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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

775 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 39

Randwick Assault. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 4

George Fairbam, who was captured in the police inspector's house at Randwick on Saturday, was remanded at the Central Court to-day…

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Assault and Defamation. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 4

George R. W. McDonald, chairman of director of Carroll Musgrove, Ltd.,_ was proceeded against by Arthur Burnham, before…

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Maliciously Wounded Young Man Charged. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 4

George Chambers, 26, was attacked to Hyd. Park, on Saturday night by four youths, one of whom drew a knife and stabbed him in the…

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Divorce Court. King V. KING. Parties Married in Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 6

In the Divorce Court in Sydney,on Thursday, Frank King petitioned for a divorce from Beatrice Maudaley king, formerly Tweddell, on the…

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Police Court To-day—Before Mr. W. I. Perry, P.M. Stock Returns

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 4

W. Y. Ewan was charged with neglecting to send in stock returns to Inverell P.P. Board. Mr. Avern appeared for the Board…

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Immigraton Police Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 4

In a statement last night, Premier Fuller defends the Government Immigration Policy, and contrasts it with the Labor Party's…

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Whitford Murder James Laydon imprisoned for Life SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 4

James Laydon has been sentenced to imprisonment for life for the murder of Albert Whitford, ex-M.L.A., at Brisbane…

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Septic Tanks the Case in Court. P. M. to Decide. Town Clerk Resents Solicitor's Statements

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 4

The "septic tank case," in which the Municipal Council is proceeding against the licensee of the Great Central Hotel, was…

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Armidale Police Court False Pretences Case

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 5

Messrs. B. M. Cohen and A. J. Tate. J.P., who were on the Bench at Wednesday's Police O[?]rt fined two aboriginals 5/ or…

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Police Court Tuesday, March 18th. Before the P.M. Motor Speeds

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 7

H. W. Parmenter, of Auburn Vale, was proceeded against for driving a motor car to the danger of the public. The offence was alleged to have taken…

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Warden's Court

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with by Warden Perry, at the Warden's Court, Tingha on Monday last…

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Jewellery Thefts Paris Police Baffled

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 9

When the last mail left England no trace had bene discovered of the thief who walked out of a fashionable hotel in the Champs Elysees, carrying a…

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Small Debts Court Tuesday, March 18. Before the P.M.

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 4

Daniel Cloonan, Mercer, sued John James Magann, Delungra, to recover £2/16/ goods sold and delivered. Mr. S. J. S. Butler appeared for…

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Get Away if You Can Gaol Escapees Protected by Law. Darwin

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 4

John Charles Palmer, a bankrupt, who escaped from gaol recently, was before the Supreme Court yesterday, but it was held that the ordinance did…

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Popular Police Inspector. Sergeant Barnes Farewelled. by Armidale District Force

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 4

On Friday morning members of the police force assembled at the Police Station to bid farewell to Inspector and Mrs. Domes…

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Police Inquiry

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 4

The above matter is now receiving the attention of the Glen Innes police. Though they are not at this stage prepared to make a statement, it is…

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Runaway Glen Innes Girl. Refuses Chinese Marriage. Sensational Story in Police Cell

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 4

"I ran away from home because I was being forced to marry a Chinaman. He had plenty of money, and my…

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Laydon's Trial. Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 6

The jury, after half an hour's retirement, found the accused guilty of w[?] murder, w[?] a recomendation to mercy on account of his war service…

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Walcha Assault Case. Man Fined £5

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 7

At the Walcha Police Court, bo[?]e Messrs. Luugley and Towns[?], Js.P., Frank Norris, a young man, was charged with assaulting Jas. Kingdom…

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"What Belongs to God Alone." THREE LiTTLE Murdered Girls. Father Sentenced to Death

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 6

"This man took upon himself what belongs to God alone, who gave these children the right to live and grow up to be good…

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