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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

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"Caught by the Flames." But Not Even Singed. Fire As Ally of Police. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 6

At a late hour last night a fire was discovered in Winslow House, in City Road. The flames were quickly extinguished. but two men on the premises…

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Police and Prohibition. (Published by arrangement)

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 4

The Washington correspondent of the London "Morning Post," in a studied reflection puts it this way: -- "The Moderation League, a…

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Guyra Police Court Before Mr. Nott, P.M.

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 3

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Kalgoorlie Murder Claim For Reward BERTH

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 1

A claim for the reward for information given in the Kalgoorlie police murder case will be heard at to-morrow's sittings of the Supreme Court…

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The Second Time "Bob" Skelton Escapes The Vauxhall Car Theft

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 4

Harry Burton, whom police headquarters declare is identical with "Bob" Skelton, who was arrested in connection with the…

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Revolver Battle Kyogle Shooting Affair. Police Case Fails

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

At the tunnel camp on the Kyogle-Brisbane railway construetion works, on the night on January 14, rival factions engaged in…

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44-Hours Storemen and Packers Case Must Go to Full Court ADELAIDE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 1

Chief Judge Dethridge, discussing the award of the Federated Storemen and Packers in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, remarked…

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Armidale City Council. Marsh-street Bridge. Mosquitoes at the Gaol. Council Employees and Compensation. Car Parking Problem

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. Morgan Stephens) and Ald. H. Maddock. E. B. Hawke, R. N- Hiokson, J. B. Sullivan, A. H. Fletcher, M. J: O'Connor. W. Curtis…

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Natural Causes. Woman's Sudden Death. Verdict at Coroner's Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 4

The Coroner (Mr. Alfred Purkiss) on Tuesday morning conducted an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ivy Agnes Black,…

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American Oil Scandals. Supreme Court Cancels Leases. (Reuter's cable). Montreal

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 4

A Washington message states that the Supreme Court upheld the appeals cancelling the leases of Elkhills naval oil reserve on the grounds of fraud…

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Mrs. Mort. to Be Returned to Gaol. Sydney

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly the Attorney-General denied that Mrs. Mort had been singled out for special treatment in being allowed go to hospital…

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Solicitor Against Solicitor Baum In Court SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day Harry Waldemar Baum (32), solicitor, was charged with having fraudulently omitted to pay Arthur…

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Invalid! the Newspaper Tax Unanimous High Court Decision Government To Pay Costs SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 1

The High Court to-day declared the New South Wales Government's newspaper tax unconstitutional. The decision was…

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Police Court

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

At Inverell police court yesterday before Mr. H. Buxton, J.P., Charles Cavanagh, who had been arrested on Wednesday by Constable Lockhardt,…

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Christmas Day Dance. Theatre Manager Charged

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 2

A case which excited a good deal of interest was decided at the Coolangarta Police Court, when Sydney Gibson manager of the Diggers' Theatre…

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Embezzler Convicted. Sentenced to Five Years' Imprisonment. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 6

At the Darlinghurst, Sessions, William Buddee, convicted of embezzlement, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment. His Honor said he could…

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Two Years Grafton Resident Sentenced Fraudulent Misappropriation GRAFTON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 1

At the Grafton Quarter Sessions Walter Arnold, for some years a resident of Grafton, where he carried on business as a land agent, pleaded…

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Slippery Prisoner. "Bob" Skelton Escapes. the Vauxhall Cab Theft

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 4

Harry Burton, whom police headquarters declare is identical with "Bob" Skelton, who was arrested in connection with the theft of a…

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Divorce Court. JENKINS v. JENKINS

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 12

Richard Charles Cludde Jenkins petitioned for a decree for restitution of conjugal rights to be directed to Hazel Berry Jenkins (formerly Hay), to…

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Big Scale Fraud Suspect Eludes Police PARIS

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 1

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the manager of an estate agency, on a charge of appropriating six million francs. The police went…

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