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Courts & crime, 1910

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Police Reforms. Some of the Things Robert Should Get

The Worker · Thursday 13 October 1910 · page 15

Mr. J. J. Morrish, selected Labor candidate for King, has been written to by some members of the police force with regard to his support of certain police…

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In Fear of Murder. Station Hands Fired at by Strikers. Causes of the Trouble. London, Oct. 12

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1910 · page 2

According to the statements of officials of the Northern Company, the majority of the platform station hands remain loyal. The strikers, however,…

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Another Hobble on Australia. the High Court Oh the Boot Trade Award. Application for Common Rule Refused. Sections of the Arbitration Act Declared Unconstitutional

The Worker · Thursday 13 October 1910 · page 15

The High Court of Australia, sitting at Melbourne on Monday, delivered judgment on the question referred to it from the Federal Arbitration Court, as to whether…

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Our Police Magistrate

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 October 1910 · page 2

On Wednesday morning occasion was taken to give a welcome to our newly appointed Police Magistrate, Mr. H. Giles Shaw, promoted, from…

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Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. Giles Shaw, P.M. DRUNK, &c

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 October 1910 · page 4

William Diamond pleaded guilty to being drunk at Stockinbingal on Friday evening. Fined £2 or 1 month hard labour,…

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Murder in Queensland. BRISBANE

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1910 · page 2

The Commissioner of Police has received advice from Jondaryan to the effect that a man named Kelly, who was working on the railway line near…

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Licensing. Court

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 October 1910 · page 4

Before Messrs. Giles Shaw and J.J. Keane, L.M. RENEWAL. J.J. Costigan, Club hotel. was…

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Wagga Police Court. Saturday, October 15th, 1910. (Before Mr. Geo. Stevenson, P.m.) Indecent Language

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1910 · page 4

Arthur Dodson was charged with using indecent language in Fitzmaurice-street on Friday, and was fined £3 or a month's hard labor in…

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Bomb Explosion. Aimed at Magistrate. All Lines Guarded. Paris, Oct. 17

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1910 · page 2

A bomb, which badly damaged house in the Rue De Berri, was intended as an attempt on the life of a prominent magistrate who has been…

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Licensing Court. Booth Licenses

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1910 · page 4

J. F. McLean was granted licenses for the Leger and Grand Stand booths at the M.T.C. Spring Meeting, on 25th and 26th inst…

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A Mean Theft

The Worker · Thursday 20 October 1910 · page 4

Not content with killing and crippling our miners (says "Barrier Daily Truth"), some of the mines have been descending to snide practices in the way of paltry thefts…

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Riots in Germany. Police Attacked. Bremen, Oct. 19

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1910 · page 2

A large crowd of the tramway department assailed the police with bottles and stones. The police repeatedly charged with drawn swords…

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Prisoner Escapes Leap From Police Van. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1910 · page 2

James Mitchell, who was sentenced to five years' penal servitude at the recent Narrabri Sessions for horse-stealing, escaped from custody…

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Adelaide Asphalters' Strike. Brutal Police Methods. a Magisterial Hero

The Worker · Thursday 20 October 1910 · page 23

The strike of asphalt workers in Rundle street has led to some lively scenes during the week, strongly reminiscent of Wade's police at Broken Hill. It is the first time…

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Tumut Police Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 21 October 1910 · page 2

Before Mr. Fincham, P.M. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Two cases, trespassing on Brungle Aborigines Station, were continued for…

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Police Court. Before Mr. W. J. M. Fincham, P.M.

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 21 October 1910 · page 3

Mary Ann Smith proceeded against Agnes A. Todd for trespass on enclosed lands. The complainant did not appear and the case was struck…

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Prayer to Saint in Divorce Case. Case New to the Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 October 1910 · page 3

Grounds for divorce are numerous under French law. A new one has been brought forward by a petitioning husband, who produced in court a copy of a…

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Police Court. Saturday. Before Mr. Giles Shaw, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 October 1910 · page 3

George Phillip Green, a[?]as charged with using indecent language at Stockinbingal. Plea, guilty…

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Sentenced to Death

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1910 · page 3

Crippen has been found guilty and sentenced to death…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, October 24. (Before Mr. Goo. Stevenson, P.m.). Assaulting a Constable

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1910 · page 4

John Swansborough came into Wagga from shearing on Saturday and celebrated the occasion by over indulgence in strong drink. When in his…

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