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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1913

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Drink and Drugs. Murder Through Cocaine. Recent American Lynching

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 3

The vision of sudden death in Harriston, Mississippi, in the early morning of September 28, when two young drug-crazed negroes were lynched after they had "shot up the…

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Turkish Police Methods. Treatment in Private. Constantinople. Dec. 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 7

Although it is officially stated that Kavaly Mustapha, who was being re-tried by court martial for the murder of She[?]ket Pasha. committed suicide in his cell, it is believed that…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, December 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 December 1913 · page 7

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M. PROHIBITION ORDER…

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A Constable Sentenced. Stealing from a Prisoner

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 1

Joseph Alexander Murphy, formerly a member of the Sydney police force, was convicted at the Sydney Quarter Sessions on a charge of stealing a medal…

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Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 4

Two inebriates were dealt with at the "West Maitland Police Court this morning, before Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M. One, who is in his eightieth year, and had 96…

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Late News by Cable. a Daring Burglary. £1000 Haul. London, Dec. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 2

A during robbery was committed in Regent-street last night. Burglars entered a shop adjoining that of Messrs. Wright, jewellers, and cut a hole in…

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Short Sentences in Gaol. To Be Abolished. (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 December 1913 · page 2

The Home Secretary, speaking at the London Magistrates' Club, forecasted the introduction, in the next Parliamentary session, of a measure which…

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Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 4

Before Mr. S. E. Beaver, J.P., at, the West Maitland police court, this morning, John Prior, alias John Delroy, was remanded till to-morrow on a charge of being an idle…

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Island Murder. Tragedy on a Launch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 7

The French mail steamer Sydney, which arrived at Sydney from Noumea on Monday, brought particulars of the investigation of the mission or inquiry despatched from…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, December 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1913 · page 7

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Mr. C.H. Gale, P.M. MUNICIPAL CASE…

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Assault and Robbery. Young Woman the Victim

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1913 · page 3

At about a quarter-past 8 on Tuesday night a young lady, Miss Doodata Hjorth, or Dowllng-street, Redfern, was crossing Moore Park on her way to Randwick-road to catch…

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Alleged Murder. a Bush Quarrel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 5

A tragedy took place at Henley station. on the Darling River between Menindie and Wileannin, on Saturday last. During the day one of the employes on the station, Frank…

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Municipal Revision Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 4

A court for the revision of the lists of electors in the municipality of East Maitland will be held at the Courthouse, East Maitland, on Friday, December 19…

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A Constable Sentenced. Stealing From a Prisoner

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1913 · page 15

Joseph Alexander Murphy, formerly a member of the Sydney police force, who was convicted at the Sydney Quarter Sessions on the previous day, on a charge of stealing…

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Singleton Letter. Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1913 · page 6

The bench at the police court on Thursday was occupied by Mr. R. H. V. Allnutt, P.M. James Noble was charged with…

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A Daring Burglary. £1000 Haul. London. Dec. 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1913 · page 3

A daring robbery was commuted in Regent-street last night. Burglars entered a shop adjoining that of Messrs. Wright jewellers, and cut a hole in…

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Assault and Robbery. Young Woman the Victim

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1913 · page 5

At about a quarter-past 8 on Tuesday night a young lady, Miss Deodata Hjorth, of Dowling-street, Redfern, was crossing Moore Park on her way to Randwick-road to catch…

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Police Court. Tuesday, December 9, 1913. (Before Mr. R, H. V. Allnutt, P.M.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 13 December 1913 · page 2

William Manning and Thomas Joseph Long were charged with playing an unlawful game, to wit two-up. Both defendants pleaded not guilty…

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Island Murder. Tragedy on a Launch

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 December 1913 · page 6

The French mail steamer Sydney, which arrived at Sydney, from Noumea on Monday, brought particulars of the investigations of the mission or inquiry despatched from…

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Gaol or Fine. Bill to Allow Time for Payment

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 13 December 1913 · page 5

Mr. M'Kenna intends to introduce next session of the House of Commons a bill intended to save people from imprisonment in cases where they would pay the fine if…

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