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Courts & crime, 1915

841 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 43

Alleged Theft

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 4

Stanley Crain, on bill, was charged with—stealing a safe key and 4/, the property of James Melrose, at Adelong, on March 6…

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Adelong Police Court. Wednesday. 21 4 15. Before Mr. Gates P.M.

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 2

Charles Ballard, charged with using indecent language at Grahamstown on the 22nd February last, pleaded not guilty and was…

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Police Court. Wednesday, April 28. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm. P.M.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 4

Hugh E.Bullivant v.John Burke, trespaes on enclosed lands without lawful excuse Plea, not guilty…

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Divorce Court (Before His Honor Judge Rogers.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 2

ALICE J. NICHOLLS petitioned for a divorce from Archie Kicholls, laborer, of Wagga, on the grounds of habitual drunkenness and repeated acts of cruelty. A…

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Sentenced to Death. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 4

It IS reported that the German Imperial Court has confirmed the death sentence passed upon the Britisher, Lonsdale. The sentence now only…

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German Schooner. Prize Court to Deal with It. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 3

The German schooner Afreida has arrived at Suva to be disposed of in the Prize Court…

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Police Court Friday, April 30

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 2

Before Mr. R. Hughes, J.P. William White was fined 2s 6d or 24 hours for being found drunk the precious day; and 20s or seven days for…

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Items of News. Wagga Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 2

Two unserved summonses by the inspector of Nuisances were the only cases which occupied the attention of Mr. Helm, P.M., in a short sitting of…

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Police Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. M. J. McMahon, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 4

Duncan McPherson was fined 2/6 or one hour for drunkenness. William Richards, horse straying in Parker-street, was fined 7/6 and 6/-…

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Missing Trawler Endeavor. Marine Court's Finding. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 3

The Marine, Inquiry Court found that the missing trawler. Endeavour, was seaworthy, and sufficiently officered and manned. The Court was…

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Rabaul Charges. Military Court to Be Constituted. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 3

The Minister for Defence announced this afternoon that the Amending Defence Bill, having received the Royal assent, steps would be taken to…

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Wagga Police Court. (Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 3

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday morning, John Broome was charged with being drunk in Fitzmaurice-street on Monday night, and…

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Bankrupt's Prevarication. Sent to Gaol. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 3

James McNabb was sent to gaol for ten days by the Registrar in Bankruptcy for wilful prevarication in not answering questions put to him…

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German Steamer Ophelia. Prise Court Investigation. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 2

The London Prize Court has begua investigation into the case of the German steamer Ophelia, captured in November while flying the Red Gross…

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Foul Assault

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 2

At a late hour last night a Chinese was set on by three men, while crossing Prince Alfred Park. The victim was…

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Poilce Court. Thursday, May 6, 1915. Before Mr McMahon, P.M.

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 3

Leaving Carcases on Road. R. Ogilvie was fined 10s for leaving four carcases on roadside. Costs of court 6s., and…

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German Arrested. Habeas Corpus Writ Case Full Court Application. Naturalised Tevton's Statement. "In a Foreign Land." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 3

Mr. Rolin, K.C., made application to the Full Court to-day for a writ of Habeas Corpus on behalf of Justus Scharff, junior, directed to Robert…

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Coolamon Police Court

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 4

On Thursday last, at the above court before Messrs, P. Iverach and J.H. Sey mour, Js.P., Richard Martin [?] Ridhard Robins (27) were [?] with…

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Stealing Corn Cobs

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 4

Daniel Smith was charged with stealing a bag of corn cobs the property of the A.E. and M. Company, Tarrabandra…

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Police Court. Wednesday, May 5. Before Mr.R. Hughes, J.P.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 6

Cyril Briges was charged that he did on 1st inst. steal one money box con­taining 6 the property of the Treasurer of the Narandera Hospital…

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