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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1914

1,594 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 80

Suspect Before the Court. Sydney, Thursday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1914 · page 5

Although the detectives have detained several men on suspicion of having taken part in the Eveleigh hold-up, they have not been able to gather sufficient evidence to make…

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East Maitland Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 4

At the East Maitland Police Court this afternoon, before Messrs. W. Blissett and D. Ley, Js.P., Edward Branch, sanitary inspector to the Tarro Shire, applied for an…

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The Eveleigh Robbery Police Court Proceedings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 5

The robbery of £3,300 from two railway pay clerks at Eveleigh on Wednesday in engaging the full strength of the detective force…

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The Police Force

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 5

It is understood the Cabinet has decided to place an additional sum of £50,000 on the Estimates for the purpose of increasing the police force…

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Finding of a Medal. Man Charged with Larceny

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 5

Henry Brien, on remand from Newcastle charged ot the West Maitland Police Court this morning, before Messrs. J. w. Birkenhead and W. McLauchlin, Js.P., with…

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Identification of Criminals. Police Congress

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 5

At the International Police Congress, which met for the first time last month at Monaco, the suggestion of the formation of an international identification Bureau was…

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Accused Before the Court. Sydney, Friday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 5

Norman Twiss and Arthur Tatham were before the police court to-day. The police prosecutor asked for a round for a fortnight as there was a lot of work…

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Told in Divorce Court. Scene at Parliament House. Sydney, Friday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 5

Questions which Justice Gordon had to consider in a petition of divorce to-day was whether the petitioner, Sarah Jane Dawes, had committed adultery with H. C…

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Rabbit Case Appeal. Upheld by Supreme Court. Tamworth P.P. Board Appeal Upheld

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 3

IN the Supreme Court, Sydney, on Wednesday, Mr. Justice Ferguson upheld the appeal in the case of Sydney Brackenreg, rabbit…

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Sconeites in London. Marvellous Control of Traffic by the Police. the Tube System. Fear of Suffragists

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 6

In a letter from London, to Mr. Sherwood, dated 29th April, Mr. J. D. Stafford remarks:—"Well, we are still running about. We got…

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Police Court

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 4

At the Police Court on Thursday, before Mr E. H. V. Allnutt, P.M., Henry Hunter Rose, who pleaded guilty to having failed to attend a compulsory…

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Assault and Robbery. Violent Ruffians

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 6

Three young men assaulted three residents of Eumangerie, near Gilgandra, on Saturday night, and robbed two of them. A Russian Finn, John Micalson, was…

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Buckingham Palace. Burglary. a Drunken Escapade. London, June 7

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 2

A supposed burglar was arrested in the servants' quarters in Buckingham Palace at night time. He visited several bedrooms, all of which were occupied. He alleged that…

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A Typewriter's Claim Alleged Libel and Assault

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 4

In the Banco Court, Sydney, on Thursday, before the Chief Justice and a jury of four, an action was brought by Gwendoline Rachel Browne against…

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Stabbed to Death. Alleged Murder

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 7

Further particulars regarding the death of James Henry Davidson, which occurred at Weetalibah are to hand. It is stated that Davidson was driving the…

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Court Business

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 6

At the Police Court on Thursday, Henry Hunter Rose pleaded guilty to having failed to attend a compulsory drill on May 2, and was fined 10/, with 3/ costs, in defeaut 24…

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The Benton Murder. London, June 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 3

The "Daily Express" states that Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of "State Cor Foreign Affairs, has informed President Wilson in friendly but unequivocal terms that if, as…

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The Police. Royal Commission Mooted

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 5

The action of members of the police force in inviting public subscriptions to a fund for prosecuting a certain, appeal in criminal jurisdiction was strongly…

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The Court House Clock

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 4

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday night, a letter was received from the Department of Justice in regard to the turret clock at the…

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Brave Girl of Fifteen. Assists Police Officer

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 5

Remarkable bravery on the party of Phoebe Shenton, a girl of fifteen, earned the compliments of the magistrate at Birmingham, when three brothers—Richard, Alfred, and Arthur Vicketrs…

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