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Courts & crime, 1913

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Police Court. Monday, 14th. Before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, P.M. Stock on Railway Line

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 4

William Hanlon was charged with permitting his cattle on the railway line near Muttama on 27th January. Inspector Hudson prosecuted…

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(German Murder Trial. Amazing Speech by Counsel

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 1

The trial in Berlin of Sternickel the man charged with the triple murder of a family, ended with an incident , which is likely to cause vehement…

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After Eleven Years. Woman Revivals Secret of a Murder

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 5

The truth with regard to a murder murder committed eleven years ago, which has since. completely [?] the police, has now been revealed…

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Alleged Attempted Murder Accused Before the Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

Edgar Alfred Halton was placed on trial, at, the Quarter Sessions, on a charge of maliciously shooting at Lila Coglan with intent to murder her…

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The Punchbowl Tragedy. Accused Sentenced to Death. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

Leslie Lindsay, aged 17, a State boy, was found guilty at the Grafton Sessions, of murdering Mrs. Jas. Lloyd at Punchbowl, near Copmanhurst, on…

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Industrial Court. Important Judgment. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

An important anil far-reaching judgment was delivered by Justice Heydon in the Industrial Court in connection with an application by the…

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Sensational Court Scene. Old Man Expires. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

During the hearing of a case in the District Court, in which Jane Hamilton claimed £100 from a Chinese named Sun Hop, for injuries received…

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To Abolish War Mr. Bryan's Scheme. an International Court. New York

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Bryan, the American Secretary for Stale, has outlined a plan to negotiate for treaties for peace between the United Stales and…

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Gundagai Police Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

At the local police court on Thursday, before Mr. Giles Shaw, P.M., a young man named Lorne M'Dougall Pentland was charged with…

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Daring Burglary

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 2

Some time before 9 o'clock last night, while traffic and business was in full swing, and under the glare of an electric light, three men…

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Assault

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

Habab Cassoff V.H. Elrington, assault. Mr. Mathews, who appeared for the complainant, stated that the parties…

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Burglary at Surry Hills. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 2

Burglars entered Grace's pawnbroking shop at Surry Hills early this morning and secured a tray of rings and watches. Constables were…

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Soft-hearted Juries. Murder Penalties

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 2

The increase in the number of murders due to jealousy and passion in France has attracted the attention of French legislators, and a Bill has been…

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Licensing Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

J. W. McConville applied for two booth licenses for the Narandera races on May 7th and 8th. Mr. Quick appeared for the applicant…

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Police Court. Tuesday, 22nd. APRIL. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M. DRUNKS

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

William O'Connor was charged with being drunk and behaving in East Street on Monday evening…

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Small Debts Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

Neilson v. P. Harrison, claim for motor hire. Mr. Quick for plaintiff, announced that the case had been settled…

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Tumut District Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 2

His Honor Judge Hamilton presided at above court on Wednesday last, but there was only one case to deal with, a ca. sa. application, which was…

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Federal Arbitration Court Refusal of Registration. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

The Commonwealth Deputy Industrial Registrar has declined to grant the registration of the Actor's Union, on the ground that it was…

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Police Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 2

AT the local police court on. Thursday, before Mr. Giles Shaw,P.M., a young man named Lorne M'Dougall Pentland was charged with…

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City Burglary. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 4

Another city burglary occurred late night, when three men broke into the shop of Edward Meyers, secondhand dealer, of King-street, and secured a…

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