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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

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Murder of a Lubra. Darwin

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 1

In consequence of information brought from Bynoe Harbor by blacks. Mounted constable Johns, accompanied by Dr. Burston, of the Aborigines Department…

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Alleged Assault by a Constable. the Case Dismissed. Junee

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 4

Before Mr. Ridley. P.M. (of Yass), the case the Crown v. Constable Cooper (formerly of Albury), alleged assault on Ralph Nash, whilst a confinee in Junee…

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Corowa District Court To-day

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 2

A District Court will be held at the Court-house, Corowa, to-day, his Honor Judge Murray presiding. There are four or five civil cases for hearing, but…

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From Police to Pulpit. Fraudulent and Real Distress

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 2

In the Sydney "Sun" of Wednesday there was published the following interesting interview in Melbourne with the Rev. John Good, who, it will be remembered…

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"Australian Mac." Charged with Bank Robbery. New YORK,Wednesday

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 2

Efforts are being made to secure the extradition of John Macnamara, otherwise known as ".Australian Mac." who is charged with robbery at the New…

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Guilty of Murder. Seddon's Appeal Dismissed. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 2

The appeal of Frederick Henry Seddon. an insurance agent, against his conviction and sentence of death for the murder, by poisoning, Miss Eliza Bauow,a lady of…

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Stealing Arms. Paris March 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 43

Three burglars have been arrested in Paris on a charge of having attempted to steal arms from the rifle club. They include the anarchist Randonnet, who has…

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From Police to Pulpit

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 20

In the Sydney "Sun" of Wednesday there was published the following interesting interview in Melbourne with the Rev. John Good, who, it will be remembered,…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, April 2. (Before Mr. Roberts P.M.) Travelling Without a. Ticket

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 31

John Clements pleaded guilty to travelling in a railway carriage at Henty on the previous Thursday without being in possession of a ticket. He was fined 5/…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, April 3, (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M.) Indian Committed for Trial

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 2

Gurbachan Singh, who wore shade glasses, proceeded against Nolan Singh, a well-known resident of South Corowa, on a charge of occasioning him actual…

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Corowa District Court. Tuesday, April 2. (Before His Honour Judge Hamilton.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 5

Thomas Alexander Maxwell v. Gordon Duncan: Claim for £80 damages for alleged breach of agreement. When the case, was called, Mr. E…

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The Courts. Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, April 3. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts,)P.M. (chairman), and Drs. Lang and Shortt, members.) Renewal

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 2

A renewal was granted to C. P. Slocy, of the license of the Australian Hotel, Sanger-street, and a renewal was granted to Mrs. Margaret O'Leary, of…

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Tallangatta Police Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 6

At the Tallangatta Police Court on Wednesday Leslie Roper, licensee of the Travellers" Rest Hotel, Balliol. and John Purtle, were each fined £25 and 21/ costs for…

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Murder and Robbery. Russian Restaurant Raided. St. Petersburg

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 2

A sensational outrage was perpetrated on Tuesday at Rostov-on-Don, a large seaport in the Don Cossacks province. In broad daylight 10 masked men…

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Brother Charged with Murder Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 2

Police investigations were continued today in connection with the death of Wm. Hughes Parker. The tragedy was complicated by the temporary disappearance…

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Fitzroy Fatal Quarrel Brother Charged with Murder

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 2

Charged with having wilfully killed his brother, William Hughes Parker, who succumbed in the Melbourne Hospital to wounds sustained during an affray in…

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Finley Police Court. (Before the P.M.)

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

Shire v. S. Hamilton, for allowing cattle to stray. Mr Nathan appeared for the shire. Plea guilty. Fined 10s, with 3s costs of court;…

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Alleged Breaking and Stealing

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

Frank Arthur Gibbs was charged that he did on the 12th March at Wamboota, break and enter the dwelling-house of F. W. Rooke, and did steal therefrom one…

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Jerilderie Police Court. Before the P.M. and W. Elliott, J.P.

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

Police v Andrew T. McLaughlin— three charges—disorderly conduct, threatening language, and being drunk, were at the request of the…

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Fights with Police

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

In South Lancashire crowds, chiefly composed of youths and unmarried men, are visiting the pits, and compelling the workers to cease operations. Several serious…

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