Unusual Mistake in Sheep Brands Shown by Court Case
A very unusual mistake, perpetuated over a number of years, was disclosed at Cooma Police Court before Mr. M. Ryas, P.M., when…
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Soldier Acquitted on Murder Charge
SYDNEY, Monday.—In the Central Criminal Court to-day Gunner Keith Robert Walton, aged 18 years, A.M.F., was acquitted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Valor Badges for Police
Two Victorian policemen have been swarded the Valor Badge— the policeman's V.C.—for devotion to duty. The recipients are First…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Court (Yesterday) Before Messrs. R. Palmer and G. A. Bruderlin. Js.P. Alleged Malicious Damage
John Ernest Bell, blacksmith pleaded guilty to maliciously damaging one door, to the extent of 7/6, the property of Joseph George Sharp, of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Police Court Monday, August 31, 1942 (Before Mr. T. A. Doolan, P.m.) Negligent Driving Charge
At the Wagga police court yesterday, clarence Leslie Swans- borough, charcoal burner. The Rock, was convicted on a charge…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bought Overcoat and Rug From Man in the Street Stealing Charges Fail
THE ubiquitous "man in the street" cropped up again last week when Thomas James White slaughter man of Boree Plain,…
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CANBERRA, Monday. — Commissioned officers are not permitted to attend dances in uniform during the currency of the period…
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In the Small Debts Court at Leeton Frederick Cooper sued Archie Preston for £6/7/0 alleged to be due for rent, wages tax owing and goods…
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SYDNE, Monday.—Judge O'Mara, in the Federal Arbitration Court to-day, adjourned until September 9 the hearing of an application by the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Contempt of Court Woman Imprisoned Last Fear Released
SYDNEY, Monday. — Elizabeth Gladys Beer was released from Long Bay Gaol when she appeared before Mr. Justice Lukin…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →French Police Report Discovery of "Criminal Society" Popular Front Founders
LONDON, Monday—The French police at Nantes have discovered a "criminal organisation" and have arrested 144 members who…
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SYDNEY Tuesday.—The Federal Government is considering amending the law to provide gaol without the option of a fine, for…
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At the presentation at the Police Barracks, Redfern, on Monday, of a sliver baton to the outstanding police cadet of the year, the Deputy…
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MELBOURNE Tuesday.—Although murder has not yet been definitely established, fears that a soldier has been killed and his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Leeton Police Court Before Mr. Grugeon, P.M. Theft Charges Unsustained
Charged at the Leeton Police Court with stealing a coat and rug, Thomas James White, slaughterman of Boree Plain…
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An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Edward Joseph Maloney, who died in the Boorowa District Hospital on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →I.R.A. "Manifesto" Preparing for Attacks Against Allied Forces and Police
LONDON, Tuesday.—While the agitation is being whipped up in Eire, Ulster and in Irish quarters in London for the reprieve of Thomas Williams…
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The Federal Government is considering amending the law to provide gaol, without the option of a fine, for profiteering and for trafficking in…
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In the Central Criminal Court, Sydney this week Gunner Keith Robert Walton, aged 18 years, A.M.F. was acquitted on a charge of having…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Arbitration Court Delays
It is a fundamental principle of British Justice that it should not be delayed. In most jurisdictions, indeed, delay in the lodging of a complaint is held strongly against a negligent complainant, or petitioner, as the case may be. Even to the extent…
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