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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

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Police Quarters at Glenreagh

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 October 1922 · page 4

Mr. R. S. Vin[?]ent, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Inspector General of Police:-- "Dear Sir,--With reference to representations made by you…

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To Help Police. Wireless and Trained Dogs. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 October 1922 · page 5

The Inspector-General of Police stated to-day he had under consideration the question of using wireless in connection with police work. He was also…

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Moore Park Murder. Inquest on Mrs. Kearney. Some Sordid Evidence. What Park Touts Saw. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 October 1922 · page 5

An inquest concerning the murder of Daisy Maude Kearney, whose body was found buried in Moore Park, was opened at the City Coroner's Court this morning…

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Blackfellow Shot. Body Cat Up With An Axe. Revolting Case at Darwin. Evidence in Murder Charge. Darwin

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 October 1922 · page 5

At the Darwin Police Court to-day a man named George Turner was charged with murdering an aborigine named Peter, at Bulla[?] Station. In the…

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"I Am Very Sorry." Cornelius Marconi's Death. Accused Givis Himself Up. Evidence at Police Court. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 November 1922 · page 4

Arthur Eddington, 38, a laborer, was charged at the police court to-day with unlawfully killing Cornclius Marconi, who died in hospital on October 21…

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Contempt of Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 November 1922 · page 5

An ex parte application on behalf of the Attorney-General, Mr. Bavin, was made this afternoon to the Full Court for a rule nisi calling upon John Gay,…

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The Courts. Two Years For Forgery. Theft of £4200 in Bonds. Accused's Frank Statement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 November 1922 · page 5

Eric Harold McBride was sentenced to two years' imprisonment at the Quarter, Sessions to-day for having forged and uttered Commonwealth inscribed stock…

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Mysterious Murders. Deaths of Two Clergymen. Sensational American Cases. Police Unravelling Crimes. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 November 1922 · page 5

All America is interested in two of the most remarkable murder cases on record, the victims being clergymen. The New Jersey detectives are busy…

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Land Mines. Fresh Rebel Attacks. Police Headquarters Attacked. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 November 1922 · page 5

Four mines were laid at the entrance of Oriel House, Dublin headquarters of the Irish Criminal Investigation Department, last night. One exploded,…

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Park Touts. "I Get Money From Mugs." Moore Park Murder Case. Evidence of Crow Witness. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 November 1922 · page 5

The inquest concerning the Moore Park murder was resumed to–day. The examination of the witness James Ellicombe was continued…

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The Police

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 4 November 1922 · page 2

Replying at Casino to the welcome by the Bar and police last week, Judge Mocatta said he was glad to say that since he had been a Judge he had…

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The Courts. Woman Gaol Breaker. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1922 · page 5

Lizzie O 'Brien was committed for trial at the Central Court on a charge of having broken prison and escaped from Long Bay penitentiary for women…

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Moore Park Murder. Jensen Committed for Trial Case Against "Daily Mail." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1922 · page 5

The Moore Park murder inquest was concluded, to-day, when the Coroner returned a verdict of wilful murder against John Carl Jensen, and committed him for…

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Grafton Police Court on Licensed Premises

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1922 · page 4

In the Police Court on Monday Thomas Cosgrove pleaded guilty to having been found on licensed premises without lawful excuse. A fine of £1 was imposed…

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A Darling Assault. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1922 · page 5

James Parker, senior clerk at the State Trawling Department, was assaulted and robbed in broad daylight to-day. When within 20 yards of the office he was struck…

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A Charge of Stealing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1922 · page 5

At the North Sydney Police Court, in connection with the reported robbery and assault on the manager of the Cromorne Picture Theatre on November 3. Rex…

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Foul Play Suspected. Skeleton Near Water's Edge. Police Searching for Woman. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1922 · page 5

On October 8 last the skeleton of a man with clothing on was found near the water reservation at Manly. The clothing was subsequently identified as…

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Stropps Luck. Police Withdraw Charge. Six Hours for Stealing

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 November 1922 · page 4

The charge against A. H. Stropp. alias Thompson alias Sampson, of escaping unlawfully from the custody of the Grafton police, was withdrawn at the…

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Centennial Park Murder. Inquest on McLENNAN. the Detectives' Evidence. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 5

An inquest was opened to-day concerning the death of Charles Carrington McLennan whose body was found partially undressed in a tree grove in…

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Sentenced for Embezzlement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 November 1922 · page 5

Ernest Huxley, an accountant, who pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of €1077, the property of J. J. Sullivan Limited, was sentenced by Judge Cohen…

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