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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1910

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Burglary and Attempted Murder. Outrage at Dawes Point

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 3

A burglar entered the bed-room of Mr. Moss, a well-known business man, at Dawes Point. He bludgeoned Mr. Moss into unconsciousness with an…

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Dungog Tragedy. Verdict of Wilful Murder

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 4

The inquest on the body of Frank Coleman, whose mutilated body was found at Hooke's-Hill on October 25, has concluded…

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Armidale Murder Mystery. an Arrest Made

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 9

Interest in the ghastly tragedy at Armidale on December 13 last year, when Hannah Kelly, a young woman, was murdered in bed, was revived…

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As in the Days of Old. Blackfellows' Triaal Fight. the Stealing of a Lubra

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 10

A Brocks Creek native recently went to Daly River and took from the Daly River tribe a young lubra. He returned to Brocks Creek and the…

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Police Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 4

Since last issue the following cases have been dealt with at the local court:—George Anderson, drunk and disorderly, fined 10s or 48 hours…

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Police Court. Wingham, Wednesday December 29. Before Mr. H. MALONE, P.M. Sly Grog Selling

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1910 · page 3

Archibald Rose on remand, was charged with selling liquor without a license at Baker's Creek. Mr. D. Cowan appeared for…

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Murder at Tamworth. Man Kills His Wife. and Outs His Throat. a Terrible Struggle

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1910 · page 7

At about 2.15 o'clock on Monday afternoon a terrible murder took place at the residence of Mr. James Goodworth, Murray-street, Tamworth,…

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Dramatic Suicide in Court. Forger Bites the End of Poisoned Cigar

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1910 · page 7

A dramatic suicide, similar to that of Whittaker Wright, occurred in the room of the examining magistrate at the court of Algiers. A man under…

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Burglary on a Liner. £10,000 Gold Stolen. Safe Dynamited

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1910 · page 2

It was discovered aboard the HamBurg- American liner Prince Joachim, on her arrival at New York recently, that the cracksmen had evaded the…

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The Dungog Murder. Little Hope of Gerlach's Extradition

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1910 · page 4

Immediately upon his arrival at Suez, Wilhelm Gerlach, the German, suspected of the murder of Frank Coleman, at Hooke's Hill camp, on October…

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Quarterly Licensing Court. Taree Tueesday, Jan. 11. Before Messrs H. Malone, P.M., Capt. Gollan and H. W. Flett, J's. P. Billiard License

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1910 · page 2

W. Ridgewell Gloucester, was granted a billiard license. COMPLETING ADDITIONS. The application of Jos. Walker,…

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Police Court. on Tuesday, Before the P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 20 January 1910 · page 8

Samuel Muss, fol drunkenness was fined is or the rising; for resisting the police, 20s or 14 days; and for violent behavior in the lock-up, 20s or…

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An Escaped Prisoner. From West Kempsey Gaol

Macleay Argus · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 19

ON Monday last a prisoner from Port Macquarie, who had served 14 days in gaol for a minor offence, but who is committed for trial on a charge of alleged…

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The Dungog Murder. Little Hope of Gerlach's Extradition

Macleay Argus · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 18

IMMEDIATELY upon his arrival at Suez, Wilhelm Gerlack, the German suspected of the murder of Frank Coleman at Hook's Hill Camp,…

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Police Court Friday, January 21st

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 26 January 1910 · page 4

Wm. Stuart and Chas, Gauncer were granted hawkers licenses. The application of Wm. Gilkison was ad journed till the 18th February…

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Police Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 27 January 1910 · page 5

On 21st inst., before the P.M., William Ashton, for drunkenness, was fined 2s or 4 days. On the 24th, besore Mr. Davis, J.P., Michael E…

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Peter Bowling and Others Sentenced. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Saturday 29 January 1910 · page 11

At the Industrial Court, before Judge Rogers, Peter Bowling was yesterday sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, and O'Connor, Butler and Hutton to…

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Judge Scholes Court

Macleay Argus · Saturday 29 January 1910 · page 11

At the sitting of the Compulsory Board at Newcastle yesterday, Judge Scholes said he intended to take steps to bring both parties together. He remarked…

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Strike Prosecutions. Bowling Sentenced to Twelve Months. Other Accused Receive Eight Months

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1910 · page 9

After hearing evidence the judge summed up as follows :— His Honor said the whole strike was illegal. At the time the…

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Kempsey Police Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 4

ON 27th, January, before Mr. Davit, C.P.S., William Miles, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 10s or 7 days. On Tuesday before the P.M., John…

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