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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

1,334 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 67

Alleged Stealing From Hotel

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

John Osbourne, a young man, was brought before Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.M., yesterday mo[?]ing at the Tamworth Police Court, on a charge of having stolen £5,…

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Alleged Stealing From Hotel

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

John Osbourne, a young man, was brought before Mr. O. A. Edwards, P.M., yesterday morning at the Tamworth Police Court, on a charge of having stolen £5,…

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Uralla Shooting Case. Alexander Hancock Committed for Trial. What the Magistrate Thinks. Charged with the Shooting of Emanuel Polson at Uralla on Friday Week. Uralla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

Alexander Hancock was to-day committed to stand his trial at the Armidale Circuit Court on April 23. No ball was allowed…

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Uralla Shooting Case. Alexander Hancock Committed for Trial. What the Magistrate Thinks. Charged with the Shooting of Emanuel Polson at Uralla on Friday Week. Uralla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

Alexander Hancock was to-day committed to stand his trial at the Armidale Circuit Court on April 23. No bail was allowed…

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On the Trail. American Police After Great Criminal. San Francisco, Sunday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

The Oakland police believe they have traced Dr. Abraham, the world forger and bigamist, to Seattle, and thence to Canada. His arrest is a matter of hours…

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On the Trail. American Police After Great Criminal. San Francisco, Sunday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

The Oakland police believe they have traced Dr. Abraham, the world forger and [?]igamist, to Seattle, and thence to Canada. [?]is arrest is a matter of hours…

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Died in an Asylum. Young Man Before the Court. Alleged to Have Struck Deceased. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

Alfred Whitting (20), was charged at the Police Court to-day with having caused the death of Nathaniel Blair. The police stated that the accused was alleged to…

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Died in an Asylum. Young Man Before the Court. Alleged to Have Struck Deceased. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

Alfred Whitting (20), was charged at the Police Court to-day with having caused the death of Nathaniel Blair. The police stated that the accused was alleged to…

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The Wearing of the Badge. Evidence in Arbitration Court. Why Mr. Badger Ukased. Judge Higgins on Common Rights. Melbourne

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day Judge Higgins dealt with the plaint from the Australian Tramway Employees' Association regarding the wearing of the union…

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The Wearing of the Badge. Evidence in Arbitration Court. Why Mr. Badger Ukased. Judge Higgins on Common Rights. Melbourne

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day Judge Higgins dealt with the plaint from the Australian Tramway Employees' Association regarding the wearing of the union…

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Alleged Attempted Murder. Man's Throat Cut. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

A man named Harry was arrested at Melbourne to-day and charged with attempting to murder John Smith. The latter said accused cut his throat with a razor…

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Alleged Attempted Murder. Man's Throat Cut. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

A man named Barry was arrested at Melbourne to-day and charged with attempting to murder John Smith. The latter said accused cut his throat with a razor…

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What the Tamworth Police Say. Story Substantially Correct

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Inquiry of the Tamworth police elicited the information that the above story in substantially correct. Son.-constable Dimond yesterday…

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What the Tamworth Police Say. Story Substantially Correct

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Inquiry of the Tamworth police elicited the information that the above story is substantially correct. Sen-constable Dimond yesterday…

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Tobacco-Growing. Alleged Breach of Agreement. Case in Tamworth-district Court

Manilla Express · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 4

At the District Court on Friday, before Mr. Acting-Judge Hamilton, a case of considerable interest to tobacco-growers was heard, when…

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A Local Case. in Tamworth District Court. Alleged Ill-using of Valuable Stallion

Manilla Express · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 4

Another case was heard in the Tamworth District Court before Acting-Judge Hamilton, on Saturday, when Edmund Victor Kremer, stock…

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Extraordinary Case. Three Little Boys From Tamworth. Sent to Sydney by Their Mother Who Was Too Ill and Poor to Keep Them. a Letter Addressed to the Police. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Sent by the train from Tamworth by their mother because of her inability to maintain them, three children arrived at the Central Railway station at 6.30 last night, and stood…

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Extraordinary Case. Three Little Boys From Tamworth. Sent to Sydney by Their Mother Who Was Too Ill and Poor to Keep Them. a Letter Addressed to the Police. Sydnicy

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Sent by the train from Tamworth by their mother because of her inability to maintain them, three children arrived at the Central Railway Station at 6.30 last night, and stood…

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A Stolen Ship. Australian Charged with the Theft. Arrested in Canada, Victoria, B.C., Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

Graham Harvey, alias G. Teager, claiming to be an Australian, has been arrested on a charge of stealing a German sailing vessel and selling it in the Philippines. The…

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A Stolen Ship. Australian Charged with the Theft. Arrested in Canada. Victoria. B.C., Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

Graham Harvey, alias g. Teager, claiming to be an Australian, has been arrested on a charge of stealing a German sailing vessel and selling it in the Philippines. The…

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