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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1908

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Police Court. Thursday, March 12. Before Messrs. J. W. McQuiggin A. W. Teale, J's.P

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 4

Alfred Darlington v. Oxenbridge, junr. No. appearance of either party. Cusp dismissed. Alfred Hill, charged with…

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Murder Through Fear. a Double Tragedy. Due to Cowardice

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 7

From Paris, on 24th December, the Paris correspondent of the "Daily Mail" wired:— A man named Jolibola, who shot dead…

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Bostal Woods Tragedy. the Inquest. Verdict: "Wilful Murder."

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 5

At Woolwich on 25th January, Mr [?]. R. Oswald, coroner for the south-eastern district, opened an inquiry into the death of Edith Martha Cranfield, aged 23, a…

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Murder Through Fear. a Double Tragedy. Due to Cowardice

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 7

From Paris, on 24th December the Paris correspondent of the "Daily Mail" wired:- A man named Jolibols, who shot dead…

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Rough on Dogs at Goulburn. Indignation Against Police

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 4

Great indignation was expressed in Goulbum on Monday morning last (says the Goulburn "Herald") when it became known that no less than eight dogs had been killed…

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Murder at Lunch. a Woman's Revenge. Revolvers in a Muff

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 2

From New York on 22nd January the New York correspondent of the "Daily Mail" writes:- An extraordinary shooting affray…

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Dog in Court. an Amusing Test. Rival Owners

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 7

Mr Curtis Bennett, at the Westminster Police Court on 10th January, was called upon to decide the ownership of an Irish terrier, the rival claimants being…

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The Roughs of Paris. Canine Police Aids. How They Work

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 7

In spite of frost and snow there was a fair attendance of interested persons on the Vincennes racecourse on Monday, 6th January, when a…

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Police Court. Thursday, March 26

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 4

Mr. F. H. Galbraith, P. M., sat on the Bench for the first time on Thursday last, and at the opening of the Court, before any business was called on…

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Dog in Court. an Amusing Test. Rival Owners

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 3

Mr Curtis Bennett, at the Westminster Police Court on 10th January, was called upon to decide the ownership of an Irish terrier, the rival claimants being…

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The Roughs of Paris. Canines Police Aids. How They Work

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 3

In spite of frost and snow there was a fair attendance of interested persons on the Vincennes racecourse on Monday, 6th January, when a…

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Moss Vale District Court. Slander Action. Stephen Baker Versus Leon Ard Green. Verdict for Complainant

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 2

At the Moss Vale District Court yesterday (Tuesday), before Acting Judge Edmunds, Stephen Baker, of Mittagong, formerly employed as cook at the Moss…

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Moss Tale Police Court

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 4

At the above conrt on Monday lnst, before Mr. Aubrey Mowle, J.P., Ctel Casey was cbhrgoe with stealing from Lilian Lawrence one gold, muff,ilhaunatndgold iluceto f…

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Moss Yale District Court. Slander Action, Stephen Baker versus Leonard Green. Verdict for Complainant

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 5

At the Moss Vale District Court on Tuesday last, before Acting Judge Edmunds, Stephen Baker, of Mittagong, formerly employed as cook at the Moss…

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Pearl As Murder Clue. the Arvedi Mystery. Who Stabbed Him?

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 6

Our Rome correspondent telegraphs that a strange clue has come to light in the Foligno train minder. On the arrival of the Rome-Verona express at…

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Police Court. Saturday, April 18. Before Dr. Parry, J.P.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 4

Frederick William Perry, aged 33, who has several aliases, was charged with having na visible lawful means of support, on the 16th instant…

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Bowral Police Court

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 8

On Thursday, April 16, Denis Murphy, a tramp, before Messrs. W. Murray and R. S. Mackenzie, J's.P. was charged with atea'ing a pair of spectacles, value £3 10s, the…

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Police Court. Thursday. April 23. Before Mr. Galbraith, P.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 4

Annie Skinner was charged with illegally detaining a cart wheel the property of John Bell. There was no appearance of parties and the case was…

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English Suffragettes Attack Parliament. Repulsed by Police

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 7

The Suffragettes who, under the auspices of the Women's Social and Political Union, are holding a three days' Parliament of Women at Caxton Hall…

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Licensing Court. Before Messrs C. Dunn and J.W. McQuiggin L.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 4

Ephrian Tamkins was granted a renewal of his wine licence The Inspector presented his quarterly report which was very satisfactory…

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