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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

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Coroner's Verdict Murder and Suicide. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 5

The Coroner to-day returned a verdict of murder and suicide after the inquiry into the death of Charles Wilson, who, after cutting Alma Preston's throat, then…

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Woman Charged Man Stabbed in Wrist and Shoulder. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 5

Constance Foley was charged at the Central Court to-day with having maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm upon William McGeary…

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Death of "Madam X" Husband Arrested on Murder Charge. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 5

The curious death of Mrs. Kate Jackson, who was found with her head battered outside her bungalow at Swansea three weeks ago, took an unexpected turn…

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Died in Gaol Mother Tells of Son's Fear Death Due to Heart Disease. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 5

An inquest was held to-day concerning the death of Walter Lionel West, 23, in his cell at Long Bay last Wednesday. Annie West, mother of deceased, said…

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Girl's Death Strychnine In Chocolates Newcastle Mystery Evidence in Coroner's Court. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 4

The inquest was opened to-day, into the circumstances surrounding the death of Hilda Johnson, 15, who collapsed, and died on September 28, after eating…

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Secret Ballot Timber Union Members Court's Order Notices Served on Union. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 5

The Timber Workers Union has been ordered by the Arbitration Court to hold a secret ballot of members on the question of resumption under the…

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Five Women Gave Constable Hiding BITES --- KICKS --- Hits Heavy Fines in Malvern Court Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 5

Malvern court was crowded when five women, Mac Adie (35), May Hayles (27), Mary Wilson (28), Eileen Egan (24), and Mary Dwyer…

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Burglary Safe Blown Up £50 Stolen at Macksville

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

A daring and successful burglary and safe-breaking exploit were carried out at Macksville between 10 p.m. on Monday and the early hours of…

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Constable Shot Dead Two Men on Murder Charge. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 5

John Stanley McGrath and Albert James Matthews were remanded for the alleged murder of Constable Holman, who was fatally shot on Saturday night…

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Crimes Bill Powers Of Magistrates Gaol for Drunken Drivers Floggings for Razor Slashers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 5

Important amendments are contained in the Crimes Amendment Bill, which was passed by the Upper House last year, and the second reading of…

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'Don't Tell Police' Strychnine In Chocolates Newcastle Tragedy "Had Poison in Pocket." Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

At the inquest concerning the death of Hilda Johnson, 15, who died after eating a chocolate containing strychnine in a local picture show, Russell…

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Macksville Burglary

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

The police at Grafton stated yesterday that no arrests had been made in connection with the burglary at Macksville overnight on Monday, when an iron safe…

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Alleged Tin Stealing

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

Albert Harold Fenton, Herbert Cox, William Loy and Thomas Williamson on remand, were charged at thes Inverell Police Court with breaking and entering…

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Magistrate Suspects "Conspiracy"?

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

"My opinion is that there is conspiracy to make someone else carry the baby the publican should bear." This remark was made by Mr. A. G. Hardwick,…

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Sensational Story Alleged Assault at B0ndi Clothing Torn to Ribbons. SYDNEY,Wednesday

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 5

A twenty-year-old girl told the police a sensational story. She she visited Bondi on Sunday evening land after listening to the band…

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Man and Wife Punched and Kicked. Violent Assault, by Thieves. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 5

When Mr. and Mrs. Victor Coombes. of Haberfield, were about, to enter their house last night, after brief absence. two men suddenly emerged from the…

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Grafton Police Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 4

Thomas O'Connor 44, a first offender, and Nicholas Hannan, 38, pleaded guilty to charges of drunkenness, at the Grafton Polite Court yesterday morning. O'Connor…

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Desfrved Flogging Assault on Young Girl Youth Sentenced. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 5

At Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, Allan Glover, 18, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for having assaulted a 14 years old girl in a picture show at…

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Burglary at Macksville

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 3

Macksyille had a big burglary this week to arouse excitement, in addition to the annual show. During Monday night Mr. Angie Hall's store,…

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Macksville Court

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

More than usual interest centred in Macksville court on Tuesday. Charged with having maliciously wounded a young boxer named Les…

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