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Courts & crime, 1916

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German Navy in Gaol

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

The concensus of opinion of the New York newspapers is that the German navy is still a navy in gaol, which assaults its gaoler now and then, but…

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Incidents of the War. Officer's Heartless Crime. Court-Martialled for Shooting Three Irishmen. Heartrending Scenes in Coust. Accused Hangs Head in Presence of Widows Grief. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 June 1916 · page 3

The court-martial of Captain J. C. Bowen-Colthurst, of the Irish Ri[?]es, who is charged with the murder of Skeffington, Dickson, and M'Intyre, who were alleged…

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Monthly Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 2

The monthly court takes place here on Tuesday next, 13th inst. The Licensing Court for the renewal of hotel licenses will be also held same day…

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Court-martialled

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 40

To everybody the term "court-martial" is familiar, especially in these times when Britain's army has grown to proportions hitherto undreamed of…

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The Middle Temple Murder. Chapter Vii. Mr. Aylmore

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 9

Spargo, keenly observant and watchful, felt, rather than saw, Breton start; he himself preserved an imperturbable equanimity. He gave a mere glance at the…

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Great Naval Battle Further Details. Some Expert and Press Opinions An Act Simile. The German Navy a Navy in Gaol Which Assaults its Gaoler. But Remains in Gaol

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 1

"The London Times" naval critic says that all reports of the Grand Fleet's homecoming agree that the men are proud of their achievement…

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Incidents of the War. Callous Murder of Skeffington. Trial of Army Officers. Plea of Unsound Mind. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 2

The trial by court-martial of Captain J. C. Bowen-Colthurst, in connection with the execution of the Irish journalists Skeffington, M'Intyre, and Dickson, was…

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Corowa Small Debts Court. Wednesday, June 7, (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 3

Li[?]deman Ltd. versus Mary Josephine Devlin: Claim for £6I3. Mr. W. H. Edmundson appeared for the plaintiff. Defendant did not…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, June 7. (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M., and Dr. J. Gray)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 3

Renewals of publicans' licenses were granted to the following:--John Clark, Star Hotel, Corowa; Nicholas Leanard, Albion Hotel, Corowa; Geo. F. Vincent…

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Stealing Fox Skins. Accused Remanded to Benalla

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 4

Before the P.M., at the Albury Police Court yesterday, two young men-Frank Bentield, aged 19, and Humphrey Joseph Lansley, 19-both described as motor car…

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Dr. Liebknecht Charged with Treason

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 2

The Wolff Press Bureau states that Dr. Liebknecht, the German Socialist leader, is charged with treason, and that the military authorities will shortly pass sentence…

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Suspected Motor Thieves. Fired on by the Police. One Suspect Killed. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 2

Two suspected motor thieves were yesterday bailed up by the police at Long Bay. They refused to stop their car when called upon and the police…

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Theft of Tools Henty

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 1

At 2 p.m. Ross was charged with stealing one pair of chain tongs, one pipe cuter, and one screw plate of the value of about 13/, the property of Harry…

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Incident of Irish Rebellion. Treachery Was Suspected. Sergeant Acquitted of Murder

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 2

The court-martial was concluded in Dublin on Tuesday of Sergeant Robert Flood, of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, who was charged with having murdered Lieutenant…

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Jerilderie Police Court. Charges Against Hotelkeepers

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 5

At the Jerilderie court on Tuesday last, before the police magistrate (Mr. W. Scott) and Mr W. Elliott, J.P., Sergeant Byrne, of Tocumwal,…

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Socialist Charged with Treason

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 20

The Wolff Bureau (German's leading news service) announces that Dr. Liebk-necht, socialist member of the Reichstag, has been charged with treason, and that…

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Albury Police Court. Friday, June 9. (Before Mr. Laidlaw, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 31

Two young men—Frank Benfield, aged 19, and Humphrey Joseph Lansley, 19—both described as motor drivers, were charged with stealing at Benalla, Vic., 21…

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Jerilderie Police Court. TUESDAY, 13th JUNE Before Mr. W. Scott, P.M.

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 5

Sergeant Byrne, Inspector under the Pure Foods Act v. William T. White and W. A. Carberry respectively. Blenches of the Act. Both…

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Licensing Court

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 2
Also in Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser

The Urana Licensing Court was held on Thursday, before Dr. Macknight (Chairman) and Messrs Culley and Clapperton. Sergeant…

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