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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

3,215 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 10 of 161

Riotous Scenes Protesters in Church Police Protect Vicar

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.--The disturbances at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darwen,were resumed on Sunday, culminating in riotous scenes after the service,…

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Bridge Timber South Arm Dispute Court Case Fails

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

A case arising cut of the proposed construction of a bridge at Reynolds' Crossing, Terragon, in which residents are to assist by providing round…

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Usmore Court Returns Details of Business Last Year

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

Petty Sessions Court.—Charge cases 327, summons cases 270, total 597; cases committed for trial (included in above), 3; shire and municipal appeals dealt with, 39;…

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Irish Plot Kill New Governor London Paper's Allegation Police on Alert

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.--The "Daily Express", states that news of a plot to assassinate Mr. McNeil, Governor General of the Irish Free State,…

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Alleged Assault Plover Charged

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 2

In connection with the alleged assault on Miss Julia Mackey, the Casino music teacher, the police on Friday afternoon, as announced in the…

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Police Court Tweed Heads Case

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 2

At Tweed Heads Police Court yesterday, before Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, P. M., John Murdock (23), on remand, was charged with having in his…

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Men and Women. Assault and Robbery Charge

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- Detectives arrested two men and detained two women in connection with an alleged outrage committed upon Louis Earl Yates near…

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Police Protection Sought Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 5

The Chief Secretary has been requested to provide police protection for certain members of the Breadcarters' Union. Recent sensational meetings resulted in the union…

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Amusements Star Court Theatre

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 3

The "Seventh Heaven" was shown for the second time at the Star Court last night. The screening of the picture is preceded by a braautiful prologue arranged…

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Police Fight a Crowd Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 5

Constables Holgate and Corcoran while on patrol duty in Buckland-street, Chippendale, last night came upon a crowd causing a disturbance in a short blind lane. They…

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Motorist Menaced Scene of Leslie Murder

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.-- Alfred Edward Pembroke, of Mosman, states that when near Lapstone Bridge, on the Blue Mountains, last night, a man…

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Murder Charge Death of Mrs. Sampson Husband Tries to Attack Accused

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday:-- The Coroner to-day commenced an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Sampson, who was found lying near her home at…

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Breach of Promise Echo Bankruptcy Court Petition

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Lucy Ada Sheldon, music teacher, of Darling Point, who last year secured a verdict of £4,000 from Christian Martin…

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Strange Case Young Man on Trial Father and Brothers Dead Murder Charge

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.--There was a sensation at the Old Bailey to-day, when William Rust (21), was charged with murdering his father and two…

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The Woman Tells on Former Husband 14 Years Old Crime Revived Murder Charge

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday:--A crime 14 years old was revived at the Central Police Court to-day, when William Beaton (36), a traveller, was charged…

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Old Bailey Sensation Murder Charge Against Son the Defence Strange Beyond Understanding London

Northern Star · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 5

There was a sensation at the Old Bailey when William Rust (21) was charged with murdering his father and two young brothers…

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After Fourteen Years Murder at La Perouse Recalled Woman's Story. Accused Committed Fob Trial Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 5

A crime, fourteen years old was revived at the Central Police Court today when William Beaton (36), traveller, was charged with the…

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The Omeo Mystery. Minister Charged with Murder

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Melbourne, Friday.--The Rev. Ronald Griggs, Methodist minister, who has been charged with the murder of his wife, was brought before the…

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Alleged Manslaughter. Woman Charged

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Perth, Friday.--Mrs. Catherine Hickey has been committed for trial at Perth on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of…

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Conspiring to Murder

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

London, Monday.--Two women who refused to give their names, were committed for trial at Dublin police court to-day on charges of conspiring…

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