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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1914

1,160 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 58

Escaped From Gaol. Speedy Capture. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

Two prisoners named John Burn and Robert Wallace escaped from the lockup at Bellbrook near Kempsey yesterday and made for the bush. Two constables came…

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Escaped From Gaol. Speedy Capture. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

Two prisoners named John Burn and Rebert Wallace escaped from the lockup at Bellbrook near Kempsey yesterday and made for the bush. Two constables came…

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Limited Power of Court. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

Judge Edmunds announced in Newcastle to-day that he had no power to order the abolition of the afternoon shift as applied for by the Miners' Federations…

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Limited Power of Court. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

Judge Edmunds announced in Newcastle to-day that he had no power to order the abolition of the afternoon shift as applied for by the Miners' Federation…

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The Industrial Court. Innocents Abroad. Barbers and Printer

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

On Tuesday morning, before Mr. A. O. Butler, P.M., the first Industrial Court since 1911 was held. Mr. Ralph C. Huntley, Inspector under the…

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Women Attack Police. Bombs, Batons, and Revolver Shots. Wild Suffragette Scene. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

Mrs. Fankhurst commenced to address a meeting at Glasgow when a posse of police rashed the platform evidently with the intention of apprehending her…

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Women Attack Police. Bombs, Batons, and Revolver Shots. Wild Suffragette Scene. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

Mrs. Pa[?]kharst commenced to address a meeting at Glasgow when a posse of police rushed the platform evidently with the intention of apprehending her…

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Wee Waa Murder Trial of Herbert John Richards Story of Brutal Crime. Accused Guilty But Recommended to Mercy. Dead Woman's Extravagance. NARRABRI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 2

A special sitting of the Supremo Court was held to-day before Mr. Justice Gordon. Mr. Val. Ackermann acted as Crown Prosecutor…

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Wee Waa Murder Trial of Herbert John Richards Story of Brutal Crime. Accused Guilty But Recommended to Mercy. Dead Woman's Extravagance. NARRABRI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 2

A special Bitting of the Supreme Court was held to-day before Mr. Justice Gordon. Mr. Val. Ackermann acted as Crown Prosecutor…

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Circuit Court Charge of Murder. (Continued from last issue.)

The North Western Courier · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 1

On Wednesday the second sitting of the C[?]t Court opened in Narrabri [?] fore Mr. J[?] Gordon. He was [?]panied by Mr. H. L. Walker, Deputy…

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The Murder Case

The North Western Courier · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 2

Readers wilt find the continuation of the depositions taken of the Richards' murder trial on pages 1 and 8…

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Divorce Court. PULLEN v. PULLEN

The North Western Courier · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 2

The case was heard yesterday before Mr. Justice Gordon. Judge's Associate, Mr. W. K. S. Mackenzie. Petitioner, Albert Edsard Pullen, v…

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Suffragette Sentenced

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 6

Mary Richardson, the suffragette who mutilated the picture 'Venus' in the National Art Gallery, has been…

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Theft of Code Book

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 6

A tremendous sensation has been caused by the publication of the contents of an important signal code book,…

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Tamworth Police Station

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

'i'lid secretary to the Council of the Tamworth Chamber of Commerce reported at Thursday night's meeting that as directed he hud written to the Municipal Coun…

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Tamworth Police Station

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

The secretary to the Council of the Tamworlh Chamber of Commerce reported at Thursday night's meeting that as directed he had written to the Municipal…

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Police Court. Wednesday, March 11 (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.m.) Fined

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 4

John Ford, a stranger to the town, wandered from the path of sobriety on Tuesday night and also showed an inclination to behave himself in…

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Gould Couple Committed. Charged with Esplonage. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 5

The married couple, Gould, who are charged with espionage, were both committed for trial. Charts found in their possession were…

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Gould Couple Committed. Charged with Espionage. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 5

The married couple, Gould, who are charged with espionage, wore both committed for trial. Charts found in their possession were…

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Suffragette Madness. Hunger Strikes in Gaol. Angry Public Opinion. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 16 March 1914 · page 4

Mary Richardson, the suffragette, who was sent to gaol for damaging the Valesque of Venus, has started a hunger strike. Nora Smyth, a suffragetto, was lined…

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