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Courts & crime, 1919

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Naval Court-martial. Mutiny on H.M.A.S. Australia. Five Bluejackets Sentenced

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 June 1919 · page 1

A court-martial was held on H.M.A.S. Encounter at Sydney on Friday, when the following men were charged with having joined in a mutiny on H.M.A.S…

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Murder Mystery Solved

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 June 1919 · page 2

The finding of the, remains of Charles James Whitolaw, aged 32, in the bush at Gembrook near Morwell (Vic), clears'up a mystery attending the…

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Bolshevism Reign of Torture and Murder. Some Horrible Details

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 June 1919 · page 4

Terrible incidents are recorded in a publication on Bolshevism in Russia, issued by the Imperial Government, which the Agent-General for Victoria in…

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Police Court

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 25 June 1919 · page 2

Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., who presided at the local Police Court on Tuesday, 20th. inst., had nearly all his time taken up hearing cases under the…

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Muswellbrook Letter. Muswellbrook, Wednesday. Police Court—presentation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 June 1919 · page 6

The monthly sitting of the politic court was held here yesterday, Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., presiding. Before beginning the ordinary business Mr. Gale read a letter he…

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Alleged Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 June 1919 · page 5

Charles Mattson was charged at the Sydney Police Court to-day with the murder of P. Clutch, second mate of the American schooner James Teft. The police prosecutor…

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Cingalese Quarrel. Sentenced for Manslaughter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 June 1919 · page 7

At the Central Criminal Court, Sydney, Handy Arm[?], an elderly Cingalese, pleaded guilty to a charge of feloniously slaying Thomas Dionis, and maliciously wounding…

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Shocking Cruelty. Father Sentenced to Two Months

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 June 1919 · page 7

A shocking case of cruelty to an infant was brought under the notice of the police at Broken Hill. The father became annoyed at the persistent crying of the…

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Mrs. Pearce at Court. London, June 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 June 1919 · page 5

Lady Curzon will present at Court Mrs. Pearce (the wife of Senator Pearce, Minister for Australian Defence) and her daughter on June 27…

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Judge Complains. Court Treated in Most Casual Fashion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 June 1919 · page 3

When the applications of the Master Bakers' Association and the Baking Trades Employees Federation for an award were called upon before his Honor Judge Curl[?] for…

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Shortage of £6796. Charges of Stealing Cheques

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 June 1919 · page 7

Richard Gosling, 30 years of age, described as a company manager, was charged before Mr. Adrian, S.M., in Sydney, with having while a partner of the firm of Charles…

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The Kyogle's Mails. Charge of Stealing Postal Articles

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 June 1919 · page 6

Richard Ryan, 18 years of age, described as a seaman, was committed for trial at the Central Police Court Sydney yesterday, on a charge of having stolen certain…

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The Latest. Court Work Affected. Many Officials Ill. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 June 1919 · page 2

In the suburban police stations most of the deposition clerks, as well as other officials, are ill. It is probable that the Department will be compelled to resort…

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The Kaiser to Be Tried Allies to Call for His Surrender. High Court to be Set Up by the Powers

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 June 1919 · page 4

On the question as to what action should be taken by the Allies with regard to the ex-Kaiser, the Peace Conference has decided that he must be tried by a…

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Fined for Assault

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 5

While David Craig a law clerk, was serving a copy of a petition for divorce upon Oliver James Samuels, the latter struck him a heavy blow on the cheek, eventually…

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Cessnock Police Court. Thursday, June 26. CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 3

The bench at the Cessnock Police Court on Thursday was occupied by Mr. J. B. Scobie, J.P. BELLBIRD TROUBLE…

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Shocking Cruelty. Father Sentenced to to Two Months

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 6

A shocking case of cruelty to an infant was brought under the notice of the police at Broken Hill. The father became annoyed at the…

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Cruelty to a Child. Father Sent to Gaol

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 3

A shocking case pf cruelty to an infant was brought under the notice of the police of Broken Hill recently. The father became annoyed at the…

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Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 June 1919 · page 7

Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., occupied the bench at the Police Court yesterday. Richard Arthur Rowland was charged with having solicited Henry Arthur William, a…

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Cingalese Quarrel. Sentenced for Manslaughter

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 June 1919 · page 3

At the Central Criminal Court, Sydney, Handy Amaloris, an elderly Cingalese, pleaded guilty to a charge of feloniously slaying Thomas Dionis, and maliciously wounding…

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