Kable, 32, for the willful murder of his wife, Irene Kable. Kable said he was satisfied…

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Successful Effort at Byrock Dance in Support of Police Queen

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 3

A very enjoyable and large crowd assembled in Byrock on Saturday last at the dance in support of the Police State Queen Miss John…

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Dubbo Officer Promoted As Police Inspector

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 2

Sergeant first-class E. G. Druitt, officer-in-charge of the Dubbo police, which is separate from the sub-district under the control of Inspector…

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EDITORIAL The Court is Progressing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 2

The effects of more humanitarian principles guiding magistrates in the children's court, particularly in Sydney, are becoming increasingly…

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31 Charges Against Forbes Adjourned by Court Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1944 · page 1

Postponement until October 3 was granted at Central police court today when 31 charges against John Woolcott Forbes wore mentioned…

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Police Court Alleged Assault

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 5

Mr. G. W. Brown, P.M., presided at the police court on Tuesday morning last, when several cases which…

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Cobar Station Murdor Death of Manager Bulla Youth Arrested by Cobar Police

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 3

The recovery-on Sunday afternoon of the body of Charles Malouf (32), manager of Bulla Station, from…

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Police & Firemen's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 4

The Police & Firemen's Ball in aid of the Bourke District Hospital funds, will take place in the Wonderland Theatre next Thursday…

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Bowling Club Effort for Police State Queen

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 4

There was a fair attendance at the Carnival in the Bowling Club area on Tuesday evening last in support of the Police State Queen…

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Anzac House Appeal. Police State Queen, Joan Read

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 6

The effort by Bourke Police with the co-operation of the citizens of Bourke and District to raise funds for the Anzac House Appeal in…

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Irate Owner's Refusal To Pay Court Costs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 September 1944 · page 2

"I emphatically refuse to pay the so-called professional costs. You should consider yourself lucky to get so much easy money," wrote a…

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Judge Will Demand Report on Gaol Authorities' Lapse Court Ready For Trial But Prisoner Absent

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1944 · page 1

Failure of the gaol authorities to deliver a prisoner for trial at the Dubbo Supreme Court sitting today prompted Mr. Justice Herron to speak strongly on the subject, and…

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Court Warns Aged Man Pension Threatened

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1944 · page 2

An old-age pensioner Thomas Rooks (66) appeared before Mr. R. G. Cookron, PM, at the Dubbo police court yesterday with a plea of guilty to a…

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12 Months' Gaol Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 1

At the Quarter Sessions yesterday, Louis Mark Pattmoy, (37), second-hand dealer, was sentenced to 12…

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Police & Firemen's Ball Large Attendance

The Western Herald · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 8

The Police & Firemen's Ball, held last night in the Wonderland Theatre, once again proved its popularity with the…

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Airman Acc[?] arges Connected With [?] Ambulance Thefts [?] Police Told Circumstances of Purchase Made Claim of Purchase From C.C.C. OR A.W.C. EMPLOYEE

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 1

A [?] Court, yesterday afternoon, found [?] RAAF traniee pilot, former member of the [?] of the Africa Star, not guilty of a [?] at Narromine and [?] a…

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