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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

2,437 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 41 of 122

Low Necked Dresses. a Magistrate's Comments. Albury

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

Mr. Hamblin, P.M., in dismissing a case in the local court in which a young man disrobed in view of the public for the purpose of indulging in a bathe in the Murray…

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Shooting in a Wine Shop. Alleged Intent to Murder. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

Aloysins O'Toole, a railway fireman, was placed on trial at the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of having feloniously wounded Margaret Marshall with intent…

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A Libel Case. Appeal to the High Court

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

An appeal was made to the High Court by Thomas Wilkinson, of Randwick, against a decision in a claim for £1000 damages for libel by the Full Court of…

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Stone-throwing at Guyra the Police Baffled. Tragedy at Black Mountain. Guyra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

The police at Guyra have practically abandoned hope of finding a solution of the mysterious stone-throwing and tapping at the house of William Bowen at…

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Battle in Cork. Police Lorries Bombed. Three Civilians Killed. and Four Wounded. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

There was a hot battle lasting for half an hour in a crowded street in Cork this morning, which resulted in three civilians being killed and four wounded. The…

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The Guyra Mystery. Police Abandon Hope of Solution. a Doctor's Futile Vigil. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 3

A Glen Innes message says: The police have practically abandoned all hope of finding a solution of the mystifying stone-throwing and tapping at…

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Theft of Diamonds. Wellington

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 5

A travelling diamond dealer, who was staying at a hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, lost a parcel of diamonds valued at over £2000. It is supposed the thief…

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Grafton Police Court. Thursday, April 14. Before Mr. E. Avery, J.P. A Darktown Jambouree

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

Bright sunshine prevailed everywhere in Grafton yesterday with the exception of the precincts of the Grafton Police Court, where dark clouds…

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Major Stewart's Case. Before the High Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 5

The case of Major James Stewart who was twice sentenced to death on a charge of having criminally assaulted his seventeen–year–old niece…

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Favoritism Alleged. in Promotions of Police. the Association's Charges. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 5

The secretary of the Police Association, Mr. Fortiscue, issued a statement to–day setting out that the Police Association had lately noted that promotions had not…

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The Courts. Divorce Court. Petition Against a Doctor. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 5

Appearing before Mr. Justice James [?] the Divorce Court this morning as petitioner in a suit for restitution of conjugal rights, Beatrice Emily Welch said…

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No Gun License. a £10 Fine. Threatened Wife Informs Police. Sydney, Thursday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 3

Noel Johnson, of Randwick, was fined £10 today for being in possession of a firearm without holding a license…

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The Butter Industry. Court Kinder Than Government. Light Dawning Through Obscurity. the Need for Loyalty

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

After long and wearying days of strenuous sittings the producers' representatives have evolved a little [?]ght on the most obscure position the…

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The Stewart Case. Leave to Appeal Granted by High Court. Two Important Points. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 3

In the High Court today, Messrs. Jaques and Ralston, instructed by Mr. Maddocks Cohen, asked for leave to appeal in the case of Major Stewart,…

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Maclean Police Court

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 4

At the Maclean Police Court yesterday before Mr. H. Sargesou, J.P., Thomas O'Connor, who was charged with being drunk and disorderly in River street,…

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London's Massage Shops. Condemned by Magistrate

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 7

The system under which London massage establishments, especially those conducted by women, are licensed, has been criticised by Mr. Chester…

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Alleged Intent to Murder

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 5

On three charges of having shot at Bridget Ward with intent to murder her, having attempted to commit suiside, and having carried a revolver without a…

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Central Criminal Court

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 5

The sittings of the Central Criminal Court were adjourned to-day until May 9…

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Cargo Broaching. Theft of Silverplate. Experience of Adelaide Firm. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 5

A witness before the Cargo Pilfering Commission at Adelaide stated that a certain firm ordered a consignment of silver plate ware from America worth £633…

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Cold-blooded Murder. "We Never Forget."london

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 5

Colonel Vicars, formerly Ulster King-at-Arms, was shot dead at his residence, Listowel, and the house was afterwards destroyed by fire. A tag…

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