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Courts & crime, 1913

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Racing Transaction Former Bookmaker Charged

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 6 May 1913 · page 4

A case of considerable interest to racing men was held at the Hondigo City Court yesterday morning, when William Wood, who was until recently a bookmasker, was…

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The Courts. Corowa Police Court. Saturday, May 3, 191[?]. (Before Mr. P. E. B. Barnett, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 May 1913 · page 3

John Frost, on remand, was again charged with the alleged theft of a sulky, at Balldale, under circumstances already described in these columns…

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Cablegrams. Riot in London. Crowd Fights Police. "Free Speech" Demonstration. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 6 May 1913 · page 2

There were riotous scenes in connection with a "free speech" demonstration held in Trafalgar Square on Sunday. Mr. J. Keir Hardie, Labor member for…

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Police Court. a Busy Week

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 3

Before A. A. Williams, Esq., J.P., on Wednesday last, Peter King pleaded guilty to using unroyal speech and having quaffed the flowing bowl too often…

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Labor Leaders Sentenced. an Appeal Fails. Washington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 2

The case in which Samuel Go[?] (president of the American Federation of Labor), and two other Labor loaders named Frank Morrison and John…

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Murder of a Boxer. a Widow Committed. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 2

The hearing of the case against Jeannie Baxter, a young widow, who is charged with having murdered Bernard Hall, a boxer and aeroplanist, in London last…

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The Premier Alarmed. Police Force to Be Increased. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. McGowen, has grown thoroughly alarmed at the large number of successful [?] lately, none of the perpetrators of which have been captured,…

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North Versus South. President Charged with Murder. Peking, May 3

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 43

With the opening of the first National Parliament, the division of political parties in China has become distinct. The feud between North and South is being…

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Drill Shirkers Go to Gaol

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 6

At Parramatta Court, Alfred David Gibbs, a young man, was charged by the area officer at Granville with having failed to render personal service, as required by…

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Police Sergeant Murdered

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 32

A tragedy took place at Pymble, on the the North Shore railway line. It appears that Sergeant Hickey, who for upwards of 20 years had been, in charge of the local…

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Revision Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 3

At the conclusion of the Rutherglen police court on Friday, the Revision Court for the Rutherglen division of the Wangaratta electorate was opened…

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Albury Police Court. Tuesday, May 6. (Before Mr. Roberts, P.M.) Insulting Words

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 30

Thomas Brown, on a charge of using insulting words at the Town. Hall Hotel on the previous evening, was fined 20/, or seven days' gaol…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, May 7, 1913. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts. P.M)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 5

Thomas M'Donald, charged with being drunk and disorderly in Sangerstreet, was fined 10, or 24 hours. Same, charged with being found on…

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Verdict of Murder. Boxer's Death. London, May 2

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 43

The coroner's inquest has been held concerning the death of Bernard Hall a well-known boxer and aeroplanist, who was shot dead in his flat in Shaftesbury-avenue, in…

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The "Suffragette." Police Raid on Offices. London, May 1

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 42

The raid on the headquarters of the Women's Social and Political Union at Lincoln House, Kingsway, W.C, was carried out by 50 detectives and 24…

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New York Police. Charge of "Graft." New York, May 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 45

Six police, inspectors have been found guilty of graft, and remanded for sentence…

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Plans to Destroy Property. Remarkable Police Find. London, May 3

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 42

Mrs. Pankhurst, who has been suffering since her hunger strike in gaol, has been removed to a nursing home in Woking. The suffragettes have been allowed to…

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Reign of Terror in Sydney. Thieves and Desperadoes. More Police Needed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 25

A daring, sensational burglary occurred at Manly about 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning. It appears that James Overton, who conducts a laundry business…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, May 7, 1913. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts, L.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 5

A booth license was granted to Mrs. M. A. O'Leary for the opening of the Coursing Club on 21st May. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts. P. M.: and…

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The Courts. Small Debts Court. Wednesday, May 7, 1913. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts. P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 5

Richard King v. -- Conway: Claim for £113, goods sold and delivered. The defendant pleaded that he was only indebted for the amount of 113,…

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