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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1955

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Police Station at Mendooran

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 18 May 1955 · page 3

Mr. L. Nott. MLA, has received the following letter from the Premier of New South Wales:—…

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Stood Over Several Court

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 18 May 1955 · page 3

Several eases called at last week sitting of the Gilgandra Police Court, were adjourned to a…

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POLICE & FIREMEN'S 15th Annual Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1955 · page 13

At a meeting held at the Fire Station on the 3rd May, 1955, attended by members of the local Police…

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Bourke Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1955 · page 1

The usual monthly Court was held on Tuesday last, before Mr. N. Fegan, Stipendiary Magistrate…

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Father Son Sent to Gaol

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 1 June 1955 · page 9

A former publican had embarked on a carear of crime and persuad ed his son to follow him…

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Flood Fire Dangers Police Plan for Wireless Coverage

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 1 June 1955 · page 2

A comprehensive twoway radio coverage of fire and flood hazard areas in New South Wales is now…

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Guargambone Court News

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 8 June 1955 · page 2

Drunkenness, John Ward was fined 10/-, Thomas Waldon 10/- and A. McEwan 10/-. Indecent…

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Police Station Repairs

The Western Herald · Friday 17 June 1955 · page 8

The repairs and painting to the Bourke Police Station are nearing completion. The gaoler's residence is finished and…

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Sheep Stealing Exceeds £100400 a Year Grazier Estimates

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 6 July 1955 · page 3

Sheep stealing is costing N.S.W. graziers more than £100,000 a year. The Chairman of the…

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Bourke Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 29 July 1955 · page 1

Before Mr. F. Spence, Stipendiary Magistrate, the usual monthly Court was held on Tuesday,…

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News from the District Gulargambone Assault Cases at Gular

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 3 August 1955 · page 8

On Monday John Wallace Theodore McEwen, 23, and John Arnold Carn [?]ey 22, were each…

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Bourke Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 5 August 1955 · page 1

On Tuesday night last, thieves raided cars parked in front of various hotels in town and stole ports…

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Police & Firemen's Art Union

The Western Herald · Friday 12 August 1955 · page 1

Will all holders of books of [?]ickets for the Prefect Car Art Union kindly return the butts and monies no later than 31st…

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[?] Devised by Police to Combat Stealing

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 7

Further steps were taken recently in an effort to stop the stock stealing incidents which are…

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Police & Firemen's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 26 August 1955 · page 14

The Police & Firemen's Ball will take place in the Wonderland Theatre next Thursday and everything points to it…

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Police & Firemen's Ball Large Attendance. Drawing of Art Union

The Western Herald · Friday 9 September 1955 · page 6

A capacity house at the Wonderland Theatre on Thursday, September 1st assured the success of the…

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Charges of Driving Under the Influence Cases at Gilgandra Court

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 1

In the Gilgandra Court of Petty Sessions on Monday last before Mr. F. J. Hale, S.M. three charges of driving under the influence were dealt with…

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Charge of Stealing Defendant Remanded

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 1

In the local Court of Petty Session, on Monday morning, before Mr. P. H. Convary, J.P.,…

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Bourke Police Court

The Western Herald · Friday 30 September 1955 · page 9

Before Mr. Frank A. Spence, S.M., the usual monthly Court was held on Tuesday last…

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Another Stealing Charge

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 1

William Charles Redden, plumber, og Newton, Syd ney, was charged at the Gilgandra Court of Petty…

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