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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1947

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"Whitehouse" Charged With Communist Propaganda Washington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

Some of the most flagrant communist propaganda films were produced as the "result of Whitehouse pressure," declares a report of the House of Representatives un-American Activities Subcommittee, published today…

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Rabbits Breeding Court Action Taken

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

At a meeting of the Coonabara bran Pastures Protection, Board, the rabbit inspector (Mr. C. W. Antaw) stated, in a report on an…

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S.S., Gestapo, Security Police to Be Tried in June Hamburg

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 1

The British Lord Chancellor, Lord Jowitt, announced that German Courts in Jun will begin the trials of about 20,000 members of organisations which…

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Bourke Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 4

Before Mr. G. C. Hook, at the local Police Court on Wednesday morning last a few case were listed for hearing. One defendant…

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Licensing Court

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 4

Before the Licensing Magistrate, Mr. G. C Hook, on Wednesday last, in the local Court House, the license of the Royal Hotel, Tilpa,…

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Police & Firemen's Annual Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 4

The Seventh Annual Police & Firemen's Ball, in aid of the the Bourke District Hospital, will be held in the Wonderland Theatre,…

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Assault Charges Withdrawn

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 1

Two brothers, Frederick Egan and Harold Edward Egan, who appeared at the Dubbo Police Court…

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Court Briefs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 1

Carl Graham, who made the mistake of carrying a pillion rider on the back of his motor cycle on the afternoon of March 31, when he had not held a…

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A.p.c. Powder Leads to Two Months in Gaol

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 1

The long table in the Narromine police court presented a most unusual appearance this morning. Lined up on it were two bottles of…

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Brown Felt Hat As Court Exhibit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 1

A brown felt hat was exhibit A, at Dubbo Court yesterday, when Thomas Patrick Reynolds, of Chelmsford Street, Dubbo appeared…

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Rabbits Bring Gaol Term for Farmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 1

Rather than pay fines which they considered unfair, for failing in destroy rabbits, two Tamworth farmers, Christopher and…

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Valuation Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 10

In the Valuation Court at the Wellington court on Tuesday morning, two appellants against valuations by Cobbora Shire, Garnet…

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Police Warning to Cyclists

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 5

A high police officer stationed at Dubbo, today issued a warning to cyclists that front and rear lights on bicycles after sunset were compulsory…

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Light Fines for Driving Under Influence Two Young Returned Soldiers Charged

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 9

In fining two young men £8 each for driving a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor, Messrs. D…

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Special Sitting of Dubbo Court Tomorrow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 5

A special sitting of the Dubbo Court of Petty Session at which Mr. G. C. Hook, P.M., will preside will be held tomorrow. Cases listed for…

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Millions in Gaol Gold at Broken Hill During War £40 to £50 Million Held for Bank of England and Netherlands

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) has announced that gold worth between £40,000,000 and £50,000,000 held by Australia in…

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Police & Firemen's Annual Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 4

The Seventh Annual Police & Firemen's Ball, in aid of the the Bourke District Hospital, will be held in the Wonderland Theatre,…

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Assault Case Adjourned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 June 1947 · page 6

Arising out of the log chopping case, an assault charge was preferred by Fardell against Hutchins for alleged assault. Evidence had just been…

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Lithgow Police Trap Suspect

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 4

Lying in wait for hours at Finlay's furniture Stores, Lithgow, police trapped a suspect on Sunday evening. The owner who had made a chance call to…

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Around the Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1947 · page 5

William Henry [?]Farrell is a man who only comes to town now and again, but when he comes he certainly makes up for lost time. He pleaded…

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