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New England · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

1,563 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 79

3000 Irish Police

The Uralla Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

New York, Friday.—The President of the Irish Free Stale (Mr. Cosgrave) arrived on his tour of America to-day with a message of Irish…

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The Unsleeping Law. Murder of English Constable. LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 1

Activities of the police during the week-end may result in the murderers of police-constable Gutteridge, who was brutally murdered on 27th…

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Charged with Arson a Timely Discovery SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 1

When a weatherboard cottage at East Hills was destroyed by fire at the week-end it is understood all the contents, insured for £150, were…

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Girls Before Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 6

Each of two girls, aged 14 and 15 years respectively, was charged on Saturday morning: in the Armidale Children's Court with being an…

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Arbitration Court Has Proved a Failure Collective Bargaining Urged MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 1

Professor A. H. Tucker, Professor in Economics at Canterbury College, New Zealand addressing the members of the Victorian Chamber of…

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Alleged Fraud. Solicitor Charged. . ... SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 1

At the central police court today Thomas Joesph Hurley, 51, a solicitor was charged with receiving £40312 under authority from firms requiring…

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ToDay's Telegrams (Continued form page 1) Solicitor Arrested. Charged With Fraud. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

A prominent solicitor practising in the city was arrested last night on a charge of having fraudulently omitted to pay to Edith May Bull the sum…

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Court News

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Monday, before Messrs. E. A. Dunk and W. A. Crapp, Js.P., Reuben Stewart was found guilty on three charges…

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A Cab Chase Police Overhaul Suspects ALBURY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 1

A man named Gogell; of Oreld Siding, was engaged in farm work when he saw two men take possession of his car and make off…

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Park Vandalism Flappers Seen Destroying Beds Council Again Consults Police

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 4

Park detraction is not stamped out in Glen Innes, and on Tuesday night an alderman, who said youths and young girls were to…

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Theft From Car. Dwelling Ransacked

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Two cases, one of breaking and entering a dwelling, and the other, of a theft from a car which was parked in…

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Northern Burglaries. Accused Before Court

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 10

At the Police Court on Wednesday Thomas Robertson, 26, and Eric Wilson, 23, appeared before Mr. E. A May, P.M. on eleven charges…

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Police for Samoa. Precautionary Measure. AUCKLAND

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

It was announced to-day that six police constables would leave for Samoa by the steamer "Toufa." This is described by the authorities as a…

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Men Take Car. But Are Captured by Police

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

A message from Albury states a mail named Gogel, of Orled Siding, was engaged in farm worn, when he saw two men take possession of his car…

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Hip Flask Drinks. Police Will Stamp Out Practice

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 5

There ts reason to believe that the habit of taking hip flasks to Armidale dances is growing. It is illegal…

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Woman Before Court. Alleged Malicious Damage. And Insulting Words

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

"You are nothing hut a dirty— and a — —, and keeping a dirty —." This is (with reservations) what…

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Woman Charged. at Armidale Police Court. Insulting Words and Malicious Damage Alleged

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 2

Lucy Clutterbuck was charged at the Armidale Police Court on Wednesday morning, before Mr. A. Purkiss, J.P., with having used insulting…

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Drunken 'Bus Driver. Magistrate's Comment

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

Horace Inglis, the driver of a 'bus between Bathurst and Sydney, was charged at the Bathurst Court on Tuesday with having driven a vehicle…

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Gaol Riot. Warders Overpowered. Several Killed, Many Injured

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

A serious revolt occurred amongst Indian prisoners at Naini Central Gaol at Allahabad. The prisoners fought with armed…

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Sensation at Morisset Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

The routine of the Morisset Police Court, usually dull, was rudely interrupted on Friday afternoon, when Jack Harding, who had come to court…

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