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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

1,467 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 27 of 74

Two Years Gaol Broaching Ship's Cargo. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 7

Ivoy John Kelly, 30, and Thomas Arnold, 24, firemen on the steamer Rarunga, were at Darlinghurst Sessions to-day sentenced to two years gaol on a charge…

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COMMUNIST M.P. Sentenced Two Months' Imprisonment London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 5

Mr. Saklatvala, Communist Member of the House of Commons, who was charged with making seditious speeches in Hyde Park, was…

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Nine Charged Big Conspiracy Case Missing Railway Parcels Detective's Story. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 5

The big railway conspiracy case, in which nine persons are charged with defrauding the Commissioners of large quantities of goods, was continued at the…

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Missing Girls Found by Police. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 5

After five weeks search the police have found a girl who has been missing from her home at South Strathfield. A seventeen year old youth, arrested…

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People in Gay Mood But Serious Clashes Between Police and Mobs Many Persons Injured, Numerous Arrests Communist M.P. Saklatvala Sent to Gaol Violent Talk During Commons Debate London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 5

Blue summer skies on the third morning of the strike found vast crowds on theirs way to business in London all in gay mood. Vehicles were as numerous as ever, but the traffic jams were fewer, partly due to the drivers following back streets which hither to they had not explored…

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Shots and Chase Police Arrest Three Men. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 5

Shortly after midnight the police were called to a grain store at Laverton, where three men were believed to be in hiding. As the police approached three men…

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The Dorrigo Counsels' Addresses Court Reserves Decision. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 4

The Marine Court inquiry into the sinking Of the Dorri go was resumed to-day. when counsel delivered addresses. Addressing the Court ion behalf of the…

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Conflict at Edinburgh Police and Civilians Injured Shop Windows Broken London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 5

A conflict occurred at Edinburgh between a big crowd and the police, when bottles and stones were thrown, Shop windows were smashed and…

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Mrs. Hodgson Full Court Appeal "Reasonable Doubt" Reversal of Verdict or New Trial Sought. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 5

Mrs. Hodgson, respondent in the recent divorce suit to-day .lodged an appeal to the Full court against the judge's decision…

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Maclean Police Court Traffic Regulations

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 6

Mr. J. E. McCulloch, P.M., presided over, the Maclean Court on Thursday last, and dealt with the following cases -- James Sheehan was proceeded against…

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Finger Print Detection North Sydney, Burglary. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 1

At the North Sydney Police Court. Albert Page, 45, seaman, was committed for trial on a charge of breaking and entering and stealing, from the residence…

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Melbourne Murder Col. Tulloch Shot Escape of Burglar Struggle in Passage. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 4

A sensational affair occurred in East Melbourne early this morning, when Lieutenant-Colonel Tulloch was shot by a burglar…

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More Clashes with Police Attacks on Trains; Attempted Wrecking Rail, Shipping and Press Services Improve Archbishop Appeals for Further Negotiations Disorderly Scenes in House of Commons London

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 5

An attempt to week a passenger train is reported from Middlesborough, where several lorries were chained to the rails. A crowd prevented the closing of the gates at the level crossing, invaded the passenger station, wrecked the goods station and did serious damage…

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Girl's Death. Three Charged with Murder

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 4

The Sydney coroner held an inquiry into the death of Hilda May Iverson (15), who died at Alexandria oil April 17. Louisa Ellen Tichner or…

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Maclean Police Court. the Racing Make Charuesta. Wins the Taree Cup. Sequel in the Police Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 1

An interesting case to followers of the turf and others, wag heard by Mr. J. E. McCulloch, P.M.; ata Maclean on Thursday, when John B…

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Police Court Cases at Grafton Cruelty to Horse

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 7

Mr. J. E. MeCulloch occupied the Bench at the Grafton Police Court yesterday morning, when the following cases were dealt with:--…

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Retiring Magistrate Mr. J. L. Shropshire. S.m. Legal Profession's Tribute

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 7

There was a large gathering of members of the legal profession at the Newcastle Courthouse on May 4 to say goodbye to Mr. J. L. Shropshire, S.M., who…

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East Melbourne Murder Still No Clue. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 5

There is still no clue in connection with the murder of Colonel Tulloch at East Melbourne on Saturday morning. It is admitted by the police that even if arrests…

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Maclean Appeal Court Municipal Appeals

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 2

In the Appeal Court at Maclean, which was postponed from the previous court sitting, 39 cases of appeal against the municipal assessments were made. The…

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Standard of Hours The Arbitration Court Applications to Full Court Mistake Admitted by Justice Powers. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 4

Mr. Justice Powers, President of the Arbitration Court, says he admits having been mistaken in refusing to submit the applications of the unions for a 44-hours…

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