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

Courts & crime, 1926

463 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 10 of 24

Concert at the Gaol

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 2

A concert was given at the Goulburn Gaol on Saturday afternoon by a large party of local artists. The entertainment was of a high order…

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Melbourne Murder Police Hold a Man on Vagrancy Charge MELBOURNE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 2

Another remand was granted at the City Court in the case in which Henry Pierce is charged with having insufficient lawful means of support…

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The Kalgoorlie Murder

The Yass Courier · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 5

The search for the perpetrators of the Kalgoorlie tragedy has been continued, and a very large space has been covered. Inspector Condon…

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West Australia Murder. KALGOORLIE Monday

The Yass Courier · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 6

The police and black-trackers are up against a dead end in their search for the murderers of Detectives Walsh and Pittman…

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Yass Court of Petty Sessions. (May 19 — Before Mr G. R. Williams, P.M.)

The Yass Courier · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 5

Shire of Goodradigbee v D. Dwyer Mr Bucknell for the Council. No appearance of defendant. This was a case for not destroying…

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Lee White and Husband Before Bankruptcy Court SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 4

Henry Clay Smith and Lee Smith (professionally known as Lee White), now appearing in "Keep Smiling at the Palace Theatre, were to day…

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Fined for Assault

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 2

At the Goulburn Police Court on Saturday morning before Mr. G. R. Williams, P.M., a young man named Henry Wilson was charged with…

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Grazier and Drover Dispute in Court A Non-suit Granted

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 2

A dispute between a drover and a stockowner was ventilated in the Goulburn Summons Court this morning, before Mr. G. R. Williams P.M.,…

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Goulburn Gaol New Governor Appointed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 4

The last issue of the State Government Gazette contains the official notification of the appointment as Governor of Goulburn Gaol of Mr…

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Man on Murder Charge Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 2

At the City Court to-day Arthur Kourchevel, aged 26, was charged with the murder of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Edgehill, Accused was…

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Special Licensing Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 4

A Special Licensing Court for the renewal of existing licenses will be held at the Goulburn Courthouse on June 21, when applications will be…

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Pastoral Dispute High Court's Finding

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 6

In Melbourne on Monday the Full Court of the High Court decided that a dispute exists between the A.W.U. and various pastoral associations…

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Missing Movie Machine Theft From Ladies' College P.M. Deals Leniently with Youthful Offender

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 2

A cinematrograph machine said to be worth £35, figured in a case at the Goulburn Police Court this morning, in which a youth named Roy…

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"Most Indiscreet" Judge's Comments in Divorce Court The Campbell Suit SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 2

"I think it is most unfortunate that the name of Miss Craig has been brought into this suit, as in my opinion there is absolutely no…

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A Man Missing Police Fear He Is Drowned Hat Found on Bank of River

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 8

A man named Terence McCahill who is in receipt of the Old Age Pension, and who has resided in Burrowa for some time is reported…

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Crookwell Police Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 5

The police court was held on Thursday, before Mr. G. R. Williams, P.M. In the case of Murrungat Shire against Crookwell Shire, for failing to…

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Theft at Hotel Sydney Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 June 1926 · page 2

Mrs. Alice White who is staying at the Hotel Sydney, left five diamond rings on the window sill of a bathroom at the Hotel Sydney shortly…

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Fraud Alleged Insurance Company Manager Charged Financing Homes and Farms SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 June 1926 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-day Oliver Partington, aged 41, company manager, was charged with, having published false statements ''that the…

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Quest for Gold Prospector's Long Struggle Story in Goulburn Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 June 1926 · page 2

An unkind Fate applied its finishing blow a few days back to a sturdy old battler, who had spent most of his life in fighting against…

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Assault and Robbery

The Yass Courier · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 6

As George Scott, aged 63, of Parnell Place, Newcastle—till a few years ago a [?]geant of the Newcastle wa[?] police—was walking along Sussex…

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