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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1920

2,136 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 16 of 107

Appeal Court

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 2

"An Appeal Court was held before Mr. A. J. Piesley, P.M. at Murwillumbah yesterday, for the purpose of hearing appeals against the assessment of the…

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Star Court

Northern Star · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

Harold Lockwood stars again to-night in "Pals First" at the Star Court, an excellent pieture Hint delighted those who saw it last night. The Master Mystery" and…

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Successful Police Search. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday,—The "Observer's" Dublin correspondent says the civilian who was wounded in the affray with the police is named MeGrath. The police searched his…

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Ulysses' Court and Treasuretrove

Northern Star · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

Ithaca is a name poetic in its association, recalling to mind the beautiful Homeric story of the Ionian Isles, where King Ulysses held his court at which was brought to light all…

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W0ni0ra Murder Accused Remanded Without Bail. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 3

Ex-Constable Probationary Worrell was charged at the Central Court today with murdering his wife. The proceedings occupied one. minute and accused…

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District Court Appointment. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 3

At a meeting of the Executive Council today Mr. C. A. White, Senior Crown law officer was appointed a District Court Judge…

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Writ of Prohibition. a Full Court Order. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 3

In connection with the application or the Bookbinders and Paper Rulers Union, telegraphed yesterday, the Full Court this afternoon made absolute the…

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News of the World. Irish Unrest. a Bungled Attempt on Police Barracks LONDON

Tweed Daily · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 3

The Sinn Feiners bungled an attempt to blow up the constabulary barracks at Bally Hasinch, County Down. Gelignite was inserted in telegraph poles, and out…

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Charged with Theft

Northern Star · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Kathleen Morton was charged at the Central Police Court by provisional warrant with having at Wellington, New Zealand, committed a theft of…

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Coraki Police Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

On Tuesday last before Mr. A. J. Piesley, P.M. Roy Powell, summoned, for being on the licensed premises of the…

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Stealing Cream

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

A mean theft of cream was brought to light at Lawrence Police Court when George and Sarah Filewood were charged with stealing two gallons of…

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Star Court

Northern Star · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

Of the picture, "The Sentimental Bloke," which will be screened at the Star Court to-night and to-morrow night, Mr. C. J. Dennis, the author; write:—"They were…

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Woniora Murder. Post Mortem Revelations. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

A post mortem examination was made at the City Morgue this afternoon of the body of Mrs. Worrell when Dr. Sheldon found that death was due to a…

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Conflict with the Police. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 5

CAPETOWN, Tuesday.—A Johannesburg message states the general situation in the mines continues encouraging. No addtional mines have been affected, while…

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Native Strikes. Serious Conflict With Police. JOHANNESBURG

Tweed Daily · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 3

A serious affray occurred in the village of Deep Mine. A large body of native strikers attacked the police, who Were compelled to fire, and there were…

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Stealing Cream

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

A mean theft of cream was brought to light at Lawrence Police Court when George and Sarah Filewood were charged with stealing two…

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Como Murder

Northern Star · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—As the result of inquiries made at Como in conncction with the murder of Mrs. Worrell, some important evidence has been obtained. A woman who…

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Woronora Murder. Important Evidence Gathered. Accused Again Before the Court. COONABARABRAN

Tweed Daily · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 5

Ex-Constable Probationary Worrell who is accused of murdering: his wife, comes of a" respected family here. SYDNEY, Friday…

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Ex-police Commissioner

Northern Star · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday—Mr. Sainsbury, formerly Chief Commissioner of the Victorian Police Force, died to-day…

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Star Court

Northern Star · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

"The Sentimental Bloke" will be scrcencd again to-night at the Star Court. It is unnecessary to dwell upon the amazing success which followed the publication of the…

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