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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

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Land Appeal Court. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

The Land Appeal Court has sustained Thomas Grayson's appeal and remitted the case to the local Land Board for necessary action. It directed…

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Narrabri Supreme Court Sittings Cancelled. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

It has been decided to cancel the sittings of the Supreme Court appointed to be held at Narrabri on the 16th inst. This course was adopted owing…

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I.W.W. Inquiry. Police Offices Censured. Transferred to Divisional Stations. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

Mr. Holman announced to-night the steps the Cabinet had taken in connection with the detectives whose conduct was commented upon by Mr. Justice…

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Alleged Stealing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

Thomas Donnelly (35) and George Watson (51) were charged with that they did. on April 8. at Morea, steal the sum of £2 the property of George…

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Police Court, Wednesday, April 9. (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

Henry Huxedurp proceeded against Alexander Ross for assault. Mr. Zlotkowski appeared for the complainant and Mr. Moodie far the…

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Alleged Theft of Jewellery. Accused Tied Up in Cow Shed. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 5

Two men, George Wood and Frederick Swansons, were committed for trial on a charge of breaking and entering the dwelling of Stephen Whitehouse…

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Late Telegrams. Woman's False Declaration. Military Prosecution. Magistrate Takes Lenient View. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 5

Mary Stevens was charged at the Paddington Police Court with having knowingly made a false statutory declaration. Major Bowie Wilson, who prosecuted…

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Murder and Suicide. Father Says Son was Bankrupt. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 5

An inquest was held to-day concerning the recent double shooting tragedy at a jeweller's shop in William-street, the victims being Benjamin and Amelis…

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Hotel Staff of Ninety. To Look After Nineteen Paying Guests Industrial Court Case. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 5

In the Industrial Court the Residential Establishments Association applied for a variation of the award. IL was stated that the association…

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Irish Outrages. Resident Magistrate Murdered. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 7

The "Times" Dublin correspondent States: Lord French will return to Ire­land to face intensified difficulties. The Sinn Fein is defiant, and elated at…

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News of the North. Shall Mayor or Magistrate Rule?

Daily Observer · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 8

At the Armidale City Council meeting the Mayor said that when the health inspector took cases for breaches of an ordinance into the court, if…

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Seamen Sentenced for Broaching Cargo. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 2

Two seamen have been convicted for broaching cargo at Wanganui, N. Zealand, and were sentenced to a month's imprisonment. The goods…

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Anzac Day at the Schools. The Police Union

Daily Observer · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 1

The Minister for Education (Mr. Hardacre) explains that the decision to keep the State schools open on Anzac Day is in deference to the views of the Anzac [?]oration, and not as a holiday, and in accordance with the committee's wishes addresses suitable to the historic nature of the anniversary will be delivered to The refusal of the Commissioner for Police officially to recognise the general secretary of the Police Union, Constable Tally, was discussed at a conference of…

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German Anarchy. Civil War and Murder. Extremist Plans Against Berlin. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Berlin correspondent wires: The insecurity of the large German cities has reached a dangerous stage Murders and robberies are increasing…

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Remarkable Murder. Visit of Mysterious Stranger. Evidences of a Struggle. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 4

Albert Spencer, a man of independent means, was found in his flat in Elizabeth-street this afternoon with his skull battered. He died later…

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Charge of Stealing Serge. Accused Remand. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 5

Two men, James Thompson and Percy Ellence, were remanded at.the Police Court on a charge of having stolen three rolls of serge valued at about £600, the…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 3

Those who are concerning themselves with local effort in connection with the Police and Firemen's Carnival, which is to benefit the hospital, have…

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The "Spencer" Murder. Victim's Real Name. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

The detectives to-day ascertained that the real name of the man known as "Spencer" was Hugo Tuck. His ago was 53. He arrived in Australia about four…

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Municipal Council Incensed. an Armidale Trouble. Magistrate's Action Resented

Daily Observer · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 6

Before the ordinary business of the Armidale City Council last week, the Mayor (Ald. Hawke) called the attention of the aldermen to the acti[?] of…

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The Tuck Murder. Early Arrest Expected. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

The detectives now hope to make an early arrest in connection with the Tuck murder They believe the perpetrator of the deed is in Sydney…

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