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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

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Local and General News. Lioensing Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 6

In the Armidale Licensing Court on Thursday. a second-hand dealer's license was granted to H. W. Lane. "THE Frivolities." at the Arcadia…

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Police to Retain Handcuffs. Chief Secretary Agrees. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 1

The Chief Secretary, Mr Lazzarini has announced that handcuffs will be retained as part of the equipment of members of the State police force…

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Police and 44-Hour Week. Cabinet Consideration. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 1

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Lazzarin, has submitted the request of the police for a 44-hour working week to the State Cabinet. A statement…

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Manly Court Incident. Minister Takes Serious View. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 1

The innuendo concerning "a certain magistrate uttered by Mr. Rogers of the Crown Law Department, during an application for the…

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A.W.U. HANDICAP. Arbitration Court Congestion. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 1

In his annual report to the Inter-State Convention of the A.W.U., which is sitting at Coolangatta, Mr. E Grayndler, M.L.C., general secretary,…

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Boarding House Fire. Startling Story in Court. Depositions to the Justice Department. ROCKHAMPTON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 1

A startling story of alleged attempts to burn down a boarding house at Mount Morgan was told at the Police Court, when an inquiry…

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Police Court. Motor Traffic Breaches

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 2

Before Mr. Perry, P.M., at the Police Court at the on Tuesday, J. Coughlin was fined 10- for not returning the motor license to the Traffic…

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Conspiracy to Defraud. Law Clerk and Laborer Sentenced

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 4

Wellington (N.Z.).—The trial concluded at Wellington (N.Z.) of Sidney Erne Baume, 20, law clerk, and William Smith, laborer, 20, who were…

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Valid! the Forty-four Hour Act. Magistrate Gives Decision. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

Mr. Perry, Stipendary Magistrate, gave his decision to-day in the case instituted to test the 44 Hours Act, with regard to its application to…

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Assault at Tattersall's Hit with Glass and Kicked. Tamworthite Fined £5

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 3

A rather exciting incident at Tattersall's Hotel on Thursday had a sequel at the local police court next morning, when Jack Williams was charged…

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Police Chiefs in Conference. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

The annual conference of the heads of the inter State police was commenced in Sydney to-day. It is expected the proceedings will occupy…

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Mort's Dock Strike. Union Before Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 4

The Ship Painters and Dockers' Union was called upon to show cause why it should not be fined for taking part in alleged illegal strike at Morts Dock…

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Murder Verdict Against

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 8

The trial was concluded at Rockhampton to-day of Arthur Weeding who was charged with the Wilful murder of his father in December…

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MISSING £800. Land Board Clerk Sentenced. Two Years' Gaol

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

At the Armidale Quarter Sessions on Thursday, Henry Wm. Rafferty was charged with; between the 6th. May, 1924, and 30th. July. 1925, at…

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Two Years' Gaol Public Officer Sentenced. Mr Mackenzie's Appeal Fails Judge's Comments

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 6

Henry William Rafferty was charged at the Armidale Quarter Sessions on Thursday with having stolen certain sums of money, amounting to £887…

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Valueless Cheques. Young Man Gets Gaol. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 6

Arthur Farlowe (25) pleaded guilty at the Parramatta Court to five charges of having obtained money by presenting valueless cheques. He was…

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Missing Trapper. Police Making Inquiries. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

William Oliver, a trapper, disappeared from his camp at Nipper's Creek, in the Wilcannia district, about four weeks ago. There were…

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40 Hours. Union's Application. Reference to Arbitration Court. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

The Amalgamated Clothing and Allied Trades Union of Australia is seeking a further reduction of the working week from 1 hours to 40…

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Workers' Compensation Act. Case in Armidale District Court. Order for 30/- Per Week Made

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

An application was made under the Workers' Compensation Act in the District Court on Thursday by Margaret Martin, for an order for the…

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About a Detained Car. Case in District Court Adjourned. His Honor and Legal Fees

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

A. H.Wilkins, for whom Mr. G. M. Edwards appeared, asked his Honor Judge Mocatta in the Armidale District Court on Thursday, to order James…

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