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Courts & crime, 1913

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Cowardly Assault Cabman Seriously Injured. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 2

A brutal assault was made on a cabman named William Coder, who drove two fares to a house in Chippendale. He was asked to wait…

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A Sketch of a Court Scene

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 3

To those who have never been to Court at Buckingham Palace, sketch of the affair may be of interest. The scene at the Place is one of much…

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Police and Town Council. Other Side of the Question

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 2

The reports in the "Daily Advertiser" of the complaints made at the last meeting of the town council as to the prevalence of gambling in…

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After the Election a Court Case. Woman Candidate Prosecuted. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 2

In the Melbourne District Court was heard a claim by John Clark against Ellen Muleahy, the unsuccessful Liberal candidate for Melbourne…

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Cattle Straying on Railways a Supreme Court Decision. Cootamundra Magistrate [?] SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 June 1913 · page 2

Mr. Justice Ferguson delivered his reserved judgment in the appeal of the Railway Commissioner against the decision of Mr. G. Shaw, P.M., at…

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Fire and Burglary. Vindictive Outrage. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1913 · page 2

Mrs Kamacloth, of Strathfield, upon returning home late last night after visiting some friends, found her house in flames. The firemen on their…

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Rabbit Destruction Case Mr. W.h. Mate Charged

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 June 1913 · page 3

William Henry Mate was charged at Wagga Police Court on Monday with having neglected to continuously and satisfactorily destroy rabbits on his…

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Deserting a Husband. Wife Charged and Arrested. Perth

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1913 · page 3

Reversing the customary order of things whore matrimonial differences are concerned a woman, named Frances Fraser, was arrested on…

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Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 2

William M'Cormack was charged at the police court yesterday before Mr. J. D. Walker, C.M., with stealing a swag, containing blankets, billy-can…

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Adelong Police Court Tuesday, June 18th

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 2

Charles Baker, charged with using indecent language, pleaded guilty, Constable Conrick stated that language was [?] at about 6.30 p.m. on Saturday…

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Sensational Burglary. Desperate Fight. Victim's Condition Serious. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 2

Another sensational burglary is reported from Waverley where a man knocked at the door of the residence of Mr. Cox, "Gogan Brae," Belleview…

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Police Court. Thursday, June 19. Before Mr. Giles Shaw, P. M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 4

The local P.P. Board prosecuted George Mahomed for not forwarding a return of his land at Bethungra to the Board within the required…

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Children's Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 4

A couple of cases were heard in the above court. A young man Brungle was proceeded against for maintenance, but the prosecutor…

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Licensing Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 4

A special court was held before Mr. Giles Shaw, P.M., and Messrs. Elworthy and Dodd, J's.P., when renewals were granted to W…

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Police Court. Thursday, June 19Th, 1913 (Before Mr. J. H. Hassall, J.P.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 2

J.H. Jarman was charged with being drunk the previous evening. Plea not guilty. Constable Lewis deposed that…

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Burglary in Adelaide. £200 Secured From Stock Sale Yards. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 4

During the temporary abscuce of the clerk from the stock sale yards, Adelaide, yesterday, a thief forced his entrance to the office and…

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Conan Doyle in New Role. Acts As Advocate in Police Court. a Dog's Identity

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 7

Sir Arthur Con[?] Doyle, the creator of "Sherlock Holmes," acted at his own counsel at Mark Cross Police Court, Tunbridge Wells, when he had to answer summonses alleging that a collie dog he kept at his home…

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Small Debts Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 2

Mrs. Green, sued by Shire Council for 16s sanitary fees. Plea not indebted. C. T. Holt, sanitary inspector, for…

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Supreme Court Case

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 2

Before Mr. Justice Sly and a [?] four, William Kell brought an action against Charles Gilbert Long for [?]at the defendant falsely and…

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North Sydney Murder. Accused's Delusions. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1913 · page 2

The trial of Thomas Edwin Brown who was charged with having murdered Police Sergeant Hickey, commenced at the Criminal Court to-day…

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