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

Courts & crime, 1924

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Slammed Cell Door on His Hand. Charge Against Constable Reid Held by Two Police While Another Searched Him

Daily Witness · Monday 28 January 1924 · page 2

That hewas assaulted by Constable Reid, who slammed the cell door on his hand, and did his utmost while arresting him to cause him to resist…

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Alleged Subornation Three Men Charged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-dny Ernest William Eaxter, inquiry agent George Mosman and Ronald Skeleton were charged with having endeavoured…

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Glenferrie Murder. Sensational Rumor. Where Is Richard Buckley

Daily Witness · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 2

A sensational rumour is current in Melbourne that Richard Buckley, who is wanted by the police on a charge of murder in connection…

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Sensation in Court. Husband Shoots Wife. Divorce Case Sequel

Daily Witness · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 2

LONDON, January, 29.—A sensation occurred in the City Court. in Paris to-day. A policeman who was sued for divorce' shot his wife…

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Cowra Court News. Alleged Stealing From Mates

Daily Witness · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 1

A young man named Patrick Schofield alias Patrick Pasco, was committed for trial at Cowra Quarter Sessions, on February 4th, on a…

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Motorist Charged Out on Bail

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 1

Patrick Hugh Tynan was remanded at the Central Police Court to-day on a charge of having. feloniously slain James Simmons, who was run down by a motor…

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Murder at Brisbane. BRISBANE

The Yass Courier · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. A. E. Whitlord, a former member of Parliament, was shot dead in the street A man who was standing near by with a girl…

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Yass District Court. Tuesday, January 29

The Yass Courier · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 4

Before His Honor Judge Bevan. John T. F. Jackson v. John Joseph Farrell Mr. Bucknell for plaintiff, Mr. Hogan (Young) for defendant…

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Cocaine in Sydney More Than Ever So Police Say

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 2

It is understood that the Customs and police despite the utmost precautions have been unable to stop large quantities of cocaine, brought by over…

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Brisbane Murder. Mrs. Laydon's Story. Husband Mad with Jealousy. Shooting of an Ep-m.p

Daily Witness · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 1

The Brisbane correspondent of the Sydney "Guardian" this morning telegraphed an exclusive interview with Mrs. Laydon, whose husband shot Mr…

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Indecent Assault Young Woman Knocked Down. Police Constable Arrested

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 7

Late on Tuesday night a young woman, 22 year's of age and a resident of Harstville, walking home with a man she had known for some time,…

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Sensational Trial. Angus Murray's Attempt to Break Gaol

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

A Melbourne message says hundreds were unable to gain admission to the City Court to-day, when the trial was resumed of five men charged in…

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Court House for School Telegram to Bruntnell

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 4

The Mayor, Ald. A. M. Rabbets, sent the following telegram to the Minister for Education yesterday, prior to his departure for the city:—"School…

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Crookwell Police Court Crookwell

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

At the Police Court to-day before Mr. Arnott, S.m., John Cochran (27) was fined £1 indefault 7 days hard labour for [?]tous behaviour and £3 or 14 days…

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Police Association New Scheme Proposed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 4

The Police Officers Association thinks that sergeants and constables, should belong, to,different associations and has submitted a proposal to Inspector…

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"Quite Justified" Police and Stock Permits Conflicting Views

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 4

"I have no doubt at all that in this district there is as great deal of sheep stealing going on, and I think the police aro quite justified in their action."…

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Yass Police Court. February 4.—Before Messrs. Paterson and Mooney. J’s.P

The Yass Courier · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 2

A prohibition order for 12 months was granted against William Maguire. A similar order was made against John Turner, bootmaker,…

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Stolen Cheques Secretary Charged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 6

At the Darlinghurst sessions Willliam Benjamin pleaded guilty to a charge of having forged and uttered two cheques for £4000, and to charges of…

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Shoplifter Sent to Gaol Fine Means Punishing Husband, Says P.m

Daily Witness · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 2

Mary, Borwn, 30, married woman, at Central police court to-day, was sentenced to one month's gaol for stealing' a nine guinea costume,…

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Telegrams Magistrate in Trouble Visitor from New Guinea Out on Heavy Bail SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 6

At the Central Police Court to-day Oliver John Thompson (29), a magistrate of New Guinea, was charged with having taken out of the territory…

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