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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Maritime Dispute. Before Arbitration Court Much Argument. But No Agreement. the Shipowners Adamant. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

In the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, after much argument, Mr. Justice Powers said in view of the fact that the parties to the shipping dispute could not, agree…

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Sydney's Milk Position Rapidly Growing Worse. Supplies Pooled. One-third Reduction to Consumers. Court to Review Whole Case Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

The various milk supplying companies in Sydney were not inclined to discuss the situation to-day. They pointed out that anything said might…

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Australian Soldiers. in Gaol at Cape Town. Application to the Court. Cape Town

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 5

In the Supreme Court, Mr. Justice Gardiner, after hearing the application of two Australian soldiers for an order on the immigration officer to show cause why…

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Maclean Police Court. Thursday, February 24. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 1

Samuel Cavanagh, Harwood, pleaded guilty to being drunk at Harwood on the 5th inst., and to being found on licensed premises on the 6th inst…

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Maclean Police Court. Thursday February 24. (Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.m.) Drunk

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 2

Samuel Gavanagh, who pleaded guilty to being in a state of intoxication at Harwood on 5th inst., was lined 10 with 8 costs, or four days…

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More Compensation Claims. Further Murders and Theft. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 3

Several householders of Cork and Middleton have issued writs against the authorities in connection with the destruction of property during…

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Charge of Conspiracy. Alleged Wholesale Theft of Drapery. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 3

A charge of conspiracy, arising out of the alleged disappearance of large quantities of goods from the premises of Messrs. McDowell, Limited, was…

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Theft of Hosiery. in Wholesale Quantities. Charge Against Five Persons. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 5

Five persons, named Hector Moxley, a manager, Edward Bartlett, a traveller; Robert Stokes, agent; Alfred Blakemore, traveller; and Esther Cook, agent, were…

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The Courts. Arbitration Court. Mr. Justice Higgins Explains. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. Justice Higgins, President of the Arbitration Court, said to-day that the fact that neither lie nor Mr. Justice Starke had, formally tendered their resignations…

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Those Marrickville Police. Deputation to Mr. Dooley. Acting-premier's Reply. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 3

Replying to a deputation which waited on him on the subject of the removal of two policemen from Marrickville, the Acting-Premier this…

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Monster Unemployed Demonstration. Union Secretaries' New Role. Used As Buffers Against Police Attacks. Sydney Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 3

The question of unemployment was also considered, and a resolution carried declaring that, for the purpose of giving practical assistance to the…

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Maclean Small Debts Court Thursday, February 24. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 1

Thomas Kelly v. Jas. W. G. Apps, claim for £2 8s 6d, goods sold and delivered. Mr. Lobban for plaintiff, Mr. Pollack for defendant…

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Maclean Police Court

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 4

On Thursday afternoon a man named Francis John Ryan, who had been before the Court earlier in the day on a charge of using indecent language to his…

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James Crennan Sentenced

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 3

James Crennan, who pleaded guilty to the misappropriation of public moneys while in charge of the Haymarket Post Office, was at the Sessions to-day sentenced…

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Confluence Man Sent to Gaol

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 3

John Gorman, described as a confidence man, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for attempting to defraud a farmer, Edward Avery, by means of the three-card…

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More Murder in Ireland. London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 5

The Dublin constabulary and orderlies employed in the office of the police adviser, who left for lunch, were in a restaurant when they were fired…

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An Illegal Drug. Painter Sent to Gaol. Sydney, Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 5

John Anderson, a painter, was sentenced at Darlinghurst Sessions today, to three months' imprisonment for the illegal use of a drug on a girl…

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North Sydney Murder. Coley Remanded to Sydney. Brisbane, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 5

Wilfred Coley appeared at Court today, charged with the wilful murder of Miss Gertrude McGrath, at North Sydney, on Christmas Eve…

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A.I.F. Deserters Six Months' Gaol in Africa. Judge's Warm Comments. South African Soldiers Indignant. Capetown

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 5

Two Australians, Frank Lawrence and Henry Waitford, applied to the Supreme Court for release from gaol. They deserted here front the…

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North Shore Murder. Ernest Coley Confesses. Gives Details of the Crime. Accused Remanded to Sydney. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 3

The Central Police Court was crowded to-day when Wilfred Ernest Coley appeared on remand, charged with the wilful murder in Sydney, on December 24 last, of…

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