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Courts & crime, 1913

1,549 stories in Riverina's papers · page 2 of 78

Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

Before Messrs. G. James and C. A. E. Simms, J.P. DRUNK. Arthur Everard. was fined 10/- for…

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Burglary at Hosman. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

Thieves visited the residence of R. Whitelaw, at Mosman yesterday morning, and secured diamond jewellery and money totalling nearly…

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Attempted Murder LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

Albert Bowes, the taxi-cab driver, who attempted to murder Sir Edward Henry. Commissioner of Police for London. was convicted and sentenced…

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Police Court. Thursday. Before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, P.M. Naval Deserter

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 4

Charles Maurice Ritchie, on remand, was charged with deserting from his Majesty's naval service on or about 31st December, 1912…

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Police Court. Tuesday, January 7Th. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 5

Christopher Rheinhard was fined 5s or 24 hours for being drunk and disorderly at Grong Grong. A stage coach license was granted…

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Ardlethan Mining Court

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

At the Mining Warden’s Court on Wednesday last, W. T. Stow, of Coolamon, the holder of a right to enter for mining certain lands situated On Taylor’s…

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Alleged Murder. Accused Committed for Trial. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

An inquest was held to-day concerning the death of James Tedree, which occurred at Balmain on New Year's Eve. A young man named…

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Murder by Burglars Tragedy at Fitzroy. Traveller Shot in Bedroom. Over £200 Stolen. Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 4

Early, yesterday morning a tragedy rendered more startling by its extreme suddenness and audacity occurred at Fitzroy. The victim was…

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Alleged Attempted Murder Accused Remanded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 4

Thomas Lyster Higham, aged 22, was charged at the police court with shooting Mabel Boothsby aged 18. with intent to murder her. Accused…

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Shooting Sensation. Alleged Attempted Murder. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 2

In Centennial Park late last night, Thomas Higham, 22, fired a revolver at his companion, Mabel Booth by, but not hitting her. He ran away, but…

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A Triple Murder. Murderer Escapes. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 4

A Polish stable man at Buckan, Prussia, murdered a farmer, his wife and servant girl and mailed up the house in which were the farmer's two…

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Giant Negress Sentenced LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 2

The giant negress, Annie Gross, who was convicted on a charge of murdering Jessie M'Intosh, an English actress, was sentenced to five…

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Dastardly Assault Two Young Men Arrested

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 2

What should have been the quiet hours of the Sunday morning were rudely disturbed yesterday by the conduct of some persons congregated in…

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The Fitzroy Murder. a Strong Clue. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1913 · page 2

The Victorian police are actively investigating the Fitzroy murder. It is understood that the finger-prints have given them a strong clue and an early…

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Public Servant Charged

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

Charles James Crewe Fuller (29), a clerk in the public service and some years ago in the C.P.S. office, Wagga, was charged at the Newtown Police…

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Police Statistics

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

The statistics for the Wagga police district for the year ended December 31 last have been compiled. They show that in the Wagga municipality…

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Chairmaker As Farm Hand Sent Out by Immigration League. Strictures From Police Magistrate. Mr. Lawrence Cox Victimised

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 5

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday a man named Joseph Beale sued Lawrence Cox for two weeks money for work and labor in fulfilment of…

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Police Court. Saturday. Before Mr. W. H. Woodward, J. P. Indecent Language

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

Herbert Richard Lucas was charged with using indecent language in King-street, Wallendbeen, on 6th instant. Sen. constable Fox stated the facts…

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Police Court. Friday, January 10th. Before Messrs. Hassall and Lapthorne, Js.P

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 1

John Cole was charged with having assaulted George McClure on Thursday night last. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Alleged Attempted Murder. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

Thomas Lyster Higham, aged 27, was committed for trial on a charge of shooting at Mabel Boothby, aged 18, in Centennial Park, with intent to…

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