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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1913

1,006 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 51

Children As Bank Robbers. the Pyrmont Burglary. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 2

Five boys were before the Children's Court to-day, charged in connection with the Pyrmont Savings Bank robbery. Three of the lads were aged ten years,…

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Wodonga Police Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 2

At the Wedonga Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. H. Harkin and A. H. Wright, Js.P. Aasic Turion sued Joseph Teal for 1st 10/ for the one and occupation of a house…

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Fitzroy Murder. Police Make Arrest

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 28

An important development took place on Tuesday in connection with the police and detectives search for the Fitzroy murderers and robbers. Acting on information…

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New South Wales. Sydney, Thursday. Charged with Murder

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 3

At the Paddington Police court this morning William Adams was charged with having shot Lillian Lambert, with intent to murder her, at Waverley on January 2…

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Tuesday, January 14. (Before Mr. Roberts, P.M.) Youths Charged With Stealing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 31

Frederick Norman Brady (17 laborer) Frank Williams (16, clerk), and Frederick Woods (19 laborer) were charged with stealing in company one coat and vest…

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Local Preachers Quarrel Police Court Sequel. Benalla

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 2

A case in which the parties, all residents of Warrenbayae and well known farmers and prominent members of the Methodist Church, were concerned, was heard at the police court…

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The Fitzroy Murder

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 2

On Tuesday morning the police in Melbourne arrested a man named Harold Thompson on suspicion of being concerned in the Fitzroy…

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Military Police Duties

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 32

The scope of the duties of the new military police is shown in military orders issued from headquarters. The establishment for 1912-13 will consist of one…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, January 13. (Before Mr. Roberts, P.M.) Neighbours Fall Out

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 31

Rebecca Morrison proceeded against Alfred Hallandale, for alleged unlawful assault at Albury on January 2. Hallandale also proceeded against Mrs. Morrison…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, January 15, 1913. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P. M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 5

Claim for Board and Lodgings. Edward Murphy was charged with refusing to pay for board and ledgings, amounting to £910, at the Australian…

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Theft of Gold. Detectives Kept Busy. London, January 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 7

Bullion robberts are the fashion in crime. The British and Continental police are at present investigating five cases in which the losses amount to a considerable…

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The Fitzroy Murder. Arrest of a Suspect

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 5

A sensational development in connection with the recent murder of Arthur Trotter, at North Fitzroy, took place on Tuesday morning, when Harold…

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Federal Arbitration Court Busy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 32

From present appearances this will be one of the busiest years yet experienced in the Federal Arbitration Court. One of the first cases on the list for hearing is that of…

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Agra Murder Trial. Two Accused Committed. Calcutta, January 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 43

The police court proceedings at Agra against, Lieutenant Clark, of the Indian Subordinate, Medical Department, and the widow of a Mr. Fulham, an assistant…

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The Fitzroy Murder. Man and Woman Questioned. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 2

There was considerable excitement in Russian street this morning when Detectives Roward, Hawkins and Murray, and Plain clothes Constable Hickling made their appearance…

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Albury Small Debts Court. Tuesday, January 14. (Before Mr. Roberts, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 31

Geo. Wallace, sen., proceeded against Mrs. Alex. Wallace to recover £4/9/, balance of money left with her to mind for plaintiff Verdict for amount claimed with 2/ costs…

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Court of Petty Sessions Before Messrs. W. Scott, P.M., and W. Elliott. J.P.

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 5

The monthly court was held on Monday last. Police v. George Mitchell, alias O'Brien. Mitchell was charged…

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Jerilderie Licensing Court. Before the P.M. and Messrs. Elliott and Wilson, Js.P., members of the Licensing Bench

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 5

The general quarterly report of all hotels in the licensing district was road and received. All were reported as well conducted…

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The Courts. Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, January 15, 1913. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M., and Drs. W. H. Lang and W. Shortt, J's.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1913 · page 5

Application was made by Ludolph Rutzou for renewal of the license of the Saveraeke Hotel. Sergeant Hanna, District Licensing…

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General Cable News. Eton College Murder London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 18 January 1913 · page 2

Erle Jainon Sudgwick, house-porter, of London, Charged with murder of Atole Devis, a domastic servant in the employ of Mr. R.P.L. Booker, one of the Elton College…

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