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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1913

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The Wee Waa Sensation. Alleged Attempted Murder and Assault. the Accused Before the Court. Heard with Closed Doors. Cases Dismissed

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 3

At the Wee Waa Police Court yesterday, before Mr. A.O. Butler, P.M., William Viney, a brickmaker, was charged with criminally…

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Attempted Murder

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 3

Herbert James Miller, a brick-maker, was charged with that he did attempt to shoot at William Viney, with attempt to murder him, at Wee…

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Telegrams. High Court Appointments. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. C. Powers, Commonwealth Crown Solicitor, and Mr. A. B. R. Piddington, a well-known Berrister, have been offered the remaining High Court Judgeships…

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High Court Bench. Mr. Charles Powers Offered Seat. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

A cable has been sent to Mr. Charles Powers, Commonwealth Crown Solicitor, who is now in London, offering him a seat on the High Court Bench…

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High Court Bench. Mr. Charles Powers Offered Seat. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

A cable has been sent to Mr. Charles Powers, Commonwealth Crown Solicitor, who is now in London, ottering him a seat on the High Court Bench…

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Skin of Protected Animal. Unusual Point Raised at Barraba Police Court. Barraba

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 3

At Barraba petty sessions on Thursday morning an interesting case was heard. Wm. Hetherington was charged with having the skin of a protected native animal in…

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Skin of Protected Animal. Unusual Point Raised at Barraba Police Court. Barraba

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

At Barraba petty sessions on Thursday morning an interesting case was heard. Wm, Hetherington was charged with having the skin of a protected native animal in…

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New High Court Judges SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 1

Semi-official advices received in Melbourne make it certain that Messrs. Powers and Piddington will accept the High Court appointments offered them…

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New High Court Judges SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

Semi-official advices received in Melbourne make it certain that Messrs. Powers and Piddington will accept the High Court appointments offered them…

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Inverell Quarter Sessions. Two Years for Breaking and Entering. Charge of Stealing a Fowl. Serious Charges Against a School Teacher. Inerell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 1

The Quarter Sessions opened here on Thursday morning. His honor Judge Edmunds presided. There were also present Messrs. R. J. Browning (Crown Prosecutor),…

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Inverell Quarter Sessions. Two Years for Breaking and Entering. Charge of Stealing a Fowl. Serious Charges Against a School Teacher. Inerell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

The Quart or Sessions opened here on Thursday morning. His honor Judge Edmunds presided. There were also present Messrs. R. J. Browning (Crown Prosecutor),…

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Third High Court Judgeship. Offered to Mr. A. B. Piddington. Former Member for Tamworth

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

The third High Court. Bench vacancy has been offered to Mr. A. B. Piddington, barrister, of Sydney, who is at, present on his way back from England. It is understood…

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Third High Court Judgeship. Offered to Mr. A. B. Piddington. Former Member for Tamworth

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

The third High Court Bench vacancy has been offered to Mr. A. B. Plddington, barrister, of Sydney, who is at present on his way back from England. It is understood…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 3

At the Wee Waa Police Court on Friday, before Mr. A. O. Butler, P.M., the local Forest Officer (Mr. J. D. Hay) proceeded against Mr. J…

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Daring Burglary. £300 OR £400 Worth of Jewellry Stolen. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

A during burglary took place last night at the promises of Levey Bros., George-st., is estimated that between £300 and £400…

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Fined for Assault

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Arthur Howard, at the Tamworth Police Court yesterday morning, pleaded guilty to having assaulted Thomas Hall. Mr. O'Halloran, who appeared for the accused, said…

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Fined for Assault

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Arthur Howard, at the Tamworth Police Court yesterday morning plead of guilty to having assaulted Thomas Hall. Mr. O'Halloran. who appeared for the accused, said…

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A Policeman Thief Three Years' Gaol. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Constable Remmers was seateneed to three years' imprisonment at Wellington, N.Z. for theft, The judge said it wasnecessary to…

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A Policeman Thief. Three Years' Gaol. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Constable Remmers was sentenced to three years' imprisonment at Wellington, N.Z., for theft. The judge said it was necessary to…

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Alleged Assault. a Tintinhull Case. School Teacher the Defendant

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

A ease from Tintinhull was heard at the Tamworth Police Court yesterday morning before.Mr. O. A. Edwards, when James Irvine proceeded against Gertrude…

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