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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

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Police Court (Before Mr. M. Longfield, P.M.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 3

Alleged Fraudulent Appropriation. Welter Sydney Henry McJannett, railway stationmaster at Garah, on remand, was charged with having…

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Ex-stationmaster Charged. Accused Committed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 2

In the Moree Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. M. Longfield acting [?] appeared in connection with the short…

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Humor in Court

Manilla Express · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 3

A selection at random from recents incidents in London courts:— Applicant: "But the public…

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Society Woman Caught Stealing

Manilla Express · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 2

"What constitutes one of the finest pieces of scandal for gossips was revealed yesterday when Bertha Dunlap, wife of Craig,…

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Permanent Magistrate

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. M. Longfield who has been appointed permanent Magistrate at Narrabri in place of Mr. J. Laidlaw. will occupy the Bench at the local…

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Burglary Foiled

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 6

An attempt by a masked man to , rob the Kalgoorlie (W.A.) branch of Bank of New South Wales was frustrated by the prompt action of a lady…

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Alleged Stealing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 1

At the local Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. M. Longfield, acting Police Magistrate, Alfred Evans was charged with stealing a quantity of…

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Warialda Police Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 2

Fresh tender's for repairs to the Wariald police station are being called in the issue. Tenders, which must be addressed to the Clerk of…

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Licensing Court. Wednesday, February 31. Before Messrs. M. Longfield (Chairman), A. Thompson and H. R. Murray

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 4

Under the Amended Liquor Act all hotel and colonial wine licenses are made to expire on 30th June, 1923, and as some licenses were granted between…

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The Moree Police

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

The question of whether or not Moree was over-policed was discussed at the Council meaning on Monday night, when Alderman Brand moved…

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Police Conference. Bookmakers and Quacks

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 2

The New South Wales Police Conference has decided to protest against, the indiscriminate issue of licenses under the Bookmakers' Taxation Act…

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Police Court. Before H. H. McDougal, F.M.

Manilla Express · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 2

There was a heavy list at the Court on Thursday last, the business extending until late in the afternoon. Hereunder is a brief…

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Police Court Tuesday, March 6. 1323. Before Mr. Longfield, P.M.

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 1

Jack Papachristio proceeded against William Simos for unlawful assault and Insulting wore whilst the latter proceeded against the former for…

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Licensing Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 1

At the Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Mr. M. Longfield. (Chairman), the transfer of the license of the Royal Hotel from P. Astby to Adrian…

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Missing Woman. Murder Suspected

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1923 · page 2

Mrs. Ada Overall 65. a widow disappeared from her home at Millgrove near Warbourton, Vic., in july last. The police believe that she was foully…

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Suspected Murder

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 2

The Melbourne police in dragging the Yarra near Warburton and Millgrove brought up the skull and bones of a human being. An examination…

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District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Mocatta.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 2

At the District Court during the week, presided over by his Honor Judge Mocatta, the following cases were dealt with:—…

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District Court

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 March 1923 · page 2

Before Judge Mocatta, Hannah Dunn successfully sued James Cameron for damages. M. J. McDonald, who appeared for the plaintiff,…

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Court Jottings

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1923 · page 2

During the hearing of the Quarter Session last week Messrs. F. T. Glennie and J. T. Crane, who were each lined £2 for non-attendance as…

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Court Cleared

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

During the hearing of a 'words' case at the police court this morning the Bench authorised the court to be cleared. The…

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