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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

1,611 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 28 of 81

Comfortable Hiding Place Police Locate Wanted Man. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 5

The police have discovered a wanted man for whom they have been searching the Dominion for a month secreted in a large warehouse…

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Twenty Years Gaol Gilbert Islander Sentenced. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court to-day, Teaura, a Gilbert Island native, who pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of…

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Police Court Liquor Prosecutions a Novel Excuse Went to See About a Cow's Teat

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 2

Several liquor prosecutions were a heard at the Grafton Police Court yesterday, before Mr. E. A. Mahony, P.M. Charles Inglis, the licensee of the Post…

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Died After Brawl Police Make Arrest. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 May 1927 · page 4

Cecil Noel Griffiths, 26. who was injured in a brawl at North Sydney on Saturday died this morning. The police have made an arrest…

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Charge of Slaying Motor Driver Before Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 May 1927 · page 5

At the Central Police Court to-day, Arthur Morgan Martin, 37, motor driver, was charged with feloniously slaying William Perry, in Cleveland street,…

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Judge Rolin's Death Sympathetic References in Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 May 1927 · page 5

In the Divorce Court to-day, Mr. Justice Owen and members of the legal profession, expressed deep sorrow at the untimely death of Judge Rolin…

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French Communists Sentenced. Paris

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 5

The Correctional Court of Appeal sentenced eight Communists, including Cachin and Monmousse[?], to six months' imprisonment, and imposed a fine of 2000…

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Alleged Ferocious Assault. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 4

At the Newcastle Police Court to-day, James Joseph Ward, described as a miner, was charged with having assaulted Michael Parragan, 48, who, it was stated, was now…

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Local and General Cattle Stealing Charge

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 4

At the Casino Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, P.M., Henry Harris, auctioneer, Casino, was charged by the police with having at…

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Theft From Steamer Money and Jewellery Stolen. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 5

When the steamer Aorangi arrived here from Sydney the police searched the vessel for a thief who stole money and jewellery valued at £150 from W. J. Aldritt,…

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"Let Him Scream" Baby, Magistrate and Chewing Gum. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 5

A woman witness in the local Police Court yesterday nursed her baby which chewed gum. The Magistrate asked whether the baby understood how to chew…

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Concession to Police Recognition of Good Service. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 5

Police Commissioner Ryan announced to-day that in recognition of the good work done during the visit of the Duke and' Duchess of York all officers and men…

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Alleged Indecent Assault a Knight Charged London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 5

Yesterday Miss Joan Olds reported to the police that while motoring with a man he stripped her of her clothes and tied her to a tree, then covered…

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Coffs Police Court. Trouble Over Farm Machinery

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 4

At Coffs Harbor police court on Wednesday, before Mr. E. A. Mahoney, P.M., A. B. O'Hare sued W. P. Burke for the alleged detention…

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Prison Reform Gaol Chaplain's Complaint Judge Coyle's Confession. Doulburn

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 5

Rev. Clive Statham addressing the Goulburn branch of the Prisoners Ald Association, said that after 18 months' experience as chaplain at Goulburn Gaol,…

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Man Stabbed When Leaving Court. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 5

Acquitted of larceny as a bailee, J. Keith, auctioneer, was stabbed as he left Carlton Court yesterday. Alfred Perini, husband of the…

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Incident Assault Charge Against Knight. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 5

Sir Gerald Willshire, who yesterday was arrested on a charge of indecent assault on Miss Jean Olds, appeared before the Maidstone Court to-day, and was…

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Three Years Gaol Serious Charge Against Young Man. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 4

At Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, Sydney Ernest Austin, 20, travelling showman, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for a serious offence on a girl of…

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IDENTIFIED Trunk Murder Victim Events Move Rapidly Detectives Detain Man. London, Thusday

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 5

EVENTS HAVE MOVED RAPIDLY IN THE TRUNK MURDER TRAGEDY. THE LAUNDRY MARK ON THE…

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100 POLICE Surround Russian H'dqrs. Dramatic Raid Employees Detained. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 5

A dramatic raid was carried out by one hundred police on a Soviet house, at Moorgate, the headquarters of Argos Ltd. and the Russian Trade…

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