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

Courts & crime, 1927

524 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 13 of 27

Assault Charge Dismissed

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 6 July 1927 · page 2

A charge of assault by ejectment lodged by an elderly man. against a Crookwell hotelkeeper was dismissed by the P.M. after hearing the…

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Clergyman's Car Two Men on Theft Charge SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 6 July 1927 · page 5

Robert Whittaker (35), was committed for trail at Kogarah Police Court to-day. He was charged with having stolen a motor care at…

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Fishing Friend Attempted Murder Alleged SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 6 July 1927 · page 4

After begin Induced to go on a fishing excurs on to Cowan Creek with a man whose acquintance he had made in a city hotel, John Willoughby, aged…

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Picket Shot Canefields Murder Strikers Become Embittered BRISBANE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 6 July 1927 · page 4

Intense. feeling is evidenced throughout the Northern Queensland canefields as the result of the terrible outrage perpetrated…

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Pick Pocket Gets Sentence Increased Life Mostly Spent in Gaol SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 6 July 1927 · page 4

Convicted in May last for shearing from the person at Randwick races and Kelly today appealed to Judgo Curlewis against the conviction…

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Late Mr. J. O'BRIEN Tributes in Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 6 July 1927 · page 4

Fine tributes were paid the late Mr. John O'Brien by Mr. L. A. McDougall on behalf of the Goulburn Beach of Magistrates, at the Goulburn Police…

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Perjury Charge Sequel to Murder Trial TAMWORTH

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 3

There was a development yesterday arising from the tragedy at a dance at Currabubula on January 26, and subsequent trial of Richard…

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Yass Court of Petty Sessions July 6.—Before Mr. Nott, P.M.

The Yass Courier · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 5

Pastures Protection Board v Peter Hallam, failing to destroy rabbits. Mr Buoknell appeared for the Board, Mr Elrington for Peter and…

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Bank Clerk's Lapse Theft of Funds

The Burrowa News · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 5

Thomas Bawden, 28, was sentenced at the Grafton Quarter Sessions recently to 18 months' imprisonment for the theft of £831 while employed…

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Sergeant's Skull Fractured Prisoner's Violent Assault SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 4

Sergeant Small, who was attacked in the "Hole-in-the-Wall" Cafe. on Central Station shortly after midnight. when he expostulated with a man who…

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Razor Attacks Young Men Before Court SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 4

At the Redfern Police Court to-day Harold Griffith (18) laborer, and William Sincocks (32) machin'st were charged with having…

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Tamworth Murder Inquest Opened To-Day TAMWORTH, Monday

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 2

The inquest was opened at the. Tamworth Courthouse to-day concering the death of William Thorley who was murdered and robbed…

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Trunk Murder Great Trial Begins LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

The trial of Robinson in connection with what is known as the "trunk murder." was begun at the old Bailey to-day The High Sheriffs and Mr. Justice…

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To-day's Cables Dublin Crime Murder of Mr. O'higgins Nine Youths Arrested DUBLIN

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

The police have arrested nine youths on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of Mr. Kevin O'Higgins, the Irish Free state…

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Assault and Theft

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 6

For assaulting James Wilks, Walter C. Pirie was convicted and called upon to pay a fine of £1, and was ordered to pay 7 damages, in respect…

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To Prevent Stealing Police Were Too Busy Wagga Councillor's Complaint WAGGA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 4

Serious allegations against the police were made by Councillor Lindon at a meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council this afternoon. He said that com…

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Police Court Friday, July 8th, 1927 Soliciting Alms

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 6

For soliciting alms in Goulburn-street, Crookwell, Hugh Ball was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment…

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Trunk Murder Trial of Robinson Continued LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 2

The trial of Robinson, in connection with the murder of Mrs. Bonati which is known as the "Trunk Murder was continued to-day…

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Ten Accused Sequel to O'Higgins Murder DUBLIN

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 2

Ten persons were charged at the Magistrate's Court for conspiring with unknown persons to murder the late Minister for Justice, Mr. Kevin…

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Strange Case Murder Is Alleged Doctor Certifies as to Accident MELBOURNE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 2

The inquest was opened to-day concerning the death of William Brooks, 25. a tram-driver. at Sandringham on June 28. William Cooper. single…

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