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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

2,026 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 102

Rookwood Murder Case Perjury Charge Fails

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 1

Mary Thwaites, a married woman, was charged at the Darlinghurst Sessions on Thursday with perjury in connection wth the poisoning trial, which ended in…

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Police and Fireman's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 4

It is announced that the prizes won at the police and firemen's sports carnival will be available at the West Maitland fire station on and after…

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The Police. Complaint to Minister

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 9

The Police Association Conference in Sydney protested against what was discribed as the growing practice of public speakers in subjecting the police to…

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A Melbourne Murder Pawnbroker Shot Dead. Three Arrests Made

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 6

Jacob Borkheim, aged 44, a pawnbroker, of Northcote, a Melbourne suburb, met his death on Wednesday afternoon in. circumstances that seem to…

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Anti-profiteering Court. "Silk" Stocking Cases

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 4

Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate on Monday, Frederick William Elliott, of King-street, St. Peters, pleaded guilty to having exposed for…

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Maitland District Court. Thursday, March 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 12

The Maitland District Court was opened at the Courthouse, East Maitland, on Thursday, March 3, before his Honor Judge" Hamilton…

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Raid by Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1921 · page 4

On Sunday morning, the police carried out a raid on an alleged two up school at Homeville, in the vicinity of the Austral Main Colliery. The raid…

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West Maitland Court. Monday, March 14. (Before Mr. G. Atkin, P.m.) Alleged Bodily Harm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1921 · page 4

Herbert Walton was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on John Bryson on March 12. Inspector Buzzacott asked for a…

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Smart Theft

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 5

A well-dressed man entered the shop of Levy Bros, jewellers, in George street, Sydney ad asked to see some gold Alberts. He was shown a number…

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Australian Sharpers. Sentenced at the Old Bailey. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 1

Robert M'Donald and James Ford, 23, who were said to be Australians, have been sentenced to two years' imprisonment, with…

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"I Shot Dr. Tozer." Statement to Police

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 2

Constable Marsder added that, on January 5, Mrs Mort called him to her bedside. She then said: "I am prepared to suffer any punishment the law…

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Dr. Tozer's Death Mrs. Mori's State of Mind. Finding of Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 6

At the inquest concerning the death of Dr. Caude Tozer, the Coroner found that he died from the effects of bullet wounds inflicted by Mrs. Mort…

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Randwick Burglary One Man Captured. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 5

When James Ryan, a residet of Randwick, was about to enter his home last night he saw a light in one of the rooms. He entered the…

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Rule Discharged. Magistrate's Decision Justified

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 3

The Full Court dismissed the application made on behalf of Robert Dalley Searlett church organist, for a writ of prohibition to restrain the police…

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Irish Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 5

During the past year the number of resignations, dismissals, and courtmartials in connection with the R.I.C. and Auxiliaries were as follows:—…

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For Charity. Police and Firemen's Record

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 3

Mr. Lindrum, secretary, says it is now practically assured that the gross profits from the Police and Fireman's annual effort on behalf of our…

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Sinn Feinn Army. "Court Martial Executions."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 4

Father Rickard McCarthy was the chief speaker at a meeting of Sinn Feinners held in New York recently at which 58 branches of the "Friends…

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Soldiers' League Money. Charges of Forgery and Stealing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 7

At the Melbourne City Court Vincent Lee Hyndes was charged with forging an authority to the National Bank of Australasia, to permit him to…

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Ireland Death Penalty for Murder. Six Executions

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 2

London, Tuesday.—During the execution of six Sinn Feiners at Mountjoy Prison this morning an armoured car was stationed outside the prison, and an…

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Death of Dr. Tozer Further Evidence at Inquest. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 3

The following evidence was taken at the inquest concerning the death of Dr. Tozer after our report closed in last issue…

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