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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

2,026 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 102

Young Woman's Death. Australian Legion. Police Stop Burial. New Political Party. to Reform Federal Politics

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 6

The funeral of Winifred Catherine Cardwell, a young married woman which was to have taken place yesterday afternoon, was delayed by the A new Federal political party, to be called the Australian Legion, about to be launched. For some months past a number of…

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Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 4

At the West Maitland Police Court prohibition orders for 12 months were issued against William George Holmes and John Ginnane…

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A Slack Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 3

There was a very small day at the Cessnock Police Court on Tuesday. There was only one case listed outside the Children's Court, and that was…

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Increased Salaries. for Teachers and Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 6

It was announced by the State Treasurer, Mr. Lang, that he had finalised the applications by various grades of the public service, for the payment of…

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Muswellbrook District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Hamilton) MARCH 10, 1921. Doring v. Payne

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 1

Theodore Considine Doring v. M. T. Payne, claim for £100, alleged to be due in connection with a transaction for the agistment and removal…

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Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 4

A middle-aged woman appeared at the West Maitland Police Court this morning charged with being dunk in Sempill-street yesterday. She was in…

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Victorian Murder. Three Young Men Charged. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 5

Arising out of the death of Jacoh Bokhrim, in the shop of his pawnbrokering establishment at Nothcote (Vic.) three young men, Frank Wright…

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Randwick Burglary One Man Captured. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 9

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

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Ice-street Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 5

So far no success has attended the efforts of the police to find Thomas Mulcahy, for whom a warrant was issued on a charge of murdering…

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Police Appointment

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 4

Mounted Constable Flanagan is now stationed permanently in Singleton, having been appointed here from the Depot, Sydney, in place of Sergeant W. J…

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Revolver Under Pillow. Young Man Charged

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 11

In the Sydney Police Court, Norman O'Brien, a young man, was charged with having in his possession a gun without holding a license, The…

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Circuit Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 4

The Circuit Court will open at the East Maitland Courthouse on April 29. The Chief Justice, Sir William Cullen will preside…

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For Charity. Police and Firemen's Record

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 3

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

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Dr. Tozer's Death the Inquest. Finding of Murder. SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 12

The inquest concerning the death of Dr. Claude Tozer was opened by the City Coroner this morning. The court was crowded. Extraordinary interest…

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Married at 13 Sequel, the Divorce Court

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 8

In the Divorce Court, Sydney, on Wednesday, Ivy Mirabel Frances Smith formerly Kendall) asked Mr Justice James" to dissolve her marriage with…

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Appeal Upheld. Alleged Profiteering Case. Full Court Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 2

The Full Court sustained the appeal of Marcus Clark and Company against Judge Beeby, President of the Profiteering Prevention Court…

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 13

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

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Alleged Murder. Two Persons Charged. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 5

In the Central Criminal Court, Ellen Branscombe, masseuse, and Andrew Christensen (22), carpenter were charged with the murder of Ellen Deacon…

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Murder of Military. London, March 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 5

A military lorry containing a patrol of South Lancashires was attacked [?] Dublin last night. Two bombs burst on the lorry and two soldiers were…

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Shirty Appeal Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 4

A court for the hearing of appeals against assessments in the Bolwarra Shire was held at the West Maitland West Maitland Courthouse this…

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