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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

2,437 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 46 of 122

The Courts. Theft of Motor Cars. Five Youths Committed for Trial Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

William Archer, Roland Francis. Frank Portner, Jack Vincent and Ernest O'Donoghue, all youths, were charged with having stolen a Dodge car, valued at £545, the…

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Sheep Transaction. Action in Banco Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 1

An action was before his Honor (Mr. Justice. Pring) in the Banco Court, in which Michael O'Donnell, engaged in pastoral pursuits and in the buying and…

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A Judge's Difficulties. Profiteering Court Problems. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

Sitting in the Profiteering Court today Judge Beeby said he might find it necessary to inform the legislators that there was not enough direction…

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After Thirty Years. Applications in Divorce Court Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

In the Divorce Court to-day, Thomas Wildie petitioned for a decree of restitution of conjugal rights with Mathilda Wildie. Petitioned said they had been…

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Rebel Ireland. Eight Hours' Fight. Ambushed Police's Gallant Defence. London. Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

Fifty Sinn Feiner ambushed a cycle patrol of fourteen Irish Constabulary in the heart of the Galway highlands, and a fight lasting for eight hours…

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The Unemployed a Rush at the Treasury. Police Use Their Batons. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

The unemployed came into conflict with the police this afternoon outside the Treasury. As usual about 150 of the men were standing around in groups, while a…

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Cockatoo Commission. Manager's Evidence Continued. Adelaide's Cost Defended. Chairman and Secretary. Dockyard's Keystone Police. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

At to-day's sitting of the Cockatoo Commission Mr. Clarke, acting Manager of the Dockyards, continued his evidence. With regard to the…

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Unruly Unemployed. Lively Encounter with Police. Batons Used and Stones Thrown. Heavy Cost of Doles. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

Unexpected developments attended the unemployed demonstration this afternoon. Knowing that the State Treasurer…

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Grafton Police Court (Before Mr. E. Avery, J.P.)

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 3

Murty Clarence Sullivan appeared at the Police Court yesterday afternoon charged by warrant with that on April 28, at Grafton, he did falsely pretend to…

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The Courts. Theft by a Watchman. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

Henry McLachian, 55, was committed for trial at the Police Court on a charge of having stolen 20 mortise chains, valued at £140, belonging to Gibson, Battle, and…

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A Sordid Crime. Husband's Throat Cut. Guilty Lovers Fake a Burglary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

In their determination to get rid of an unwanted husband, a married woman and her lover arranged one of the cleverest schemes ever investigated in…

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"No Lord of Mine." the Bolshevik Cult. Anarchist Sent to Gaol

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

A remarkable case was heard at the Surrey Quarter Sessions at Kingston, London, when Arthur Thomas Rogers, aged thirty-seven years, a laborer, was…

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Unrest in India. More Serious Rioting. Police Killed and Injured. Allahabad, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

A Katra message says the Government at Bombay reports serious rioting in the Nasik district on Monday and Tuesday…

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Lane Cove Mystery. Police Obtain a Clue. Further Inquiries Being Made. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

There is reason to believe the woman who was recently found in the water at Longueville is Elsie Barnett, and that she came from New Zealand or Gunnedah. It…

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Cockatoo Island. Some Illuminating Evidence. Allegation of the Police. Defrauding the Commonwealth. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

Sydney Grange, senior constable, in giving evidence at Cockatoo Dock inquiry, asked what was the attitude of the general manager, said he was inclined to shield…

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Major Stewart's Appeal. a New Trial Ordered. Court's Strictures on Mr. Justice James. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

The High Court upheld the appeal of Major James Stewart, and granted a new trial. The Chief Justice remarked: "We feel…

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Local and General. Maclean Police Court

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 4

On Saturday morning, before Mr. H. L. Sargenson, J.P., Frederick M'cCabe, alias J. Maguire, was charged with having in his possession at the N.G.S.N. Co.'s wharf,…

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Funerals From Gaol. a Melbourne Coincidence. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 3

Two funerals left the Melbourne gaol on Saturday. One was that of William Clark, the Governor of the gaol, who committed suicide, the other of…

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The Communists Win. Diggers Jostled and Outnumbered. the Union Jack Burnt. Police Do Nothing. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 3

A large crowd marched in the May Day procession through the city streets to-day. Nothing startling happened until the…

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Rioting in India. More Serious Outbreaks. Police Thrown Into Burning Temple. Military Hold Rioting Centres. Allahabad, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 3

Serious riots occurred at Giridih, a mining town in the Bengal Province. A Sub-Inspector of Police arrested a Khalifat volunteer. During his trial…

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