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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1918

606 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 31

Theft From a Train Jury Fails to Agree. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 3

The trial, of John James Cadley, a railway guard, for the theft of £760 in cash from a train was concluded to-day. The jury disagreed, and accused was…

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Stealing Two Horses and a Saddle One Year and Months' Imprisonment

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 1

Before his Honor Judge Bevan, at the Albury Quarter Sessions yesterday, Victor Frederick Hoare was charged on three counts. They were: (1). Stealing a mare,…

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Illegally in a Dwelling House by Night a Half-caste Charged Sentence of Nine Months' Imprisonment

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 4

Before His Honor, Judge Beyan at the Albury Quarter Sessions yesterday, George Williams, a half caste, was charged that on December 19 at Dean street,…

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The Irish Unrest. Smoking Cigarettes in Court London

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 1

Another sidelight is thrown on the condition of affairs in certain parts of Ireland, by a scene at the Sligo court house…

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River Hands' Wages. Compulsory Arbitration Court. Sitting at Echuca

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

At the Supreme Court, Echuca, on Friday, February 22, Mr Justice Powers, deputy president of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Court, held…

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Bogus Telephone Caller Sentenced

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 33

William John Burch pleaded guilty, before Mr. Love, S.M., at the Central Police Court, Sydney, to four charges of stealing. Evidence was given for the…

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Licensing Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

At a special licensing court on Monday last, before Messrs Elliot and Firth, J'sP., a booth license was granted to Alf. Carberry, of the…

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Albury Small Debts Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 7

Renie Mayne, a domestic servant, sued Captain Gregory for £2 for wages due. Defendant did not appear and the case was heard, ex parte. Frederick John Belbridge…

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Stealing Two Horses and a Saddle. One Year and Nine Months' Imprisonment

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

Before his Honor Judge Bevan, at the Albary Quarter Sessions on Monday last, Victor Frederick Hoare was charged on three, counts. They were:…

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Stealing a £1 Note

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

At the Police Court on Monday, before Messrs Kelly and Wyse, J.’sP. Edward O’Neill (35) was charged with stealing £1 note the property of John…

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Stealing a Handbag and Money a Woman Found Guilty. Remanded for Sentence

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 3

Before the P.M. (Mr. J. Laidlaw), at the Albury Police Court, on Saturday, Ellen Tauswell, 47, was charged with stealing a lady's hand bag containing £3 17/6,…

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Daysdale Police Court. Thursday, March 7, 1918. (Before Mr. Wm. Whiteman, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

Thomas McDonald.-- Drunk fined 10, in default 7 days, also for insulting language, fined 20, in default days.'…

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Corowa Police Court. Saturday, March 9,1918. (Before Messrs. Fraser and Chivell, J's.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 3

A youth name Charles Carroll, 17 years of age,was charged with stealing a gold brooch at Corowa on March the property of Winifred Galbraith…

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The Bush Murder Arrest of a Suspect. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 3

A telegram was received by the Detective Department to-night from the Yarram police that John Bamford, the cook who is wanted for the murder of…

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Corowa District Court. Friday, March 8, 1918. (Before His Honor Judge Bevan.) An Interpleader Case

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

Wharbarton Franki and Co. versus A. B. Ritchie, claim £11916 Mrs. Ellen Ritchie claimant This was a claim by Mrs. Ellen…

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Albury Small Debts Court

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 3

At the Albury Small Debts Court yesterday, the case Abe Nathan, v. John Shadforth, claim of £5 7/3 for hire of goods, which has been frequently…

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Millers and the Best Wheat. Should a Higher Price Be Charged ?

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 1

Mr E. S. Twigg, of Cowra, writes as follows:—“As a result of recent wheat pool arrangements the millers being the agents for the wheat, are…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing Accused Power Sentenced

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 1

In the case in which William James McGrath and Allan Power were charged at the Wagga Quarter Sessions, with (a) stealing 87 sheep rallied at £76 4/ the…

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Mount Howitt Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 33

Ally doubt that James Barclay, manager of the Wonnangatta cattle station, Vic, was murdered, was dispelled by the postmortem examination which was conducted…

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Gaol Prisoners Fewer Than Ever

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 33

Gratifying figures are given in the annual report of the Comptroller-General of Prisons in New South Wales, Mr. M'Cauey. "The number of convicted and…

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