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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1951

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300 Years Term for Madman's Murder of Five New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

A man captured in Mexico recently after one of the greatest manhunts in American history, has been sentenced in Oklahoma…

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Determinations of Fair Rent Court at Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

After hearings in the Fair Runts Court at Dubbo, Mr. R. Palmer, S.M., has announced the following determinations:…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the Theft of Car Tyres

The Western Herald · Friday 23 March 1951 · page 7

In view of the shortage of new tyre supplies, thieves are turning their attention to cars left in the streets, according to the N.R.M.A…

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Police Probing Report of Shot at Train Bathurst

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 1

Police are investigating a report that a bullet shattered the window of a carriage on a Sydney-bound train near…

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“The Thing” is Offensive: Finding of Magistrate

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 1

No one knows what is in the box found by a man in the current popular song titled “ The Thing” but the…

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Bound Over for Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 3

Ernest John Simmons (18) laborer "Dilladerry' Obley Road Dubbo, pleaded guilty to stealing before Mr. M. J. McCanley,…

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Charged with Driving While Drunk

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 3

Alfred Ernest Anderson, Engineer, 34 Quinn Street, Dubbo, pleaded not guilty at Dubbo Court this morning to a charge…

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Magistrate Rules on Occupancy Sleeping In House Not Enough ORANGE

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1951 · page 1

The fact that a person was sleeping regularly in a house did not automatically mean that it was "occupied," a magistrate ruled in the Orange Court. The magistrate awarded an ex-serviceman…

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[?] Bound Over for Theft of Wheat

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1951 · page 1

To represent one's country in any field of sport is an honour given to few men, so hats off to Lloyd Wilson, the After pleading guilty to charges of stealing 11 bags of wheat, the property of the Commissioner of Railways…

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High Court Upholds Validity Wool Legislation

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1951 · page 3

Commenting on the High Court decision upholding the validity of the Wool Sales Deduction legislation, Mr. D. C…

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N.r.m.a. Urges Gaol for Recklessness

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1951 · page 3

Cabinet's decision to provide stronger penalties for serious traffic offences was a move in the right direction, and should…

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Magistrate Roles on Occupancy Sleeping in House Not Enough

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 6

The fact that a person was sleeping regularly in a house did not automatically mean that it was "'occupied," a…

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Tipster Tips 4 Winners and Gets Gaol London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

A tipster who was better than he knew was gaoled for six months yesterday for fraud…

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German Police Charge British Judge Frankfurt

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

West German police will charge British Deputy Advocate General Lord Kussell with violation of traffic regulations…

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Land Court Action. Wellington Grazier Lodges. Claim for Bnrrendong Dam Resumption

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

A well - known Wellington grazier has lodged a claim for an undisclosed amount against the Water Conservation and…

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Extra Police On Dance Nights

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

When dances and other functions are held in Narromine in futures, there is likely to be additional police protection in the…

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Nyngan Council Seeks Help of Police

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 2

Nyngan Council is to seek the assistance of the Police in apprehending the persons responsible for interfering with…

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High Court Upholds Validity of Wool Legislation

The Western Herald · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 9

Commenting on the High Court decision upholding the validity of the Wool Sales Deduction Legislation, Mr. D. C. Moore, one of the…

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Chief Justice to Preside at Supreme Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

The Chief Justice of N.S.W, Mr. Justice Street, will visit Dubbo for the Supreme Court Bitting on April 17…

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Two Atom Spies for Russia Sentenced to Die Judge Believes That Betrayal May Have Caused War In Korea New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

Julius Rosenberg, 32, and his wife, Ethel, 35, were yesterday sentenced to death for atomic espionage. Judge Irving Kaufman said that their…

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