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Courts & crime, 1905

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Coroner's Court. Missionaries in Request. Moral Depravity

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1905 · page 2

Before Mr. W. H. Matthews, J.P., Coroner, held at Mr. Brett's, on Glenmor estate. John Francis Brett deposed: I am…

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Fighting for the Bible. Strange Scene in Wagga Court

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 1 February 1905 · page 2

A man named Matthews, an eccentric religious character, who was committed for trial at Wagga on Monday was brought up Saturday on a charge of riotous behaviour…

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Anti-british Placards. on Moscow Walls. Chief of Police Defies the Government. London, Saturday Morning

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1905 · page 2

The Chief of the Police in Moscow, in defiance of the Government's orders to remove the anti-British placards, informed the British Censual that they…

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Mr T. M. Slattery M. L. C. Again before the Court. Remanded to Sydney. ADELAIDE

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 1 February 1905 · page 2

Mr Thomas Michael Slattery, M. L. O., of New South Wales, appeared before the police court this morning on remand, charged with bating at Sydney, in December last,…

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Coolamon Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 February 1905 · page 2

At the Coolamon Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. A.W. Stinson, J.P., Robert Murphy was charged with larceny from the dwelling of Adolph…

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Theft and Attempted Suicide. Callous Conduct

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 February 1905 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon, before Mr. T.H. Wilkinson, P.M. Richard Challon. of The Rock, was charged with stealing a purse containing £1 Os 2d, the property…

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Wagga Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1905 · page 2

At the police court on Tuesday, before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M., Richard Challen, charged with attempted suicide, pleaded guilty and was…

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The Queanbeyan Murder. Conclusion, of the Inquest

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1905 · page 3

The inquest on the body of Jack Coppin, who was shot on Saturday night by Frank Cottom at Queenbeyan, was concluded to-day. Constable…

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Police Injured by a Bomb

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 February 1905 · page 2

A bomb was exploded at Czentochau, Russian Poland. against some policemen for having brutally illtreated workmen. Many of the police received…

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Attempted Murder. a Boy's Throat Cut. an Extraordinary Story Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1905 · page 2

A remarkable attempt to murder a boy was made in Royal Park this morning. Albert Smart asked a lad named…

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Later News. Strikers Driven Into the Sea Many Persons Drowned. Criminals Hired by Police. London, Jan. 31

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1905 · page 2

The latest news from Russia states that the troops in firing, volleys into the crowds drove inoffensive strikers at Riga into the sea, a number being…

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Latest News. Received at 1 A M. Situation at Moscow. Business Entirely Suspended. Military Supersede Police. Varying Accounts of Killed and Wounded. Disorder Spreading. Brutality of Trepoff London, Feb. 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1905 · page 2

Latest telegraphic advices state that business is at a standstill at Moscow. The streets are deserted and the…

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Police Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 3 February 1905 · page 2

Sub-Inspector Hojel v. G. J. Newton. This was a charge of assault preferred against Constable Newton in using extreme measures in arresting Patrick…

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Police Court. Betere Mr. A. W. Stinson, J.P.

Coolamon Echo · Friday 3 February 1905 · page 2

At the local police court on Tuesday Robert Murphy was chargen with larceny from the dwelling of Adolph M [?]ngiesdorf. He pleaded guilty and…

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Police Court. Wednesday, February 1, 1905. (Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 3 February 1905 · page 3

Constable G. Newton, charged with using unnecessary violence in arresting Patrick Howe on December 27 last…

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Local and General Items. Licensing Court. Wednesday, Feb. 1

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 3 February 1905 · page 2

Before Messrs Nisbet and W. Bridle, L. M. H. Pether, represented by Mr Tartakover, renewed his application for a…

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Mr. ,T M. Slattery M.l.c. Before the Court

Coolamon Echo · Friday 3 February 1905 · page 4

Mr. T. M. Slattery, M L C , appeared before the Adelaide Police Court on Saturday morning on remand. charged with having at Sydney, in December…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 4 February 1905 · page 2

Before Mr. E. Doidge, J.P. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. An Egyptian named Osborne was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Parker-st…

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Stealing Fruit

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1905 · page 2

At the Police Court on Friday, before Messrs J. T. Cornett and A. Elworthy, J'sP., James Kelly, Robert Frewin and William Cooper were…

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Attempted Murder

The Temora Star · Saturday 4 February 1905 · page 3

A remarkable attempt to murder a boy was made in Royal Park, Melbourne, on Tuesday morning. Albert Smart asked lad named James…

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