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Courts & crime, 1912

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, May 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 7

The bench at the West Maitland police court this morning was occupied by Mr. T. C K. M'Kell, P.M. STEALING IN A DWELLING…

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Gaol and Reform. Interesting Figures

Singleton Argus · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 2

With a view to arriving at some finality on the much-discussed question as to what extent our rapidly-declining gaol papulation is made up by the…

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The Singer Case. Macpherson Sentenced to 12 Months

Singleton Argus · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 1

Before the Chief Justice at the Central Criminal Court, Sydney, on Monday, John Macpherson was called upon to answer a charge of having, on…

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Uralla Shooting Tragedy. "The Rising of the Court."

Singleton Argus · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 1

The trial of Alexander Handcock, on a indictment charging him with murdering Emanuel Poison, at the Royal Hotel, Urall, on February 9, took…

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East Maitland Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 4

The bench at the East Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M. For failing to send their children to school the required number of days, Martha Ah…

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West Maitland Police Court

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 2

THE bench at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday morning was occupied by Mr. T. C K. M'Kell. P.M. STEALING IN A DWELLING…

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Wilful Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 5

A verdict of wilful murder was returned at the inquest on the body of a male child found in the bush at Lane Cove. Medical evidence was given to the effect that death…

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Warden's Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 4

A sitting of the Wardens Court was held at the East Maitland Courthouse this morning, before the Warden (Mr. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.). E. Kelly, William Fowler, and R. Hills applied for the…

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Burglary Epidemic. Shortage of Police. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 4

The burglary epidemic is still severe. Last nigh Walter Wilkinson, a resident of Kensington, was awakened by a man endeavoring to force his bedroom…

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Attempted Murder. Paris

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 3

An [?]succesful attempt was made to assassinate a man at Grandjean, supposed to be an informer against the anarchist Gouzy, at whose place Bonnet, the motor bandit shot…

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Alleged Shooting Case. Barrister Charged. (By Telegraph)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 5

Shortly after midnight William Easton, a resident of North Sydney, gave Edward Perkins, aged 44, a barrister, into custody, on the charge of shooting…

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Attack on Mr. Rothschild. Tebbitt Sentenced. London, April 25

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 3

The trial was commenced to-day of William Tebbitt, 30, described as a manufacturer's agent, who was charged with fel[?]iously discharging a loaded revolver at Mr…

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Russia's Amazing Police Octupus. Sensational Revelations

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 9

Announcements in the Russian Duma indicate that reforms are to be made in the police system. Senator Trussevitch, formerly Chief of the Department of Police, has…

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Dramatic Finish to Court Case. Woman Takes Lysol

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 13

A dramatic sequel occurred to a case which was dealt with at the Glebe Police Court, Sydney, on Thursday. Minnie Eveline Rainar, a middle-aged…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, May 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Messre. T. C. K. McKell, P.M., and J.W. Pender, J.P…

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Licensing Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

The license of the Carrington Hotel was transferred from Daniel Genge to Patrick Dorney. Edmund Charles Auckett was granted a…

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Small Debts Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. James Barry, East Greln, claim for 10s, rates due. Verdict for amount claimed, with 7s costs…

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Stealing a Motor. an Exciting Arrest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1912 · page 2

William M'Crobrin, aged 25 years, was arrested an Melbourne under exciting circumstances on Monday on a charge of having stolen and driven away a motor car…

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Irish Land Disputes. Rioting and Assault. London, Monday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1912 · page 5

Fourteen farmers at Roscommon have been committed for trial for rioting and assaulting policemen in connection with disputes about land…

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Hillgrove Murder Trial. Application for Re-hearing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1912 · page 5

Messrs. Mocatta and Chubb, counsel for the accused Skinner in the Hillgrove tragedy as have applied for a special sitting of the Cireu [?]rt at Armidale for the re-hearing of the case [?] of…

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