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

Courts & crime, 1924

790 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 17 of 40

Mother and Daughter. Murder and Suicide. Newcastle

Daily Witness · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 4

The inquest was held at Newcastle yesterday afternoon concerning the deaths of Mrs. Ettle and Grace Sacter. The Coron [?] it clear that…

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Elderly Swaggie. Decoys Little Girl to Lonely Spot. Attempts to Assault Her "I Want to Go Home to Mummy."

Daily Witness · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 4

A little girl, aged 2½ years, the daughter of a well-kndwn resident of the town, was decoyed away from in front of her parents' home…

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Murrumbidge. Raid on a Billiard Room High Court Appeal Sydney

Daily Witness · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 2

A police raid on a billiard saloon. at Manly, when a number of men were arrested and charged with having played Murrumbidgee, was…

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The Golden Rule. Keep to the Left. Traffic Regulations in Burrowa Police Report the Mayor

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 4

The local police authorities have been very active during the last week or so in seeing that the traffic regulations were…

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Alleged Stealing Sulky and Rabbit Traps Involved

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 May 1924 · page 4

John Towers, who was arrested by warrant at Crookwell, appeared before Mr. G. R. Williams P.M., at the Goulburn police court to-day…

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"I Hate You Women!" Solicitor's Outburst Magistrate Says Words Are Not Offensive

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 May 1924 · page 1

At least one Sydney Magistrate, Mr. Camptrin, S.M., has peculiar ideas of what is, and is not offensive. A few days ago a case came before…

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Deadly Billiard Ball Believed to Have Caused Death Young Man Charged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 May 1924 · page 8

Alfred Forgle was remanded at the Central Police Court on a charge of having feloniously slain Harold James Maloney Sergeant Dennis, state that in the…

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Hard Luck for Police No Compensation When Injured on Duty

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 May 1924 · page 8

For a policeman to get "hurt on duty" the Government considers that he must be performed a service no members of the public would be expected to emulate…

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Missing "Roll" New Zealander's Discovery After a Nap Police Make Smart Arrest

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 May 1924 · page 5

A visitor from New Zealand, who is looking for work is said to have gone to sleep in a stable at the rear of an hotel in Goulburn on Friday…

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Victorian Police. Allegations of Corruption

The Yass Courier · Monday 5 May 1924 · page 4

The Police Reinstatement Disputes Committee, which recently made allegations of corruption against members of the force, is insistent in its…

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Bankruptcy Court

Daily Witness · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 2

Creditors Petition.—Re R. H. Eagar, of Waggn, ex parte MacRobertson, Ltd., of Sydney. Petition to be heard on May 9th…

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Mendies Dies No Police Action

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 2

George Mendies, Flyweight Champion boxer of Australia, died this morning He was taken to the hospital after being knocked out by Harry Gordon at…

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Fled From Police Man Who Frightened Little Girl Captured and Fined £5

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 4

Sergeants Hooper and unit Noble provided crowd of people with an unexpected thrill in Auburn street during the lunch hour on…

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A Motor Driver's License. Magistrate Cannot Cancel. Judge's Ruling. Sydney

Daily Witness · Wednesday 7 May 1924 · page 3

The question of whether a Magistrate has the power to order the cancellation of a motor driver's license, was…

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Sussex Murder. Soda Fountain Manager Arrested. London May 6

Daily Witness · Wednesday 7 May 1924 · page 3

Patrick Mahon has been charged with the murder of Emily Kaye, whose mutiliated body was discovered in an Eastbourne…

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Murder Charge. Against Husband of Deaet Woman. Melbourne

Daily Witness · Wednesday 7 May 1924 · page 2

The sequel to the death of a woman at Stawell yesterday was the arrest last night of deceased's husband, John Gray, on a charge of…

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Our Overcrowded Schools. the Court House Scheme. Somnolent Ministers. Parents and Citizens' Association Indignant

Daily Witness · Wednesday 7 May 1924 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association, held in the Oddfellows Hall last night and presided over by the Rev. J. S…

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Another Burglary. Sydney

Daily Witness · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 2

The premises of J. Holman, tailer, of George Street, was again robbed last night of clothing values at £200. There is no evidence of…

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"It Wasn't Murder" But Mahon Charged A.P.A. LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 6

Patrick Mahon, who is held in connection with the murder of Emily Kaye, at Eastbourne, was to-day formally charged at the Hollsham Police Court…

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Crookwell Grazier Private Inquiry Agent Charged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 2

Ernest William Baxter, aged 45 years, was charged by warrant, at the Central Police Court on Wednesday with having, on or about May 9 of…

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