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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

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The Yea Tragedy. Accused Before the Court

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 August 1922 · page 3

Reuben Fox, who is charged with having murdered Josephine Jane McLaughlin at Yea (Victoria), between July 23 and 23, appeared at the City Court…

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Daring Daylight Theft

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 August 1922 · page 44

One of the most daring daylight robberies that has yet come under the attention of the police was carried out one afternoon recently inside Sydney…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, August 9, 1922. (Before Mr. W. A. Flynn. P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1922 · page 3

Otto Robert Moran and Leslie Barker, charged with being on licensed premises, to wit, the Mill Hotel, Corowa, during prohibited hours, were each fined 15…

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Corowa Licensing Court. Wednesday, August 9, 1022. (Before Mr. W. A. Flynn. P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 August 1922 · page 3

Application by Richard Mates of the Globe Hotel, for a booth license for Corowa races. Granted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m…

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Forgery and Stealing

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 August 1922 · page 2

John Charles Hayles was charged at the Quarter Sessions on Tuesday, that he did forge the name of S. G. A. Hindhaugh to an order for £7,…

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District Court Cases. (Before Judge Bevan)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 August 1922 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with:— James McGrory v. Robert Sutton, claim for commission on sale of…

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Arbitration Court Awards

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 August 1922 · page 3

Awards for compositors (country) and darriers (country) have been gazetted…

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The Shearing Trouble. Summonses in the Court of Petty Sessions. The Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act and the Masters and Servants' Act

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 August 1922 · page 2

The Hay Court of Petty Sessions was crowded with interested, spectators on Monday, when a long list of (defendant's names was called to…

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District Court

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1922 · page 3

At the [?] at Deniliquin last week, before Judge Beyan, James M'Grory claimed from Robert Sutton an amount of…

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Fire at Pentridge Gaol

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1922 · page 33

A fire broke out in the mat making shed at Pentridge recently. The outbreak was extinguished after slight damage had been done. It is believed that the fire…

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The Yea Murder

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1922 · page 3

An Inquest on Josephine McLaughlin, whose death occurred under sensational circumstances at Yea, Victoria, last month, was opened on Tuesday…

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The Shearing Trouble. Alleged Breaches of the Arbitration Act. Stubb[?]rnly Contested Cases Before the Police Magistrate

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 August 1922 · page 2

At the Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday, before the P.M., the hearing of the shearing dispute cases, commenced on the following day, was…

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Albury Police Court. Friday, 11th August. (Before Mr. E. Harrison, J.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1922 · page 31

A Watson was charged with stealing a sheep dog, the property of Frederick Montagu Coates, at Gerogery on July 31. Watson pleaded guilty, stating that the…

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Yea Murder. Fox Committed for Trial

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1922 · page 28

The inquest into the death of Mrs. M'Laughlin was concluded at Yea (Vic.) on Wednesday. Detective Bruce gave evidence of the…

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Small Debts Court

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 August 1922 · page 2

Before Mr. W. A. Flynn, P.M., in the Small Debts Court on Wednesday. John Kelly obtained a verdict for £32 and 7/- costs against…

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The Yea Murder

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 August 1922 · page 2

Reuben Fox, 31, laborer, has been committed for trial on a charge of having murdered Josephine Josephine Jane McLaughlin, 34, married, at Yea, on July 22…

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A Nyah Transaction. Supreme Court Decision

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 August 1922 · page 2

An important derision bearing upon the purchase oF freehold property was delivered by Mr Justice Cussen in Melbourne last week. The matter arose…

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News by Cable. Attack on Dublin. Rebel Snipers Active. Organised Assault Imminent. London, August 19

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 20

Dublin was disturbed last night by heavy firing and intermittent explosions, rebel snipers and machine-gunners being active in all parts of the city. Free State…

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Latest Cables. the Turmoil in Ireland. a Callous Murder. Journalist's Proposal for Settlement. The Carrying Out of the Treaty. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 August 1922 · page 2

"The Times" Dublin correspondent reports a callous murder outside of Dublin. A motor car was pulled up in a lane amidst a crowd of people…

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Hornsby Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1922 · page 28

The inquiry into the murder of Mr. Kemmis bank manager at Hornsby, was concluded on Wednesday. At the request of the coroner, Frederick Powell was called…

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