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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

1,367 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 9 of 69

Police Court. a Rent Case

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 4

On Tuesday, before Mc Fletcher' P.M., Isher Singh proceeded against Charles E. Rowen on a charge of removing furniture from his house in…

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Chicago Sensation! a Dastardly Plot. Destroying Churches. Wholesale Murder. "The Black Hand." Chicago

Tweed Daily · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 3

A search began to–day for the prin–pals of what is believed by the police is a plot to destroy buildings, and kill members of the clergy, and…

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Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 5

On Wednesday last, before Messrs. O. W. Small and W. G. Simpson, J's.P., Alfred Muscrow was charged with riotous behaviour, He did not appear, and…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

At the Woodburn Police Court on Saturday last, before the P.M., Arthur Whipps, farmer and grazier, of Dunguruooa, was proceeded against…

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Gaol, or Bug Nursery?

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

Evidently Wagga gaol is a place with plenty of "life" for prisoners and one would need to be pretty drunk to get much rest there. The sanitary…

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Alleged Murder. Application for Bail

Northern Star · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—An application for bail was made on behalf of Frederick Nathaniel Fisher, police constable, who was commited for trial on a charge of having…

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TELEGRAMS. Soldier Charged. with Assaulting Stationmaster Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

John Charles Morgan, a member of the Expeditionary Forces, was charged at the Parramatta Court to-day with assaulting Francis Mitchell,…

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Miss Cavell's Murder. a New Version

Northern Star · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 3

An entirely now and circumstantial story of the execution of the British nurse, Miss Edith Cavell as a spy by the Germans in Belgium, was related to the New York "World" by…

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Dying Woman. Taken to Gaol Hospital an Inquiry Ordered. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

The Premier (Sr. Alexander Peacock) has ordered an inquiry into the case of the widow, Nellie Ryan, aged 38, who died in the (Melbourne Gaol…

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Soldiers' Strike Military Police and Soldiers in Conflict. Eight Soldiers Shot. Military Proclamation Issued. Sydney

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

About 5000 troops camped at Casula refused duty yesterday morning and demanded the retraction of the now training syllabus. The men…

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Licensing Court

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 4

A transfer of license of the New Brighton Hotel, Billinudgel, from John Davey to A. J. Parker, Was granted. The transfer of the billiard license was…

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Small Debts Court

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 4

John Flannigan v. Catherine Gill, claim for £25 18s 9d, share of the proceeds of the sale of pigs and cream. Defendant pleaded not indebted, and…

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Star Court Pictures

Northern Star · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 4

"The Children of Captain Grant" is a five-recled star feature which is to be shown at the Star Court to-night. There is also a fine scenic depicting scenery in Italy, and…

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Police Court. Friday, February 18. Before Mr. H. F. W. Fletcher, P.M. Leaving a Horse Unsecured

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 4

Mr. H. L. Cranswick, Municipal Inspector of Nuisances, proceeded against Anthony Lohman, for leaving a horse and cart unsecured in the Main…

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John Norton's Appeal Full Court Engaged. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 4

The Full Court was engaged to-day with the appeal on behalf of John Norton, in the suit of Ada Norton for a judicial separation…

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Queensland Police Magistrates

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 2

BRISBANE, Friday.—The Government has intimated that after January 1st, 1918, in making appointments to the office of police magistrate or warden, preference will "be given…

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Star Court Pictures

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

The seating room at the Star Court was greatly taxed on Saturday night when a line programme was presented to the enjoyment of all, the feature of the evening being a…

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Wearing Victoria Cross Ribbon. Australian Soldier Sent to Gaol

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Frank Henry, Taylor, a sergeant in the Australian forces, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment at Westminster for wearing a Victoria Cross…

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Permits to Leave the Country. Charge of Conspiracy Two Men Sentenced.'

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—John Dallas has been sentenced to three years' penal servitude, and Joachi Altani to a year, and recommended for deportation. Mr. Justice Low said, that…

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Recent Riots. Court of Inquiry Ordered Casula Camp to Be Closed

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Minister for Defence has ordered a Court of Inquiry into tho causes of the insubordination, the president being Colonel McKay, and the other members…

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