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Courts & crime, 1909

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Sensation at Eastwood. Alleged Criminal Assault. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 2

Mrs M. Hayes, who lives at Eastwood, made a report of a sensational nature to the Ryde police this morning She stated that a man Called at her house…

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Bankruptcy Court. Wednesday, July 14. (Before Mr P. E. Eldershaw, District Registrar). RE F. C. JONES

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 3

The public examination of Frederick Charles Jones, bankrupt, and the single meeting of creditors in the estate, was held at the Court House yesterday…

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Court House Hotel

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 2

It is with pleasure we welcome to our business columns the card of the Court House Hotel, which is under now management. The new…

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Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

At the West Maitland Police Court this morning, Edward McIntosh, who had previously been convicted, was fined 20s, in default 7 days, for drunkenness, and was remanded till Monday on a charge…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing Case

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

It has been decided that the trial of James Cunneen and Arthur John Noble, who are under committal on a charge of alleged cattle stealing, shall come on for…

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Death Before Gaol. Alleged Attempted Suicide

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

At Melbourne City Court on Thursday, William E. Holland, a middle-aged man, was committed for trial, on a charge of having forged and uttered a…

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Murder on the Brocken

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 13

The romantic region of the Broken in the Harz Mountains, Germany, was the scene of a mysterious murder recently. The victim was Herr Karl Friedrich, managing director…

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Cessnock Police Court. JULY 13, 1909. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M.)

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 3

Ernest Mitchell pleaded guilty to a charge of cutting limber without a license, and was fined 5s, with 6s coartcosts, Fine paid…

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Prepared "To Take it Out." Woman Prefers Gaol

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

Some weeks ago a married woman, who has resided in Helensburgh for several years, was fount guilty of insulting and otherwise abusing one of her neighbours. A fine was inflicted by the…

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Murder or Suicide? Tragedy Near Newcastle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

A sensational affair come to light at Wickham on Friday forenoon, when a tragedy, having several peculiar features, was discovered in a house in Bishopgate-street,…

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Secret Police in France

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 5

As an outcome of the recent spy case, the French Government has announced its intention to exclude all foreign secret police…

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Terrible Tragedy in Victoria. a Gruesome Murder

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 6

A shocking tragedy occurred at Horshan[?] (Victoria) on Monday night, the victim being a fruiterer named Edward Cox. His wife, Martha Caroline Dorothy Cox, and a…

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A Military Sensation. Court-Martial of Sergt.-Major Daly

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 2

A district court-martial was held at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, on Wednesday to deal with the case of Staffsquadron Sergeant-Major (on probation)…

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Small Debts Court. July 13, 1909 . (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.m.) Settled

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 3

The case of W J Lane v J.D O’Sullivan, was announced as settled by Mr Waller appearing for plaintiff Mr Waller d it was peculiar east the moneh…

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Bankruptoy Court. July 15,1909 (Before Mr V. B Cox J P., District Registror in Bankrupicy), [?] Wm. Nixon

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 3

William Nixon, buicher, Cessnock, stated he filed a statement of his affairs and sent them to the official assignee; he had no desire to amend…

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Branxton Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 3

At the Police Court, Branxton, on Friday, before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., the. following cases were dealt with :—Constable Dwan proceeded against John…

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Paris Police Tragedy. Double Murder and Suicide. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 3

While M. Blot, sub. chief of the Paris detective force and Inspector Nuget were attempting to arrest a thief named De Pannay, wanted in connection with robberies at the National picture…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, July 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 4

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY…

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The Military Court Martial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 3

The charges against Sergeant-major Daley have been held to be proved, and he was ordered to be detained in custody for 28 days and then dismissed from the military service. The board, in view of…

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The Wickham Tragedy. Verdict of Murder Against Mrs. Streit. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 3

The inquest on Edward Joseph Healey, the victim of the Wickham tragedy on the 9th instant, was resumed at the courthouse this morning before the District Coroner (Mr. C. Hibble). Emily…

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