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Courts & crime, 1929

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Beat Dog with Bolt. Man Sent to Gaol

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

Because a dog had killed three pet kittens that he valued highly, Cecil Davis, a wardsman at the Men's City Refuge, admitted in the Central…

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Police Court Yesterday--Before Mr. J. E. McCulloch, P.M. on the Premises

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

Four men who had been found on the premises of the Byron Hotel during prohibited hours on December 29 were each fined £1, with 8- costs…

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Murder in Train An Arrest Made PERTH

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 1

Franz Bettinger, who was shot in a train near Strawberry, died last night. William Leslie, who jumped from the train after the shooting and who…

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Afghanistan! Intrigues for Throne. Murder Officially Denied CALCUTTA

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 1

The murder of Sakao is officially denied. The fate of the kingdom appears to lie in the hands of Chilzais, for if the people decide to support…

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Alleged Attempted Murder. Man Arrested in Railway Truck. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

William Leslie, wanted in connection with the shooting of Frank Bettinger, on the Geraldton to Perth train, was arrested in the truck of a…

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"Corkage." Must Stop Says Police Department. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

The police are determined to stop restaurants and cabarets, from charging corkage on liquor ordered before six o'clock for consumption after that…

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Annoys the Police Drink in Cafe SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 1

In the Central court to-day Clarence Gray, aged 39, proprietor of the Plaza Cafe, King Street, City, was fined £50, in default six months…

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Female Inebriate. Nellie Sullivan Again Before Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

At the Armidale Police Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr. P. C. Hipgrave, J.P., Nellie Sullivan (48) was charged with having been found…

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Burnt Maize Contractor v. Farmer Small Debts Court Case

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

Claude Clark proceeded against Alexander Croft claiming £9 for work and labor done, at the Small Debts Court, yesterday afternoon. Mr. J…

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Beat Dog with Bolt. Man Sent to Gaol

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 5

Because a dog had killed three pet kittens that he valued highly, Cecil Davis, a wardsman at the Men's City Refuge, admitted in the Central…

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On Xmas Day Stir At Stannum Alleged Assault. Fine of £3 Imposed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 2

In the Deepwater Police Court last Thursday Lawrence Jas. Holden proceeded Against Arthur Edward Wilson, alleging unlawful assault on the…

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The Deepwater and Emmaville Supplement Small Debts And Mining Tenements Court Day at Deep-water

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 2

Thursday last was a busy day for Mr. J. E. McCulloch, P.M., when he was confronted with a long list of cases for hearing in the Deepwater…

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Coats Off in Court

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 8

The heat was most oppressive in the Brisbane Police Court on Thursday morning, and everyone presented a wilted appearance. Shortly after 11…

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Murder of Mate. Bogus Confession

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 12

The Boonjie murder case provided yet, another sevsation at Cairns (Q.) Though no official statement has been made, it can he stated definitely…

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£1238 MISSING. Auctioneer's Clerk Charged SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 1

At the Auckland, (N.Z.) Police Court Victor Cunningham, accountant and cashier in the office of an auctioneering firm, admitted the theft of…

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"Intent to Murder." Melbourne Shooting Case

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 12

On Thursday Melbourne detectives charged Roy Bruhn, need 24, with shooting at Mona Ryan, in Nicholsonstreet Fitzroy, on Monday last With…

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Strange Court Plea

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 6

At the Muswellbrook (N.S.W.) Police Court, Sydney Herbert Smith, aged 21, a stranger to the district, pleaded guilty to several charges of…

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Lived in Luxury Bank Clerk Charged Auckland, (N.z.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 1

William Frederick Thomas, 27 was charged in the City Court with having stolen £507 from the Commercial Bank of Australia, where he was…

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Dramatic Story. Woman Sees Lights. Stops a Murder

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 5

A midnight drama, in which it was claimed that a "Higher Power" intervened to save the lives of a family and prevented a mother from…

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Arkin's Case. Police Withdrawal "No Improper Influence."

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 4

The Commissioner of Police recently ordered the withdrawal of proceedings against Mr. J. O..Arkins, of Crow's Nest, North Sydney, for a…

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