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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

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Chinese Crew Again. Attack and Injure White Officers. Attempt to Prevent Police Boarding. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 12

Several members of the Chinese crew of the steamer Cranley became obstreperous yesterday afternoon and attacked the first and second officers, with the result that the…

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The Mutiny on the S.S. Cranley Sixteen Chinese Before the Court. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 10

The sixteen chinese who were arrested in connection with the mutiny on board the steamer Cranley were brought before the Police Court to-day. They were remanded…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 3

John Williams, alias John William Burns, a half-caste, was charged at the Tamworth Police Court yesterday with stealing one bay horse, the property of…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 3

John Williams, alias John William Burns, a half-caste, was charged at the Tamworth Police Court yesterday with stealing one bay horse, the property of…

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Shop Assistant's Downfall. Pleads Guilty to Stealing From His Employer. Bench Gives Him a Chance

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 2

A case which excited considerable interest, judging by the large attendance of persons in court, was heard before Messrs. T. W. Higgins and W. H. Leak, J's.P., in…

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Shop Assistant's Downfall. Pleads Guilty to Stealing From His Employed Bench Gives Him a Chance

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 2

A case which excited considerable laterest, judging by the large attendance of persons in court, was heard before Messrs. T. W. Higgins and W. H. Leak, J's.P., in…

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Police Court Sensation. Prisoner Drinks Strychnine. While Charge Is Being Read to Him. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

A sensational occurrence took place at No. 4 Police Station last night. It appears that Hy. Adams, who had been arrested a a charge of alleged forgery, while…

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Police Court Sensation. Prisoner Drinks Strychnine. While Charge Is Being Read to Him. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

A sensational occurrence took place at No. 4 Police Station last night. It appears that Hy. Adams, who had been arrested a a charge of alleged forgery, while…

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Wee Waa News. Alleged Unlawful Assault on a Child. Wee Waa

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

A child 10½ years old named Elizabeth Roden was admitted to the hospital on Sunday suffering from injuries alleged to have been caused by her brother James…

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Wee Waa News. Alleged Unlawful Assault on a Child. Wee Waa

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

A child 10½ years old named Elizabeth Roden was admitted to the hospital on Sunday suffering from injuries alleged to have been caused by her brother James…

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German Crown Prince. His Absence From Court Noticed. Rumored Disagreement with the Kaiser. Another Reason for His Retirement. Berlin, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

There is considerable comment at the Crown Prince not being anticipated at the New Year festivities. It was officially announced the he had a slight cold. There…

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German Crown Prince. His Absence From Court Noticed. Rumored Disagreement with the Kaiser. Another Reason for His Retirement. Berlin, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

There is considerable comment at the Crown Prince not being anticipated at the New Year festivities. It was officially announced the he had a slight cold. There…

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Relieving Police Magistrate

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday morning, Mr. C. H. Gale, relieving police magistrate, on taking his sent on the Bench, was welcomed on behalf of the magistrates by Mr…

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Relieving Police Magistrate

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday morning, Mr. C. H. Gale, relieving police magistrate, on taking his seat on the Bench, was welcomed on behalf of the magistrates by Mr…

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Licensing Court

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

Before Messrs. W. H. Look and T. M. Newman in the Tamworth Licensing Court yesterday morning, Phoebe Oliphant applied for a renewal of the Publican's…

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Licensing Court

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

Before Messrs. W. H. Leak and T. M. Newman in the Tamworth Licensing Court yesterday morning, Phoebe Oliphant applied for a renewal, of the Publican's…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

The Quarterly Licensing Court will be held at the Tamworth Court House on January 15…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

The Quarterly Licensing Court will be held at the Tamworth Court House on January 15…

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Land Appeal Court. Is It Efficiently Constituted. Mr. J. R. W. McDONALD, M.L.A. Says "No." Objects to Departmental Undersecretaries. a Defence of Speaker Willis. When the Next Election Will Be Held

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, M.L.A., was in town yesterday. In reply to a query as to the recent appointment of Mr. Rennie, late Under-Secretary for Lands to the Land…

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Land Appeal Court. Is It Efficiently Constituted. Mr. J. R. W. McDONALD, M.L.A. Says "No." Objects to Departmental Undersecretaries. a Defence of Speaker Willis. When the Next Election Will Be Held

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, M.L.A., was in town yesterday. In reply to a query as to the recent appointment of Mr. Ronnie, late Under-Secretary for Lands to the Land…

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