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Courts & crime, 1909

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Sydney Harbour Disaster. Marine Court Inquiry. Evidence of Naval Officers. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 5

The marine court inquiry into the disaster in Sydney Harbor caused by the colier Dunmore cutting down a pinnace belonging to the [?]ruisor…

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Alleged Murder of an Infant. Conclusion of the Inquest. Accused Committed for Trial

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 3

Before Mr. J. J. R[?] J.P., yesterday morning Margaret L[?] Donnelly was presented on a charge of murdering an [?] on or about…

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Gold Stealing at Beechworth

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 3

The cases against W. Tower for receiving and selling gold knowing it to be stolen were continued at Beechworth on Wednesday, before Mr. Rowan, P.M. on…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, January 20, 1908. (Before Mr. J. Fletcher. P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 3

Rowland person charged with placing a fishing line in the Murray river for the purpose of catching fish within the Close season…

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Disaffection in India Printer and Editors Sentenced London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

The printer and the two joint editors of the newspaper "Vishravritla," published of Kolhapur, india, have been found guilty of publishing an article inciting dis[?]ffection…

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Local Police Court News. (Before Messrs Gibson P.M., and J. Fulton J.P.)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

The following cases were disposed of an Monday last:—Senior Sergeant Curry v J. Brown for cruelty to animal. This case was…

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Sentenced to Death. Reprieved by the Czar. London, January 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 43

Strong protests have recently been made in Russia against the severity of the authorities in ordering the death sentence to be carried out upon a number of workmen…

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Small Debts Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

Burslem, v Innes, Claim £2 2s 6d for work and labour in handling horses and attending to sick animal. Mr. Meillon, for defendant, who…

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Alleged Child Murder. a Young Woman Committed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 46

At the Albury Police Court on Wednesday (before Mr. J. J. Kingsmill, J P.) Margaret Lucy Donnelly was charged with "That she did on or about the 3rd January, 1909. at…

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Father and Son Shot. Supposed Murder and Suicide

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 30

Particulars of a tragedy were received by the (W.A.) commissioner of police on Monday morning from Inspector Holmes, of Bunbury, in a telegram from Constable…

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Lynch Law in Turkey. the Constantinople Outrage. Ringleaders Sentenced. London, January 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 43

The Criminal Court at Constantinople has dealt with a case of lynching, which occurred at Beehiktash, near Yildiz, on October 15…

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Socialist Demonstration Stopped by the Police. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

Some of the unemployed of London, to the number of 150, [?]empted to make a demonstration last evening outside the residence of Lord Lanslowne. The…

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Police Paraded with Side Arms. Broken Hill

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 44

There was a simmering of excitement in the city on Saturday, in consequence of a rumor which obtained currency that action of a decided, nature was contemplated either by the…

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Police and Populace. Riots at Rio De Janeiro. London, January 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 43

Serious rioting has occurred in Rio de Janeiro as the result of conflict between the police and the populace. The disturbances arose out of a feeling…

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The Great Court Scandal. Published by Special Arrangement. Chapter Xxii. (Continued.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 9

"Did you go to Vienna?"' asked the King. "I was sent to Vienna the instant it became known that the…

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Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. Wise. D.L.M., and J. Fulton J.P.)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

The Quarterly Licensing report of all the Licensed, hotels, in the district was read. All were reported as well conducted and well kept…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, January 20, 1909. (Before Mr. J.W. Fletcher, P.M., andDr. W. Shortt. J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 3

Renewals of licenses were granted to W.J. Miller. Savernake Hotel assessment, £101 license lee, [?]; Wm. H. Lumby (colonial wine)…

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Sydney Harbour Disaster. Finding of the Earing Court Wrongful Acts by Hansen and Bryaet. Hansen Ordered to Show Cause. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 3

The Marine Court, com[?] Judge Backhouse and Capt[?] john vince Hall, and Fr[?] (assessors), concluded today the…

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Monday Night's Disturbance. Police Court Hearing. Broken Hill

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 5

The hearing of charges [?] out of the disturbance which took place in Aren[?] on Monday evening was commenced at the police court this…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, January 20 [ Before Messrs O. Wilshire and J. Kelly, [?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 2

Frederick Jane v. II. Bradior [?] for goods sold £7/2. Verdict by consent for amount, with [?] cost to be paid in monthly instalments…

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