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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

527 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 13 of 27

Alleged Hold-up. Woman Charged. Accused Committed for Trial. BRISBANE

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 2

In a case before the Rockhampton Police Court in which .Violet Barry was charged with holding up. a bank official at the Commercial Bank of Australia…

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A Gun License Case Appeal Against the Police Upheld

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 1

An Interesting case came before the local Court on Monday last, Mr. Laidlaw, P.M. Presiding, when a man named J. Matthews, who is a farmer…

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Late Telegrams. Soldiers' Preference. Appeal Against Magistrate's Ruling. Decision Upset. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 2

Mr, Justice wage, in Chambers, to-day had before him an appeal by way of a special case from the decision of Mr. G. Atkin P.M. at Maitland in dismissing…

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Alleged Stealing Money Lost at the Racecourse. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 2

At the Central Police Court Aldewin Stephenson was charged with having stolen the [?] of £252 in cheques and money the property of Walker Bros his…

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Profiteering Case. Against Sydney Firm Full Court's Judgement SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 2

The Full Court delivered its reserved Judgment in the appeal by way of a special case on behalf of Marcus Clarice Ltd.. in connection with the charges…

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Ireland. Tram Held Up, Belfast Riots. Baton Charges by Police. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 2

Armed incendiaries burned down the railway station at Richhill Country Armagh and held up the night train The mails were stolen…

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No title Melbourne. Sinn Feiners Busy. Scuffle with Police. MELBOURNE

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 2

A distinctly hostile reception was accorded to the Union jack yesterday morning by a section of the crowd lining the route of the St. Patrick's Day…

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Alleged Breaking and Stealing. Accused Committed

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

Henry Bell, age 18, and Jack Fuller, age 18, were charged at the Tamworth Police Court yesterday with having broken and entered the dwelling house of…

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Alleged Assault. Sequel to St. Patrick's Day. Melbourne

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

At the Police Court today Patrick Riordan and James Butler were charged with having behaved in an offensive manner with intent to commit a breach…

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Murder Charge. Young Woman's Death. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court Ellen Branscombe, a masseuse, and Andrew Chrisensen, 22, a carpenter, were charged with the murder of Eileen Deacon…

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Warned the Manager. Man Charged with Breaking and Entering. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

William Maxted, 26, was at the Central Police Court today remanded on a charge of having broken and entered the booking office of the North Strathfield…

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Hillgrove Case. Young Man Before the Court. What the Police Found. Stamps, Gelignite and Revolvers. Glen Innes

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

At the local police court this morning before Mr. W. S. Perry, Jack McCarthy Woodburn was charged with having stolen from the Hillgrove Post Office postal…

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Tennis Court Sensation. Wife of Player Charged with Theft. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

Reuter's Cannes correspondent san that Mrs. Lowe, wife of Mr. Gorden Lowe the famous tenins player, was reested at Cannes tennis courts and…

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Alleged Murder. Young Woman on Trial. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

Phyllis Hume, a young woman, was charged at the Central Criminal Court to-day with the murder of William Collins. The Crown Prosecutor said the pair…

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Russian Charged. Why He Started Shooting. ADELAIDE

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

Tomlyeff, the Russian who was arrested in connection with the sensation-al shooting at Riverton, appeared at the police court, Riverton, yesterday…

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Ireland. Good Friday Tragedies Murder of a "Spy." Discovery of a Dublin Arsenal London

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 28 March 1921 · page 2

Good Friday was not permitted to pass without an act of political vengeance in Ireland. An armed party entered the residence of John Catheart, a prominent…

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Daring Robbers. Burglary Next Door to Police Station

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 5

A burglary, presenting many mysterious circumstances, and carried through in most cool and calculated fashion, has occurred practically next door to one of…

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Trouble Over Pony. Trainer Charged with Stealing. Accused Committed. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

William Foley, a trainer, was charged at the paddington Police Court to-day, with having stolen the racing pony, Association, valued at £150…

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Successful Burglary. Safe Blown Open Silently. Big Haul of Bonds. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

Using gelignite, burglars broke open a safe at the residence of Mr. R. George, at Rayol Park, near Melbourne, and secured £2800 in war bonds, and…

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Police Association. Absolutely Non-political. Statement by Secretary. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 5

Constable Fortescue, secretary of the Police Association, remarked today:—"If the Impression exists that the police approaches the Labor Conference…

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