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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Alleged Theft. Two Women Remanded. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 2

When makin gan application at the Central Police Court for a week's remand on a charge of stealing, the police prosecutor said it was alleged that the…

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Power of High Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 3

Sir Adrian Knox, Chief Justice, gave his reason in the High Court for the Judgment delivered in Sydney in respect of the question as to whether…

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Late Telegrams. Establishing Woollen Mills Parramatta Gaol to Be Utilised. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 2

The scheme of the Textile Workers' Union to establish woollen mills in the old Parramatta [?] has taken Shape. As soon as the Government…

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Extra Police for Tamworth. Reply to Council's Request

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 5

The Tamworth Municipal Council recently asked the Police Department to provide extra police for the town. In reply to the request a letter was read at…

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Federal Arbitration Court. Temporary Deputies. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 1

It is stated that Justices Duffy and Rich, of the High Court, have consented, to act temporarily as Deputy. Presidents of the Federal Arbitration Court for the…

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Emmaville Police Court. Glen Innes

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 1

A lengthy list of cases were heard at the Eminaville Police Court last week Mr. Macdougal, P.M., being on the Bench…

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Disused Glen Innes Gaol. Should be Made Home for State Children. Glen Innes

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

Many suggestions have been made for the profitable utilisation of the big building known as the old gaol in Glen Innes, but so far noe of than has…

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Ireland. Sinn Fein Vengeance. Discharged Police Followed. Elaborate Espionage System. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

Sinn Foin vengeance has not ceased in Ireland according to discharged Black and Tans, whom the authorities paid off advising them to return England when…

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Stealing Rain Coats. Defendant Fined

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 1

Joseph Robert Maxwell was brought up on remand at the Tamworth Police Court on a charge of stealing a lady's gabardine raincoat, of the value or 30/…

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Alleged Forgery. Charged on Three Counts. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

"The hearing was continued at the Darlinghurst sessions to-day of the case in which Frederick Bracegirdle was charged on three counts of forgery and…

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Judd Wants Gun License. Objection to Magistrate. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 7

Ernest Judd applied, for a gun license in the Central Sumomns Court to-day. Mr. Judd lodged an objection against Mr. Gale. S.M., dealing with the matter,…

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Charge of Theft. Alleged Robbery at Randwick. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 7

Roy Frost, 23, was charged at the Control Police, Court to-day with having stolen £346, the property of Reginald Catton a bookmaker. believed accused was the man, He stepped into the hall, followed by another man, and said "I'm a desperate man. There's money In the house, and I want…

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Murder of Constable. Speechley's Conviction. Grounds of Appeal. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 5

The hearing of the appeal by Charles Speechley against, his conviction and sentence or death for the alleged murder, of Constable Wolgast was adjourned for…

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Murder Campaign Continues. I.R.A. Officer Breaks Parole. Huge, Relief Compensation Fund. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

The campaign of violence in Ireland continues without abatement. During the last 24 hours four police and three civilians have been killed. A police…

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Union Membership. Case in Industrial Court. Decision Reserved. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

The refusal of the Printing Industry Employees' Union to admit Robert Neale to membership came before Judge Roli[?] in the Industrial Court to-day when Neale…

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Murder of a Woman. Aboriginal Charged. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 2

At Townsville yesterday Charles Armitage an unoriginal, was remanded on a charge of having murdered Mrs. Catherine Rixon and with having attempted…

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Daylight Theft. Sentence to Be Suspended. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 5

William Moxley pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Criminal Court, yesterday, to having stolen money the property of McDonnell and East, draper. The…

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Brutal Assault. Landlady Robbed. Case of Violence at Bondi. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 2

A young married woman, Mrs. Hanson, who lives, with her husband and two little children at Curlewis-street, North Bondi, was the victim of a brutal assault…

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Alleged Theft. Accused Acquitted

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 1

Edward John Maboot Cooper was charged before a jury, with having broken and entered Thibault's store, at West Tamworth, on March 6 last, and…

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Forgery and Utlering. Accused Sentenced on Two Charges

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 1

At the Court of Quarter Sessions yesterday at Tamworth Jack West, allan David Mackie, alias John McFarlane, alias John Miles, was charged with…

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