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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

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Armidale Police Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 6

At the local Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Tate, J.P., an old offender was fined 10/ or two days for being drunk.—William Towne, an aboriginal,…

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Local and General Magistrate Criticised

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 4

A letter was received at the last meeting of Inverell Municipal Council from Mr. J. r. McBeth, of Delungra, in which the writer made some strong…

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Warden's Court

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with by Mr Perry at the Warden's Court on the 5th inst: J. J. and W. M. Brown, of…

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Texas Court Case

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 4

At the Texas Police Court on Friday before the P.M. (Mr. R. B. Hetherington), a man named William McManus was charged with a breach of…

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Items of Interest. Assisted Police

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 6

The Acting Premier and Chief Secretary (Mr. Oakes), who is the Minister in charge of the Police Department, stilted that he noticed with…

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Liked Liquor. Youth Charged with Theft

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 10

Before Judge [?], in the Armidale Quarter Sessions on Thursday. Eriand H. Lander pleaded guilty to a [?] of breaking counting, and…

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Indecent Assault Eight Months' Gaol Drink No Excuse, Says Judge

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 10

Before Judge Mocatta, at the Armidale Quarter Sessions on Thursday, Percy Roach, 31, ship's steward, was charged with, on December 26, at…

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Yarra Murder. Man Arrested

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 9

The statement recently made by the police investigating the Yarra tragedy, to the effect that they had secured evidence which would lead to a further…

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Serious Charges, Against Guyra Youth. Who Is Sentenced to Three Months' Imprisonment

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 10

Henry Frederick Stephenson was charged before Judge Mocatta, at the Armidale Quarter Sessions, with, on November 12. at Guyra, he did…

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District Court. Mother and Son

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 10

In the Armidale District, Court on Friday, before his House Judge M[?]astts, Jame [?] [?] [?] [?] for…

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Found Guilty! Bridgetta Morton in Court. Pleased to Meet You, Sergeant! Did Pleaslure Evaporate When.search Warrant Was Produced? Asks Judge. Who Says That She Committed Wilful Perjury

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 6

Bridgetta Morton pleaded not guilty to a charge of having stolen a buggy axle and a pair of buggy wheels, valued at £10. the property of A. C…

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Warden's Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 4

Before the Mining Warden, Mr. W. I. Perry, on Saturday last, R. Munro made application for the cancellation of a writer race, in the name of W…

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Armidale District Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

The local Distriet Court was held on Friday, be[?] his Bonor Judge Mocatta. Eight Cases were listed for hearing…

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Brutal Assault. Young Woman Attacked

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 2

A young woman was brutally assaulted by a man in Moore Park, and was admitted to the Sydney Hospital in an unconscious condition, suffering…

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Haul of Clothing Two Men Charged Lapse at Tweed Heads Tr[?] From Brisbane

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 3

Two young men, the younger of whom appeared to be the stronger of the two in infinence, figured in a rather remarkable escapade. They…

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Session Sidelights Humors of the Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 4

"Even constables are human," commented His Honor, when one of the Tenterfield police witnesses admitted he had on different occasions had a…

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Maltreated by Police. Sensational Charges. Desmond's Devilish Ingenuity" The Robbing of Ley's

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 3

What Judge Mocatta described as the most unique charger he had ever beard were made against the police in the Glen Innes Quarter Seasons on Monday last. The Judge instituted the most searching inquiry and later said the charges had been completely disproved…

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Cars in Collision Contradictory Stories Sensational Police Evidence Judge Detects Perjury Interesting Testerfield Case

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 3

Great interest was taken in the case heard before His Honor Judge Mocatta in the District Court on Tuesday, in which Arthur Marsden, a motor car…

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The Scout Cases. Itinerants in Court Robbed His Host. Mas Execrates His Pal

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 6

What have come to be known in the north as the Boy Scout cases come to finality in the Glen Innes Sessions on Monday, when the two "Scouts"…

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District Court

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 4

There were no contested cases in the District Court yesterday and the few that were, listed had been settled or were withdrawn. An application was…

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