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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1917

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Tamworth Police Court

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 3

Before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M., in the Tamworth police court on Tuesday, Mrs. McSperrin summoned her son-in-law, Charles' Davis, for assault. Mr…

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Licensing Court

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 8

At the Tamworth Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Mr. B. [?] Roberts, P. M., Mr. O'Halloran, on behalf of Michell Duggan, applied for [?] both licence at…

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Special Calls. Arbitration Court Recommendation. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Justice Heydon dealt with the stated case of Wolstenholme v. The Australian Gaslight Company to-day in which he was asked to decide whether…

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Maitland Quarter Sessions. Four Accused Sentenced. West Maitland

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 2

At the Maitland Quarter Sessions, before Judge Fitzhardinge the following sentences were passed:—Robert Hilton Walcott, breaking and entering at…

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Police Court. (Before Major Crane, P.M.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

At the Police Court, on Wednesday, Frank Williams proceeded against Robert Weir for absenting himself from service…

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Tamworth Police Court

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 6

At the Tamworth Police Court on Thursday before Mr. H. F. Roberts P.M. William Hill and James Smith pleaded guilty to rioteous behavior at…

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Cadet Cases. Police Court Prosecutions

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

For neglecting to attend compulsory parade without lawful excuse on February 17, Roy Garfield Judge (16), was ordered to pay a fine of 5/, together…

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Enginedrivers' Award. Industrial Court Grants Suspension. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 2

An application by the Broken Hill Propty. Company for the suspension of the award governing the Enginedrivers [?]t the Newcastle Steel Works met with…

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Late Sport. Australian Cup Betting. Court Jester Now Favorite. SYDENEY

Daily Observer · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

Yesterday's form completely upset Australian Cup calculations. Court Jester now rules a warm faverite with Aides next in demand, closely followed…

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Late Telegrams. Six Months' Gaol. Union Official Advocates Strike. First Case Under New Act. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Considerable interest was evinced in the first case under the Federal Unlawful Associations Act which came before the Sydney Police Court to-day, when…

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Cup Fancies. Court Jester a Firm Favorite. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 1

Co[?] Jester is an extremely firm favorite for the Australian Cup, closely followed by Aides and Lucky Escape. Then come Rusliford, Green Cap, Pretty…

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Sydney's Gas Supply. Jeopardised by "Go Slow" Policy. Urgent Appeal to Industrial Court. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

In the Industrial Court to-day Mr. M. Henwood, who appeared for the Coal Lumpers Union applied for an adjournement of the hearing of the appeal…

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Police Court. Alleged Abduction of a Child

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 3

Recently a woman named Ellen Brummell gave information to the police at Narrabri that her three-year-old child had been abducted from…

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Late Telegrams. Domestic Tragedy. Public Accountant Charged with Murder. Gives Himself Up. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Eleanor Sivell, 38, was shot dead at her borne at Connell's Point this morning. Her husband, Frederick Sivell, 38, a public accountant, carrying on…

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Alleged Murder. Public Accountant Charged. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

Frederick Sivell an accountant, before the Police Court to-day, was charged with the murder of his wife Mary Sivell, which took place yesterday. He…

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Waterside Workers. New Log Before Court. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

The Waterside Workers are submitting a new log to the Arbitration Court and this afternoon a stop work meeting was held in the basement of the Town…

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Aiding in Strike. Meat Employees Before Court. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

In the Industrial Court to-day between 20 and 30 members of the Meat Industry Employees' Union appeared before Mr. Justice Edmunds on a…

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Licensing Court

Daily Observer · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

At the Tamworth Licensing Court held yesterday, before Mr. H. F. Robcrts. P.M., John Rowe applied for a trading license under the Sunday…

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Another P.L.L. Grab Stealing Soldiers' Seats. Opponent for Lieut.-Col. Abbott

Daily Observer · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

It appears to be the Intention of the New South Wales P.L.L. to disregard the "honorable understanding" regarding the seats of Federal soldier members…

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Submarine Crews] Murder Their Officers and Surrender. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

The anti-submarine measures continue to be successful. Airships are [?]laying a prominent part in locating submarines. Few of them once located…

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