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Courts & crime, 1912

1,355 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 68

"Dusky" George. Thirty Years in Gaol. Another Junee Victim

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 3

"DOWN JUNEE way " is apparently an unlucky quarter. Only a few days ago a young man from that locality came to the city, and very,…

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The Divorce Court Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 5

Judgment was delivered to-day in the Osborne divorce case. His Honor found that respondent had misconducted himself with various women and…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, 10th JUNE. fore Mr. C. M. H. Fitzhardinge, Senior Relieving P.m.) Alleged Desertion. a Maintenance Claim

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 3

illia[?] Thomas Mans[?], sa[?]er, wagga, was summonced by his wife, [?] Ma[?]chl, for maintenance on grounds that he had deserted…

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Licensing Court. Monday. Before Hr. H. Giles Shaw, L.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 3

Edward Phillips was granted a a transfer of his license as proprietor of the Stockinbingal hotel to Angustus Boyer…

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P.m. Retires Final Appearance on Wagga Bench. Felecitations From Bar, Police, and Public

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 4

When the police court was opened at the Wagga court house yesterday morning the chair on the bench was occupied by Mr. C. M. H. Fitzhardinge…

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Murder by Flies

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 June 1912 · page 4

At the Incorporated Institute of Hygiene Sir William Bennett has inaugurated the "living picture" matchin[?] as an aid to sanitary science. A…

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An Anarchist Crime. Attempted Murder Op an Ambassador

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 12 June 1912 · page 2

Quite tho best story in Mr. Ernest Vizetelly's new book, "The Anarchists, Their Faith and Their Record," is that of Leauthier, who…

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Arbitration Court. Shires and Municipalities. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 June 1912 · page 2

Judge Scholes, in the Arbitration Court, decided to exclude shires and municipalities from the scope of awards of the Railway and Tramway…

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Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday before Mr. J. D. Walker, C.M., three inebriates, James Kirkoatrick, Alex. M'Leod, and J. D. Wilson, were each…

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Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 2

Before Mr. J. D. Walker, C.M., at the Wagga Court House yesterday, five men were brought up on charges of drunkenness, three of them having…

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Burglary in Sydney. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 2

Burglars [?]ered the premises of the Fresh Food and lee Co., Ring-street, early this morning and forced open a safe, extracting [?]. The robbers…

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Charge-of Murder. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 2

An inquest has been held concerning the death of Amelia Dowden, 44 years, at Warburton. The Coroner committed James Gorrie for trial on…

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Local and General News Alleged Theft of a Watch

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 2

Thomas McIntee a young man, was charged before Mr. J. D. Walker, C.M., at the Wagga Court House, yesterday, with stealing a watch valued at 25/,…

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Daring Burglary in Sydney. Fresh Food Co.'s Safe Opened. Robbers Climb Over Five Shops. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 2

A daring burglary was perpetrated early this morning at the premises of the Fresh Food and Ice Company in King-street. The building was entered,…

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Cundagai Police Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 4

At the police court yesterday, before Mr. D. C. S. Bruce, J.P., two men—Richard Bell and Francis William Hardwick— appeared in…

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Magistrate Defted. Remarkable Scene

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 7

Tere was an unusual scene at Clorkonwell Police Court yesterday,when Mr Dodd, solicitor, objected to a ruling of the magistrate,…

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Scene in Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 3

Irishman brought up for being drunk and disorderly. Magistrate: "What is your name, my man?"…

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Is Killing No Murder. Unionists and Insurance Act

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 4

Let the nation judge the Tory Party by what the Tories are working to do in the matter of the insurance AcL The Act is to come Into operation…

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Clever Police Dog. Tracks a Criminal

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 7

The Airedale pollice dog Jack, purchased by the Colonial. Office from Major Richardson's Harrow kennels for Singapore, and taken out by a…

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Sequel to Riot. Death From Injuries Inflicted by Police. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 2

An inquest was held concerning the death of Joseph Morris, who was injured during the recent riot at the Haymarket. The Coroner, after hear…

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