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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

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Latest Cables. For Revenge. Another New York Murder. VAN

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 5

James Vesella, the proprietor of a cafe in New York, has been murdered. The detectives believe that the motive for the crime was revenge…

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More Hot Fighting. the Police Powerless. Many Casualties. LONDON

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 5

There has been further rioting at the docks. Seven strikers were shot and one is dying in the Hospital wine 20 others were seriously…

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The Grafton Murder

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 2

The police are to be compli[?] the speedy [?] of a [?] the [?]…

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The Crafton Murder

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 2

AN inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Edward Foey, who was found with a bullet wound in his head in a tent on the Armidale…

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Police Courts. Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 4

Mr. M. Cleeve, C.P.S., presided on the Bench yesterday. Edward Burgess and Ch[?] [?]elly, fined 10s or 7 days for bein[?] runk. J. Russell. another [?]briate, was…

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The High Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 10

The Commonwealth High Court commenced its sittings in Sydney yesterday. It has some very important cases to determine[?] the most important being the…

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Latest Wires. The Lockrose Murder Frisby Before the Court. An Alleged Confession. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1912 · page 2

At the Laidley Police Court Queensland, yesterday, Joseph Frisby, alias Charles Davis, was charged with the wilful murder of Alma…

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A Shocking Story Alleged Assault of Two Children

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1912 · page 2

Another case of alleged shocking depravity on the part of one of the maje persuasion comes to light, according to certain statements. From…

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Police Courts. Grafton. Thursday, August 1. Before Mr. H. .Malone, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1912 · page 2

William, Henry Mooney was ordered to pay is or the rising for being drunk: Edward Shea 10 or 2 days' hard, labour, for similarly…

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Late Sport. The Two Sams. Fight Spoilt by Police Meddling. SYDNEY, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1912 · page 3

At the Stadium last night, in the presence of 8000 spectators, Sam points at the end of 20 rounds…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 6 August 1912 · page 2

An elderly man named David Hooy appeared Defore Mr. H. Malone on Saturday morning. on a charge of drunkenness and was convicted, admonished, and…

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Maclean Police Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1912 · page 2

On Friday, before Mr. H. Malone, P.M., Thomas Colnan, was fined 20s and 68 costs for drunkenness at Harwood on 21st July, and for being…

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Scientific Burglary. Gelignite and Electricity. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 3

A gang of safebreakers entered the premises of John Danks and Son, Pitt Street, during last night[?] They bored a hole in the strong…

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Police Courts. Tuesday, August 6

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 2

Before Messrs. T. T. Bawden and Victor Clouting, J's.P. John Fitzgerald was ordered to pay is or the "rising" for…

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South Grafton Murder Coronial Inquiry. Thoegose Committed for Trial

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 2

The Coroner, Mr. Malone, P.M., yesterday morning concluded the enquiry into the death of Edward H[?]ey, aged 65, who was found shot…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 4

Before Messrs. T. T. Bawden and V. Clouting, J.'sP., on Tuesday. The Municipality of Gratton proceeded against Harold Hann at the Police Court…

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Police Malpractices

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Webber, who is held by th New York police in connection with the murder of Rosenthal, declares that two of the constables on duty about…

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Police Department Inquiry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Police Lieutenant Becker, of New York, who was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the Rosenthal murder, ha withdrawn his…

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South Grafton Tragedy. Coronial Inquiry Concluded. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 4

The inquiry adjourned from the 31st ult., was continued at the Courthouse on Tuesday before the District Coroner (Mr. H. Malone, P.M.,) into the circumstances…

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Turkey and Montenegro Frontier Assault. LONDON

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 5

The Turks built a blockhouse on the Montenegrin frontier and fired upon the Montenegrin guards. The population stormed the…

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