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

Courts & crime, 1917

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Wharf Labourer Sent to Gaol. Pilfering From a Vessel. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 June 1917 · page 4

A wharf labourer named Emanuel Coit was charged at the Police Court to-day with stealing 11 tins of boot polish, 12 boxes of matches, and two cycle having repair outfits from a ship in port,…

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Raid at Burrinjuck. Alleged Sly Grog Shops. Rum and Wine. Also “Dead Marines.” Police Win the First Round

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 June 1917 · page 2

There was some excitement in the galvanised iron terrace which houses such of our Italian and Dago allies who are assisting the State by…

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Police Court. Friday Afternoon, June 15

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

Andrew Joseph Evans, 28, was charged with stealing on the 10th June twelve bottles from the Majestic Theatre, Goulburn, the property of Edward Horton, of the value of I/…

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Police Court. Monday, June 18, 1917

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 4

Before the P.M. A TARALGA CASE. Charles Clack was charged with leaving certain matter on premises at Taralga from which…

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Shire Appeal Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 2

An Appeal Court, Mr. Arnott, P.M., presiding as held at the Goulburn Court House on Monday, when several appeals against land valuations fixed by the Mulwaree Shire Council…

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Small Debts Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 4

Before the Small Debts Court on Monday, Mr. Arnott, P.M., presiding, Frank Allen, of Auburn-street, Goulburn, sued Reg. Channel, of Bowral, for £2 17/6 and costs, 4/9, for goods…

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Goulburn Licensing Court. Monday, June 18, 1917

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 4

Before Mr. Arnott, P.M., and Messrs. Badgery and Belcher. "LET WELL ALONE." J. G. McLaughlin, of the Empire Hotel,…

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Katoomba Tragedy. Herbert Shaw Found Guilty of Murder. an Amazing Story. Sydney

Young Witness · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 3

The trial of Herbert Keith Shaw, 19, on a charge of having murdered George Henry King at Katoomba on April 4 last, was begun before Mr…

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Police Court. Thursday, June 21, 1917

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 June 1917 · page 2

Before Mr. Arnett, P.M. OWNER OF PROPERTY TAKEN PAYS FINE. Edward Boreham was charged that on…

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Crookwell Police Court. Tuesday June 19. Before Mr J. Keith J. P.

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

Michael O'Donnell was charged (1) with being drunk in a public place, (2) using indecent language in a public place, and (3) with using indecent…

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Old Police Officer. Senior Sergeant Muldoon's Death

Young Witness · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 1

We regret (says the "Record") to record the death of Sergeant Muldoon formerly a member of the force at Grenfell. This well known and much…

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Licensing Court. Hotels Affected by Six O'clock Closing

Young Witness · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

Messrs F. B. Treatt, P.M., John Forsythe and C. Wright presided at the licensing bench on Wednesday morning. Various applications were…

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Police Court. Friday, June 22, 1917

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 4

Before Mr. Arnott, P.M. ELECTORAL CASES. John Henry Bill, W. Belcher, Nena, L. James, Muriel Hopping, John D. Dick, Elizabeth Curran,…

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Returned Soldier Sentenced. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 4

At the Sessions to-day Judge Docker sentenced Arnold Gordon Maddox to three years' hard labour in Goulburn Gaol on a charge of forgery and uttering and false pretences. His Honor…

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Police Court. Tuesday, June 26, 1917

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

Before Mr. Arnett, P.M. DRUNKENNESS. One defendant, who was drunk at the railway station, was fined 10/, in default 48 hours'…

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District Court

Young Witness · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

There are five cases listed for the District Court, which will be held at Young on Tuesday, 3rd July. They include one garnishee case. The…

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Burrunjuck Police Court

The Yass Courier · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 2

B fore Mr dates, P.M., introduced by [?]irst-class Constable Loomes, Charles Cregan was proceeded against for a breach of the…

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Police Court. Murrumburrah Sitting

Young Witness · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 5

The monthly sitting of the Muriumhurrah Police Court took place on Wednesday before Mr. A. Gates, P.M. Two offenders were flned for selling…

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Police Court. Thursday, June 28Th. (Before Mr. A. Gates, P.M)

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

Police v. A. W. Randall, for using insulting words and indecent language. Mr. Page said he appeared on behalf of Mr. O'Neill, who had been called…

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Licensing Court. Friday, 22Nd June, 1917. Before Messrs. B. Morgan, C. L. Hume and W. J. MacPherson)

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

Bridget Cassells was granted a renewal of publican's license for the Frogmore Hotel. The annual value was assessed at £52, and the license…

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