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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

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District Court. Wednesday, July 23, 1919. (Before His Honor, Judge Cohen.)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 4

At the conclusion of the Grafton Quarter Sessions, the District Court was opened yesterday. Samuel Moore Manton proceeded…

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Grafton Police Court. Wednesday, 23rd JULY. Before Major F. W. C. Crane, P.M. Insufficient Means

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

John O'Neill, alias John McDonald, a man about 50 years of age, was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support…

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The Seamen's Strike. Walsh in Gaol. a Probable Hunger Strike. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 3

It is stated in Melbourne that Tom Walsh (seamen's general secretary) intends to hunger strike in gaol…

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Charge of Conspiracy. a Marked Police Officer. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 1

The hearing of the charge against Miller and Wallace was resumed at the Police Court to-day. Detective Ferguson, recalled, said it…

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Grafton District Court. Wednesday, July 23. Before His Honor Judge Cohen. £400 Damages Claimed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The case in which Samuel Moore Manton claimed £400 damages from Mervyn James Woods and Thomas Whitby for alleged malicious…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing. Tenterfield Auctioneer Charged. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 5

Harold Escott, auctioneer, was remanded from the Newtown Police Court to Tenterfield to answer a charge of stealing from a paddock near Timbarra 21 head of…

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Maclean Police Court. (Before Major Crane, P.M.)

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 4

There were only three cases set down for hearing at the Maclean Police Court yesterday. One of these, a charge of fraudulently converting a returned soldier's…

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Assault and Robbery. Well-known Actor Victimised. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 5

Mr. Norman Pearce, the well-known actor, while crossing Russell street, Melbourne, was accosted by a man who asked for a shilling. Standing with the man…

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A Violent Black. Interesting Chapter Police History

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 6

Sergeant A. Hadley, who for the past 14 months has been stationed at Armidale, though his home has been at Guyra, has been granted nine…

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Maritime Strike. Ministerial Statement Attitude of Arbitration Court. South Australian Plebiscite. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 5

Senator Millen last night stated that the claims of the seamen for better accommodation, a six-hour day in port, and insurance against sickness and death were…

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Sir Samuel Griffith. Resignation As Chief Justice. Memorable Scene in High Court Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 5

A memorable scene was witnessed in the High Court to-day, when Judge's of the High Court and State Courts, as well as members of both branches of the legal…

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If the Police Strike?

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 3

It is whispered in well-informed circles (says the Brisbane "Courier") that matters in connection with the demand of the Police Union for increased…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, 28th JULY, 1919. Before Major F. W. C., Crane, P.M. A Prohibition Order

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

Between the time Browne's case was first adjourned and the entrance of Mr. Pollack into Court as reported elsewhere…

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Germany and France. Murder of French Sergeant. Germany's Unsatisfactory Reply. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 3

"The Times" Paris correspondent reported on July 20: Argument is proceeding in France and Germany concerning the murder of a French sergeant at…

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A Traitor on Trial. Moving Scenes in Court. . LONDON

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 3

"The Times" Paris correspondent reported on July 22: There were moving scenes at the trial of the traitor, Richard, for causing the arrest and execution of…

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Those Masking Prosecutions Scene in Court. Solicitor and P.m

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 3

At the Grafton Police Court this morning, before Major. F. W. C. Crane, P.M., William Fraser and James Clarence…

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Progress of N.S.W. Administration of the Chief Secretary. Fisheries, Police and Friendly Societies, New Electoral Act, Protection [?] ANIMALS. (No. III.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

"The administrative activities of my department," said the Chief Secretary, Sir George W. Fuller, in the course of an interview given to the Country…

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Lively Episode. at Grafton Police Court. the Masking Regulation

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 4

Arising out of the further hearing yesterday of the prosecutions instituted against William Fraser and James Clareince Brown for neglecting to observe…

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Grafton Police Court Monday, July 28, 1919. (Before Major Crane, P.M.)

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 5

The cases against William Fraser and James Clarence Browne, who were summoned on charges of non-masking, were further adjourned to August 5…

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Stealing From Gas Meters. Forty-one Charges. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 5

Two youths, named Lawrence Dawson and Harold Wainwright, appeared at the Redfern Police Court on 41 charges of stealing from gas meters. Accused were…

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