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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

422 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 6 of 22

Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey). an Oxley Island Farm. Griffiths v Allen

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 3

The suit of Ellen Marthe Charlotte Griflits. against John Allen. was before the Court, on an application on behalf of the plaintiff for an interim…

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Supreme Court Action. Irvine v McPHERSON

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 4

This case, which concerned two well-known residents or Dingo Creek, and which was set down for hearing in Sydney on the 30th March, has been…

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Equity Court. a Stuart's Point Estate. Trieglaff and others v. Rowe. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice Street.)

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 5

The suit of Ruby Bodalla Trieglaff and others against Helena Dagmar Rowe and Austral Rowe was before the Court, on Wednesday last, on an…

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Rifle Explodes in Court House

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 4

A STARTLING and what might have been serious incident occurred at the Tenterfield Court House recently. A man had brought a rifle into the office to be registered. While…

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Supreme Court Action. IRVINE v. McPHERSON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 6

This case, which concerned two well-known residents of Little Dingo, and which was set down for hearing in Sydney on March 30 last, has been…

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Kempsey Police Court

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

The Kempsey Petty Sessions were held at the Kempsey Court House yesterday (Monday), before Mr. Fletcher, Police Magistrate…

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Alleged Assault. Charge Struck Out

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

The charge against Joseph Hy. Barber of assaulting Dennis McNamara and occasioning him actual bodily harm was struck out. Inspector Anderson…

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Boy Gaol Breaker. His Third Escape

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 3

A boy who escaped from Bathurst Gaol over a 15 feet wall has been recaptured 14 miles away. This is the third time he has escaped from…

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Warden's Court

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

In the Warden's Court Andrew Christensen, a miner, of Taylor's Arm, applied for authority to enter on portions 117, and 118, parish of Yarrabella,…

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Wingham Police Court. Monday, 4th APRIL 1921 (Before Mr. E. McC. S. Hill J. P.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 2

Harry Yarnold and William Redman for riotous behaviour in Faruhar street, wingham on Saturday last, were fined £2 each or 1 month…

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Fined for Theft at Monte Carlo

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

A message from Paris says that Mrs. Gordon Lowe, wife of the tennis champion, has been fined five hundred francs on a charge of thefts from member's…

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A Love Tragedy. Murder and Suicide. Tram Conductor and Fiancee. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

Allen Lloyd, a tram conductor, shot his former fiancee, Gladys Merril, at Mascot this morning, at her home. Three shots struck her, and she died…

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Late Cables Murder of Negroes

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 3

At the trail held at Covington (Georgia) of John Williams, a planter, charged with instigating the murder of negroes who were held in…

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Police Court. Forster, April 1, (Before Mr. Thomas Miles, J.p.) Alleged Insulting Language

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 4

Nattie Linda Godwin v. Clarence Sydney Wilson. C. S. Wilson v. N. L. Godwin. These were cross summonses for…

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Burglary

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

Between Saturday night and Monday morning the office of Messrs. Hogan and May, Kempsey, was entered and a sum of money stolen therefrom. The…

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Bogus Advertising. Wonderful Promises. Police Investigating. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

The police are investigating a mail order business wherein the sellers have advertised a wonderful quantity of goods for anyone sending them money…

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Murder of Wolgast. Jury Visits Scene. Evidence for Defence. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

The Jury in the case where Charles Speechley was charged with the murder of Constable Wolgast visited the scene of the shooting this morning…

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Strife in Ireland. Civilians Attack Police. London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

A large force of civilians sensationally attacked the London and NorthWestern Railway Hotel, Dublin, where a number of auxiliary police were…

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Forster Police Court. Friday, April 1, 1921. (Before Mr. Thomas Miles, J.P.) Nattie Linda Godwin v Clarencee Sydney Wilson. C. S. Wilson v N. L. Godwin

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

These were cross summonses for insulting language alleged to have been uttered at Forster on the 27th February last…

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Equity Court. German Verge's Will. £100,000 Bequest. Decision Reserved. (Before Mr. Justice Street.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

This was an originating summons arising out of the will of the late German Verge, grazier, of Gladstone, Macleay River. The estate is valued at about…

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