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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

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District Court. Two Cases for Hearing

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 6

In the District Court, the appeal of George F. Nott agaist the Commissioner of Taxation Was called. Notification was received that the case had…

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Armidale Small Debts Court. All Plaintiffs Succeed

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 3

In the Armidale Small Debts Court on Wednesday, the P.M. (Mr. E. A. May) made the following orders: T. Lambert, Ltd., v. Thomas…

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Whose Stock. Mrs. Morton in Court. Case Adjourned

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 3

Bridgetta Morton made another how to the Police Magistrate (Mr. E. A. May), at the Armidale Police Court on Wednesday, when she appeared to…

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Mustered in Court. After Mustering of Stock. Owners of Straying Animals Fined

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

In September last straying cattle on stock reserves and travelling stock routes were mustered, under instructions of the Armidale P.P. board. On…

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"Don't Try the Bluff!" Case of Straying Stock. Ald. Watson in Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 3

"I submit that the information is bad, as it does not disclose an offence or breach of any Act of Parliament, ordinance, or regulation," said…

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English Horticulture Glorious Hampton Court Workmen's Garden Plots Sydney Expert Lectures in Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

In connection with the recent Horticultural Society's Show, a lecture on impressions of horticulture, arising out of bis visit to England, was…

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Alleged Attempted Rape. in Uralla Vicarage Grounds. Two Youths Before Court. Verdict of Not Guilty

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 6

Ernest Starr and Robert John Thornton were charged at the Armidale Quarter Sessions on Friday. No. vember 27, 1926, they did assault…

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Police Court

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

At the local police court on Tuesday the majority of the eases were in connection with breeches of the traffic regulations, Mr. N. C. Nott, P.M.,…

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Alleged Attempted Rape. in Uralla Vicarage Grounds. Two Youths Before Court. Verdict of Not Guilty

The Uralla Times · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

Eernest Starr and Robert John Thornton were charged at the Armidale Quarter Sessions that on Friday, November 27, 1926, they did assault…

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District Court

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

The local sittings of the District Court will commence on Thursday before his Honor, Judge Mocatta. The list for heaving is light, there being…

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Armidale District Court. BERBYMAN v. WELKINS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

Mr. Newell appeared for plaintiff and. Mr. Browning (instructed by Mr. Edwards, of Uralla) for defendant. Early in 1924, Mr. Browning…

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Search Party Lost What Police Party Found PERTH

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 1

A prospecting party which left Lake Grace in January 12, expecting to return a week later, had not put in an appearance after ten days had passed…

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Paper Accounts Can't Be Ignored Intereating Local Court Case

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

In the Small Debts Court at Glen Innes yesterday, before Mr. M. C. Nott, P.M. The Glen Innes Examiner Limited proceeded against Otto Vo[?]…

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MURDER! Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 4

The body of Alexander James Rae[?]un[?] was found yesterday at Paradise, about 20 miles from St Arnaud. in a shed 0n the farm of his father. He…

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Armidale District Court. BERRYMAN v. WILKINS

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 3

In the Armldale District Court on Monday, before his Honor (Mr. Justice Mo[?]a[?]). the case.James Thomas Berryman v. Albert Henry Wilkins…

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Abolished! Innisfail Court

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 7

The North Queensland town of Innisfail has been deprived by the Government of Circuit Court sittings. The Attorney-General (Mr. Mullan) stated…

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Burst Into Tears Man Acquitted on Murder Charge MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 1

George Devitt (28) who was charged with having murdered Emma Hill (17½), was acquitted on the grounds of in[?]…

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Torrington News Warden's Court. Thomas v. Ah Yee

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 7

The Mining Warden's Court was held at Torrington on Thursday, and was presided over by Mr. M. C. Nott. The principal case was one in which…

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Stadium Sensation Strikes the Referee Crowd Takes a Hand Police Control Ugly Situation SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 1

There was a sensational ending to the principal boxing contest at the Rushcutter Hay stadium last night The contestants were Johnny Reister,…

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Motor Mechanic's Claim Met by Counter Claim Afternoon's Argument in Court A Belated Settlement

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 5

Before his Honor Judge Mocatta in the local District Court held yesterday, L. R. Frost proceeded against H. A. Tutt for the recovery of £41/-…

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