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Courts & crime, 1911

1,278 stories in Riverina's papers · page 28 of 64

The Coal Vend. High Court Case. the Alleged Conspiracy. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 2

During the hearing of the coal vend case Mr. Wise tendered letters from the Melbourne Steamship Co. and James Patterson and Co., to Kethel…

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A.w.u. Arbitration Case. Further Evidence for the Claimant Union. Shearers' Earnings and Their Expenses. Enforcement of Penalties Under the Agreement. When Are Sheep Too Wet to Shear?—fixing the Rates for Piecework.—what Principle Should the Court Go On?

The Worker · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 3

Our report of the A.W.U. arbitration case, now being heard before Mr. Justice Higgins in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court at Sydney is continued from…

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Alleged Contempt of Court. Charge Against Hobart Editor. High Court's Judgment

The Worker · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 18

In the High Court at Melbourne, last week, R. H. Nicholls, editor of the "Hobart Mercury," was cited to show cause why he should not be committed for…

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Police Court. Wednesday, June 14, 1911. (Before Messrs. J. D. Walker, CM., J. J. Baylis and J. G. M'Pherson, J's.P)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 2

William Archer was charged with drunkenness. He had been arrested on the Tuesday afternoon, in a very drunken condition, by Constable J…

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The Police Force. New Regulations. Payment When Sick. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night the Chief Secretary told Mr. Fitzpatrick a new regulation had been issued respecting sick leave to members of the police…

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Police Court. Thursday. Before Mr. R. G. Green, J.P. DRUNK

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 2

Thomas Slaven was charged with being found drunk in Parker-street the previous evening. Plea, not guilty…

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Court-martial

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 2

A court-martial acquitted Marquez Da Rocha, Commander of Cobras Island, who was charged with murdering a number of marines sent there…

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Children's Court. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 2

The Acting Premier to-day informed a deputation from the New South Wales Justices' Association that the opinion of the Government was that…

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Murder and Suicide. Induced by Appreahension of Blindness

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 2

Fear that her child was going blind Intensified mental derangement already existing and her infent's life and her own…

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Ganmain News. Police Court. Friday, June 9-Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M and Mr. J.G. McPherson, J.P.

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 5

Andrew Loveridge was charged with having six bags of chaff in his possession, reasonably suspected to be stolen…

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The Seamen's Strike. But Slight Inconvenience Expected. Chinese Signing On. Protected by Police. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1911 · page 4

The English ship-owners anticipate merely a slight inconvenience for a lew days from the seamen's strike. Chinese crews are signing on at…

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Ex-constable Charged

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1911 · page 2

William Ogg, described as an ex-constable, was charged on Saturday before Mr. Geo. Stevenson, P.M., at the Wagga Court House, with being…

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Church Burglary. a Singular Excuse. Excessive Marriage Fee. Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1911 · page 2

A flourishing end reputable locksmith, Paul Beck, was caught burgling a church strong box. He wag married in the same church a month…

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Police Court. Saturday. Unsound Mind

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 2

Charles Rose was charged with [?] during at large, he being deemed to be insane. Constable Wells deposed to having…

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Murder and Suicide

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 2

Mr. Ashe, who conducted the recent trail of rioters in Taticor, in India, was yesterday shot dead by a Brahman attorney, who ten committed suicide…

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Alleged Assault. Saturday, Night Affray. A Fine of £5

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 3

At the police court on Monday Ernest Gorge Marshall and Stanley Foster were charged, before Mr. F. A. Ridley, P. M., with having assaulted in…

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Police Court. Monday, June 19, 1911. (Before Mr. Geo. Stevenson, P.m.) the Man From Parramatta

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 3

Henry Weekes, charged with being, drunk and also with using obscene language on Saturday last, in Baylis-street, pleaded not guilty on both…

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Alleged Breach of Promise. Action for £1000, Police Constable Defendant. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1911 · page 2

ln the Supreme Court Isabelle Cooper brought an action claiming £1000 damages from Constable John Dobbie for alleged breach of promise…

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Police Court Monday, June 19, 1911. Before Mr Hawkins, P.M. a Saturday Night Row

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 2

E. G. Marshall and Stanley George Foster were charged with that they did in company, unlawfully assault one John Paton at Gundagai on 10th…

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A Shooting Case. Stepfather in Court. Was Asked for Money. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1911 · page 2

Charles Hildebrandt was committed for trial on a charge of shooting at Clara Kirwan, his step-daughter, with intent to murder her. The…

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