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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1914

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Rutherglen Police Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 4

On Friday, 16th inst., before Mr. W. C. Bayliss and Dr. Harris, J's.T., the following case was called:-- Breach of By-Laws…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, January 19. (Before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M.) Theft of Liquor

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 31

James Nyhan, David William Smith, and Peter Hansen, for haying stolen, in company, at Albury, on January 16, a hotle of wine and a bottle of brandy, the…

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Daring Burglary From Tramway Depot

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 32

A risky burglary was committed at the Tramway Depot, Rushcutter Bay. £50 in gold was stolen. On Thursday afternoon and evening over £1000 was paid out…

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Licensing Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

On Thursday last, 15th inst, the license of the Royal Hotel, Jerilderie was transferred from Mr. William A. Carberry to Mr. W. S. White. A transfer of the…

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Corowa Police Court. Tuesday, January 21, 1914. (Before Mr. H. Breakell, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 7

Thos. Alexander Maxwell, charged with drunkenness, was fined 5, or 24 hours' hard labour. The fine was paid…

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Police Court. Tocumwal, Friday, January 16. (Before Mr. W. Scott, P.m.) —A Fire Case.—

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 5

In the Tocumwal Police Court on Friday. January 16, before Mr. W. Scott, P.M., Robert Brebner was charged with…

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Speeding Up of the Police Force

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 32

The Chief Commissioner of Victorian Police (Mr. A. G. Sainsbury) last week stated that there was no foundation whatever for a statement made by a…

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Jerilderie Licensing Court. Quarterly Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 4

At the sitting of the Jerilderie licensing court last week, before Mr. Scott, P.M., and Mr W. Elliott, J.P., an application was recived from…

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Murder of Indian Inspector Hindu Ladies Curse Assasin. Calcutta

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

Two remarkable incidents took place yesterday in connection with the murder in calcutta on Monday of Inspector Ghose, who recently was prominent in…

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Albury Small Debts Court. Tuesday, January 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 30

J. F. Maloney, draper, Albury, v. Mrs. Fanny Snow, dishonored pro note and interest, £4/5/7.—Verdict for amount claimed, with 5/9 costs…

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English Derby Sweep. A Swiss Swindle. Police Warn Public

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

Superintendent Roche, head of the detective office, has warned the public against subscribing to a sweep which is being conducted in Switzerland on…

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A Man Arrested for Abduction. Supposed Lost Police Patrol Returns. Calgary

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

A supposed lost patrol of mounted police, which had been sent to arrest a man in the Far North, has returned with the man, who was sought in connection…

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Albury Licensing Court. Monday, January 19. (Before Mr. Jamieson, P.M., Mr. A. G. Daniel, and Dr. Woods, L.M.'s.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 30

The licensing inspector, Sergeant Blackburne, reported that the alterations to the Bowna Hotel had been carried out. Auctioneer's License…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, January 21, 1914. (Before Mr. J. J. Jamieson, P.M.; and Drs. W. H. Lang and W. Shortt, J's.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 7

After reading the licensing inspector's report, the P.M. remarked that it was very satisfactory. The licensing inspector (Senior…

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Larceny and Horse Stealing

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 6

At the Bethanga Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. A. A. Kelley, P.M., and Messrs. Pooley and Ellis, J. 'sP., a man named Samuel Sewell was charged with the…

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Cablegrams. Murder of Reeks. the Mystery Increases. Police Change Their Theory. More Than One Involved. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 3

The newspapers continue to give prominence to the Recks murder mystery, and great public interest is being taken in the case…

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Saylor Defeats Mehegan. Police Stop Contest. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 4

At the Stadium last night Milburn Saylor defeated Hughie Mchegan in 11 rounds, the police then stopping the fight. For the first four rounds the Australian…

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Mulwala Police Court. Thursday, January 22, 1914. (Before Mr. J. J. Jamieson, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 3

Hawkers' Heenses were granted to Jessie Perry and Albert Cross, of Mulwala. James M'Mahon was proceeded aganist…

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A Cook's Holiday. Interrupted by the Police

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

At the Police Court this morning, before the P.M. (Mr Fincham), John Monkman was charged with using indecent language within the hearing of…

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Cablegrams. Cold Weather in France. Prisoners Refuse Release. Gaol More Comfortable. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

The extreme cold which is being experienced in France at present has been the cause of a curious situation arising in the French prisons…

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