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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1909

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Order Royal Foresters. Court Morning Star No. 504

Camden News · Thursday 14 January 1909 · page 1

The following officers were installed to thier respective positions at the Royal Foresters' Hall, Camden, on Monday, 11th January:—…

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Mrs Drumond Released. From Gaol. Punishment for Mrs. Pankhurst

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 7

Mrs Drummond, the fighting "General" of the Suffragettes, was unexpectedly released from Holloway Gaol yesterday afternoon (November 3) by…

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Police Court Continued

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1909 · page 6

Several young men, all over 21 years of age (names we do not give on this occasion) were charged with riotous behaviour on the night of the 31st December in Argyle Street…

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Police Court. Poisoning of Rabbits by the Method Adopted

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1909 · page 6

Mr C G Moore, of Glenmore, The Oaks, summoned for not destroying rabbits by poisoning on his estate. Mr C Statham. solicitor, Camden, prosecuted on behalf of…

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Licensing Court

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1909 · page 6

No cases were called on, and the Bench gave instructions on certain points for Sergt Schwarer to act on…

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Camden Police Court. Thursday, 21St February. (Before Mr Hawthorne, P.M., Messrs A Foot Onslow and W C Furner, J's.P.) Petty Debt Court

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1909 · page 6

Longhurst v. Seymour, claim for servant's wages. Non-suit for plaintiff…

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Alleged Theft of a valuable Wedding Present

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 4

Susie Williams, 18, a domestic servant, appeared at the Water Police Court,Sydney,on Monday,before Mr. C.N. Payton, S.M., to answer a charge of stealing between August 17 and August 31 last, in the…

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Triple Murder. Father Kills Three Children. Two Others Dying

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 3

Seldom has a sadder tragedy troubled even the East End of London than that which was discovered at Bethell avenue, Hermit road, Canning Town, on…

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Curious Brixton Story. Magistrate Dismisses Charges. Brought by Music Hall Artist

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 3

A remarkable tale was told at Lambeth Police Court on December 8, when Dudley Stevens, 34, a draughtsman, appeared to answer tho charge of being…

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Famous Magistrate. Some Stores About Him

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 6

The death occurred on December 13 of Mr James Shell, who was a London magistrate for twenty-live years, at the ago of seventy-nine. He retired from…

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The Wollondilly Press (Late "Bowral Free Press.") 13.3.09. Bowral Police Court

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 4

Before Mr. F. H, Galbraith, P.M., on Tuesday last. Adolphus Watts pleaded guilty to a charge of not sending his child to school the required number of…

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The Wollondilly Press (Late "Bowral Free Press.") 20.3.09. Theft of Money at Bowral

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 2

Late on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning last the business premises of Messrs. J. B. Andrews and Co., of Bowral, were relieved of a sum of money…

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Moss Vale Police Court. WEDNESDAY, March 24

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 2

Before Mr. F. H. Galbraith, P.M. John Day sued Wm. Hines for alleged dentention of cattle. Plaintiff did not appear, and defendant,…

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Licensing Court

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 2

Before Messrs. F. H. Galbraith, P.M., J. A. Badgery, and, J. W. Cunnipgham, J,'s,P. John Murphy applied, for a…

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A Police Veteran. Receives I S.O. Medal

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 7 April 1909 · page 4

His Excellency the Governor of Queensland (Lord Chelmsford), dis tributed several Imperial Service medals to ex-members of the…

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Judicial Change. Divorce Court President

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 17 April 1909 · page 3

It was announced on Wednesday (February 3), that Sir John Gorell Barnes, on retiring from the presidency of the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty…

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Drama Op Jealousy. Murder of an Actress

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 2

A music hall star, Lucienne Muguet by name, 22 years of age, was shot last night by her lover, M. Edmond Stora, at her residence on the Boulevard…

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The Wollandillo Press (Late "Nowral Free Press.") 28 4 09. The Berrima Gaol

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 4

Mr. McCourt states that the department, although he personally made representations to the contrary, have decided to close the…

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Court Balls in Berlin. Brilliant Scenes. How the Kaiser Entertains

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 2

When the Emperor William gives a State ball, "permission to dance is given only by royal order, and the privileged have for many days to rehearse the…

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Camden Police Court

Camden News · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 1

At the Camden Police Court on Monday, Jacob Creighton was charged before Mr. A, Foot Onslow J. P., with steal ing two rabbit traps from Alfred Smith, at Werombi, on…

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