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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

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District Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

The District Court was opened yesterday before His Honor Judge Cohen. Before the business of the Court was proceeded with Mr. A. B. F…

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Suicide in Police Cell

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

At the inquest on Friday concerning the death of Edward Sinclair, which occurred in a cell at Horsenby Police Station, Dr. Liddell gave evidence tha…

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Death of Russian Seaman. Alleged Murder. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

The death of a Russian seaman, named Johan Houvinen, which occurred at Sydney Hospital from the effects of wounds in the chest, alleged to have…

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Breaking Mask Rules. Stricter Police Supervision. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

The New South Wales Minister for Health is not satisfied that masks are being sufficiently worn. He stated to-day that the relaxation had been…

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Moree District Court. Judge Cohen Congratulated. MOREE

Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

The District Court was opened to-day before his Honor, Judge Cohen. Before the business of the Court was proceeded with, Mr. A. B. F. Zlotkowski…

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Inverell Imposter Sent to Gaol in Queensland. Inverell

Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 3

A case of interest to residents of the north-west came before the Cloncurry (Q.) Quarter Sessions on Thursday last, when Albert Ernest Wingrove, alias…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 6

On Monday morning, before Mr. Laidlaw, P.M., Impression Bay Smith was charged with being on licensed premises licensed premises (Sheehan's Hotel) on the…

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"Theft" of German Colonies. London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Amsterdam correspondence states that meetings continue to be held throughout Germany protesting against the "theft" of German…

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Narrabri District Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 2

This morning the District. Court was opened before his Honor, Judge Cohen. The following members of the legal fraternally were present:…

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Late Telegrams. Mystery of a Surgery. Nurse Found injured. Police Make Investigations. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 5

J. A. Williamson, a mechanic, employed at Irving and Mogg's dental surgery, it the intersection of Oxford and Brisbane Streets, City, states that when he…

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Sensational Theft

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 1

A sensational occurrence took place at Charleville (Q.) on Saturday night. It appears a number of sheep, various-ly stated from 70 to 80, which have…

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Alleged Stealing a Ram

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

Victor Cramer was charged with, that he did, on 1st August. 1916, at Bogamildi, steal a ram, the property of the A.M.L. and F. Co., Ltd…

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Police Court, Tuesday, February 18. (Before Mr. J. Laidlaw, P.M.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

Matthew Clark was proceeded against for using insulting words. Defendant did not appear, and the case was heard ex parte. Defendant was…

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Huns Refuse Use of Ships. Except Under Safeguards. "Theft" of Colonies. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent states: Meetings continue to be held throughout. Germany protesting against the "theft" of the German colonies and…

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Goal for Assault

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 1

George Alfred Cooper, charged with assaulting Cyril Hugh Matthews and Alfred Edward Taylor was sentenced at the Police Court, by Mr. A[?]kin, P.M. to a…

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Assault and Robbery. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 2

John Brown was sentenced to four years' hard labor at the Quarter Sessions for assault and robbery…

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Allies' Naval Terms Germany Tied Down Navy a Mere Police Force. Heligoland and Kiel Canal. Dismantled by Hun Labor. PARIS

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 2

The main clauses of the Allies' naval terms, which have been finalised for inclusion in the peace preliminaries, will be found of dramatic…

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Murder of Eisner. Another Minister Wounded. More Casualties in the Diet. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Berlin correspondent wires: Count Arco Valley, who shot Herr Eisner (the Bavarian President), is a member os a prominent ancieal Bavarian family…

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District Court. Thursday, Feb. 20th. (Before His Honor, Judge Cohen.) GUEST v. Municipal Council. (Continued from last issue.)

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 4

Claim for work done, value [?]60. Mr. Browning (instructed by Messrs Potts and Briscombe) appeared on behalf of the plaintiff and Mr. Martin…

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Increased Police Pay

Daily Observer · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

In accordance with a promise made some tim ago by the Chief Secretary (Mr. G. W. Fuller). increased rates of pay have been granted to the police. The…

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