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Courts & crime, 1919

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Rioters Sentenced. London, Wednesday

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 6

The trial of the 12 men connected with, the Glasgow riots of February, concluded at London today, Shin well was sentenced to five months…

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The Recent Assault Case

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 3

The following evidence was giveu ia the cases heard in the Cobram police co[?] on the Hill inst., when Ernest Mansdl, of Tocumwal, was…

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London's Women Police

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 15

The women police of London, first appointed as a war emergency, have come to stay. About 100 women will be enrolled, sworn in and drilled in much the same way…

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An Extraordinary Case Alleged Criminal Assault. Accused Is Discharged

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 4

At the Albury Central Court yesterday [?] Mr. Justice P[?]ug Edward He[?] was charged their he did a [?] on January. [?]…

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Urana Licensing Court

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 5

At the Urana Licensing Court on Wednesday last week, before Messrs McMahon (Licensing Magistrate), R. D. Culley and J. Wise…

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Albury Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 23. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Pring.) The Bulgandra Tragedy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 23

Patrick Lawrence Gleeson was charged with having, at Bulgandra, on February 8, 1919, maliciously murdered Mary Josephine Devlin…

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A Mouthful of Gold and Diamonds Man Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 3

With diamonds flashing in his front teeth, John Butler stopped into the deck at the City Court this morning to answer a charge of having conspired with a man…

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Shooting on Albury Express Corporal Charged with Murder

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 3

The superintendent of police at Benalla arrived at Seymour on Saturday to held an inquiry into the death of Private W. Jemmett, of the 59th Battalion, A.I.F.,…

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Corowa Police Court. Friday, April 23, 1910. (Before Messrs. J. Chivell and A.C. Leslie, J's. P.) Common Assault

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 3

Richard Brown, aged 56, a farmer at Coreen, was charged with assaulting a female. Accused was defended by Mr. H…

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Serious Charge at Junee Court

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Edmund Francis. O' Meara, of Culcairn, was arrested on Friday afternoon by Constable A. Allan on warrant, and brought before C.R. Colls,…

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Fight with Police Lively Doings at Wagga

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Yesterday morning a report was received by the Wagga police that a man had been assaulted and robbed in a yard off Baylis street. A constable went in search…

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Balranald Police Court Alleged Sheep Stealing

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 1

At the Balranald Police Court on Wednesday last, before Mr Longfield, P.M. Alee, Lacey and Albert Farrant were charged with having stolen one…

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Lady Frayle Perspired Horse Trainer Fined for Assault. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 3

At the Central Summons Court yesterday, before Mr. Payten, S.M., Robert James Kerr, a horse trainer, of Randwick, was proceeded against upon an…

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Licensing Court. Saturday, 19th April

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

Before Mr G Nield Deputy Licensing Magistrate, A A Simpson applied to have the license of the Royal Hotel, Hatfield, transferred to James Jacobs…

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Balranald Police Court Rabbit Prosecutions for not Destroying the Pest. Wednesday, April 23Rd, 1919. (Before M. Longfield, Esq. P.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

Moulamein P P Board v. Samuel Morgan, not destroying rabbits on keri East. pleaded not guilty. Mr J R Town appeared for the defendant All…

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Petty Debts Court. Wednesday, 23rd April

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

E O'Leary v A N Duryea, claim for £33/9/6 for wages and board and lodging. Mr J R Town appeared for O'Leary.— Verdict for the amount claimed, with 6/…

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Charged with Assault

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 3

At the local Police Court on Tuesday last Archibald Vivian Lewis Hardie was charged with assaulting William Steele. This case was heard…

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Berrigan Police Court. Charges of “Language.”

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

The sequel to a boisterous day at Berrigan on monday 7th April was provided at the local police court [?]…

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Jerilderie Licensing Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 3

The Quarterly meeting of the Jerilderie Licensing Court was held on Tuesday last before Messrs W. Elliott, (Acting Chairman) and J. R…

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Jerilderie Court of Petty Sessions

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 3

Before Messrs W. Elliott, J. Kennedy and W. R. Patterson J's P. Before commencing the business of the Court the Sergeant and the…

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