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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

317 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 16

Central Court Humor

North West Champion · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 7

Solicitor:—I suppose you got a bit of a thrill when he used this language to you? Witness: My oath; and I got a snifter thump in the noss…

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Sacco-vanzetti Demonstration. Jock Garden in Gaol SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 4

At the Central Summons Court to-day, Jock Garden, Secretary of the Labour Council, pleaded guilty to having taken part in the…

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Police Conference. Illegal Possession of Cyanide. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 4

At the Police Conference a mention was carried to the effect that posession of cyanide should be made an offence as although it was being…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 September 1927 · page 1

For a breach of the Stamp Duty Act, John Hines was fined £2 at the local court. For not keeping his bakehouse free…

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Increased Police Salaries

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 September 1927 · page 4

An increase of 10/0 per week as from July 1 for members of the police force was announced by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling) at the…

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Latest Cables. Intoxicated Gypsies. Battle With Police. LONDON

North West Champion · Monday 19 September 1927 · page 4

There was considerable excitement at Liverpool yesterday when a band of intoxicated Gypsies including a number of woman ran amok. The police…

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Gaol and the Lash Two Natives Sentenced

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 1

A native has been sentenced to imprisonment for life for indecently dealing with a European girl under years of age, while another for…

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Police Court After Hours

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 1

At the Moree police court on Tuesday there were a number of prosecutions for being found on licensed premises after lawful trading hours…

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Police Court. After Hours

North West Champion · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 8

At the Moree Police Court on day there were a "number of prosecutions for being found on licensed premises after lawful trading hours…

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Alleged Stealing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 2

At the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. A. E. Chapman, P.M., Percy Jasper Manning was charged with stealing a rug, of the value of £4, the…

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Attack on Girl. Natives Sentenced. Port Moresby, Thursday'

North West Champion · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 6

A native has been sentenced to imprisonment" for life at Port Moresby for indecently dealing with a girl under 14 years of age, while another…

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Police Force. Increases in Pay

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 4

It is officially announced that the increased pay for members of the police force will be made operative to-morrow (Friday). The increase in pay,…

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Police Court

Manilla Express · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 2

Before Mr. Reed P. M. at the Manilla Police Court on Tuesday Jos. Yates sued Punch Kelly for assault…

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Police Court. Alleged Insulting Words

North West Champion · Monday 26 September 1927 · page 3

At the Moree Police Court on Thursday, Grace Briggs proceeded against Baby Stacey on a charge of using, insulting words. Mr. Webb…

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Murder Mystery. Man Surrenders to Police. LONDON

North West Champion · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 4

A man named Baldwing has surrendered in connection with the murder of Constable Gritteridge, who was found shot through the…

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Alleged Murder. Crown Prosecutor's Complaint. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 4

At the Central Criminal Court to-day, William Thomas Cooper, 29, laborer, was charged with having murdered William Brooks (23), a…

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Special Police Medal? Should Bravery Be Recognised ?

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 4

That the Police Deparement should award a special medal for conspicuous bravery, was the suggestion by one of the delegates at the annual…

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Moree Police Court

North West Champion · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 4

At the Police Court, Moree, on Tuesday, before Mr. A. S. Chapman, P.M., John Ledingham, for whom Mr. F. C. Webb appeared, pleaded guilty…

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Two Youths. "Car Stealing Campaign?"

North West Champion · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 4

An extraordrinary story was told at the Goulburn Police Court when Raymon Coleman (19) was charged with stealing. His 16-year-old mate was…

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Land Court

North West Champion · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 4

The Local Land Court comprising Messrs. E. Emerton (Chairman), A. Thompson, and A. Jones, continued its sittings on Thursday when references…

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