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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1915

510 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 26

Armidale Police Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

FRIDAY, MARCH 5—(Before Messrs. [?] W.A M'RAX 50, miner, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in…

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Police Court. Monday, March 8. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, P.M.)

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 4

Colin Benjamin Cooper was charged with alleged chaff stealing. Mr. Halloran (Messrs. Anderson and Halloran) appeared for the defence…

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Khaki Uniform for Police

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 4

A new summer uniform for the country police is to be given a trial. The Chief Secretary (Mr. Cann) has sanctioned several uniforms being…

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Soldier Sentenced

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 6

David Haggart, a member of the Military Expeditionary Force, who has seen long service in the navy and whose bravery was responsible for the…

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Armidale Police Court. Monday, March 9. (Before Mr. E. M. Cohen, J.P.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 5

A female defendant pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness. She had two previous convictions against her, add was fined 10/, in default three…

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Husband Charged with Murder

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 7

In the Perth (W.A.)Criminal Court John Henry East selector in the Ko[?]nup,was arraigned on a charge of murdering his wife, Mary Aune, on…

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Police Court. Alleged Stealing. (Before the P.M.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 4

Thomas James Wanstanley Watts, 18, on remand, was conrged with [?] in ald at A[?]c, an Marco a, steal one bicycle, of the value of £5,…

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Soldier Sentenced

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 7

David Haggert, a member of the Military Expeditionary Force, who has seen long service in the navy, and whose bravery was responsible…

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Police Court. Thursday, March 11. (Before W. Perry, P.m.). Drunkeness

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 7

William Hill (53), and Wild Harry (45), were charged with drunkeness. They each pleaded guilty, and fined 261 or the rising of the court…

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Armidale Police Court Tuesday, March 9.—(Before Mr. E. M. Cohen.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 3

A FEMALE cook, 40, pleaded guilty to being drank in Beardy-street the previous night. Constable Wrny said tbe offender…

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Judge Speaks Out. Dignity of Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 6

A pronouncement was made in the Industrial Court this morning (says Tuesday's "Evening News") by Mr. Justice Heydon on the subject of the…

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Labor League Scene. Fight Between Two Members. Police Called In. Sydney

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 9

A rowdy scene occurred at the meeting of the Rozelle P.L.L. last night. During the discussion a lady member asked the president if he was…

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Armidale Police Court. Wednesday, March 10. (Before Mr. G. Atkin, P.M.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 March 1915 · page 7

Thomas M'Mahon pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly the previous day. He was turned out of the New England. Hotel on account of…

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Police Court. Friday. March 12. (Before the P.m.). Stealing

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 2

Charles Collen (38) was charged with that he did on March 11, steal £610, the property of the Glen Junes Pastoral and Agricultural…

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Alleged Stealing

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 5

At the Police Court this morning. Edward Donnelly, aged 16, was charged with stealing a watch and chain, the property of Robt Field, at…

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Police Court. (Before the P.M.)

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 5

At the Police Court on Monday Michael O'Sullivan, on bail, was charged with being drunk. He admitted the soft impeachment. He was a…

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Armidale Police Court Saturday, 18th March.— (Before Mr. G. Atkin, P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 8

A middle-aged man of rather respectable appearance appeared on the usual charge. In reply he said, "I was very drunk your Worship, and I'm…

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Licensing Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

Win. Wilson was granted a booth license for the N.E.I.N. sports, and A. O. Butler, of the Caledonian Hotel, a music permit for the 13th March…

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Armidale Police Court Friday, March 12 —(Before Mr. G. Atkin, P.m.) Municipal, Prosecutions

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

CHAS MARTIN was charged with on the 2nd March, in Jessie street, he permitted a grey mare to stray. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was…

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Small Debts Court. Tuesday, March 16. (Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, P.m.) a Bundarra Case

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

Robert Ferris v George Clark, claim for damages. Messrs. A. F. Avern and J. A. Boyd appeared for the respective parties…

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