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

Courts & crime, 1926

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A Prisoner's Death Kenmore Murder Recalled Inquest at Goulburn Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

At the Goulburn Court House this morning, the District Coroner, Mr. G. R. Williams, P.M., held an inquest into the circumstances of the…

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A Charge of Murder Woman Refused Bail SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 4

The case of Agnes Davies, 26, a domestic, who is charged with the murder of William Parker, was mentioned again at the Central Court…

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Collector Shooting Gunman Still at Large Police Party Continue Search

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 June 1926 · page 2

No capture had been made up to this afternoon of the individual for whom the police have been searching in connection with the shooting at…

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Yass Court of Petty Sessions. June 9.— (Before Mr G. R Williams, P.M.)

The Yass Courier · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 5

Norman Mackenzie was charged with [?]tous behaviour. He pleaded guilty under provocation. James Warner for being drunk and…

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Crookwell Police Court Goods Ordered by 'Phone

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 4

At the Crookwell Police Court recently Hodge, Willis, and Sons proceeded against Samuel Gay for the recovery of 15/, alleged to be due for…

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West Australian Murder Three Men Arrested

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 4

Three men have now been arrested it Ka goorlie and charged with the murder of Police Inspector Walsh, the third man, William C…

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Alleged Theft of a Penny

The Yass Courier · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 4

“It is such a trivial charge that do not think it should be persist[?] said Sergeant O’Rally, [?] Saturday at the Melbourne Police Court…

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Murder Near Ipswich

The Yass Courier · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 2

The body of a 13 year old girl, named Louise Bade, was found on a lonely roadside at Ebenezer, near Ipswich (Q,), on Friday. She had…

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Brutal Assault Young Man Fined £10

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 2

The story of a brutal and unprovoked assault was related at the Queanbeyan Police Court on Wednesday last when a young man named Edward…

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Temora District Court. Tossing a Coin

The Yass Courier · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 5

Giving evidence at the Temora District court on Saturday, in the case —Timothy O’Keefe v. Herb. O’Keefe, defendant explained that there was a…

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Goulburn's Lighting Police Commissioner is Impressed Letter to Town Clerk

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 2

Mr. J. Mitchell, N. S. W. Commissioner of Police, passed through Goulburn recently. He only stayed a night, but it was…

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Another Shooting? Strange Story From Springfield Police are Unimpressed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 4

Evidently the alleged shooting at Collector has had the effect of Stimulating the imagination of others in the district…

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More Protests Against Main Roads Board's Action Application to Court?

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 4

Caustic criticism v. was directed against the Main Roads Board in Sydney on Tuesday, for its failure to provide a decent road in place of…

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Kalgoorlie Murder

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 3

In Kalgoorlie, for the last fortnight the names of Clarke and Treff[?]ne have been freely mentioned, and it did not come as a surprise to the…

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Yass Police Court June 15,—Before Mr G. J. Johnstone, J.P.

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 2

John Reuben Simpson was charged with stealing at Blakney Creek the sum of £5, the property of James Dixon…

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Railway Guard Charged Alleged Theft of Mail Bags

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 4

On Wednesday evening, at the Central Police Station, Major Alvan Power, aged 39 years, described as a train guard. was charged with the…

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Burrowa Police Court Friday, 7th JUNE (Before Mr. G. R. Williams, P.M.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 2

Police v. Arthur Allport,, not returning expired certificate of registration and number plate of motor car. Defendant pleaded guilty and…

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Licensing Court Applications for Renewal of Publican's Licenses (Friday, 11th May.) Before Mr. G. R. Williams, Licensing Magistrate

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 5

The following applications were dealt with at the Burrowa Licensing Court:— James Lancelot Stott, Court House…

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Temora District Court Tossing a Coin

The Burrowa News · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 9

Giving evidence at the Temora District Court on Saturday, in the case —Timothy O'Keefe v. Herb. O'Keefe, defendant explained that there was…

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Increased Pay for Police

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 1

The Chief Secretary announced yesterday that he had decided; after consultation with the Premier, to increase the pay of police constables of…

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