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Courts & crime, 1906

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Police Changes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 3

Mounted Constable Glenn, who has been in charge of the police station at Jindera for some years, has been transferred to Daysdale to fill the…

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Charges Against the Junee Police

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 3

Inspector Jones has notified Sergeant Anderson, Constable O'Rouke and Leaves, all stationed at Junee, that as the result of the second in[?]uiry…

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Latest by Telegraph. Latest News From Sydney. a Murder Charge. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 2

Doctor Frederick William Marshall, Andrew Mo[?]head, and Catherine Hepp were placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court to-day,…

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Alleged Intent to Murder

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

At the Yackandandah Court on Monday, John M'Waters, farmer, of Dederang, was charged with shooting at Jno. Woodside, grazier, of…

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Alleged Illegal Operation. Triple Murder Charge, the Doctor Marshall Case. Three Accused Acquitted. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

In the criminal court on Monday Frederick William Marshall, Andrew Morehead and Catherine Steppe were placed on trial, charged with the…

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Theft of Jewellery

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 March 1906 · page 2

At the Ballarat City Court to day John Wilson, who was arrested recently in Melbourne, on a charge of stealing money and jewellery to the…

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Murder and Attempted Suicide. the Cook and the Barmaid. Murderer in a Critical Condition. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 March 1906 · page 2

A man named Richard Riley, who followed the occupation of a cook, distinguished himself to-night by murdering his cousin and then attempting…

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Mulwala Police Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 5

Mr. C. E. O[?]ear, P.M. made his first appearance since his appointment to this circuit in this court on Thursday morning to try the…

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Police Court Sensation. Prisoner Attacks Constable

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 15

An exciting scene occurred at the City Police Court, Brisbane, on Monday afternoon. Four youths. William Mulgravo, Angus M'Donald. Thomas Matthews and…

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Assault by a Son

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 28

An elderly man named William White, a well-known farmer, residing at Cassidy's-bridge, a few miles from Warrnambool, has been murderously assaulted by his son…

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Corowa Police Court. Thursday, March 29, 1906. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 5

Edward Green, for drunkenness, was fined 26 or 24 hours, and for using indecent language was fined £2, or 14 days…

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Student's Revenge. Murder of a Professor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 2

According to the Lisbon correspondent of the London "Daily Mail": -- A sensational incident in Co[?]mbra the seat of the Portuguese university where…

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Albury Circuit Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 2

His Honor the Chief Justice, Sir Frederick Barley will preside at the sitting of the Albury Circuit Court on Monday, April 9. Mr J. Carlos, has…

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Brutal Murder at Surry Hills. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 4

A young woman named Rose Arnold, a barmaid, and believed to be a married woman, was brutally murdered last night by a man named…

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Shocking Tragedy. Love, Murder, and Suicide. London, March 22

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 27

A shocking tragedy has been made public at a criminal trial in Germany. A bank clerk named Branke, at Brunswick, who was betrothed to Fraulein Haars…

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Murder of a Barmaid. Her Lover Stabs Her. Then Attempts Suicide

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 24

A case of murder and attempted suicide took place at Surry Hills, on Wednesday night. Richard Riley, aged 26 years, employed as kitchenman at the…

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Henty Monthly Police Court. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M., (Wagga)

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 3

Police v. Arthur Holcroft, indecent language, and a second charge of riotous behaviour. The offences were proved by…

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Small Debts Court

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 3

W. A. Neal v. Max Kuhl, dishonoured pro note for £4 10s. Verdict for £4 18s, with 11s costs. W. Wiesner & Co. v. Martha…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Thursday, March 29, (Before Messrs J. Kelly, W. Leetham and A.R. Jefferson, J.s.P) Charge of Vagrancy

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 2

Annie Wright (on remand from Monday) was charged with having so visible lawful means of support. Mr Windeyer appeared for the accused, who pleaded not guilty…

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Germanton Police Court. Germanton

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 2 April 1906 · page 2

At the Germanton Police Court, before Mr C. E. Oslear, P.M., Sydney Davis, on remand from last month, was charged with careless use of fire…

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