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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1917

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Amusements. Star Court Pictures

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 4

To-night at the Star Court an exceptionally good varied programme of pictures will be screened. The star feature of the evening is entitled "The Thoroughbred," a racy,…

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No Ships Seized. Police Preventing Destruction

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 5

NEW YORK, Monday. -- The American, Government denied the actual seizure of German war and merchant ships in American harbors. However, steps are being taken…

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Alleged Plot to Murder Llloyd George. Remarkable Disclosures. London

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

The hearing of the charge against. Mrs. Alice Wheeldon, her daughter Harriot, her married daughter (Mrs. Mason), and cer son-in-law (Mr…

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The Military Scandal. Howell-price Again Before. the Court. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

Lieut. David, Clayton Howell-Price was again before the Court to-day charged with four counts of utteri[?]forged pay sheets. The four cases were…

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The Balkans Turkey's Tribulations. Harried by Disease. People Starving and illused by German Police. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 3

The "Daily Chronicle's" correspondent at Amsterdam states that Willenowm, a commercial and financial magnate at Constantinople has arrived in Holland…

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Police Court

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

The adjourned case against Jas. Fawcett, charged with stealing a gold ring above the value of 15s, the property of G. E. Gustafson, was again before the Police Magistrate…

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Successful Burglary. Jeweller's Shop Sacked

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--When Frederick Moore, who keeps a jewellery shop at Annandale, awoke this morning he found his premises had been entered, apparently through…

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Cold. blooded Murder

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 6

Giving evidence at an inquest at Geelong (Vic.) concerning the death of an unknown infant whose body was found in a sewer, Dr. Newman…

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Alleged Larceny. a Wharf Laborer Charged

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The case in which Henry Jones, a wharf laborer, was charged with stealing furs valued at £2000, the property of the Union Steamship Company, was…

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The Forged Fivers. Five Men Charged. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 3

John Wilhelmson, Alfred Porter, Sydney Culling, Cornelius O'Connor and John McKenzie were charged at the Central Police Court to-day, with…

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The Police Do It

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 2

One of the quintette ol lads who appeared before the Police Magistrate yesterday morning (says Saturday's "Wide Bay and Burnett News") charged with riding…

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Star Court Pictures

Northern Star · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

Alice Brady, the screen favorite, will appear to-night at the Star Court in one of the finest dramas yet presented, "Tangled Fates." This is claimed to be something good--…

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Telegrams Big Theft of Furs. Jones Again Remanded. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 3

Henry Claude Jones, who was recently remanded on a charge of stealing £2,000 worth of furs, was again remanded to Monday. Bail was allowed in…

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Casino Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

On Wednesday, before the P.M., W. G. Johnson, inspector under the Pure Foods Act, proceeded against William. Barber, of Tomki, for using…

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Star Court Pictures

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

The same programme screened, at the Star Court last night before a good house will be repeated to-night. Patrons who have not had the opportunity of seeing these fine pictures…

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Casino Police Court. an Assault Case

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 8

Walter Dark, at the Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. A. J. Peisley P.M., proceeded against J. F. Horsley on a charge of unlawfully assaulting him…

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Case Must Go On. Police Court Incident

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday. -- At the Police Court today, when Leslie Turton, law clerk, was charged with having obtained £2 from Harry Feinmiser by means of a valueless cheque,…

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Olson Bigamy Case. Accused Sentenced

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

At the criminal sittings of the Brisbane District Court on Wednesday last, Oliver Wm. Olson who had previously pleaded guilty to having, on May 4…

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Police Court. Friday, February 9. Before Mr. H. F. W. Fletcher, P.M. Municipal Cases

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

E. Treadwell was charged with leaving a vehicle unattended and unsecured in the Main Street. Defendant pleaded guilty, and, this being the second…

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Alleged Conspiracy to Defraud. Three Persons Charged. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

At the Central Police Court to-day, May Hooks, alias Jane Goodson, Frank Henry Williamson, and Gladys Williamson, were charged with conspiring to…

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