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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1911

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Missing Papuan Explorers Murder Reported But Unconfirmed

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 4

The ketch Assam Ceylon arrived at Thursday Island from Daru, and from those on board the following story, as rumored in Daru, was obtained:—Mr. Smith pushed on,…

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Brisbane Murder Trial. Accused Found Not Guilty. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 10

The trial of George Vernon, charged at Brisbane with the alleged murder of an old man, John Neil, was concluded to-day, after lasting 18 days. The jury returned a…

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Miners' Industrial Court. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 4

Mr. Kearley, M.L.A., has placed before the Minister for Labor a proposal for the establishment of a permanent Court for the settlement of conditions the coal mining…

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Miners' Industrial Court. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 4

Mr. Kearley, M.L.A., has placed before the Minister for Labor a proposal for the establishment of a permanent Court for the settlement of conditions the coal mining…

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Goes to Gaol for a "Holiday." Man Sentenced for Vagrancy

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 2

In the Tamworth Police Court yesterday morning. before Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.M., John McDonald. 53, horse trainer, was charged with being drunk in Peel-street,…

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Goes to Gaul for a "Holiday." Man Sentenced for Vagrancy

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 2

In the Tamworth Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.M., John McDonald, 53, horse trainer, was charged with being drunk in Peel-street,…

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The Commission Case. Magistrate's Important Decision. Vendor Not Extitled to Pay Purchaser's Agent

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 2

In the Tamworth Small Debts Court yesterday morning, Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.M., delivered his reserved decision the commission case, Maho!" and Cordon,…

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The Commission Case. Magistrate's Important Decision. Vendor Not Entitled to Pay Purchaser's Agent

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 2

In the Tamworth Small Debts Court yesterday morning, Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.M., delivered his reserved decision in the commission case, Mahony and Condon,…

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Fight Among Prisoners. Sensation in Italian Court Room. Viterbo, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 2

Bloodshed was narrowly averted at this evening's session of the murder trial of the Cammorrists. The light broke out among the prisoners, who were confined in a…

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Fight Among Prisoners. Sensation in Italian Court Room. Viterbo, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 2

Bloodshed was narrowly averted at this evening's session of the murder trial of the Cammorrists. The fight broke out among the prisoners, who were confined in a big…

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Successful Burglary. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 2

Burglars operated successfully in a Paddington hotel during the night, securing £25 in cash…

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Riots, Murder, and Starvation. London

Manilla Express · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 2

Galvaston is under martial law, as a result of soldier riots with Mexican negro sections. The stike in connection with the…

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Sensation in Court. Officer Suicides

Manilla Express · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 2

The Sheriff's officer suicided in the Courthouse at Forbes yesterday. He was at one time Lord Roberts' orderly, and took part in the march…

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Dog Poisoning. Police Not Responsible

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 3

An outbreak of dog poisoning having occurred locally. and several valuable animals destroyed, a representative of the Tamworth "Observer" interviewed Sergeant…

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Dog Poisoning. Police Not Responsible

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 3

An outbreak of dog poisoning having occurred locally, and several valuable animals destroyed, a representative of the Tamworth "Observer" interviewed Sergeant…

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Latest News by Telegram. Press Telegraphic Association. Husband Sentenced to Death. for Shooting at His Wife. an Extraordinary Case. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 2

Thomas Riddle was placed on trial at the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of feloniously wounding his wife, Ruby Riddle, with intent to murder her. The Crown…

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Latest News by Telegram. Press Telegrafhic Association, Husbahd Sentenced to Death. for Shooting at His Wife. an Extraordinary Case. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 2

Thomas Riddle was placed on trial at the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of feloniously wounding his wife, Ruby Riddle, with intent to murder her. The Crown…

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Police Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 3

The number of cases at the Police Court, especially drunks and " language," has very largely increased since tho railway commenced. During the…

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Doondi Murder Trail

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 3

The Doondi murder trial, after extending over 13 days, ended in the discharge of the accused. George Vernon. It ranks amongst the longest trials in Brisbane criminal…

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Doondi Murder Trial

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 3

The Doondi murder trial, after extending over 13 days, ended in the discharge of the accused, George Vernon. It ranks amongst the longest trials in Brisbane criminal…

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