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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

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Goulburn District Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 4

The District Court is appointed to be held to-morrow (Wednesday). There are only three cases to be dealt with—a claim for rent, a garnishee application, and an order for the examination…

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The Latest. Glebe Murder Trial. a Mental Weakling. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

The Glebe murder trial was resumed to-day. For the defence Dr. Chisholm Ross, brain specialist, deposed he had examined Moir, and had come to the conclusion that he was below…

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Young Police Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. R. W. Collins J.P. Riotous Behaviour

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

JOHN Short upon being called to answer a summons for riotous behaviours did not appear and the case was heard ex-parte. He was found guilty and fined £6 and 6s…

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Telegrams. the Glebe Murder. Sydney

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

Moir has been found guilty of the Glebe murder. He was sentenced to death…

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Glen Moan Tragedy. Sentenced to Death

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

Lawrence Lawless, a middle-aged man, was arraigned before Mr. Acting Justice Ferguson and a fury of 12 at the Central Criminal Court, Darlinghurst, on Wednesday, on a charge of…

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Glebe Murder. Moir Convicted

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 4

The trial of Campbell Naira Moir, who was charged with the murder of Henry Trevascus, at No. 1 Globe-read, on October 31, was concluded before Mr. Acting Justice Ferguson and a…

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District Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 4

A sitting of the above was held on Wednesday morning before his Honour, Judge Rogers. There were three cases. Of these one was struck out and one continued…

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Warden's Court. Before Mr. Warden James

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

An inquiry under Section 129, Mining Act 1906, was held at the Court House on Tuesday, regarding the marking and pegging out of…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, February 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

Before the P.M. (Mr.) Galbraith) and Mr. Belcher. DRUNK. One defendant for drunkenness was fined 2/6,…

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Emigration Agent Charged. London, Feb. 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

Brown, emigration agent, charged at Nelson, has been committed for trial at the Preston Sessions. He reserved his defence on the charge of conspiring to defraud. The magistrates…

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Licensing Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

A sitting of the above was held in the Court House on Friday, before the P.M. and Mr. Belcher. BOOTH LICENSE…

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Alleged Espionage. English Solicitor Charged. Berlin, Jan. 31

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

The newspapers are already publishing imaginary details representing Mr. Stewart, on trial at Leipzic, as a gentleman spy co-operating with many in ferreting out secrets…

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Collision with the Police

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

The crowd, instead of dispersing by the open road, turned the corner, and were confronted by the solid detachment of police, which barred the way. Immediately the mounted men were upon…

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Telegrams. Brisbane Strike. Fixed Bayonets and Ball Cartridge. Police Charge with Batons. Wild Scenes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

There was a crowd of about 7000 persons at the Trades Hall, Brisbane, this morning, awaiting an order from the union leaders to form in the usual procession. Their enthusiasm was damped,…

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Goulburn Police Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

At the Goulburn Police Court this (Tueday) morning, before the P.M., Dr. Sleeman, charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on Mrs. Sleeman, was released on bail, self in £80, with…

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Police Court. Monday, January 5

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Belcher, Badgery, and Roberts. DEEMED TO BE INSANE. One defendant was brought up on a charge of…

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Writing Play in Gaol

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

A Parisian grocer's assistant named Robert was so keen on attending theatres that when on one reason he had no money to gratify his wish he did not hestitate to steal from another assistant…

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Sentenced As a Spy. Berlin, Feb. 3

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

The case against Bertrand Stewart, charged with espionage, was exclusive based on the evidence of a Belgian, who according to the defence, while acting as interpreter and guide,…

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Licensing Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

At a meeting of this Court this (Monday) morning, before Messrs. Galbraith (chairman), Belcher, and Badgery, Mr. A. M. Belts applied on behalf of John McLaughlin, license, and Geo…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, February 5

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

Before the P.M. and Messrs. Belcher, Badgery, and Roberts. ORMAND LEE GALE v. D. HOLLAND & CO. Claim, 12/, a week's wage 10/ and 2/ overtime…

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