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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Bank Robbery. Plucky Police Inspector. the Thieves Arrested. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 5

There were some exciting occurrences in Beccles, Suffolk. Two men entered Lloyds Bank at midday, presented revolvers at the officials, and decamped with…

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Profiteering. Alleged Excessive Profit. Cases Before the Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 5

Judge Beeby heard the first prosecutions under section 14 of the Profiteering Prevention Act to-day, when Cambridge Delicacies, Ltd., Pitt street, Sydney, were…

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Bombala's Stranding. Claim for Salvage. High Court Action. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 3

An action was commenced in the High Court to-day in which the crew of the steamer Dilkera claimed £1250 from the owners of the steamer…

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The Irish Problem. Assassins Still Busy. Officer's Wife Shot Dead. Police Kill One Rebel. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 3

Captain King, County Inspector of Constabulary, was critically wounded and his wife shot dead at Mallow Railway Station on Monday night where…

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Grafton Police Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M., yesterday, William Sims, alias Thomas St. Clair, was charged with wilful and obscene exposure in Prince street on the previous day,…

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The Courts. Alleged Murder. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

Richard Lamkin, who was recently arrested and charged with the alleged murder of Norman Kable, was brought, before the police court to-day and remanded till…

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Charge of Murder. Accused Remanded. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 3

Richard Lamkin appeared at the Central Police Court today, charged with having feloniously and maliciously murdered Norman Kable, at…

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Grafton Police Court. Thursday, February 3. Before. Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M. A Double Charge

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 2

William Sims, alias Thomas St. Clair, was charged with indecency in Prince-street on Wednesday last; and also with being absent from his ship…

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Case in High Court. Penalties Under Customs Act

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

In the High Court to-day the Minister for Customs sought to recover penalties under the Customs Act from Australasian Films, Ltd., and Harry Musgrove…

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Knotty Problems. in the Profiteering Court. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 3

Evidence was concluded in the Profiteering Prevention Court to-day, before Judge Beeby, in the case against Marcus Clark, Ltd…

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Theft of Rabbit Skins. Bathurst

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

At the Quarter Sessions Thomas Carpenter, a railway employee, was sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment in Goulburn Gaol, on a charge of having stolen…

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Cargo Broaching. Sentenced for Receiving. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

George Poulton and Henry Schmidt, who had been found guilty of receiving in connection with the loss of 8000 cigars, the property of Birt and Co., were each…

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Woman Fined £10 for Assault. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

Ida Abbott, a domestic, aged 27, was fined £10, in default four months' imprisonment, for unlawfully assaulting Mary Kirby, an elderly woman…

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Receiving Stolen Cigars. Two Men Sentenced. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

Found guilty of receiving in connection with the loss of eight thousand cigars, the property of Birt and Co., Sydney, two men, George Poulton and…

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The Interrupted Wedding. Prospective Bridegroom Sentenced. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

James Grant who pleaded guilty at the Darlinghurst Sessions to five charges of breaking and entering, was sentenced to three years' hard labor…

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Old Woman Murdered. Schoolboy Charged. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

Donald Litton, a schoolboy, 14 yeas of age, was charged at Saint. Albans (Herts) with the murder of Sarah Seabrook, a septuagenarian. The pensioner's…

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Grafton Police Court. Friday, February 4. Before Mr. A.H. Parkes, P.M. A Disgraceful Record

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 1

Samuel Moore appeared before the Court again on two charges, namely, insufficient Lawful means of support, and of using indecent language in…

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Centennial Park Murder. Speechley Again Remanded. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

Charles Speechley, who is charged with the murder of Constable Wolgast in Centennial Park, was again before the Central Police Court to-day…

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The Wolgast Murder. Speechley Again Remanded. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

Charles Speechley appeared at the Central Police Court to-day charged with the murder of Constable Wolgast. A large crowd attended, the Court…

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Profiteering Court. Those Knotty Points. to Go to Supreme Court. Sydney Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

Judge Beeby, at the Profiteering Court to-day, continued the hearing of the case against Marcus Clark, Ltd. The Judge gave his decision on the…

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