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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1911

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Moss Vale Licensing Court

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 2

On Wednesday last a special licensing court dealt with the following application for renewals of lintel licenses:—Matilda Tyler, Royal Hotel,…

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Ruthless Murder. Workman's Story. Woman's Agonised Cry

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 24 June 1911 · page 6

"I took up a hammer from the nreplace and hit her on the temple. She fell, and her words were: 'Oh, Mile. don't. I then drew the razor across her…

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Appeal Court

Camden News · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 4

Camden Municipal Council was defended Mr. Statham. Mary Fitzpatrick. Mother Superior of [?]anasias,had the legal assistance of…

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Camden Police Court. Friday, June 24, 1911. Before Messrs. Hawkins, P.M, J. Lakeman and W. C. Furner J's P.)

Camden News · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 4

Timothy Scott was charged with working horse which had a sore buck and shoulder. Defendant was defended by Mr C Statham, solicitor. Defendant pleaded guilty,…

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Police Court. TUESDAY, 4th JULY, 1911. Before Mr. H. 0R. Hinton, J.P.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 July 1911 · page 4

William Fleming was charged with stealing a piece of meat, of the value of 1st the property of R. S. Board march on the 3rd July…

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The Northampton-murder Coroner's Opinion of a Witness

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 12 July 1911 · page 2

At Northampton on Tuesday, 22nd of March, Samuel Rowledge, 37, carpenter, was charged with the wilful murder of his sweetheart, Alice Foster, 32,…

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Mr, McCourt and Honorary Ministers

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 15 July 1911 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday last, Mr. McCourt said he desired to raise a question of privilege with reference to the status of Honorary Ministers either…

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Mr. McCourt and Mr. Peter Bowling

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 15 July 1911 · page 4

"No!" It was the voice of Mr. Edden—thunderous, defiant, crushing. Members in the Legislative Assembly on…

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Judge and Boxer. an Amusing Case. What Is an Assault-at-arms

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 19 July 1911 · page 3

With the assistance of the judge and counsel, Mr John Henry Passey, organiser of public entertainments, gave an excellent "show" in the King's Bench…

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The Spies at Work Police "Noses."

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 9 August 1911 · page 3

It seldom happens that a police spy finds himself in the position of the man who was stated, in the course of a case at Clorkenwell Sessions, to have been…

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Shire Appeal Court

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 4

On Tuesday a court for the bearing of appeals against the Nattai Shire valuations for the current year was held at Mittagong Courthouse, befare Mr. F. H. Galbraith. P…

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Mr. McCourt's Nomination

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 30 August 1911 · page 4

Mr. Wade said it was his intention to nominate Mr. McCourt as speaker on the morning following Mr. Willis' nomination; but unfortunately he…

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Poisoned by Arsenic a Murder Trial. Recalls the Maybrick Case

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 13 September 1911 · page 3

The little Assize Court at Appleby, Westmorland, was crowded on 28th June during the hearing of a murder trial which, in some respects, recalls the…

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The Magistrate's Kindness

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 2

Magistrate: "Twenty-one days without the option of a fine." Prisoner: "But, your worship, that means I shall spend Christmas Day in prison."…

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District Court

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 4

The court for the southern district was held before his Honor Judge Scholes at Moss Vale on Tuesday last. The business was confined to two or three case application by…

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Mr. McCourt & the Speaker

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 4

In the New South Wales Assembly on Tuesday night. Mr. McCourt: I wish to know, sir, have you designated myself and other members of…

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Police Court. Thursday, 28th September. Before Mr. F. H. Galbraith, P.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1911 · page 4

James Loadman, sanitary attendant, was proceeded against by the Municipal Council of Picton for depositing nightsoil in a place other than the…

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In the Police Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 October 1911 · page 7

The police magistrate bad had a very busy morning, and now the spectacle of a conscientious objector did not tend to raise his spirits…

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Fireside Fancies. a Gruesome Tale of Murder

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 October 1911 · page 7

There has just been released from the military prison on Saghalien Island en officer whose grim exploit a number of years ago sent a thrill of horror through…

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Police Court. Thursday, October 26th. Before Mr. F. H. Galbraith, P.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 November 1911 · page 4

J. Badd pleaded guilty to unlawfully assaulting J. Corbett. The complainant state that on the 19th instant, at about 5,30 p.m., he…

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