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Courts & crime, 1916

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Retirement of Inspector Dixon. References at the Court House

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 2

On Saturday at the conclusion of the court business, some complimentary references were made to the retirement of Inspector H. T. Dixon…

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Self-confessed Spy. Lincoln Sentenced to Three Years' Servitude

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 July 1916 · page 3

The trial was concluded on Tuesday of Ignatius Tribich Lincoln, the self-confessed spy, who absconded to America when his arrest in England was imminent for…

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The Irish Rebellion. Casement Sentenced to Death

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 46

Sir Roger Casement, who has been on trial at the Old Bailey before the High Court Bench on a charge of high treason, has been found guilty, and sentenced to…

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Corowa Licensing Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 2

The only business before the Licensing Court on Wednesday last was the licensing inspector's (Sergeant Noble's) report, which was read and…

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The Middle Temple Murder. Chapter Xv. Market Milcaster

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 9

The haunt of well-informed men which Spargo had in view when he turned out of the "Watchman" office lay well hidden from ordinary sight and knowledge in one…

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Other Items. Prize Court Award to the Highflyer A Wealthy Woman Dead. Lord Derby Receives a War Office Appointment

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 1

The British Prize Court has granted the crew of the cruiser, Highflyer, £2580 prize money, for sinking the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse…

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The District Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 8 July 1916 · page 2

The District Court wil sit on the completion of the Quarter Sessions, and the following is the list of cases:— Arthur Afred Jarvis v. Frank Currie,…

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Stealing a Gramophone, Etc

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 4

Thomas Charles Hayes, on bail, was charged with stealing one gramophone, 112 records, a set of toilet ware, and three picture frames, the property of Abraham…

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Riots in Cologne. Troops Refuse to Fire. Ten Persons Killed by Police

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 3

According to the Amsterdam newspaper "Telegraaf," several disturbances took place during the week-end at Cologne. The soldiers refused to fire on the crowd,…

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Corowa District Court. Thursday, July 6. (Before His Honour Judge C. A. White). Alleged Breach of Contract

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 3

Albert Keens proceeded against [?] O'Halloran to recover the sum of £11134, damages for breach of contract. Mr. W. M. Strong appeared for…

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Albury Quarter Sessions Alleged Sheep Stealing. Gardiner Found Not Guilty

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 4

At the Albury Quarter Sessions yesterday before acting-judge Cecil White, William James Stewart Gardiner was charged with, on March 1, having stolen one sheep…

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Albury District Court. Much-postponed Case Decided. Verdict for Jingellic Plaintiff

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 4

The Albury District Court was opened yesterday, His Honor, Acting-Judge Cecil White presiding. There is a list of five rases, but with suggested settlements there…

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Adjourned Till Next Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 1

In the case Charles William Orme v. Jane A. Orme, amended to moneys received and moneys payable by judge's order, £400 (postponed from last court),…

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Albury District Court. Burrumbuttock Dispute Settled. Assessment of Costs

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 1

The Albury District Court, presided over by His Honor, Acting-Judge Cecil White, was yesterday adjourned sine die. There were three cases, and in each a…

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Police Promotions

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 25

The following promotions were air nounced this week:—To be sergeants first class—Henry Cole. Murrumburrah; Henry Bolton, Adelong. To be sergeants, second…

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Police Pay

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 1

On the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police (Mr. Mitchell), the Chief Secretary (Mr Black) has approved of an all-round…

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Licensing Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with at the Quarterly Licensing Court before the P.M., and Mr Wm. Elliott, J.P. :—…

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Increased Pay to Police

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 1

Mr. Black, Chief Secretary, has approved of an all-round increase of 1/ per day on the pay of all ranks of the police, force of New South Wales. In…

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Friendly Appeal Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 3

The municipal council sat as a Friendly Appeal Court prior to the commencement of the business of the ordinary meeting on Tuesday evening, when a…

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Small Debts Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

Charleston v. Rava, £12 for price of two horses. Mr. Meillon for defendant, who pleaded never indebted. A loiter wan sent by plaintiff, who…

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