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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

2,299 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 5 of 115

Desperate Prisoners Escape From Cairns Gaol. Sensational Recapture. BRISBANE

Tweed Daily · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 3

In the early hours of this morning three prisoners made a sensational escape from Cairns gaol by boring a hole in the floor of their cell. They entered…

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If a Man Trespasses. "Push Him Out Gently." Magistrate Lays Down the Law

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—During the hearing of an assault case at Kogarah Police Court the magistrate remarked:—"If a man is trespassing the owner is not justified in…

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Gun Alley Murder Young Man Arrested. "I Am Innocent." Excitement in the Streets. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 3

There were hurried and significant movements amongst police and detectives in Russell-street headquarters today in connection with the brutal…

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Sentenced to Death. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—Three men, Leonard (a warder) and McShea and Johnston (two prisoners), have been sentenced to death in connection with the Londonderry gaol…

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Gun Alley Tragedy. Ross Charged with Murder. Scene of the Arrest. Accused's Nonchalant Attitude

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—The police arrested Colin Campbell Ross (28) and after subjecting him to a lengthy examination charged him with the murder of Alma…

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Desperate Fight. Gaol Escapees Re-taken. Three Men Break Cairns Gaol

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 2

BRISBANE, Friday. -- A Cairns message says that during the early hours of Thursday morning three prisoners made a sensational escape from the…

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Casino Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 2

There was very little Court business for Mr. Ormonde Butler, Police Magistrate, on Thursday. Austin B. Pratt, charged with riotous behavior on…

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Amusements. Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 4

Another of the popular Saturday entertainments will be held at the Star Court tonight, when one of the finest screen artists, Nazimova, will appear in "Stronger than…

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Prisoners Escape. Climb Over Wall. Desperate Fight with Police

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 12

BRISBANE, Thursday.—Three prisoners made a sensational escape from Cairns gaol by boring a hole in the floor of the cell. They entered the store room, where they…

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Ross in Court Detective Piggott's Story. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 5

Colin Campbell Ross, 28, ex-wine cafe licensee, Eastern Arcade, Melbourne, was placed in the dock in the City Court to-day to answer the charge of…

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Accused Before the Court. Street Jammed with Pedestrians. Remand Till January 21

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—At an early hour this morning people began to gather outside the Melbourne City Court until the street was jammed with pedestrians, but…

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Star Court Theater

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1922 · page 4

Attention is drawn to the announcement extraordinary in this issue proclaiming the Star Court Theater managment's policy of procuring the best possible for their…

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Drugging and Murder Suggested. Fiancee Believes Loss of Memory. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—There is no news of Eric Raymond. The newspapers are assisting in the search by publishing his photograph and the fullest details. It has now…

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Coraki Police Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 4

On Friday before Mr. O. A. Butler P.M. Thomas Walsh, for whom Mr. Kemp appeared, pleaded guilty to not…

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Charge of Burglary

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.-- At the Central police court to-day Nachum Kauriansky. Harry Livingstone, Joseph Williams and Robert Devine were charged with having…

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Missing Money Ferry Employee Charged. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 3

Geoffrey Kiely, 48, former employee of the Sydney Ferries Coy., was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with having in his possession and in the…

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Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 4

At the Star Court Theatre to-night picture patrons will have the last opportunity of seeing "Straight from Paris," a most wonderful production, featuring Clara…

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Banked Large Sums. Ferry Employee Charged. Alleged Manipulated Turnstile

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Geoffrey Kiely, formerly employed by the Sydney Ferries Co., was charged at the North Sydney Police Court to-day with having money in his possession…

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A Game of Dice. Four Young Men Charged. Alleged Gambling in Lismore

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 4

Charged with playing an unlawful game, Harold Bennett, Charles Thom, John Goodwin and George House appeared in the Lismore Police Court yesterday. Mr. McIntosh…

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A Crimeless Country. No Police, No Courts!

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 4

The visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Greenland calls attention to this exclusive wonderland of the Arctic. This is the first time Greenland has…

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