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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1915

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Police Force to Be Reorganised

The North Western Courier · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

The police force of New South Wales is now in prorgess of re-organisation. Mr. Cann. Chief Secretary, says every man in the force from the…

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Police Court

Manilla Express · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 3

On Tuesday, before Mr. H. Rudd. J.P., boot. Qowan was charged at the polico court with being found drunk in Court-street on 1st January…

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Chapter Iii.—the Murder at Hollow Moor

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 1

"Have you heard the news, sir?" the landlord said, us he bustled into the pleasant, old-fashioned morning room, bearing my hum and eggs—the only breakfast it is…

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Chapter Iii.—the Murder at Hollow Moor

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 1

"Have you heard the news, sir?" the landlord said, as he bustled into the pleasant, old-fashioned morning room, bearing my ham and eggs—the only breakfast it is…

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Amusing Land Court Incident

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 7

An amusing incident occurred just at the conclusion of the Tamworth sitting of the Local Land Board on Wednesday afternoon. The weather on Wednesday…

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Amusing Land Court Incident

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 7

An amusing incident occurred just at the conclusion of the Tamworth sitting of the Local Land Board on Wednesday afternoon. The weather on Wednesday…

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Assault and Suicide

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 3

John [?]oss Allen shot his landlady, Mrs. Isabella Lawson, at South Melbourne yesterday and then committed suicide. The woman's condition is…

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Boarding House Burgled. Theft of Valuable Property. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

Burglars entered a boarding establishment in Regent-street, and succeeded in getting away with property valued at £50, belonging to two of the boarders…

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Boarding House Burgled. Theft of Valuable Property. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

Burglars entered a boarding establishment in Regent-street, and succeeded in getting away with property valued at £50, belonging to two of the boarders…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 4

Before Mr. w. Fluncham, P.M. on Tuesday morning. Joseph Richardson was charged with maliciously damaging a plate glass win-low the property…

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Fortune Teller Sentenced. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Jessie Swan was charged at the police court to-day with pretending to tell the fortune of Maud Alt by cutting cards. Defendant was convicted and sentenced…

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Fortune Teller Sentenced. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Jessie Swan was charged at the police court to-day with pretending to tell the fortune of Maud. Alt by catting cards. Defendant was convicted and sentenced…

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Alleged Assault. Tamworth Youth Committed for Trial

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 3

Arthur Smith (19) was charged at the Tamworth police court yesterday morning before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M., with having at Tamworth on December 24 last…

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Alleged Assault. Tamworth Youth Committed for Trial

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 3

Arthur Smith (19) was charged at the Tamworth police court yesterday morning before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M., with having at Tamworth on December 24 last…

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Police Promotion. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Supt. John Tait, who was recently in charge of the Albury district, has been appointed noting Metropolitan Superintendent of Police…

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Police Promotion. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Supt. John Tait, who was recently in chnrge of the Albury district, has been appointed acting Metropolitan Superintendent of Police…

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Tamworth Licensing Court

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Tamworth Quarterly Licensing Court was held at the Courthouse yesterday before Messrs. H. F. Roberts (chairman) and T. W. Higgins (member.)…

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Tamworth Licensing Court

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Tamworth Quarterly Licensing Court was held at the Courthouse yesterday before Messrs. H. F. Roberts (chairman) and T. W. Higgins (member.)…

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Small Debts Court

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Before Mr W. M. Fincham, P.M., yesterday. Ellen Clarke claimed £49/15/ from G. Johnstone, of the late firm Johnstone and Coventry. The…

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Death of Popular Police Officer. Late Sub-Inspector Summervaile. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

It will be learned with deep regret that Sub-Inspector Summervaile, who had charge of the police sub-district of Maitland for the past three years, died at 5…

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