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Courts & crime, 1916

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Court of Petty Sessions

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

On 12th September before the P.M. and Mr. W. Elliott, J.P., the following was dealt with:— Inspector of Stock v W. Collier…

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The Middle Temple Murder. Chapter Xxxv. Myerst Explains

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 9

It had been apparent to Spargo, from the moment of his entering the cottage, that the two old men were Suffering badly from shock and fright; Cardlestone still…

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Licensing Court. Before P.M. and Wm. Elliott, J.P.

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

An application was made by John Donkin for a renewal of his hotel license and asking for a reduction in the assessed annual value. He gave…

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Small Debts Court. Before the P.M. and Mr. W. Elliott, J.P.

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

The adjourned case of Charlton v Rava came on for hearing, Mr. Wilkinson for plaintiff and Mr. Meillon for defendant. The claim was for the…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery at Wodonga

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 September 1916 · page 3

An elderly man, named George Evans, who came to Wodonga from Gerogery on Tuesday, complained to the Wodonga police on Thursday night that he had been…

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Somme Offensive. Great British Assault. Men Filled with Spirit of Victory. French Storm Trenches London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 18 September 1916 · page 2

A report received from General Haig states: "On Thursday evening we captured the enemy's trenches on a front of 1000 yards,…

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Brilliant Assault. Two Villages Won

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 19 September 1916 · page 2

The text of the Paris communique issued last evening is as follows: "North of the Somme our artillery has actively bombarded enemy works…

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Corowa Police Court. Monday, September 18. (Before Mr. J. Chivell, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 September 1916 · page 2

George De Mamiel and Richard Godfrey were each charged with having no lawful visible means of support, and were sentenced to one month's…

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Drink and Assault. at Albury Railway Station

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 3

At the Albury Police Court yesterday, before the P.M., the police proceeded against Andrew M'Tavish on a charge of being drunk and disorderly at the Albury…

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Licensing Court

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 2

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 1916. (Before W. A. Flynn, Esq., Licensing Magistrate, and Dr. G. W. Foster, Member.)…

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Starchfield Murder. Tramp Confesses Crime. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 3

Interest in the Starchfield murder case, which created a sensation early in 1914, has been revived by the surrender to the police of John Fitzpatrick, 40, a tramp…

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Police Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 5

At the Jerilderie Police Court on Tuesday last Michael Meagher pleaded guilty to being found drunk and was fined 53 or 24 hours. For using bad…

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Berrigan Police Court

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 3

At the Berrigan court on Wednesday of last week, before the police magistrate (Mr. W. Scott), L. E. Martin was fined 10s, with 6s costs,…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, September 18. (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 19

Witnessing Signature for Enrolment. N. E. Litchfield. divisional returning officer for the Hume, sued John Carew, jun. who was charged with that he did…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, September 20. (Before Mr. J. Laldlaw, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 5

Richard King, I.O.N. for the municipality of Corowa, proceeded against the following defendants for riding bicycles on the footpaths of the town:--Wm…

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Assault and Robbery at Wodonga. Accused Committed for Trial

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 2

At the Wodonga Police Court yester­day, before Messrs. A. L. Wright and W. H. Moulder, J's.P., a young man named William Newitt was charged, on…

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Wahgunyah Tennis Court. Opening and Presentation

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 5

At the opening of the Wahgunyah tennis court on Wednesday afternoon last, Mr. G. Haig junr., on behalf of the members, presented. Mr. G. Share…

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Collecting From a Debt Collector. Charge of Stealing Preferred

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 4

At the Albury Police Court yesterday before a bench consisting of the P.M. (Mr. J. Laidlaw) and Mr. M. J. D.'Arcy, J.P., Henry Arthur Lindbeek proceeded against…

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Rutherglen Police Court. Wednesday, September 20. (Before Messrs. Barrowes and Baylise, J's.P.) Alleged Carnally Knowing

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 3

Leslie Nash was charged, on remand, with that at Rutherglen on August 10, 1916, be did feloniously, unlawfully, and carnally know a girl, to wit, Elsie…

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Police Raid the I.w.w. Office

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 2

The police raided the Sydney headquarters of the Industrial Workers of the World, and arrested four men, who have been charged wth treason. A…

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