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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

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Armidale Police Court. Friday, Dec 28.—(Before. Messrs. J. A. Tate and A. Purkiss, Js.P.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1924 · page 2

A plain drunk had his bail estreated. Richard H. Charlton pleaded guilty to drunkenness on Dec. 27. Pined 20/ or seven days…

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Armidale Police Court a Light Week

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 2

Three drunks appeared on Christmas morning, before Mr. P. C. Hipgrave,, J.P. One had has hail estreated; the ether two were fined 5/ or 48 hours…

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Police Honored. Loyal and Trustworthy Men

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 3

On Wednesday morning, the Mayor (Ald. Morgan Stephens) held a very pleasant function at the lounge at the Imperial Hotel, when he extended…

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Murder and Suicide Overseer Shot in His Sleep. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 5

A sensational murder and suicide occurred at Eddington Station Queensland. It appears that a man named Thomas Fitzgeral, aged 32, who was…

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Police Assaulted. by Mob of Hooligans. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 5

Two policemen were assaulted in Redfern last night by a mob of Hooligans, who roughly handled them. At one stage it appeared as if Sergt…

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Crime Statistics, Work of the Police

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 3

In reporting to the Chief Secretary (Mr. Oakes) on the work of his department, the Inspector-General of Police states that during the year,…

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Prisoner Escapes From Bathurst Gaol. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 4

A prisoner named Holmes escaped from Bathurst Gaol late on Thursday afternoon. The countryside was scoured all night, but the man is still at…

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Ben Lomond Stealing. Missing Tools and Equipment. Accused Found Guilty

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 3

Samuel Baker, who in a statement said he was ganger in the employ of the Commissioners of Railways, was charged at the Glen Innes Police…

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Youth's Lapse Charged With Breaking and Entering

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 4

A youth, John Swanme, was charged at the Central Court to-day with having broken into Eastway Bros. shop, George-st., and stolen goods to the…

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Police Court Monday, January 7Th. Before Mr. W. L. Perry, P.M. Motor Case

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 2

John Tomkins pleaded guilty to failing to produce his motor license when called upon to do so by Sergeant Kemp…

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Escaped from Gaol Charged with Other Offences Also. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 4

William Holmes was committed for trial at Balhurst on a charge of escaping from Balliurst Gaol. He was also committed on four charges of…

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Pentridge Gaol Incendiarism Suspected

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 4

Another mysterious fire occurred at Pentridge gaol yesterday, but was extinguished quickly. The penal authorities are perturbed at the…

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Safe Blowers at Work. Daring Burglary

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 4

A safe at [?] butcher's shop, Georgest., city, was blown to pieces late last night. The cracksmen, it is believed, made a good [?]aul. The…

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Another Mysterious Fire. At Pentridge Gaol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 4

Another mysterious fire occurred at Pentridge Gaol yesterday, but was extinguished quickly. The penal authorities are perturbed at the outbreak. [?]…

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Girl's Gay Life. Ends in Gaol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 2

Says a late cable: After imprisonments for theft, in 1915, 1916, and 1917, Estelle Hood, an attractive Plymouth girl, led a gay life at the expense of…

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Licensing Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

In the Quarterly Licensing Court, the Inspector's report disclosed that most of the hotels in his area were in good condition. Miaor repairs were required…

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Allegedly Stolen Goods. Country Residents Charged with Possession

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 2

A number of cases connected with allegedly stolen goods at Exmouth caused considerable interest at the 'Armidale Police Court on…

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Armidale Police Court. Wednesday, 9th January. — (Before Mr. H. P. W. Fletcher, P.M.). "Moving a Lamp-post."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

Dumaresq Shire v Charles Edwin O'Dell, for moving lamp-post in road. Mr. Wray, for the shire, announced that the case would be withdrawn…

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"How's it Going." Contempt of Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 4

Police Court Witness Reprimanded. "How's it going?" was the quite natural query witness R. Bell put to a friend when the latter came…

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Small Debts Court. Monthly Sitting. Wednesday, 9th January.—(Before the P.M.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 10

Jessic Finlayson sued Robin A. C. Grant. There was no appearance of defendant…

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