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Courts & crime, 1916

1,421 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 58 of 72

Tottenham Murder Accused Sentenced to Death

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 4

The tral of Roland Nicholas Kennedy and Frank Franz, both comparatively young men, for the murder of Constable Duncan, at Tottenham, on…

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Tottenham Murder. Two Men Sentenced to Death. I.w.w. Literature

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 5

The Tottenham murder case came before the Chief Justice (Sir William Cullen) at the Bathurst Circuit Court, on Tuesday. Mr. Blacket, K.C., and Mr. D. S. Edwards…

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Exemption Courts. Magistrate Suspended

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 6

Some adverse comments with regard to the applicants reported to have been made by Mr Smithers, Stipendiary Magistrate, in dealing with legitimate…

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Tottenham Murder. Michael Kennedy Acquitted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 4

Michael Herbert Kennedy, the third man arrested in connection with the Tottenham murder, was brought up for trial before the chief Justice (Sir William Cullon) at the…

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Thirty-four Offences. Youth of 17 Charged

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 14

During the last few weeks there have been numerous cases of breaking and entering at Pymble, Hornsby, and some other sections, of the northern suburbs of Sydney. Frederick…

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Exemption Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 2

The first sitting of the court for hearing appeils for exemption under the War Sarvice regulations will be held at Muswellbrook on Friday next, 27th instant, before…

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Exemption Court Thursday's Cases

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 5

The Exemption Court resumed its sittings on Thursday at the Court House, for the purpose of hearing applications for exemption under the military…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, October 16. (Before Mr. W. J. M. Fincham, P.m.). Riotous Behaviour

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 10

Andrew Drummond Johnston (34), pleaded guilty to behaving in a riotous manner. Constable Hart stated that defendant was in Church-street about 2.30 this morning shouting…

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Suspected Murder. Woman's Body Found. in Paterson River. Paterson

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 5

Whilst the Newcastle and Hunter River drogher was proceeding up the river yesterday, the captain noticed a body floating in the water. He notified the police upon…

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The Tottenham Murder. The I.W.W. Doctrine. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 6

In the Bathurst Circuit Court to-day Herbert Michael Kennedy, 36, pleaded not guilty to a charge of having been concerned in the murder of Constable…

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Murder by Germans African Trooper Flogged and Shot. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) London, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 6

A Colonial Office report from Southurn German East Africa says Colonel Roger on the 6th June put the enemy to flight. Prior to this a trooper of the…

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Distracted Greece. Fleet Surrendered. Naval Officers Dejected. Court Circles Dejected. Athens

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 12

The delivery of the Greek fleet was effected in the afternoon. Franco-British tuge and trawlers towed the ships to an anchorage to Keratsina…

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Convicts at Large. Escape From Tamworth Gaol. Warder Brutally Assaulted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 6

Four prisoners, Wilson, Coxen, Mclean, and Langenbacher, on Sunday, escaped from Tamworth Gaol, in sensational circumstances, leaving a seriously injured warder behind…

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Judicial Murder. Case of Dr. Bull. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 5

The "Times" correspondent at Amsterdaw states that an English doctor named Bull has been sentenced to six years' hard labour for a crime which is not stated, but…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, October 23. (Before Mr. W. J. M. Fincham, P.m.). Drunk and Disorderly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 6

Joseph Alexander Wright pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in High-street on Saturday evening.—Constable Muir explained the circumstances, and defendant was fined…

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Convicts at Large. Four Men. Escape From Tamworth Gaol. Warder Brutally Assaulted. Prisoners Sentenced Only

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 4

FOUR prisoners, Wilson, Cox, McLean, and Langenbacher, on Sunday escaped from Tamworth Gaol, in sensational circumstances, leaving a seriously injured…

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Tottenham Murder. Michael Kennedy Acquitted

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 4

Michael Herbert Kennedy, the third man arrested in connection with the Tottenham murder, was brought up for trial before the Chief Justice (Sir…

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Queensland Sugar Award. Full Court Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

The Queensland Full Court delivered judgment yesterday in the appeal of the Australian Sugar Producer's Association against Judge Dickson's award in the State…

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Police-inspector Donnelly. Presentations at Muswellbrook. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon a thoroughly representative gathering of the presidents of Muswellbrook and district assembled in the council chambers to express esteem and give…

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Murder in Austria Premier Assassinated. Fears in Austria. (Australian Cable Assn. Message)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 3

Amsterdam, Sunday.—Count Stuergkh, the Premier of Austria, has been murdered at his dinner table. The publisher or a review, named…

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