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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

1,353 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 19 of 68

Rand Strike Signs of Weakening. Police Firmness Brings Improvement. Capetown, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 3

A Johannesburg message says: The general position has considerably improved owing to the stronger attitude of the police. If this is maintained…

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"Punch" on Badak Alleged Contempt of Court. Judgment Reserved. Melbourne, Wednesday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 2

Ralph Johnson, editor of Melbourne "Punch," was called upon in the Practice Court to-day to show cause why he should not be committed for…

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Most Serious Conflict Yet. Police and Strikers Clash. Two Killed, Five Wounded. Capetown, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 3

A Johannesberg message says: The most serious conflict yet reported occurred when the strikers came in conflict with the police whilst trying to…

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Maclean Mems. Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 2

On Thursday before Messrs. Stuart Maurice and S. A. J. Small, Js.P. . Ada Dwarte applied for a prohibition order against Joseph Dwarte…

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Local and General. Maclean Police Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 4

At the Maclean Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. Stuart, Maurice and S. A. J. Small, J.Ps., Ada Dwarte applied for a prohibition order against. Joseph…

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General Cables. Gigantic Burglary. New York

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 5

Some burglars who were so careful that they wore gloves for the purpose of fooling the finger-print experts, stole two diamond bracelets, worth 40,000 dollars…

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The Movie Tragedy. Developments in Desmond Taylor Murder. Los Angeles

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 5

There has been a real development in the Desmond Taylor murder case to-day, when six people were arrested following the accusation by Mrs. John Rupp that…

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Police and Firemen's Art Union. Final Rally To-night

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 4

A meeting of the committee controlling the sale of Police and Firemen's Art Union tickets was held in the New State rooms last night, with Mr. A. Eggina…

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Police and Firemen's Art Union. Final Rally, To-night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 2

The committee controlling the sale of tickets in the above art union met at the New State rooms last night when it was decided to hold a final…

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Charge of Murder. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 5

Mary Battye, 64, married, was arrested on a charge of the murder of Doris Dec at Footscray. Dee died in the Women's Hospital, it is alleged from malpractice…

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Alleged Contempt of Court

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 5

In the Equity Court an application was made on behalf of William Shoppee and Richard Dunn for a writ of attachment against Roy George Ironside Dent, a…

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Sydney's Thieves Two Brothers Sentenced. Unable to Obtain Work. Sydney, Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 5

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, Joseph Jones pleaded guilty to four charges of breaking and entering and was sentenced to two years gaol…

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Forged Telegram Man Sentenced to 12 Months Released As First Offender. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 5

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, Oriel Ramsay pleaded guilty to a charge of forging a telegram. Evidence was given that accused…

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More Promises. Mr. Dooley and the Police

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 5

There was an outburst of enthusiasm when the following telegram from Mr. Dooley was read to the Police Conference to-day:--"Inform the conference that…

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Melbourne Murder Ross' Appeal. About to Be Lodged. Melbourne Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 5

Mr. Sonenberg, solicitor for Colin Ross, stated to-day that Mr. Brennan, counsel for the defence, was preparing the case for appeal. The appeal will…

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Assaults on Police Gaol the Penalty. Two Men Sentenced. Sydney, Saturday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-day, the Magistrate, Mr. Giles Shaw, sentenced Edward Amor and Alfred Parker each to six months gaol on a charge…

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Shooting of a Native. Officer Sentenced to 12 Months. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 5

Recent reports concerning the shooting of a native by a patrol officer in New Guinea have been investigated by the Federal Government with the result that the…

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After Hours Allegations Against Teachers. Pupils Charged Special Fees. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 3

The Council of the Teachers' Federation mt on Saturday, when the allegation was made that one teacher had charged 1 per hour to children for…

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The Movie Tragedy. the Murder of Taylor. a Written Confession. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 5

The Desmond Taylor murder enquiry is becoming so badly tangled that the police consider a solution almost hopeless. They have discharged the six…

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Secret Investment Peculiar Court Story. Annuity From Dead Fiance

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 4

"He directed my life and told me whom to marry and whom to divorce, what investments to make, and so on." This was the observation made by…

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