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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1917

423 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 22

Early Reminiscences. Murder of a Blackfellow at Tocumwal

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Giles, P.M., hold an inquiry at Tocumwal on 2nd November, 1865, concerning the death of Shepherd, a blackfellow. It appears that Tommy M'…

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Father Charged with the Murder of Son

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 2

Edmond Warrenn, was committed for trial at Korrumburra, Victoria on a charge of having murdered his son, aged ten, who had been an…

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Attempted Burglary. Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 1

At about 2.30 this morning Night. Watchman Mills called upon two men to stand, who he had seen stealthily trying to enter Mr. Russell French's…

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Alleged Assault. Accused Discharged

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 2

At the Narandera Quarter Sessions on 26th ult. before his Honor Judge Bevan and jury. Robert Brebner was charged that he did on…

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A Cootamundra Murder Revived. Murder of Warder Brown

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 1

The Attorney-General having decided not to file a bill against Wang Jang, who killed Warder Brown with an axe, revives a gruesome occurrence,…

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In Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 15

In court the prosecuting counsel had a good deal of fun at the expense of counsel for the defendant, each of whom seemed as stupid as the other…

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Bombarding the Police Station

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—The people are nearly finished drawing their wheat; two or three farmers have not yet started, but they will soon be commencing. Grasshoppers…

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Aubury Police Court. Monday, April 2. Before Mr. Laidlaw, P.M., and Mr M. J. D'Arcy, J.P.) Cycling on the Footpaths.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 30

Joseph Seymour, I.O.N., proceeded against Stewart Taylor for riding a bicycle on the footway in Kiewa-street on March 20. A fine of 10/, with 6/ costs was…

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Hindering War Operations. I.W.W. Member Charged. Sentence of Six Months Hard Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 6

Jock Wilson was charged at the Central Summons Court to-day with being a member of an unlawful Association, namely the I.W.W., and did…

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Albury Licensing Court Monday, April 2. (Before Mr. Laidlaw, P.M., and Dr. Woods, L.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 30

A renewal of the license of the Railway Hotel was granted, to John Joseph Seymour, for whom Mr. F. W. Tietyens appeared. Renewals of colonial wine licenses…

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Finley Police Court

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 2

On Tuesday last Mr W. Scott P.M., presided at the Finley police court. John Schier, junr., was fined £2, with 6 costs for working a horse…

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A Cootamundra Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 32

The Attorney-General having not to file a bill against Wang Jang, who killed Warder Brown with an axe revives a gruesome occurrence, which necessitates…

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Corowa Police Court. Thursday. April 12. (Before Messrs. J. D. Fraser and J, Chivell. J's.P)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 3

A man named Sehu[?]tz was charged with stealing, at Balldale, on the 10th April, one metal watch and gold chain and pendant, the property of Edward…

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DAYSDALE - Police Court. Tuesday, April 3. (Before Mr. Gordon Duncan, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 3

Thomas W. Roberts was charged by the police with using indecent language in a public place. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10. or seven days…

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Stealing From Wharfs

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 19

A deputation from the Melbourne Harbour Trust, shipping companies, and importers wafted on the State Attorney-General (Mr. Lawson) to ask that…

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Insulting Words and Assault. Cross Summonses

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

At the Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, before Messrs. J. Johnston and W. I. Minogue, J.'sP., Jeremiah Slattery was charged, on summons, with…

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

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

Paul Allison was charged with using indecent language in a public place on the 9th inst., and was fined £2, and 6 costs, in default 14 days' imprisonment,…

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Licensing Court

The Independent · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

M the Quarterly Licensing Court on Tuesday before Mr Walter Scott, P.M. (chairman), and Mr J. S. Parry (member), the following applications were heard for…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, April 16. (Before Mr. Laidlaw, P.m.) a Neighbours Quarrel

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

Alfred James Hay proceeded against Ada Myles for entering enclosed lands unlawfully. Mr. F. W. Tietyens appeared for complainant, and Mr. F. J. Belbridge…

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Albury Licensing Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 47

At the court on Monday, before Mr Laidlaw, P.M., Dr. Woods and Mr. M'Cutcheon, L.M.'s, plans were submitted by Mr. F. W. Tietyens for a new…

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