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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 19, 1937

Page

4

Costs In Divorce Action At Sandgate Court

In a divorce case at Sandgate Court Erika Santis, the defendant, faced orders on costs as the judge weighed whether the plaintiff could pay the full costs or whether a pauperis arrangement was needed. Wanstall argued for full payment while the court considered the defendant's inability to fund fees, with testimony from Barnes and discussion of security for costs.

Maitrer Ves Sandgate Iserste Barnes Wanstall Bonour Honote

Trial Adjourned After Complex Commonwealth Case

A stalled session in the High Court saw adjournments as Justice Macrossall presided. Malcolm Edward McGregor Lowndes faced charges under bankruptcy laws with expert medical testimony on his condition. The defense and prosecution debated expert examinations as the trial paused to May 20 with Lowndes declared not guilty in later proceedings.

Crea Chiris Justlce Tuskee Macrossall Crown Prats J. A. Sheelius Malcolm Edward McGregor Lowndes Commonwealth Robert Gurtii Menaien Talleton Arthurs Gogtaen Trom Mr. Riwnky Coumeal Rene Tarleton

The Theft of Clothes Sentenced in Brisbane Court

Harry John All-Jerson, 27, pleaded guilty to stealing clothes worth 17 pounds 6 pence from a delivery van in Brisbane on May 7. The items were later shown at a pawn broker, arousing suspicion, and he fled. He has a lengthy criminal record and was remanded on another charge involving habitual contact with criminals.

Harry John All- Jerson P.O Burne ii Brisbane Sidlei Francis Wolff T. W. Harold Defend Ant Defend Ant Petween

Labourer Sentenced To Three Months In Jail

An Australian court at Cloncurry heard Labourer Jamie Uday plead guilty to a charge related to the property of John Gilbert Barriaga valued at £217. The defendant stated he was visited and asked to return later, but he could not be located. Detectives Bergewn and Marold reported the defendant’s movements, including misreading £817 and confusion over his whereabouts in Brtabare.

Manihs FC. M. Burne Haylig Cloncurry John Gilber Barriaga yeliLioh Detective Bergewn T. WW Marold Aimy Jamie Uday Brtabare

Theft of Baby Clothing Yet Again In Court

A 29 year old woman, Heel Gwondwane Christie, pleaded guilty to shoplifting at Police Court. She admitted taking woollen outfits and a doll worth about $2 from GJ Oolen M ic Co Ltd and other items. The defendant, described as very poor and recently deserted, claimed she took the clothes to clothe her young children. The court postponed sentencing.

Gwondwane Christie Burnie Yen Reday Iin Faleel GJ. Oolen Mic Co Hart Claus

Fined for Taking Unordered Cigarettes and Tobacco

In Police Court yesterday James Lavery was fined £10 for deception. Detective Harold testified the complainant firm found a clerk named Rewind Norman Woolley at Amity had supplied cigarettes and tobacco not ordered. Woolley allegedly told an employee he was authorized to receive deliveries, then converted the money for his own use.

Pireara Amity Zinnx Preres Woolley We Hind

Wounding Charge Against Man Committed for Trial

Stella Mary Mercer testified that Michael Mercer attacked Neville Bill with a piece of wood at a home where his wife lived apart. Mercer admitted striking with the wood but claimed he was struck first. Police described both men bloodied after the incident and a revolver fired by Mercer.

Neville Bill Michel Mercer Merce Bill Iit Mercer Mdmni Ted Olimslig Wits Suny Stella Mary Meroer Michael Mercer Mercer Aid Bull Whalen

Bakers fined for working outside prescribed hours

Several bakers and pastrycooks were fined for laboring outside approved times. Names include Tyacuecin Maxisrave, Mr Imponed, Alexander George Waser, Allred Alexander Archibald Dance, Vernon James Wood, William Aired Cunningham, Norman Eagar Karger, and Percy Doorn Lyntork. Some received imprisonment or fines up to £3, with additional penalties for mentoring apprentices beyond allowed numbers. The cases were heard at Brisbane Magistrates Court with commentary on policy and working hours.

Brewenes William Bates Best Brothers Arthur Terence Red Hill Ana Nexander George Waser Allred Alexander Archibald Dance Vernon James Wood William Aired Cunningham Gannon Gannon SM Bakery Cannon Norman Eagar Karger Cunhingham Logan “Road Burandy Percy Doorn Lyntork Ume Mor Marlin Jacob Bpann Anterun Street Jude “Valley H. Neville Neville Brothers Andrew Biree Sonne Hl Conix

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