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Courts & crime, 1941

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Commercials to Stage New Novelty At Narandera Police Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 4

Although interspersing the modern and old-time dancing at the monster Narandera Police Ball on Tuesday night next there will be the most…

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Narandera Police Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 7

The annual police ball at Narandera will be held In the Plaza Theatre and Criterion Hall next Tuesday night, and it promises to be an outstanding event. The Ganmain…

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Tumbarumba Police Court Thursday, June 12, 1941 Several Cases Heard

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 2

At the Tumbarumba Police Court the following cases were dealt with:— John Henry William Stores was charged with being a person having insufficient…

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Police Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 2

At the Hillston Police Court on Thursday last, before Mr. R." Solling, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:—…

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Tumbarumba Police Court Thursday, June 12 Before Mr. I. BEAVERS, P.M.

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 1

Mr. I. Beavers, P.M., had a heavy day at the Tumbarumba Police Court on his visit on Thursday last. A good deal of time was taken up…

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Student Stock Safeguarding By Police

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 3

Superintendent W. J. Small, of the Goulburn Police District, is the only stock expert in the Department and speaking…

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Three Months Gaol Wore R.A.A.F. Uniform P.M. Said He Must Be Firm

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 6

“Although yon may not realise the seriousness of the offence I have a duty to perform and must not be swayed by…

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Fourth Leeton "Witness" Goes to Gaol: Military Oath Refusal "Cannot Pay Allegiance to Flesh and Blood Creatures" Gives Body of Police-court Evidence From Bible

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 1

"THE newspapers have branded us as Fifth Columnists and they say we look to Hitler, but there are 6000 of us interned in Germany. We look to no one," burst out avowed Leeton Jehovah's Witness Alexander William McRae in Leeton police court on Wednesday after he had…

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Licensing Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

At the Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Mr. T. A. Doolan, P.M., the following licenses were renewed for the ensuing year:…

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Police Court Tuesday, 17th JUNE (Before Mr. T. A. Doolan, P.M.) Cut a Corner

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 6

James Lord was charged with cutting a corner in East Street on 14th April. Mr. O. O. H. Danger appeared for…

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Walker and Levitus Three Years and Five Years' Gaol Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 2

Albert Levitus and Ronald Bruce Walker, who at the Central Criminal Court last night were found guilty of conspiracy, were to-day sentenced to…

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The Police Ball Outstanding Success Miss Beryl Schubert (Leeton) was "Belle of the Ball"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 1

Another outstanding success was achieved by the Narandera police when they staged their annual ball last Tuesday evening, and as a result…

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Leeton Police Court (Before Mr. Doolan. P.m.) Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 8

At the Lectern Police court, before Mr. T. A. Doolan, P.M., a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Alexander William M'Rae, was sentenced to six…

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Would Not Help the Wounded Gaol for Evading Service Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 2

Donald Sherrah, who was sentenced to six months' gaol at the Wentworth court to-day for failing to register for military service, told the court that…

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Murder Investigation

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: After six weeks unsuccessful tour of Queensland in an effort to track down the murderers or murderers of Mr. and Mrs. H. E…

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Former Adelong Man Sentenced 15 Years For Vicious Attack

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 3

Found guilty of a particularly vicious attack on a North Sydney girl Baden Powell Brown 41, labourer, was sentenced to…

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Police Court Monday, 23rd June Drunks

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

Archibald Bamblett (66) and Harry Williams (45) were charged with being found drunk in East Street on Saturday…

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Wagga Polite Court (Before Mr. T. A. Doolan, P.m.) Monday, June 23, 1941 Two Men Charged with Assault

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 6

There was a heavy list of cases before Mr. T. A Doolan, P.M., at the Wagga Police Court yesterday. Owing to the late arrival of the mail train…

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Timber Theft Alleged Railwaymen Involved: One on Abetting Count

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

LATE yesterday afternoon a charge of aiding and abetting the commission of a misdemeanour was preferred by the police…

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Adelong Man Sentenced to 15 YEARS Slashed Women; Two Gaoled

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 2

Two men, each of whom had ferociously attacked a woman, pleaded that at the time they were in a state of…

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