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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

2,437 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 64 of 122

Surry Hills Murder. Accused Remanded. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 4

The Surry Hills shooting case has now become a case of murder since the victim, Monaghan, has died. Frederick Carmody, aged 29, was…

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A Peculiar Case. Criminal Assault Charge. Judge Directs Acquittal. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 4

[?] case was heard at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, When Henry James Wilson, a young man, was charged with criminally…

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The Courts. "Cold-Blooded Murder." a Lenient Verdict. Judge's Opinion of Jury's Verdict. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 4

Mr. Justice Pring, in sentencing Vera Flannery who was found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of her husband, to twelve years penal…

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QUEENSLAND Golden Casket Drawing, Electoral Redistribution. Blunder by the Police. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 4

The 23rd Golden Casket was drawn today. The first prize went to No. 78,820, Silver Wattle Syndicate, care of Mrs. M. Carr, Toowoomba; second, 99,900, Ashton,…

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Alleged Immorality. W. G. Ashford Charged. Inquiry by Mr. Justice Streef. Some Compromising Evidence. Commissioners' Observations on Discretion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 5

At the soldier settlement inquiry to-day Mrs. Irene Crookham, of Bondi, said she 'met the young woman in 1915 at a shop in which they were both employed…

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The Ligouri Case. Possible Postponement. Intense Public Interest. Inquiries for Reserved Seats at Court. Sydney, Tuesday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 3

Neither Justice Wade or Justice James will preside at the Ligouri case, and Justice Ferguson is now mentioned as likely to take the case…

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Beaconsfield Murder. Police Obtain a Clue. an Arrest Probable. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 5

What is regarded as an important, line of investigation is being followed by the police in the Beaconsfield murder case, and they are hopeful it will lead to some…

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Charge of Murder. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 4

At the inquiry into the death of Patrick Duff. a farmer, of Mordialloc, Victoria, a boy named Peter Smyth said he saw a man who looked like Duff running, and…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 4

In addition to those mentioned in a previous issue who disposed of tickets in the carnival recently held in Sydney, and whereby the Lower Clarence Hospital…

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A Complicated Affair. Two Brothers Charged. Case of Mistaken Identity

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 2

A somewhat, complicated case was dealt with by Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M., at the Copmanhurst Police Court yesterday morning, when Albert Eriksson, of Whiteman…

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Hamilton Murder Case. a Maori on Trial. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 4

The trial of Te Kahu, a young Maori, who is charged with inurdering Patrick Elliott, was opened at Hamilton, New Zeland, to-day. It is alleged that the…

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Beaconsfield Murder. Detectives Confident. Action Taken Before Weekend. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 3

The detectives, while maintaining the closest secrecy, are confident of bringing off a coup in connection with the Beaconsfield murder before the…

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Licensing Court. Clarence and Richmond Hotel. Application for Temporary Bar

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 4

A sitting of the Licensing Court was held at the Courthouse. Grafton, yesterday afternoon, with Mr. A. H. Parkes presiding alone on the bench…

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Serious Rioting. Hindus and Mohammedans. Police Fire on the Mob. Bombay

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 5

Serious rioting between Hindus and Mohammednas is reported at Chintamani, 30 miles from Kelar. It appears that a Hindu wedding procession was playing music…

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Price of Meat. Evidence Before the Court. Profits From State Shop. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 5

The retail price of meat was again considered by the Profiteering Prevention Court. Mr. Shiels produced a statement…

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A.W.U. Claims. Arbitration Court Proceedings. Hearing to Be Expediated. Melbourne, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 3

The acting Prime Minister, Sir Joseph Cook, replying to a deputation from the Graziers' Associations of the various States and the A.W.U.,…

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Graziers and Shearers. Deputation lo Sir J. Cook Arbitration Court Difficulty. Appointment of Extra Judges. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 5

A deputation representing the Graziers' Association and the Australian workers' Union was introduced by Mr. Blakeley, M.P., and accompanied by Messrs…

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Maclean Police Court. Thursday June 23. (Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.m.) Crown Lands Case

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 3

The information previously laid against Charles W. Rayner for unlawfully occupying crown land was withdrawn and the case struck out…

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Maclean Police Court Thursday, June, 23. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M. the Cameron Cases. Convicted on Three Charges

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 4

Alexander Cameron, a well-known resident of Woodford Leigh, was charged with stealing a bull, the property of C. Imeson. Mr. S. W. Dowling…

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New Guinea Problems. The Civil Administration. Are Ineffective Men Employed. Amazing Theft of Government Schooner

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 2

It is becoming increasingly apparent that Australia's task of governing and developing the portions of New Guinea held by Germany will be no easy one. Already…

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