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Courts & crime, 1921

573 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 29

Stealing the Thunder

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 4

At a Nationalist conference at Parkes this week, a motion was unanimously passed: That the state House of Parliament be redneed to two members…

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To-day's Telegrams. a Man Masquerading. Charged with Indecent Behavior. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 4

A man in woman's clothing was arrested at Darling Point last night by three detectives, and taken to the detective office, who upon being…

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Housebreakers Disturbed Ex-police Super's Home the Objective

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 4

An unsuccessful attempt was made early this morning to break into the residence of ex-Police Superintendent Roche by four men, who drove up in…

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Attempted Burglary. At Ex-Supt. Roche's Residence

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 4

Sydney, Monday.—An unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday morning to break into the residence of ex-Police. Superintendent Roche by four men…

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Assault and Battery Neighbors' Quarrel

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 5

The sequel to a recent Sunday afternoon's melee was beard in the Police Court, before Mr. H. H. MacDougall, yesterday, when James Robertson…

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Police and Press, Things that Mustn't be Known

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

They talked about the press at the send off at Grafton to Superintendent Walker, says the 'Daily Argus.' Supt. Walker said nice things. He used, when…

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Bundarra Land an Important Case. Referred to Land Appeal Court

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

At the Land Court at Bundarra on Wednesday the matter of conflicting applications of Martin Churchill, Arthur Little, Robinson, Baker, and three…

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Police and Press

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 3

They talked about the press at the send-off at Grafton to Superintendent Walker, says the 'Daily Argus.' Superintendent Walker said nice things. He…

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Warden's Court

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with by Warden Perry at the local Court House on Wednesday last:…

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Armidale Police Court. Tuesday, 3rd May.—(Before Mr. E. M. Cohen, J.P.). Drunk and Inciting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

James Nicklaus, laborer, was charged with being crunk and inciting a prisoner to resist Police Constable Kessy in the execution of his duty…

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Cargo's Pillage. Big Loss By Theft

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 4

A witness, giving evidence before the Federal Cargo Pillaging Commission at Perth, stated that the grand total of pillages at Fremantle since 1916…

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Sunday's Flag Burning. Information Given the Police

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 4

Following a meeting of "Digger Vigilants" last night, information was lodged with the police concerning the flag burning episode on Sunday last…

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Versailles Treaty. Point in New Zealand Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 4

The New Zealand Court of Appeal has given a decision, the effect of which is that the United States, not having assumed any obligations of…

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Prison Van Attacked. Priest and Women in Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 4

As the result of a search of Irish quarters at Glasgow yesterday night, following on an attack against a prison van, twenty persons, including a…

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Disloyalty. Police Association's Attitude

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 3

A meeting of the New South Wales Police Association last week earned a resolution: "That owing to the insult and degradation levelled against the Union Jack in the…

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Alleged Wife Murder. Gundagal Prisoner Remanded

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 11 May 1921 · page 4

Peden, who was arrested at Gundagai, and subsequently brought before the Court, charged with having feloniously and maliciously murdered…

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North Sydney Murder. Ten Years' Hard Labor for Coley

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 11 May 1921 · page 1

The trial of Wilfred Ernest Coley, on a charge of murdering Gertrude Paulina McGralh, at North Sydney, was heard at the Central Criminal Court,…

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The Conquerer in Glen Innes Court. a Fine of Five Shillings

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 6

In the Glen Innes Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. H. H. Mac[?] P.M., Michael Kennedy, who [?] indignantly that his name…

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Thunderbolt's Gaol. a Memory of the Past

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 3

Memories of the days when Cockatoo was a gaol—where Thunderbolt, the famous Armidale bushranger, and other prisoners were detained—were revived at the Cockatoo…

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Armidale Police Court. Wednesday 11th May.—(Before the P.M.). Found on Liccnred Premises

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

Henry Beresford, Lyle Brown, and Charles Clutterbuck were charged with being round on the licensed premises of the Imperial during prohibited…

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