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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

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At'mpted Murder Victim's Wife Arrested

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 1

Agnes Ray, who was arrested and charged with attempting to kill her husband, who was found in his office at Hobart with a bullet wound in…

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Supreme Court (Before Mr. Justice Campbell)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

Mr. Justice Campbell presided over a sitting of the Supreme Court, Narrabri, on Tuesday last. Mr. H. L. Walker was in attendance as…

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Rates on Tennis Court

Manilla Express · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

The Manilla Tennis Club has appealed to the Municipal Council for a concession on the rates payable by the club to the…

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Local & General News Quarterly Licensing Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

The quarterly Licensing Court which was to have been held yesterday has been postponed until Tuesday, May 3. HOCKEY MATCH…

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Police Court

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 2

At the Manilla Police Court on Tuesday last before Mr E. A. May, P.M., W. A. Haydon was fined 5 for failing to return an…

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Woman Charged for Stealing Baby

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 1

At the Glebe Police Court to-day Eveyn Charlwood was committed for trial on a charge of having abducted the baby. Frederick Harris, aged 7…

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Police Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 1

James Thomas McCue appeared at the Police Court on Monday last, on a charge that he did have in the custody of another, two bags of chaff…

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Police Court Tuesday, May 3. (Before Mr. A. E. Chapman Police Magistrate0

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 5

Pastures Protection Board v. W. H. C. Meppem.—In this case the Stock Inspector proceeded against W. H. C. Meppem for not travelling the…

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Sequel to Alleged Assault

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 2

Wyndham George Swan, aged 42 years, cattle dealer, was killed about 6.30 p.m. on Monday, when he was struck by a passing motor car in…

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Wholesale Murder (Published by arrangement)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 4

Referring to the commencement of the eighth year of Prohibition in U.S.A., the. Belfast "Evening Telegraph' says that "wets and days agree…

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Wholesale Murder. (Published by arrangement)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 2

Referring to the commencement of the eighth year of Prohibition in U.S.A., the Belfast "Evening Telegraph" says that "Wets and dry agree…

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Licensing Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 5
Also in North West Champion

W. J. Ireland applied for a booth license for the Moree Show. The license was granted. Mr. A. K. Smith appeared for the applicant…

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Acquitted of Murder Charge Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 1

Hubert Leslie Fleming, 28, was, acquitted in the Criminal Court, on; a charge of having attempted to kill his wife, Agnes Fleming, by shooting…

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Small Debts Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 5

Foster v. Weir.—This was a claim for £30 19s 9d for repairs done to and materials provided for the defendant's car. The defence was a general one…

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Police Court. Tuesday, 3rd May. Before Mr. A. [?]. CHAPMAN, P.M. Pastures Protection Board v. W. H. C. Meppem

North West Champion · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 4

In this case the Stock Inspector proce[?]ded [?]gainst W. H. C. Meppem for bot travelling the required distance on the Tycannah T.S.R. Defendant, who…

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Small Debts Court. Foster v. Weir

North West Champion · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 4

This was a claim for £30/19/9 for repairs done to, and materials provided for, the defendant's car. The defence was a general one of not indebted, and…

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Police Inspector Retires Memories of Barraba Murder

Manilla Express · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 5

Inspector Roderick Frazer, of Inverell, now on long service, leave prior to retirement from the department, will have…

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Murder at Wagga

North West Champion · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 6

Miss Nelly Howard (aged 19 years), a waitress at the Australian Hotel, was found murdered on Sunday morning. Cedric Ryan (aged…

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After 8 Years Man Charged with Eight Murders

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 1

A Berlin message states that after night years, the police have arrested a Gipsy nicknamed "Fatty." who is wanted in connection with twelve…

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