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Courts & crime, 1911

1,511 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 76

Alleged Horse Stealing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 4

Before Mr, F. A. Bennett J.P., at the Police Court yesterday, a man named James William Christic was remapded to Bogga[?]ri on a charge of stealing a creamy…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday. February 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

The bench at the West Maitland police court this morning was occupied by Mr. J. McKensey. P.M ALLEGED WIFE DESERTION…

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A Strange Assault. By Supposed Lunatic

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 4

At about half-past ten o'clock on Monday night, Mr Michael Hickey, a master baker at Gladesvllle, was driving with his sister In Wharf-road, Gladesville,…

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Houndsditch Anarchists Burglary Two More Arrests. London. Feb. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 5

A woman wanted in connection with the murder of three policemen by Russian burglars at Houndsditch in December was arrested in Whitechapel at midnight…

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Serious Assault. Victim in a Precarious Condition

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

A Particularly daring case of asasult and robbery occurred near the intcrseetion of Pitt and Campbell streets, Sydney, on Monday night. James Brown,…

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Late News by the Mail. a Mysterious Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 6

The affair of the Houndsditch asassins has [?]ntensified the demand for more rigour in excluding undesirable aliens. Unfortunately, as a correspondent of "The Times" who has…

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Newcastle District Court. Divorce Jurisdiction. (Before Judge Fitzbardinge.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

Edward Green Smyth Henry petitioned for a divorce from his wife. Helen Elizabeth ([?] Cuneen) on the ground of desertion Mr. Young (instructed by…

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Welsh Strike Riots. Criticisms of the Police. London. Feb. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 5

Mr. William Abraham, Labour member for Rhendda, and Mr. Keir Hardie, Labour member for Merthyr Tydfil have demanded the appointment of a commission to inquire into…

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Scene in Insolvency Court. Ring Thrown at a Husband

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 3

In the Adelaide Insolvency Court on Tuesday, before Mr Commisioner Russell, a stylishly-dressed lady, bedecked with jewellery, stood in the Withness box, and…

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Serious Assault. Victim in a Precarious Condition

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

A VERY daring case of assault and robbery occurred near the intersection of Pitt and Campboll- streets, Sydney on Monday night. James Brown, living…

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The Persian Murder. Teheran

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 5

The man who assassinated Ramid-Dowleh has been handed over to the authorities by the Russian legation…

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Houndsditch Anarchists Burglary. London, Feb. 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

A woman, wanted in connection with the murder of three policemen by Russian burglars at Houndsditch in December, was arrested in Whitechapel at midnight…

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Happy in Gaol. Curious Prison Systems

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

Cettinje, the capital of Montenegro, posseses the most remarkable prison system in the world. The gaol presents little to indicate that it is a place of…

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Serious Assault. Victim in a Precarious Condition

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 15

A particularly daring case of assault and robbery occurred near the intersection of Pitt and Campbell streets, Sydney, on Monday night. James Brown (40), a fitter living in…

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Police Court. Thursday, February 9. (Before Mr C.H. Gule. P.m.). Unregistered Dogs

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 7

A number of persons were proceeded against by the police for keeping unreSistered dogs on their promises. The minimum fine of 10/- was Inflicted in all…

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Murder in Ireland. a Farmer Shot. London. Friday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

A farmer, who lived at Sheaham, near Ora[?] more, Ireland, has been shot dead in his house. HE had previously been cautioned to vacate the land be occupied, and had twice…

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Russian Murder Trial. Dr. Pantchenko Withdraws. St. Petersburg, Feb. 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 3

In connection with the recent murder cases, Petropavlosky, a longer in Mournveiff's house, has notified the police that he overheard Dr. Pantchenko and his mistress, Mouraveft,…

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Mr. Kidston Appointed to Land Court

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

It is announced that Mr. Kidston, late Premier of Queensland, has been appointed to the Land Court. In a farewell message to the people Mr…

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The Russian Murder Trial. De Lacy, Gives Evidence. St.petersburg, Feb. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

The trail was continued yesterday of Dr. Pantchenko, Count de Lacy and Madame Mouravieff, who are charged with having murdered Captain Buturlin and with…

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Another Burglary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 5

Burglars broke into Kerr's jewellery shop in George-street between Saturday night and this morning, and secured goods valued at the £100…

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