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Courts & crime, 1919

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Queensland Application Dismissed. High Court Decision for Commonwealth. Melbourne

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 6

Before Mr. Justice Duffy, in the High Court, the application on behalf of the Queensland Government to restrain the Commonwealth from…

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Soldiers Break Quarantine. Three Boatloads From the Argyllshire. Police Scouring City and Suburbs. Sydney

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 6

A number of soldiers on board the transport Argyllshire, which is anchored off Chowder Bay, took the law into their own hands yesterday…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, February 12, 1919. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 2

Mary, O'Callaghan applied for a transfer of the licence of the Savernake Hotel to Ludolph C, Rutzou--Granted…

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Corowa Small Debts Court. Wednesday, February 12, 1919. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd. P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 2

Riverina Harvester Co. V. J. H. Rogers.--Adjourned to March 12. Riverius Harvester Co. v. J, Stevens. --Claim for goods sold and delivered…

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The "Hold Up" on the Border. Action by the Council. the Police Interpretation of a Proclamation Questioned. Certificates to Be Again Issued

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 3

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday evening, the "holdup" on the border--that is between bona-fide residents of Corowa and…

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A Poisoned Dog. Owners Unsuccessful Claim. Before Mr G. S. Shepherd, P.M , at the Police Court

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 2

Lal Singh proceeded against John Alexander McKenzie for the alleged wilful killing of a dog valued at £5. Mr. Windeyer appeared for…

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Alleged Assault in Wodonga Place "Threw a Box at Her." No Case to Answer

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 1

Alleging that she had been unlawfully assaulted, Martha Matilda Smith proceeded against Alfred James Watson, 40, at the Albury Police Court yesterday before…

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New Victorian Police Commissioner. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

It is expected that, when the Victorian Parliament meets, the appointment of Sir George Steward as Chief Commissioner of Police will be challenged…

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The Bulgandra Tragedy. Accused in Court on Murder Charge

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 3

At the Albury Police Court on Tuesday Patrick Laurence Gleeson, aged 28, labourer, who is charged with feloniously and mallciously murdering…

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Alleged Assault and Insulting Words

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 3

At Albury Police Court yesterday before the P. M., John Shain proceeded against Nathaniel Gray on two charges—of assault and using insulting words. Defendant…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. Finley Farmers Arrested

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 3

Last week First-class Constables H. N. Ferris and W. Toole and Constable Pomroy arrested John Oliver Schier and Charles Henry Schier, farmers,…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival Postponed

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 4

The executive of the Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival and Art Union has decided to postpone the carnival set down for Saturday, March 1, until…

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The Bulgandra Tragedy. Gleeson Committed for Trial on Murder Charge

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

Before the District Coroner (Mr. G. S. Shepherd) at the Albury Court House yesterday, the circumstance surrounding the shooting of Mrs Mary Josephine…

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Belgians Police Duisburg the Town Hall Occupied. Copen[?]agen

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 3

A message despatched yesterday from Duisburg, in Rhenish Prussia, says:— In view of the Spartacist activities, Belgian troops arrived last night and reached…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, 17th February. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.) Insulting Words and Alleged Assault

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 18

Nathaniel Gray was charged with using insulting words to John Shane in Macauley-street on 4th February. Colonel Wilkinson appeared for complainant, and Mr…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. Two Finleu Farmers Arrested

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

On Wednesday February 12th, John Oliver Schier and Charles Henry Schier, two well-known farmers were arrested by Constables…

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Charge Op Stealing Letters Postal Assistants Committed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 4

Before Mr. E. N. Moore, P.M., in Melbourne, on Wednesday, Edward Fitzgerald Quirke and Thomas Joseph Raftery, "primary" setters at the General…

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Urana Police Court. Wednesday, Fiibcuary 18. (Before Mr H. H. Chiopindall, P.M.)

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 5

James Cullerton licensee of the hotel at Coonong, was summoned for using indecent language at that centre. Mrs Cullerton…

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"Theft" of the Colonies Germany Protests Amsterdam

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

Meetings continue throughout Germany protesting against "the theft" of the German Colonies and tho retention of Prisoners by the Allies…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 5

The Acting Warden, Mr H. H. Chipp.ndall, on Wednesday last, at the Court House, Urana, dealt with eight applications by Albeit Andrew…

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