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Courts & crime, 1908

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The Diamond Murder. a Startling Coincidence

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 9

The South Australian Commissioner of Police states that after the arrest of the man William Anderson, who is charged with attempted murder ut Landrowna-terrace…

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The Robbery at Hordern's Prisoners Sentenced. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 4

Simmons. Clifton, and Buckley, the three men convicted of having received jewellery stolen from the establishment, of Anthony Hordern. were to-day…

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Singleton Police Court Thursday, March 5th. (Before Mr C. H. Gale). Breaches of Liquor Act

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 6

John William Teddlman landlord or the Agricultural Hotel, was charged with supplying liquor to persons on New Year's Eve. contrary to the provisions…

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Attempted Murder on a Woman. Assailant Arrested

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 6

A married woman named Mary Ann Williams was admitted to St. Vicent's Hospital, Sydney on Saturday night in a serious condition, suffering from four revolver…

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Mr Mauger and the Miners. Minister Appeals to Police Sergeant

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 4

Mr Manger, Postmaster-General, sent the following urgent telegram on Thursday to the sergeant of police at West Maitland:—"Reported here that you…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, March 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 3

The bench at the West Maitland Folice Court this morning was occupied by Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M. THE EDUCATION ACT…

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Special Mining Court. the in Camera Ballot. the Court Again Adjourns. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 3

When the Mining Court resumed this morning. has Honor Judge Heydon worked off a little joke by asking Mr. Lowis 'who last week- told his Honor that the federation…

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Burglary at Goods Shed

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 2

In the very late hours of last Saturday night or early on Sunday morning last a burglary upon a small scale oecurred at the goods shed of the…

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Daring Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 5

A Dulgarian murdered the First Dragoman of the Greek Consulate at Salerike, Tarkby-in-Europe. The deed was committee within 50 yards of the Constante, but…

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The Day Dawn Murder

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 4

The trial of Smith, Bloomer. and Potter charged with the murdey of Win. John Clinton at Bay Pawn W.A.D, was coneluded at the Criminal Sessions…

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Court Further Adjourned. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 2

The Special Mining Court at Newcastle opened to-day. and was further adjourned until to-morrow. The taking of a ballot by the miners as to whether…

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A Municipal Contract. Alderman Before the Court

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 3

In the East Maitland Police Court on Friday, before the police magistrate, Mr T. H. Wilkinson, Jas. Bernard Rooner was charged, on an information by John…

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Special Mining Court the Teralba Cases. Further Evidence. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 5

The Special Mining Court resumed its sittings this morning and heard further evidence bearing on the owners' reply to the minters' claims regarding machine rates and conditions…

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Small Debus Court. Friday, 6Th March, 1908. (Before Mr. C. H. Galo, P.M.)

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 2

BEFORE the business of the Court commenced, Mr. Shaw, in a few felicitious remarks, introduced to the Bench Mr. G. M. Westgarth, who, he said, had recently…

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Special Mining Court. Earnings at Collieries. What Is a Living Wage?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday. After considerable debate had taken place regarding the admissability of some evidence tendered by the witness Cant as to…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, March 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 3

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court was occupied this morning by Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M. BOOTH LICENSE…

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Died in Gaol. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 2

Alochael Connors, a prisoner in Parramatta Gaol, who was brought from Broken Hill, died last night…

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Charged by a Ram. Picnic Party Broken up

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 2

A party of Albury ladies had an unpleasant experience on Sunday. They were picnicking in a paddock near the river with their husbands. The latter…

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Contempt of Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 3

At the instance of the Nationalists, who sympathise with Mr. Guinell, the House of Commons by a majority of 115 has adopted a motion to the effect that the jurisdiction if the…

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South Sea Tragedy. Alleged Murder and Piracy

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 1

A startling story of mutiny and murder in the Paclfie was brought to Sydney on Monday afternoon on the arrival of the German steamer Germania from…

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