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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

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Court Reform. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 5

Official authority has been issued for the accommodation of prisoners on the floor of the court outside the dock. This includes the Central Criminal Court,…

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Police and Firemen's Art Union Grafton's Fine Result

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 2

Constable L. R. McLeay, who, with Mr. W, Moriarty, has been in charge of the tickets of the Police and Firemen's Art Union in Grafton, reports that the total…

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The Movie Tragedy. Canadian Soldier Arrested. for Murder of Desmond Taylor Los Angeles

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 5

A former Canadian soldier, who is not named, has been arrested in Mexico by the Los Angles police and charged with the murder of William Desmond Taylor…

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Gaol for Two-up. New Police Methods. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

At the present time, when men are caught playing two-up they are merely fined. The police, however, in future, will alter the charge to ensure direct…

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Melbourne Burglary. Costumiere Loses £1000 MELBOURNE

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

In the early hours of Saturday morning, thieves entered the premises of Elizabeth Brown, costumiere, Collins Street, and took goods away valued…

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Alleged Murder. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 5

Henry Slater was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court charged with the alleged murder of Thomas Monaghan at Surry Hills in July last. It will be…

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Melbourne Murder. The Appeal of Colin Ross. Dismissed by Full Court. Mrs. McKENZIE'S Evidence. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 5

There was a sensational incident in the Ross appeal to-day. Mrs. McKenzie continued her evidence, and Mr. Melndoe, the Crown Prosecutor,…

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Insulting Words. B. W. D. Weaver Charged. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 5

Ernest Walker, a tramway employee, proceeded against R. W. D. Weaver at the North Sydney Police court and charged him with using insulting words, viz:…

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Kicked an Old Woman. Brute Sent to Gaol. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

At the Central Police Court to-day, William Gillam, Ernest Gillam and Archibald Jennings pleaded, not guilty to a charge of assaulting Margaret…

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Police Seize 22 Bombs. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 5

The police seized twenty-two homes a French detonator shell, and further literature at St. Mary's Hill, on the border…

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Another Outrage. Police Barracks Robbed. London, Sunday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

Armed men obtained an entrance to the Tyrone Barracks by a ruse and, creeping upstairs in their stockinged feet, tied up the entire police force,…

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Los Angeles Murder an Arrest Made. a Significant Threat. New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

A Los Angeles message says: A former Canadian soldier has been arrested in Lower California in connection with the William Desmond Taylor murder…

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Monaghan's Murder Henry Slater on Trial. Evidence for Defence. Accused Pleads an Alibi. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

At the Central Criminal Court today, Henry Slater was charged with murdering Thomas Monaghan at Surry Hills, Sydney, in June of last year…

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Colin Ross' Appeal Dramatic Incident in Court "This Is the Mani" Mrs. McKENZIE Identifies One in a Group. a Definite Refutation. Melbourne, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

There was a dramatic incident in the Full Court at the hearing of the Ross appeal today. Mrs. McKenzie, who had sent the…

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Melbourne Murder. Appeal to High Court. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 4

Although no definite arrangement has so far been made to approach the High Court for special leave to appeal the legal advisers of Colin Ross, whose…

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Irish Linen Case. Magistrate's Decision Upheld

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 2

In the appeal of Darcy Ford and Francis McGuren against convictions for breaches of the Early Closing Act, Mr. L. J. McKean (instructed by Messrs…

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South Grafton Assault. Appeal Against Conviction

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 2

The appeal of Ernest John Wall against conviction for assault and riotous behaviour, was heard. Mr. J. P. Sheridan (instructed by…

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Tex Richard's Trial. Charged with Criminal Offence. New York

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 5

Scenes duplicating the earlier Arbuckle trials were enacted this morning. Crowds were turned away from the court where Tex Rickard was charged with criminally…

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Police Barracks Raided. County Derry Violence. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 5

A band of civilians raided the police barracks at Maghera, county Derry, last night, overpowered the garrison and carried off rifles and ammunition. A special…

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Monaghan's Murder Trial of Henry Slater. Evidence for the Defence. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 3

The trial of Henry Slater for the alleged murder of Thomas Monaghan at Surry Hills in June, 1921, was continued before the Chief Justice to-day…

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