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Courts & crime, 1933

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Assault Charges

The Sun · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 15

Alexander Williams, 58. and Thomas Hatton, 32, laborers, were remanded at the Central Police Court today on charges of assaulting John…

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Jewellery Missing Guildford Burglary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 10

Jewellery with valued sentimental associations was stolen when burglars broke into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scurr, in…

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Gaol Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 4

On New Year's Eve, Mr. S. Milano Garti and his troupe of "Rainbow Follies" gave a very enjoyable concert to the inmates of Parramatta Gaol. The…

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PRESENTATION Departing Magistrate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 1

Representatives of the legal profession, the police, and the Court House staff assembled at the Parramatta Court House last Friday to extend their good…

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Murder Charge in Stabbing Man Appears in Court

The Labor Daily · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 1

On a charge of having murdered William Alexander Me[?]veen at Enmore, George. Frederick Griffith 30, appeared at Newtown Court…

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For Love Woman's Death Police Evidence Tas. Murder Launceston

The Sun · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 11

"I TRIED to kill her because I loved her and could not bear to see her living with Jones."…

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Charge of Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 5

George Leslie Griffin (20), a laborer, appeared at Newtown Court yesterday, charged with, having murdered William Alexander Mollveen. It was…

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Police Dogged Them

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 7

It pays to keep your dog licensed. Over 40 Blacktown dog-owners are convinced of this. Following activity by the police, they…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 7

Before the Deputy Registrar.—At 10.15 a.m.: Brennan v Brennan…

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Theft of Radio Parts Four Employees Are Convicted

The Labor Daily · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 8

"DO you realise that you are not the name as ordinary thieves? You wore in trusted positions and stole from your employer." said Mr…

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Attempted to Take a Kiss Month's Sentence for Assault

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--Joseph Hunter (21), laborer, was sentenced to-day to a month, for having assaulted a girl at North Stockton, and…

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Sabotage in Russia. High Officials Sentenced to Death. LONDON, Jan. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 9

Three high officials of the Communist party have been sentenced to death at Moscow and eight to be imprisoned for periods of eight to 10 years for permitting sabotage in…

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Broadcasting Station For Use by Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 9

The State Government has approved the installation of a police wireless broadcasting station for use in the detection of crime. Tenders are to be called. It is estimated…

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Sudden Death Fatal Visit to Police

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 10

Just after he had complained to the police about boys playing cricket in the street, William James Hubbard (65). of Yillowra-street, Auburn, collapsed and…

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Fewer Court Cases. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 10

Since the depression was first felt there has been a gradual decline in the number of cases dealt with at the Goulburn Police Court, and the figures for 1932 show a considerable…

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Into Ambush Police Risks in N. Guinea

The Sun · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 11

Led into ambush [?]y a treacherous native guide wh[?]le in search of the tribesmen responsible for the murder, of a white m[?]n and three…

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Where Killer Lived Police Hold Firm Theory

The Sun · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 11

THE sensational decisions by detectives that the secret of the park murders is held, perhaps innocently, by some person or persons who formerly lived and may still live in the residential area bounded by Lang and Cook roads and…

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Radio Aid for Police Own Broadcasting Station

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 5

The Police Department will possess its own broadcasting station for communication with its patrol cars when present plans are complete…

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Two Assaulted Railway Officers Court Sequel

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 6

Charged with having assaulted Hilton Broad Odewahn at Parramatta on December 31, Francis Thomas McGinty (35) pleaded guilty at the Parramatta Police…

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Search for Motorist. Police Expect to Make Arrest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 10

The driver of a motor car which knocked down Melba Berthong, 12, of Western-road, Pendle Hills, on Tuesday, failed to stop. Detective Flint, of the Parramatta Police, has…

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