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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

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Coraki Police Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 4

On Tuesday before Captain and Mr. J. Sheridan, J's.P. Alexander McDonald, 21 years, stranger; supposedly from Brisbane…

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Stealing and Receiving. Mother and Son Charged. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

At the Parramatta Police Court today William Kirby[?] (16) was charged with stealing goods from Anthony Hordern's Parramatta depot. Kirby's…

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Local and General. Police Court

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. J. W. Forrest, J.P., Clarence Clarke, on a charge of using indecent language, was fined £2 in default one month's…

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Thrilling Gaol Escapes. Some Notable Instances

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 4

The recent escape of two priosners from Bathurst gaol recalls other clever and sensational get-aways from Australian prisons…

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Lismoke Police Court. Monday, January 6. (Before Mr. A. J. Peisley, P.M.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 2

John William Mules was proceeded against for having on December 14 used Insulting words to Constable Sweeney; also for having incited a person (Victor…

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Concerning Tips. Two Well-Known Tipsters Charged. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

Alfred Vockler and C. W. Hopkins, better known as "The Tout," two well-known tipsters, were charged at the Central Summons Court to-day for…

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The Forbes Mail Train Case. Accused Too Ill to Appear in Court. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

The Bathurst police have applied for a remand in the case wherein Wilfred Larsen is charged with attempted robbery under arms on the Forbes mail…

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Queensland Alleged Police

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 6

Speaking in the House of Representatives the other day, Mr. Bamford said: Now, as to the necessity for a Federal Police Force, I was told by a…

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An International Police Suggested. Soldiers of all Countries. PARIS

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 3

The Pans critic of the "Matin" wants the future peace of the world guarded by an International police, commanded by Marshal Foch. The police…

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Police Court. Alleged Stealing. The Wharf Street Burglary. Defendant Committed for Trial

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. A. J. Piesley, P.M., Clarence Me Guinness, on remand, was charged with breaking, entering and stealing from…

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Police Court

Northern Star · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 2

Before Mr. R. J. Spinks, J.P., at the Lis[?] Police Court yesterday Thomas Oliver pleaded guilty to having had the previous day insufficient lawful means of support. The…

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Girl Gaol-breaker

Northern Star · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 2

Sliding down a lift shaft while her custodians were at church, Henrietta Gerard, a chronic gaoi-breaker, escaped from the State Reformatory for Women at Bedford, New…

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Licensing Court

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 2

In the Licensing Court yesterday, before Mr. Piesley, P.M."Frank Aboud, Adam Brown, Catherine Aboud; and H. B., Holmes, were granted hawkers'…

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Local and General. Small Debts Court

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 2

In the Small Debts Court yesterday, before Mr. Piesley, F. M., E. E. Newell proceeded against J. Baker for the sum of 16, Tweed Co-operative Butter…

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Casino Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 4

On Tuesday, before Mr. O. W. Small, J.P., John Riley was charged with breaking and entering the warehouse of Heathwood's, Ltd., and…

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Bathurst Gaol Memories

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3

The escape of Skinner and Leigh from Bathurst gaol recalls to the old hand many thrilling escapes, riots and disturbances which have been recorded in…

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Out of Gaol. Thrilling Escapes

Northern Star · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 7

So long as there are gaols there will be escapes and attempted escapes of desperate criminals. Man will risk almost anything to get into…

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The Pelham Murder. Police Continuing Investigations. Pathetic Figure of the Tragedy. HOBART

Tweed Daily · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3

Notwithstanding the open verdict returned in the Pelham murder case the police are continuing investigations and developments are expected shortly…

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High Court Chief Justice

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3

It is anticipated in legal circles that the present Chief Justice of the High Court (Sir Samuel Griffith)) will shortly retire from the position, which he has occupied since…

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General Telegrams District Court Bench

Northern Star · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 8

SYDNEY, Thursday.—It is understood that Mr. J. J. Cohen, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and Dr. Brissenden, a prominent member of the Bar, will bo appointed to the…

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