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Courts & crime, 1909

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 2

Before M s[?]s. J. H Nishe[?]t P.M., G. W. Fisher, and E. J. Burreli, J.P. AUCTIONEER'S LICENSE. Michael Joseph Noo[?] made…

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Police Boycott

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 2

Carpenters refused to erect the sheds for the accommodation of the police yesterday, and they were dismissed…

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After the Muttama Fire. Station Manager Charged. a Fine of £10

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 5

At the Cootamundra police court on Monday, before Mr. Nisbett, P.M., Montage Richardson, manager of the Cucumbta Estate, was charged with…

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The Unions Ask for the Military to "Keep the Police Is Check." Denting the Police Food. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 2

An indignation meeting at Broken Hill last night carried a resolution expressing disgust at the attitude of the police last Saturday, when it was…

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"Monty's" Wee Fire. Police Court Proceedings

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

At Cootamundra police court on Monday, before Mr. J. Nesbitt, P.M., Montague Richardson, station manager, was charged, with leaving a fire which he had lighted in…

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Combined Bunions' Joke. "Call Out the Military." "To Protect Citizens From Police."

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 3

The combined unions took another step in connection with Saturday's disturbance, at their meeting on Wednesday night when the following…

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"Call Out the Militia!" a Unionist Demand. to Defend Citizens Against Police! Broken Hill

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

The combined unions took another step in connection with Saturday's disturbance at their meeting last night. The following resolution was…

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The Barrier Crisis, Audacious Dynamite Outrage. Water Main Blown Up. Tinder the Noses of the Police. Magazine Broken Open and Robbed. Large Quantity of Dynamite Stolen. Broken Hill

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

On the Block 10 mine to-night the water main between the mill and the mine was blown up. The explosion was severe, and startled the town…

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Gaol Broken. MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

Three prisoners have escaped from Castlemaine gaol. The doors of the escapees' cells were found open, though the locks were not damaged,…

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The Police Court Cases. Further Adjournment Refused

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The bearing of the adjourned cases against Tom Manu and 27 others, arising out of the recent riot, was continued at Broken Hill Police Court to-day…

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Police Court Cases. an Adjournment Refused. Broken Hill

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The adjourned cases against Tom and twenty-seven others were continued to-day. An application was made for a further adjournment, but…

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Murder Confessed. BRISBANE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

It is reported that the black tracker who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Mrs. Evitts at Judah has confessed…

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Police Demonstration

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The police made a demonstration on Saturday, parading the streets with their side arms. People expected another sensation, they could not define of what…

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Sundagai Police Court. Monday, January 18. Before Mr. Nisbelt, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

S. Solomon sued John Smith for boring in his possession bay alleged to be the property of the complainant. As Constables McCurley and…

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Court Statistics

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The following statistics have been compiled at the local court office in regard to the business transacted during the year :—Number of cases under…

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Latest News. the Police Baffled. Exodus of Unionists. Coach Loads for Menindie. Broken Hill

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The police are again baffled over the latest' explosion, and precautions are being taken to patrol buildings where it is thought attempts may be made in…

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Tom Mann Confident. the Socialist View. "A Quiet Fight." "Could Have Annihilated the Police. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

Tom Mann, writing to the Socialists Federation, declared the fight at Broken Hill is going on in splendid style. There is a steady, determined…

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The Harbor Disaster. Marine Court Inquiry. No Life Buoys Thrown. a Question of Duty. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

The Marine Court inquiry was opened to-day into the recent naval disaster. Captain Hanson, of the Dunmore…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 2

Before Mr J. H. Nesbit, P.M. Mrs Cassidy v. Mrs Edward Sullivan, claim 19s 3d. Rose Cassidy deposed that she lived at…

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The Courts. Police Court. Before Mr J. H. Nesbitt, P.M. Monday, January 18, '09

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 2

Police v. John Smith. Postponed for one month on account of the absence of Constables McCurley and Hennessy (two witnesses for the prosecution) at Broken…

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