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Courts & crime, 1912

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The Eastbourne Murder Trial of "John WILLIam." LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 16 December 1912 · page 3

The trial was continued of "John Williams" on the charge of having murdered Parade Inspector Walls, at Eastbourne, on October 9. Walls was summoned to the…

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Indian Murder Trial. Mrs. Fulham's Grave Allegation. Calcutta

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 December 1912 · page 2

There was a fresh sensation on Saturday when the trial was continued at Agra of Dr. Clark (of the Indian Medical Department), a widow named Fulham, and…

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A Treacherous Friend. Testifies at Murder Trial. Judge's Disapproval. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 December 1912 · page 2

At the trial of "John Williams," who was found guilty of the murder of Parade Inspector Walls, at Eastbourne, on October 9, Power, an ex-medical student, and…

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Licensing Court

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 December 1912 · page 2

The above was held on Monday last, the Bench consisting of Messrs S. J. Hamblin (chairman), G. Neild, and Dr Foster…

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Blackmailing Presidentelect. Police Precautions Redoubled. York

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 December 1912 · page 3

A week ago three men were arrested in New Jersey on a charge of having sent threatening letters to the President-elect. Dr. Woodrow Wilson…

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Police Court. (Before Mr Scott, P.M.)

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 3

Segeaut Fraser v H. Hart, for using indecent language in a public place on the 16th ultimo. Defendant pleaded guilty, aind was fined…

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Mark Twain In Gaol

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 3

One of the most amusing stories we have read about the famous humourist, Mark Twain, is contained in an article in the January issue of…

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Despair of Murderers. Suicide in Gaol. London, December 18

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 42

Sidney Bunyan find Harry Southelife, who were serving life sentences for murder, have committed suicide at Maidstone Gaol, They had been employed in…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, December 16. (Before Mr. Roberts, P.M.) Travelling Without a Ticket

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 29

Joseph Curry, a navvy, was charged with travelling on a railway carriage between Junee and Albury, on December 16, without having previously paid his fare. Defendant…

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Duval on the Rocks. "Victims to Circumstances" Sent to Gaol

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 5

A theatrical combination styling themselves illusionists, hypnotists, etc., arrived in Corowa from victoria on Thursday with a "flourish of…

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Corowa Shall Debts Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 5

Jane Dirion v. Charles Goodwin, claim for £210 for wrongful dismissal, and £15 damages in lien of notice of dismissal…

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Eastbourne Tragedy. Unknown Man Charged. Chief Witness Recants. London, December 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 43

There was an unexpected development at the opening of the trial to-day of "John accused of the murder of e Inspector Walls at Eastbourne on…

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Child at Murder Trial. Remarkable Statements Calcutta, December 18

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 28

Further remarkable evidence was given at the trial at Agra yesterday of Dr. C1ark and Mrs. Fulham, who are charged with the murder of the latter's husband. The…

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Widow and Officer. Double Murder Trial. Calcutta, December 17

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 28

The hearing of the charge against Dr. Clark (an officer of the Medical Department) and Mrs. Fulham of having murdered the latter's husband has begun. The two…

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Vice in Belgravia. Police Raid Mansion. London, December 17

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 28

The efforts of the police to suppress gambling in private houses have not ceased with the success they met with in the Conduit-street affair in July…

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Fight in Court. Ship's Captain Attacked. Adelaide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 3

An extraordinary scene was witnessed in the police court at Port Pirie to-day. Yesterday the whole of the steamer on the steamer Clan Alpine deserted at Port…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, December 17. (Before Mr. Roberts, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 29

N. H. Skinner v. S. David, goods and, delivered, £1/19/10. Verdict for amount and 5/ costs. Joseh Toal v. Mrs. A. Cunningham, rent,…

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Warden's Court. Monday. December l6. (Before Mr. Warden Roberts.) Abandoned Mining Tenements

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 44

About twenty holders of gold-mining tenements, in the vicinity of Albury (Tumut and Adelong Mining District) were declared forfeited on the application of the…

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Albury Licensing Court. Before Sir. Roberts, P.M., and Dr. Woods L.M. Licenses

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 44

Billiard licenses were granted to Michael Byrnes, Central Hotel, Henty; John P. Blankley, Culcairn; Annie Helen Cross, Albury Hotel, Albury; J. J. Fitzsimons,…

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Corowa Licensing Court. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M., and Dr. Lang, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 5

Renewals of billiard licenses were granted to the following:--Walter B. Allan, Post Office Hotel, Mulwala;, William E. Bucklie, Howlong Hotel…

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