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Courts & crime, 1912

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Jewel Theft. Story Told to Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 7

A strange story was told at the Swindon Police Court to-day (wired the "News" correspondent on November 2, when Robert Wilson (42) and…

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Immigration Fraud. Agent Charged. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

The hearing of the charge against H. G. Brown, an emigration agent, of having obtained money by means of false pretences, was resumed…

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Clever Theft. £5000 Worth of Jewellery. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

A big haul was made by a thief at the New-street railway station, Birmingham. He cleverly exchanged two bags that were left in the…

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Police Court. Saturday, January 27Th., 1912. (Before Mr. C. J. Coghlan, J.P.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

Thomas Francis Fitzpatrick was charged on warrant with having committed on indictable offence near Grong Grong in July last…

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Espionage in Germany. English Solicitor Charged. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

Bertrand Stewart, a member of the well-known firm of London solicitor, Barkly, Stewart & Co., and co-Editor "Cavalry Journal," who was arrested…

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Revelations. Russian Secret Police

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 3

Of all my experiences in the Russian Secret Service I recall no more Interesting, case than my adventure with D[?] Bogroff, the revolutionist who…

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Police Court. Thursday, February 1, 1912. (Before Mr. J. D. Walker. C.M.) Pugilistic Purkiss and Plunkett

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 3

Having a little difference of opinion to settle while in the bar of the Prince of Wales Hotel. Fitzmaurice-street, last night. William Plunkett…

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Schoolmaster Fined. Magistrate Says Serious Injury Might Have Been Done to Pupil

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 6

While fully recognising the difficulties schoolmasters labour under in controlling large chances of boys, the Mariborough-street magistrate on Saturday said the…

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News and Notes. Land Appeal Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

At a largely-attended meeting of the council of the Pastoralists' Union of New South Wales, held at the unions's offices consideration was given to the…

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Bingara Tragedy. Accused Before Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

William bail, charged with the murder of his wife at Bingara, was again before the police court to-day. Accused was remanded to Bingara. Bail…

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Grant to Police. Travelling Expenses for Election Work. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 3

Mr. Fisher, the Federal Prime Minister, has agreed, after an interview with Mr. M'Gowen, Premier of New South Wales, to grant 2/ per day…

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Coroner's Court, Death of John Kinnavane an Old Age Pensioner

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 3

Before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, Coroner. An inquest was held at the court house on the body of an old age…

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The Strike Extends Whole Country Threatened. Extremely Grave Situation. Mob-rule Asserting Itself. Non-union Beer. an Angry Crowd. Serious Rioting. Police Charge the Rioters. Shots Fired at Inspector. Widespread Monetary Aid. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

The strike in Brisbane is assuming a very serious aspect. The mob is asserting itself and rioting occurred to-day. A lorry was…

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Wagga Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

William Broker was fined the maximum amount, £2, with the option of 14 days' hard labor, by Mr. J. D. Walker, C.M., at the Wagga Police…

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Police Charge Crowd

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

An attempt was subsequently made to form a procession. As the crowd refused to disperse the police drew their batons and, assisted by the…

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Wagga Police Court Thursday, February 1st, 1912. (Before Mr. J. D. Walker, C.m.). Disorderly Behaviour

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 5

William Plunkett and William Purkiss pleaded guilty to charges of riotous behaviour in the precincts of the Prince of Wales Hotel, the previous…

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Police Force. Pay to Be Increased. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

The Minister for Education states that the rates of pay for the New South Wales police force will be increased, to meet the…

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Texan Mutiny. Soldiers Capture Town. Murder, Incendiarism, and Pillage. New York

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

Fierce rioting is in progress at judrez Texas. The garrison revolted and gamed possesion of the town. In the fighting eight persons were…

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The Strike. Latest News. Mob Becomes Unruly. Police Draw Swords. Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

The latest from Brisbane states that the Premier may invoke the aid of the military in the event of the strikers continuing…

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