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Courts & crime, 1926

975 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 49

"159 Miles of Gold." Willow Tree Magnet Test. Warden's Court Story

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 5

A now method of mining for gold the success of which has yet to bo proved, was made Known at the Tamworth Warden's Co[?] when an…

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Sentenced to Death Collingwood Murderer

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 6

Martin Knoop, convicted at Melbourne Criminal Court of the murder of Walter Richards, at Collingwood, was sentenced to death…

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Theft of a Cycle Dean Fined

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 9

At the Moree Police Court last week George Willoughby Dean, on remand from Inverell, was charged with having stolen a bicycle, valued at…

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A Street Pest Six Months' Gaol

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

George Thwaibes Was charged before Mr. C. O. Loxton, J.P. yesterday morning with vagrancy. Constable Cox stated that at 7 a.m…

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Failed to Agree Jury for Murder Case

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 6

Sydney.—The jury failed to agree in the case of Archibald Sivyer, who was charged at the Central Criminal Court with having feloniously slain John…

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Domestic Tragedy Father and Daughter. Murder in Fowlhouse

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 5

Upheavals in home life set up chaotic views before the minds of Percy Townsend, and out of those emerged a determination to end his…

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A "Full House" Court Dock Inadequate for Show Week 'Drunks.'

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 11

Only four of the nine defendants before the local Police Court on Wednesday morning could be accommodated in the dock…

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Murder Charge. Dentist Sends for Police. Maryborough Sensation. BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 1

A message from Maryborough states that Mrs. Kathleen Loveday, a marred woman, met her death this evening, as a result, it is alleged of…

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Crude Mermaid. Side-showman Charged

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 3

Frank Douglas was charged with having unlawfully endeavoured to impose on private individuals by falsely and fraudulently representing John…

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"Strike Me Dead!" Voung Man's Choice Language Drink—and "Abos." End in Gaol

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 6

Before Messrs. E. M. Gohen and A. Purkiss, Js.P., at the Armidale Police Court on Friday, John, Cunneen, a young man, was charged with using…

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Wilcannia Tragedy. Harney to be Tried For Murder. WILCANNIA

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 1

The inquest concerning the death of William Oliver has concluded. The Coroner committed Walter Homey for trial oil a charge of wilful…

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Three to One. Scuffle in Motel Passage. Theft of Wallet Travelling Showman Fined. £40

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 6

William Wilson, "side show man and salesman," was before Mr. W. J. Perry, P.M., in the local Police Court yesterday afternoon charged…

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About a "Fiver." a Man with a "Roll." Adouses Theatre-man of Theft. Case Dismissed

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 6

Hugh Ross Linton was charged at the Armidale Police Court on Friday, before Messrs. E. M. Cohen and A. Purkiss, Js.P. with stcaling £4, the…

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Wholesale Assault Two Men Charged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 4

At the Melbourne Police Court this morning George Watson was charged with having assaulted Elizabeth White. John Lucas and Thomas Lucas and…

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Father Shot Dead. Son Charged with Murder. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 1

As the result [?] shocking tragedy which occurree[?] at Murwillumbah last night Alexander Strong 57, was shot dead, and his son,…

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North Queensland Tragedy. Young Man Charged with Murder. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 1

George Mitchell, 44, was found lying in bed at his residence at Tutly, North Queensland, on Sunday morning with a bullet wound in his neck…

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Altercation at Coleman's Over Money for Tickets. Police Court Sequel

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 3

At the Armidale Police Court on Friday morning, Hugh Ross Linton was charged with stealing, on March 18, the sum of £4, being the property of Colin…

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RE-CAPTURED. Gaol Escapee in Boarding House. CAIRNS

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 1

Thomas Hood, who escaped from Stewart Street gaol, was discovered last night in a boarding house at Innisfail. For several days and…

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Attempted Murder. North Melbourne Case. MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 4

James Davidson was committed for trial at North Melbourne court on a charge of having attempted to murder Caroline Ress. The latter…

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Alleged Horse Stealing. Was There a Mistake? Search for "Bill Charters."

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 4

At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. W. L. Perry P.M., John Wells was charged with having between April, 1925, and…

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