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Courts & crime, 1909

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The Meagher Case. Full Court's Decision. Applicant Restored to the Roll. Mr. Justice Pring Dissents. Meagher's Land Transactions. a Sensational Trial Revived. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 2

The Full Court to-day delivered judgement in the Meagher case. The Acting Chief-Justice said the applicant's Chief-Justice said the applicant's original wrongdoing ought not…

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Police Scandals

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 2

During the hearing of the police scandal in Chicago, and at the trial of an inspector and a detective, it was stated that the latter received £1800…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. LANGUAGE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 2

Chas. P Ketty was charged with using indecent language in the vestibule of the Town Hall on the previous night. Plea, guilty…

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Small Debts Court

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 2

Before Mr. J H. Nisbett, P. T. En[?]ch Richens v. P. S. Kelly, claim £2/2/- work and labour done. Mr. Mac Mahon for plaintiff;…

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After Twenty-three Years Confession Ok Bygone Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 3

Considerable sensation was caused in Durham on 6th April, when it became known that a man named Appleton, who at Yarmouth confessed, to the murder of…

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New York’s Police. Annual Parade

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 7

The American metropolis was despoiled yesterday of half of her 10,000 policemen in order that the gallant 5000, horse, foot and cyclists might pass…

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Principal Girl’s Gown. Dress Parade in Court

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 7

The jury in the Nisi Prius Court, Dublin, failed to agree to a verdict on May 7 in the action brought by Miss. Minne Cunningham, burlesque actress, against…

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Tragic Episode Sequel to Divorce Case. Petitioner Shot in Court. London, July 30

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 2

Parker Willis. a well-known politician of Arkansas (U.S.A.) obtained a divorce from his wife on the ground of her inf[?]lity. He then took action…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 2. Selling a Diseased Animal

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 4

John James Robertson, carrier, was charged with selling on July 10 a diseased animal, to wit a roan bullock, to Annie Leaver. Sub-inspector…

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Charge of Murder. an Aboriginal Arrested. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 2

Information has been received by the Commissioner of Police that the aboriginal. Dick Normanton, who is charged with the murder of a man…

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The "Times" Censured. a Letter Approving of Murder

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 2

In the House of Commons. the Attorney-General, Sir William Robson, sharply censured the "Times" for publishing a letter from Shyama[?]…

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Street Barricaded. Mounted Police Charge. London, Aug. 2

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 2

The mounted police at Barcelona charged the barricade. Their horses caught in the wire entanglements and the men were nearly all thrown. When…

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Sweated Police

The Worker · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 23

Nowhere than in the branches of the N.S.W. Civil Service are the attentions of industrial tribunals more needed. Under the Wade Government, notorious…

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. Stockinbingal Case

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 August 1909 · page 2

Edward Thomas Maher (an old man) was charged with having no visible lawful means of support. Plea, guilty…

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Alleged Assault

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 3

Ah Shing summoned Robert Henry Taylor for an alleged assault on July S. Mr. Higgins appeared for the complaint, a Chinaman in the employ…

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Alleged Assault in Company

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 3

Ewan Cameron summoned James Wheatley and Sydney Coonan for an assault in company, alleged to have been committed on July 20…

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Gundagai Police Court. Monday, August 9. Before Mr. Bruce, J.P.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 3

E. W. Bowen was charged with bring drank aud oiling indecent language in Sheridan-street, on July 31. Mr. Fraser appeared for the defendant…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 9. (Before Mr. U. Stevenson, P.m.) Obscene Language

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 3

William Jackson, jun., was summoned by the police for using obscene language in a public place on July 17. The defendant pleaded guilty…

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A Shocking Tragedy. Murder and Suicide

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 2

A shocking tragedy was reported from Gallymont, near Carcoar, and not far from Blayney. It appears that two Chinamen, one…

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Gruesome Tragedy. Chinese Mates Quarrel. Murder and Suicide Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 2

A sensational tragedy occurred at Gallymont a small mining township 13 miles from Carcoar. It appears two Chinese gardeners were living together…

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