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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

202 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 11

Brutal Assault

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 7

A message from Bondi states that Miss Esther Devereaux was brutally attacked while returning home along the lonely Centennial Road on…

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Bankruptcy Court Sydney

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 1

When the adjourned, examination. in Bankruptcy of Wm. Thomas Beavis, of West Maitland, was mentioned to-day,…

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District Court Thursday (Before His Honor, Judge Nield)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 3

James Higgins v. Patrick O'Heir.—. Claim for £12/1/2, value of goods sold and delivered. Mr. J. L. Garvey for plaintiff…

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The Pilliga Murder

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 2

At Narrabri to-day the Crown Prosecutor mentioned the case in which Henry Earl Ritchards was charged with having been an accessory after…

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Pilliga Murder Mrs. Richards Acquitted

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 2

At Narrabri on Wednesday, Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Richards, 49, was acquitted of the murder of George Washington Nott, 45, who was killed at…

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Alleged Theft of £1100 SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day William Walter Reece (26), show promoter was charge w with having stolen, about…

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Police Court Tuesday (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.M.)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

Thos. J. Bopping was proceeded against for failing to return an expired driver's license within three days. Sergt. Germer explained that…

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The Law’s Long Arm 14-year-old Theft Charge SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day Pery Miller (42) merchant was charged with the theft 14 years ago of £200 worth of patent medicines from the…

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Insull to Go Greek Court Refuses Appeal CONSTANTINOPLE

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

American authorities have at last secured Samuel Insull who, when wanted on charges of fraud, fled to Greece where legal battles have been…

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Warden's Court Tuesday (Before Mr. A. G. Hardwick, P.M.)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 2

W. A. Cameron, complaint regarding non-fulfilment of labor conditions on authority to enter, 811 and 809, Queanbeyan. These cases were…

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Notes and News Mosquito Bay Burglary

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 2

As the result of investigations by Constable Bodel, of Goulbum, in conjunction with the Bateman's Bay police, two youths, one over the age…

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Police Conference

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 7

In opening the annual Police Conference to-day, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) said that there was a fast-growing recognition that the…

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Federal Industrial Court Gives Decision on 10 Per Cent. Wage Cut New Basic Wage to be Fixed MELBOURNE

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 1

The Federal Industrial Court consisting of Chief Judge Dethridge and Judge Drake-Brockman. gave a judgment to-day…

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Praise for Police Force

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 2

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey), opening the annual conference of the Police Association of New South Wales on Monday, praised the conduct…

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Railway Log Will Not Be Effective Application to Court Fails SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 1

The application by the N.S.W. Railway Commissioner to bring all their wages staffs within the jurisdiction of the Federal Arbitration Court to enable…

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“Marie Louise” Sentenced to Eight Years Imprisonment LONDON

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 1

"Marie Louise", the mystery woman of Europe, and famous international spy, was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment…

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Pirates Sentenced Shanghai

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 1

Five Europeans who were concerned in the piracy of a small Chinese vessel on June 28 last when ten persons including the captain’s wife were shot…

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Police Court Week-end Drunks

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 May 1934 · page 1

At the Queanbeyan Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. G. C. Hook, C.P.S., Vincent Power was fined 5/- or six hours’ hard labour for drunkenness;…

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Irish Republican Sentenced Dublin

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 1

The famous Irish Republican Thomas Barry was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment today by the Military Tribunal…

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Wagga Murder Trial Wagga

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 1

The trial commenced to-day of Edward Henry Morey on a charge of having murdered Percy Edward Smith at Wagga…

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