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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

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The Chauffeur's Murder

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

The two men, Williamson and Taylor, who were arrested in connection with the murder of W. P. Haynes, the chauficur, who was found dead in a…

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Submarine Murder Campaign Continues. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 2

A German submarine torpedoed the Manchester steamer Zent without yarning as the crew were launching the boats. Forty-eight of the crew were…

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Police Court "The Mills of God Grind Slowly." Morris v. KELLY—ASSAULT

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 2

Before Mr. G. Meeson, P.M., this morning, Arthur Kelly was charged with assaulting H. C. Morris on April 1st…

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Oil Monopoly More Evidence Before Commission. Mr. Hoyle Indignant. "Would Have Handed Him Over to the Police." Denial of Corruption Allegations. "Money Not Coined that would Buy Me." SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

Before the Pe[?] Commission to-day the cross-examination [?] was [?] Witness in reply to Mr. Ralston (who…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

On Monday, Gordon Show was fined £1, 6/ costs, or 14 days for language in a billiard room. A case against impression Bay…

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Police Court. MORRIS v. KELLY—ASSAULT. (Continued from Monday's issue.)

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 4

Before Mr. G. Meeson, P.M., on Monday morning. Arthur Kelly was charged with assaulting H. C. Morris on April 1st, and there was a…

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Town Clerk Charged

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

At Warialda Police Court on Friday last, Colin London Campbell, late town clerk of Warialda, was charged with embezzling the sum of £21/13/,…

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Gas a Necessary Commodity. High Court Decision. Public Should Be Protected in War Time. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

The High Court to-day unanimously decided that the gas is a necessary commodity, and as such subject to control by the Necessary Commodities…

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German Espionage System. Stealing of Important Documents. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 13 April 1916 · page 2

During the Prize Court hearing Von Papen's letters were read wherein he referred to stealing a wallet from "Albert," containing important documents,…

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Armidale Circuit Court. Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

The Armidale Circuit Court was opened yesterday before Judge Ferguson with a fairly heavy and important case list. Mr. Carlos was Crown…

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Fire in Tamworth. Discovered by Police Sergeant

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

While Sergeant Sinclair was proceeding along Denning Lane shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon be noticed smoke isuing from the back of brick…

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Harbor Bridge Bill Blocked Police Appeal Bill Rejected

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly on Wednesday night progress was suddenly reported in connection with the Arbitration Amending Bill by the Minister for Labor and…

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"Stock Stealing Rife." In Tenterfield District. TENTERFIELD

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 3

There was a large attendance this afternoon at the district stock owners' meeting, convened by Mr. Walter Warner, with the object of forming an…

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Germans Before Court. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 2

Three Germans, Felix Kling, Richard; Hartd and Fritz Willeian were charged at I[?]verpool police court with maunfacturing whisky at Holdsworthy camp…

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Clyde Strikers. Officials Sent to Gaol for Sedition. LONDON, April 15

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 2

William Gallacher, chairman of the Clyde Workers' Committee, and John Muir, editor of the Glasgow "Worker," have been sentenced to 12 months'…

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Scene at Norton's Funeral. Man Abuses Police. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

While at the burial of Mr. John Norton at South Head ccmetery on Saturday, George Dobbyns cried out "The police and other people are glad…

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Alleged Grievous Bodily Harm Young Man Before Tamworth Court

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

At the Tamworth Police Court yester-day morning before Mr. H. T. Adaus. Chamber Magistrate, Rupert James (21) was charged with having on April 17 at…

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Trotting Club Disqualification. Application to Have Declared Illegal and Void. Case in Equity Court. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

Mr. Justice Harvoy, in the Equity Court to-day, commenced the hearing of a suit in respect, of the disqualification of a breeder and trainer of…

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Heidelberg Murder Acquittal Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 2

The trial of John Williamson and Leslie Taylor, charged with the murder of William Haines at Heidelberg, Victoria was concluded to-day. The jury…

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Circuit Court

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 2

On Monday-before the Honor Mr. Justice Ferguson—the Circuit Court opened. His Honor was attended by his associate, Mr. W. G. Edwards, and…

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