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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Hotels Must Close at 6 O'clock. Full Court Decision

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 22

The question of hotel hours was before the Full Court in Sydney this week in the form of a special case. Mr. Burton Smith, S.M., recently held…

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Court of Potty Sessions

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 August 1921 · page 2

At the local Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday morning last, before Mr T. F. Cook, .J. P., a man named John Burke, aged 58 years, whon was remanded…

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Police Court

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 2

At the Tocumwal Police Court Charles Johnston was charged with being drunk, and as he failed to appear his recognisance was…

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Corowa Police Court. Thursday, August 23, 1921. (Before Messrs. J. Chivell and A. C. Lestic, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 3

A second-hand dealer's license was granted to H. F. J. Lovett, Corowa. Michael McCarthy, with a long list Of aliases, was charged with…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, August 22. (Before Mr. S. J. Hamblin, P.m.) a Trader Fined £10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 23

For soiling hose represented as "silk ankle hose," and which was in reality "artificial silk hose," Wm. M'Gregor, manager of the Direct Co., Albury, was…

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Hotel Hours. High Court Decision for 6 O'clock

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 19

The question of the hour for closing hotels came before the High Court on Monday morning, when Mr. E. K. Abigail moved for special leave to appeal against…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, August 21, 1921. (Before Messrs. W. Teague and A. C. Leslie, Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 3

A transfer of the license of the Globe Hotel, Corowa, was granted from H. W. Harris to John Frederick cook. A billiard license was granted to…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney. the Fixing of Meat Prices. Appeal to the Full Court. Judge Beeby's Powers Confirmed. Thursday Evening

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 2

The validity of the order made by Judge Beeby in connection with the meat prices was tested before the Full Court to-day. Mr. Levrier, for…

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[?]otel Hours, [?]Court Decision. [?]Lock to Remain

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 August 1921 · page 3

[?]lion of the hour for clos[?] [?] came before the High, [?]ney on Monday morning, [?] Sir Adrian Knox (Chief…

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Beaconsfield Murder. Tragedy Further Investigated

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 August 1921 · page 3

The Beaconsfield tragedy was further investigated by the Melbourne Coroner on Friday. John King, who is charged with the murder of Frederick…

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PROHIBITION. (Published by Arrangement). Police "Heads" Unsympathetic

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 August 1921 · page 4

An important contribution to the question of prohibition in America appears in the New York "World." "The Chiefs of Police of most of…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 2

The Jerilderie Quarterly Licensing Court adjourned from last month owing to the illness of the Chairman was held here on Friday last before a…

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Corowa Police Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 2

(Before Mr. W. MeNicoll, J.P.). Patrick Meehan was fined £1 or seven days for drunkenness and for begging a has in Sanger-street was…

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Police and Public

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 2

Whilst two constables were struggling with two men in York street yesternight, a crowd gathered; but in spite of having a rough time,…

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(Published By Arrangement) Prohibition. Police "Heads" Unsympathetic

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 4

An important contribution to the question of prohibition in America appears in the New York "World": "The Chiefs of Police of most of the…

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Late Mr H. L. Jones. Reference at Court

The Independent · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 2

At the conclusion of the business at the Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday, Mr S. J. Hamblin, Police Magistrate, referred to the death of Mr H. L. Jones. He said…

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Goulburn Murder. 20-Year-old Mystery. Boy Prophet’s Vision

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 September 1921 · page 4

Interest has, been revived concerning the murder or old Henry Schnoor, a German shopkeeper who was battered to death m Goulburn…

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Price of Meat Appeal to Full Court. Validity Upheld

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 September 1921 · page 4

The decision of Judge Beeby, as president of the Profiteering Prevention Court, in fixing the retail price of meat for, Sydney and…

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“Nation of Hypocrites.” Americans CHARGED.(Published by arrangement)

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 1

“A prominent American,” says the “Scotsman,” “has remarked that prohibition has turned his countrymen into a nation of hypocrites. They…

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"Nation of Hypocrites" (Published by Arrangement). Americans Charged

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 2

"A prominent American," says "The Scotsman," "has remarked that Prohibition has turned his countrymen into a nation of hypocrites…

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