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Courts & crime, 1913

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Our Singleton Letter. Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 6

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Allnutt, P.M., a middle-aged man named Francis E. Davis was charged that, on or about January 24th, he did maliciously set…

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Local and General News. East Maitland Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 4

The bench at the East Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Messrs. W. B. Pryor and William Blisset, Js. P. A prohibition order for months was…

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The Fitzroy Murder. Thompson Committed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 6

The Melbourne Coroner on Thursday opened an inquiry into the death of Arthur H. Trotter, the commercial traveller who was murdered in his house, George-street,…

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Murder of Mrs. Clark. Delhi, Jan. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

In connection with the murder of Mrs. Clark, the servant Budhu has been pardoned, and he will now be able to testify against the other, accused—Lieutenant…

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Fitzroy Murder. Thompson Committed for Trial. Evidence As to Finger Prints. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

THE Inquest concerning the death of Arthur Trotter, the victim of the Fitzroy burglary murder, was opened in Melbourne to-day. Great…

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Murdered Governess. Charges Against the New York Police. New York, Dec. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 4

Altogether seventeen members of the New York police force, including two captains and four lieutenants, are now under suspicion or have been the objects of specific…

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Serious Assault Charge. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 4

At the Newtown Police Court to-day, Norman Kaleb, aged 20, was charged with maliciously wounding Hugh O'Neill by slashing him across the skull with…

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Officious Policemen. Comment by a Magistrate

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 6

Arthur L. Peacock, described as a man of independent means, was charged at the Central Police Court, Sydney, on Wednesday, with loitering on the…

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The Fitzroy Murder. Thompson Committed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 5

The Melbourne Coroner opened an inquiry on Thursday into the death of Arthur H. Trotter, the commercial traveller who was murdered in his house,…

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The Scarlet Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 10

In the little Crimson Manual it's written plain and clear. That who would wear the scarlet coat shall say good-bye to fear;…

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Police Court. Thursday, January 30th. (Before Mr R. V. Allnutt. P.m.) Alleged Fire-lighting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 6

A middle-aged man named Francis E. Davis, was charged, that on or about January 24th he did maliciously set fire to certain natural grass, the property of…

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Sensational Murder Trial. Three Persons Sentenced. Paris

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 5

A dramatic murder trial has just been concluded. Madame Clerc, the keeper of a boarding school at Sevres, and two men. Nollett and Parratta, were charged with…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, February 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Messrs C. H. Gale, P. M., and George Winkley, J. P. LARCENY OF FOWLS…

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Licensing Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

A hawker's cart license was granted to John Kerrigan and foot licenses to Ernest James Rule, and William Glover. Francis George Hill was granted a…

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A Jealous Husband. Attempts Murder and Suicide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 5

A sensation has occurred at Otahuhu. N.Z. A labourer named Mohan and [?] quarrel with his wife in July, and she left him, and was living with her mother. On…

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Murder of Mrs. Clark. Agra. Feb. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 5

At the trial in connection with the murder of Mrs. Clark, wife of Lieutenant Clark, an officer of the Medical Department at Allahabad. Budhu, Clarks's servant, who has…

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Agra Murder Case. Details of Crime. Agra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 5

Giving evidence in the Agra murder case, Budlin states that four days before the murder the lieutenant requested him to hasten the crime. Budlin says he asked for…

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A Jealous Husband. Attempted Murder and Suicide

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

A sensation has occurred at Otahuhu, New Zealand. A laborer named Mahon had a quarrel with, his wife in July, and she left him, and was living with her…

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Lloyd Before the Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

Francis Shorthall Lioyd appeared at the Auckland Police on Monday, charged with forging an order for the sale of 150,000 shares in the Greater J.D. Williams…

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The Mining Situation. Special, Court to Be Appointed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 5

Mr. Hall, the Minister of Justice, who is administering the Department of Labour and Industry in the absence of Mr. Carmichael in the country, received a…

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