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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Appeal to the Nation. Volunteers to Aid Police. Government's Advice to the King. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 3

Mr. Lloyd George states that the police resources were inadequate for the task with which they were now faced, and the Government,…

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A Glen Innes Mystery. Series of Strange' Happenings. House Continually Attacked Police and Civilians Searching. Glen Innes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

There have been strange happenings at the residence of William Bower, a ganger in the employ, of the Guyra Shire, the occupants of which include,…

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Moss Vale Tragedy. La Barte Sentenced. Seven Years' Gaol. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

Thomas Butler la Barte, found guilty last week, was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment today for the manslaughter of his wife at Moss…

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Grafton Police Court on Licensed Premises

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

In the Grafton Police Court yesterday before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M., Le Christopher Williams and Robert David Davidson both pleaded guilty to charge…

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Thomas La Barte Sentenced. Seven Years Penal Servitude

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 5

Thomas Butler la Barte, who was convicted of the manslaughter of his wife, was brought up to-day for sentence. The Chief Justice said in such a serious case as…

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Licensing Court

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

At a sitting of the Grafton Licensing Court yesterday before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M., an application was made for the transfer of the license of the Commercial…

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Murder of Negroes. Williams Tells His Story

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

Further evidence (says a New York cable) has been taken in the trial at Covington (Georgia) of John Williams, a planter, on a charge of instigating…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, April 11, 1921. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M. Unlawfully on Licensed Premises

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

Leonard Christopher Williams and Robert David Davison were charged with having been unlawfully on licensed premises known as the Great…

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Licensing Court. Several Applications Granted

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

A sitting of the Licensing Court was held at the Court House, Grafton, yesterday, Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M., presiding…

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Centennial Park Tragedy. Murder of Constable Wolgast. Speechley on Trial

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 5

The trial of Charles Wynn Speechley, charged with the alleged murder of Constable Frederick William Wolgast in Centennial Park, commenced at the Central…

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Court Officials Welcome Mr. H. Collins

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

At the termination of the Court proceedings yesterday, the Police Magistrate (Mr. A. H. Parkes) welcomed Mr. H. Collins, who was making his first…

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Const. Wolgast's Murder. Speechley on Trial. Evidence of Eye-witnesses. Touts and Bag-snatchers. Hearing Adjourned. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

Charles Speechley was charged at the Central Criminal Court today with the murder of Constable Frederick Wolgast in Centennial Park…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Cohen Estate Assessment. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

The Municipal Appeal Court sat at the Grafton Court House yesterday to deal with the appeal of Rosetta Cohen against the Grafton Council's…

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Centennial Park Murder. Trial of Charles Speechley. a Verdict of Guilty. Prisoner Sentenced to Death. Sydney, [?]uesday

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 5

The trial of Charles Speechley, who is charged with the murder of Constable Wolgast, was resumed to-day. The accused made a long statement from…

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The Wolgast Murder. Jury Visit the Scene. Speechley Declares His Innocence. Found Guilty and Sentenced to Death. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 3

The jury in the case wherein Charles Speechley is charged with the murder of Constable Frederick Wolgast visited the scene of the shooting at…

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The Georgia Horror. Murder of Negroes. Williams and His Son Indicted Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 3

A message from Covington, Georgia, says that Williams and his three sons, and the negro Manning, have been indicted on a charge of the murder of…

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Orders by Mail. a Profitable Business. Police Investigations. Sydney, Tuesday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 3

The police are investigating a mail order business wherein the sellers advertised, promising a wonderful quantity of goods for anyone sending them…

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North Motton Murder. George King Charged. Girl's Mother Becomes Hysterical. Launceston

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

At the Ulverston Police Court, Tasmania, George King was charged with the murder of Chrissie Venn, aged 14, at North Motton. The general public were excluded…

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The Courts. Alleged Indecent Assault. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

Samuel Corless was charged before Judge Armstrong and a jury at the Parramatta Sessions with indecent assault on his 14-year-old daughter. His wife, whom…

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A Nurse Sentenced. Brave Woman's Resistance. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

A nurse was sentenced to two years by court-martial for driving a car containing rebels and arms. The postmistress at College road, Cork…

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