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Courts & crime, 1913

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“Osborne Park” Tragedy. the Inquest. a Verdict of Wilful Murder. [?]Rother Committed for Trial

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 3

The inquest concerning the death of Kate Fox, widow, 46 years of age, was resumed on Friday last at the local courthouse before Mr. T. E…

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

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 5

John Quirk applied for permission to make certain additions to his Albion Hotel, [?] Mr. Meillon for applicant. The plans of a…

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Assault in Sydney Park. Woman Assailed Uv Six Men

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 November 1913 · page 6

A shocking story of assault upon a woman who was on a visit to Sydney from Carcour was told at the Sydney Central Police Court on Thursday, when…

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Court to Be Established

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 November 1913 · page 4

The Hon, A. G. Surbse, M.L.C., has been notified by the Victorian Attorney General, the Hon. J. Drysdale Brown, M.L.C.,that in response to action taken…

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Threat to murder uncle. a Demand for £500. MELBOURNE

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 November 1913 · page 2

Arhur Gilbert Vial, 23 years of age, a clerk, was lodged in the Bourke street West lookup to-day on the charge of having seat a letter threatening to…

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Women Create Scenes. Hammer and Tomato Thrown at Judge. Court Cleared of Females. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 November 1913 · page 2

A woman named Rachel Pearce was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for having destroyed by fire a large unoccupied residence at Hampton-on-Thames…

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Victoria. Charged with Bigamy. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 November 1913 · page 2

Percival James Corcoran, about 35 35 years of age, was charged at the Richmond Court to-day with having gone through the form of marriage with Margaret Alice…

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Threat to Murder Uncle Accused Makes Appeal. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 November 1913 · page 3

"My position is a veritable Gethsemane," declared Arthur Gilbert Vial in the City Court to-day when a remand was granted to Friday, and later to Monday,…

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Police Fired At. a Sensational Encounter. Adelaide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 November 1913 · page 2

A sensational encounter occurred carly this morning in Baliol street, College Park, a quiet suburb near Adelaide, between police and armed men…

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Cablegrams Crisis in Natal. the Indians on Strike—an Alarming Situation. Conflict with Police. Durban

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 November 1913 · page 2

The situation created by the strike of Indians against the £3 poll tax in Natal is creating great anxiety. At the plantations near Durban the…

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The Rand Riots. Military and Police Exonerated. Johannesburg

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 November 1913 · page 2

The report of the Royal Commission appointed by the Union Government to inquire into the conduct of the police and troops during the ri[?]ts on the Rand in…

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Wodonga Police Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 4

Mr. A. A. Kelley, P.M., occupied the bench at the Wodonga Police Court yesterday. SHEEP DAMAGE VINEYARD…

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The Berrigan Murder

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 6

Thecoronial enquiry returned a verdict of wilful murder against Frank Cowell, in connection with the Berrigan tragedy, and he was committed for trial…

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Jerilderie Police Court. Tuesday, 11th inst. (Before the P.M.)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 5

James Lyons was charged with being found drunk and disorderly in the main street, Jerilderie, on the previous day, and was fined 5/, in default 24…

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Urana Police Court. Wednesday, Nov. 17th. Before Mr C. J. B. Helm, P.M.

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 2

Urana Pastures Protection Board v. Ben Wooden, junr., for not destroying rabbits on portion 67, parish Piney Ridge…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, November 10. (Before Mr. J. J. Jamieson, J.P.) Wrongful Detention of a Horse

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 5

The Corowa Brick Company Ltd. proceeded against Jas. Webb on a charge that he did, on 10th November last, without just cause, obtain one roan…

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A Fracas in a Drafting Yard. Alleged Assault Near Booligal. Cross Summonses

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 2

At the court of petty sessions on Wednesday, before the P.M., John McKinnon was the defendant in two summons cases in which David Ireson was complainant;…

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Pirates and Police. Fight with Revolvers New York, November 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 42

An extraordinary battle has taken place under Brooklyn Bridge, between, a force of detectives and a gang of river pirates. Wholesale thefts of goods from along…

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Murder As Profession. Former Convict's Crimes. Two of Four Wives Killed. New York, November 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 42

A remarkable criminal trial concluded at Chicago on Friday. A man, variously known as "Henry Spencer," "Skupala," and "Joseph…

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The Urana Independent Published Every Friday. Telephone Number, 28. Friday, November 21, 1913. Local and General. Revision Court

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 2

A revision court to revise the lists of electors for the Urana Shire will be held at the Court House. Urana, on December 17…

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