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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

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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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Alleged Theft of Sheep. Detective's Dash to Moree

North West Champion · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

Two police constables and a black tracker, driving a mob of sheep from the Queensland border back to Collarenebri, are forging the last link in…

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Elderly Man Killed. Motor Cyclist Charged. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

Henry Boffill, aged 60, was struck by a motor cycle at Garlton, near Melbourne, and killed. Subsequently the police arrested Eugene Hentgsberger…

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Church and Politics Alleged Murder Charge

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 1

Rev. Henry Glynford says it is not for a church to take sides in party politics but to commend whatever was good and condemn…

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Murder Charge. Employee Committed for Trial. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

Arthur Alfred Martin was committed for trial at Perth for alleged wilful murder of his employer, Hubert Currell, who was found dead with a…

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Sheep Stealing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

The amazing exploits of a modern "rustler" were revealed on Friday, when police arrested a drover who has been charged with stealing 450…

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"Not Guilty." Wife Charged With Attempted Murder. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

When Ruby Myrtle Cooper was charged at the Adelaide Criminal Court with having shot at her husband with intent to murder, she…

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Wholesale Murder. (Published by arrangement)

North West Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 6

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

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Licensing Court

North West Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

The application for the transfer of the Hotel Victoria from Charles Fuller to Dugald L. Smart was granted…

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After Three Years. Gaol Escapee Recognised. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

An Auckland message states that George Scott, who escaped from gaol three years ago, was recognised yesterday. Springing on to a horse, he…

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Police Court (Before Mr. A. E. Chapman, P.m.) Tuesday, May 17. Summons Cases

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 7

Charles Ea[?]tier pleaded guilty to a charge of riotous behaviour at the Pallamallawa Hall on March [?]. He was filled 5/-, with 9/- coats…

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Wagga Murder Ryan Committed for Trial

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 1

Cedric Ryan has been committed for trial at wagga for the alleged murder of Elizabeth Howard, who was found o nthe banks of the river…

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Small Debts Court

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 7

Herbert Woods, kitchenman, proceeded against J. T. Young for £4 9s 11d alleged to be due for overtime while in defendant's employ…

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Late Telegrams. Verdict of Murder. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 7

At an [?] at Wagga concerning the death of Elizabeth Howard, the Coroner recorded a verdict or murder against Bedric Ryan…

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Murder Charge. Man Committed For Trial. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

Cedric Ryan was committed for trial by the coroner at Wagga for the allege murder of Elizabeth Howard, who was found on the banks of the…

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Police Court

Manilla Express · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 2

On Tuesday before Mr. E. A May P.M., G. M. Pirie for failing to complete a notice of license was fined 10- and 8- costs…

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To-day's Wires. Seamen Charged with Theft. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 4

Three seamen from the steamer Baradine were arrested last night and charged with the alleged then of cutlery, during the voyage of the vessel…

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Sent for Trial Late Overseer at "Wadenhoe." Charged with Stealing 100 Sheep

North West Champion · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 1

For stealing 100 sheep, the property of James Boyes Lempriere, Alfred Gaesar Jones, late overseer of Wadenhoe Station, Young, was committed…

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Theft of Attache Case. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 2

The thief who stole an attache case belonging to Mr. Charles Morgan, solicitor, from a tram at Central Railway Station on May 17. found, in it…

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