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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

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Berrigan Police Court

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 3

At the Berrigan police court on Friday last, before Messrs T. E. Crowther and W. .Greggery, J’s.P., J. R. Ritzon, on a charge of indecent…

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Sentenced to Death. Murder of Constable Duncan. Two Men Guilty.—another on Trial. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

The trial of Roland Nicholas Kennedy and Frank Franz on a charge of having murdered Constable Duncan at Tottenham on September 26, was concluded late last…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, October 18. (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 5

The Police versus J. H. Jzon, for failing to renew the registration of one motor car…

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Albury Exemption Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

Claims far exemption under the proclamation calling up men for home defence were heard by Mr. J. Laidaw, P.M, at the Albury Court House yesterday. Lieut…

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Police Draw Revolvers Stormy Meeting at Cootamundra

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 6

Mr. Burgess M.L.A., addressed the Labour League on Thursday night in favour of compulsory reinforcements. He afterwards attempted to address…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, October 16. (Before Mr. Laidlaw, P.M. and Mr. D'Arey, J.P.) Absent from Hired Service

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 46

Marcus Daniel Gunn proceeded against L. Clark for absenting himself from his hired service at Hawksview, on October1. without reasonable cause. Defendant…

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Small Debit Court. Farmers at Variance

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 3

Two cases were heard in the small debts court at Berrigan on Wednesday of last week, before the police magistrate (Mr. W. Scott), arising…

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Military Exemption Court. "Only Sons" and "Only Remaining Son" Plentiful."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 21

The Military Service Exemption Court at Albury commenced yesterday, before Mr. J. Laidlaw. P.M. Lieutenant Cole, assistant military registrar, represented…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, October 18. (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw. P.M., and Mr. F. C. Piggin and Dr. Gray, L.M's.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 5

A renewal of the license of the Royal Mail Hotel, Mulwala, was granted to James Bones. Frederick Morris Bush applied for a…

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Exemption Court. Local Cases Heard

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 2

Mr. W. Scott, P.M., opened the War service Exemption Court on Monday, and dealt will a number of claims for exemption from service, Captain Owen…

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Alleged Stealing of Money. Accused Committed for Trial

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 2

At the Albury Police Court before Mr J. Laidlaw, P.M., and Mr. M. J. D'Arcy, J.P. on Saturday, Thomas James Fulford (21), laborer, on bail, was charged with…

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In Greece. Severe Police Measures Overawe the Reservists. LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 2

A message from Athens says that Thursday night passed without incident. The entire garrison was afoot for the maintenance of order. The cafes were…

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Sentenced for High Treason. Bulgarian Political Leader

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

A message from Sofia (Bulimia) states that M. Ghenadieff, formerly a Minister and a prominent supporter of the Allies, has been sentenced to 10 years' penal…

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Albury Exemption Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

At the Albury Exemption Court yesterday, the following claims were heard before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M.:— William Arthur Chamberlin, on behalf…

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Albury Exemption Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 October 1916 · page 2

The Albury Exemption Court, presided over by Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M., was resumed yesterday. Lieut. Cole, military representative, attended…

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Reject Certificates. Soldier Sent to Gaol

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 1

Private Arthur Cross, found guilty of haying, while a Commonwealth officer, corruptly received money, was sentenced at file Quarter Sessions in Sydney on…

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Albury Exemption Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 2

Additional claims for exemption were beard before Mr. J. Laidlaw P.M. at the Albury Exemption Court yesterday. Lientenant Cole, military representative, was…

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Bank Note Forgers' Sentenced

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 2

Sentences have been passed upon the Commonwealth note forgers. Ferguson was sentenced to 10 years' hard labor, Cattell to four, King to three,…

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Albury Police Court. Saturday, October 21. (Before Mr. Laidlaw. P.M., and Mr. D'Arcy, J.P.) Alleged Theft

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 7

Thomas James Fulford (21), laboured, on bail, was charged with having stolen a purse and £17, the property of Thomas. Scollard. at Allmry, on October 13…

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Tottenham Murder Case

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 32

Michael Herbert Kennedy, the man alleged to have been connected with the murder of Constable George Duncan, at Tottenham, on 26th September, pleaded not…

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