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

Courts & crime, 1926

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Inside the Prison Walls Industry in Goulburn Gaol

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 3

A visit to Goulburn Gaol is quite a revelation, and very few people have any conception of the hive of industry that goes on, away from the…

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Police Disguised as Abos

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 1

Disguised as aboriginals, the police made a dramatic descent upon an alleged gambling den at Fishery Greek, near Gordonvale (Q. ) on the…

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Licensing Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 2

Several application were dealt with by the Licensing Magistrate, Mr. D. W. Reed, at the Goulburn Courthouse on Monday…

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A Missing Suit Case Theft from Railway Station

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 3

Marus John Sims, alias John Hendry (28). Pleaded guilty at the Goulburn Police Court on Monday to steaming at £6, the property of…

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Yass Court of Petty Sessions. January 20.—Before Mr. D. W. Reed, P.M.

The Yass Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 5

James Warden James and Allen Bland were charged with breaking and entering the shop of Eli Robert Snow, at Yass, on or about January…

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Yass Police Court. January 25.—Before Messrs. G. J. Johnstons and D. Ledger, J’s.P

The Yass Courier · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 1

A defendant was charged with being drank. He pleaded guilty. Mr. Johnstone : The cancellation of your motor licence is at stake. Would…

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A Gaol Mutiny Led by Murderer Seven Persons Killed PERTH

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 6

News has been received of the death of seven persons and the sounding of 25 in a gaol mutiny, which broke out at Pyapon, Burma…

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"We Had a Row" an Alleged Confession The Coogee Assault Case SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 6

William Henry Curtis, or George Lacey, a musician, was charged by war rant at the Sydney Central Court to-day with having feloniously wounded…

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Motorists Raided a Big Haul at Court Police Use Stop Watches

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 2

Knowledge that breaches of the motor traffic regulations were flagrant in Goulburn prompted the police to make a raid on motorists…

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Police Court. Tuesday, January 19. (Before Mr. E. G. Harrison, P.m.) Motor Act

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 1

Walter Lacey Simpson was summoned for driving a car at a speed dangerous to the public. Defendant did not appear…

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Police Court Monday, January 25th (Before Mr. V. Champion, J.P.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

Arthur William Randell junior was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support. Remanded for eight days at…

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Police Constable's Long Trail

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 2

Trooper Kenny, of Gulargambone, has just effected the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the theft of a horse at Armatree, in November…

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Charged with Murder Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 8

Martin Rupert Knopp, aged 28, a returned soldier, was charged at the City Court to-day with the murder of Walter Stanley Richards at…

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Yass District Court. January 29, 1926 (Before His Honor Judge Bevan)

The Yass Courier · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 4

Poler T. Mortimer v. Gerald P[?]y Claim £17 14s 11 for chaff, etc. Mr L. L. Hogan (Young) for plaintiff ; Mr Spender (instructed by…

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Charged with Murder Sequel to Motor Accident SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 6

Archibald Sivyer (40) a carrier, was charged at the Central Police Court with feloniously slaying. John Fox, and with driving a motor lorry…

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Charged with Killing Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 6

Turner Smith, a ga fitter, was brought before the city police court this morning charged with having killed Mrs. E. J. Morris, the victim…

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Yass Police Court. February 3.—Before Mr G. R-. Williams, PM

The Yass Courier · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 4

William Harley Rudd for driving a motor vehicle in a manner dangerous to the public. Plea: Not guilty. Mr Backnell for defendant…

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Cowardly Assault Vagabonds Convicted Phial of Diamonds Found

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

The story of a cowardly attack on two swagmen by two other wayfarers was told at the Goulburn Police Court this morning…

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Goulburn District Court Many Matters for Decision Cases Dealt With

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

The Goulburn sittings of the District Court were commenced on Wednesday before his Honor Judge Bevan. As there are a fair number of…

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Sequel to Collision Cases in District Court Taxi-Driver Awarded Damages

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

The hearing of cross-actions arising out of a recent collision of Auburn-street was commenced in the Goulburn District Court on…

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