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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

696 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 35

Warden's Court

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 2

At the Warden's Court on Wednesday before Mr Helm (Warden) several applications were before the Court for coal and shale…

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The Middle Temple Murder. Chapter Ix. the Dealer in Rare Stamps

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 9

"Buried—and deep-down, too—for many and many a year!" repeated Mr. Myerst, eveing his companion with keen glances. "I consider that, gentlemen, a very…

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The Chidley Case Court Refuses to Order Release SYDNEY, Friday Afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. Justice Harvey has pronounced Chidley insane. His Honor said if means could be found by which the preaching of…

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Jerilderie Licensing Court TUESDAY, 13th JUNE Before the P.M. and Dr. Davie and Mr. W. Elliott, J's.P

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

Applications for the following licenses in the Licensing District of Jerilderie were disposed of :— H. W. Watson, Courthouse Hotel,…

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Secret Police Assist in Demonstration

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 2

Describing a demonstration against the Allies at Athens on Monday, "The Times" correspondent at the Greek capital says:- "Four hundred ruffians, partly composed…

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The Verdun Struggle. Enemy Assault Smashed. Mort Homme the Objective. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 2

A communique issued in Paris reads.- "Several enemy counterattacks against lost trenches on Mort Homme have failed. The enemy launched a violent offensive…

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Sensational Cattle Stealing on North Coast

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

A sensational development is reported from Brake, on the North Coast, regarding certain cattle stealing charges. Three arrests have already been…

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Special Licensing Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 4

At the Albury Lic[?]ing Court yestertay, special sitting was beld. The P.M. Pri[?]dead and there were she present on he[?] beach Mr. Woods and Mr. H. M…

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A Divorce Court Record

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. Justice Gordon, in the Divorce Court to-day, pronounced absolute the decree nisi in thirty-eight cases…

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Incidents of the War. Trentino Battles. Stubborn Enemy Attacks New Assault Fails. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

"A continuance of the severe fighting around Asiago (in the Trentino) indicates that the Austrian. have not withdrawn persisting with their original offensive…

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Riot in Dublin. Affray with Police. Republican Flags Flags Flown

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

A message which has just been received from "The Times" correspondent at Dublin says:- "An ugly affair occui[?]ed on Sunday…

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A Republican Procession in Dublin. Two Thousand March with the Republican Flag. The Police Seize the Flag. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

Two thousand persons, carrying the republican flag, marched through the principal streets of Dublin yesterday, from the church, where a requiem…

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Three Men Shot. Alleged Sequel to Charges of Cattle Stealing

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 June 1916 · page 4

A sensational development is reported from Drake, N.S.W. following charges of stealing cattle. Two brothers, G. J. and J. J. Petrie, and James Spedding,…

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Tocumwal Police Court. Charges Against Hotelkeeper

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 2

At the Tocumwal court on Friday last, before the police magistrate (Mr W. Scott), Sergeant Byrne, licensing inspector, proceeded against…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, June 21. (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M.). Overdue Sanitary Charges

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 2

The Municipality of Corowa (represented by Mr. W. H. Langler, town clerk, and Mr. W. H. Edmondson, solicitor), proceeded against a number of…

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Comedy of "Czar's" Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 43

When Prince Ferdinand had proclaimed himself Czar at Tirnovo (says a Sofia message of October 21), the members of his entourage agreed that any one omitting…

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The Middle Temple Murder. Chapter Xi. Mr. Aylmore Is Questioned

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 9

It seemed to Spargo as he sat listening to the proceedings at the adjourned inquest next day that the whole story of what was now world-famous as the Middle Temple…

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Want Cheaper Rent. Country Hotelkeepers Apply to Court

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 4

A case which breaks new ground, and is therefore of considerable importance to the hotel trade, came before the Wagga licensing court on…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, June 21. (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 2

A transfer of a billiard license at Balldale was granted from John Anderson. Alfred John Phillips applied for a…

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Special Licensing Court. the Adjourned Sitting

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 24 June 1916 · page 4

The adjourned Special Licensing Court was concluded yesterday, before the P.M (Mr. J. Laidlaw) and Dr. Woods, L.M. Several cases had been adjourned from…

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