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Courts & crime, 1915

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Tramway Robbery. Laughing in Court. Not a Comedy Theatre. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 3

The trial was commenced at the Criminal Court to-day, of Milton Withers, an employee of the Tramway Department, who was charged with having…

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Divorce Court. "Roch Der Kaiser." What the Child Was Taught. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 3

In the Divorce Court to-day Mr. Justice Gorden granted Arthur Taylor a decree for restitution of conjugal rights. Petitioner deposed that to…

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Stole Skirts and Blouses. First Offender Sent to Gaol. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 5

Charles Maclean pleaded guilty at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day to stealing a large number of blouses and skirts. His Honor refused to…

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Death of Ah Chee. Verdict of Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 3

The in[?] concerning the death of the Chairman. [?] concluded to-day. After hearing further evidence the Coroner returned a…

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Police Court. Monday, June 14, 1915. (Before Mr. C.J.B. Helm. P.M.) An Assault Case

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1915 · page 4

Sidney Henry James, on remand, was brought before the Wagga Court yesterday and charged with having assaulted D. Delmezzo on Friday, May 21…

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Police Court Saturday, June 12th Before Mr. J. H. Hassall, J.P.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1915 · page 2

John Hurley, who appeared before the Court for the 23rd time, was fined £2 or 14 days for being found drunk in East Street…

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Police v. Jackson

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1915 · page 4

Patric Jackson, an old offender, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the Tareutta Hall while a dance in aid of the Belgian Fund was in…

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Alleged Murder. Young Woman Acquitted. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1915 · page 3

Amcha Boyee was placed on trail at the Criminal Court to-day, charged with the murder of her newly born baby. It was stated that no doubt the child…

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Seizure of Swedish Vessel. Berlin Court's Decision. Stockholm

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 June 1915 · page 2

The Prize Court at Berlin overruled the decision of the Kiel Court and has decided to pay full compensation for the seizure of the Swedish steamer…

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Murder of Belgians

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 2

The execution of eight citizens of liege for alleged espionage has around intense anger against the Germans throughout Belgium…

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Soldier Charged with Bigamy. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 3

William M'Council was to-day committed for trial on a charge of bigamy. The evidence showed that accused who is a member of the expeditionary…

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Police Court Wednesday, June 16. Before Mr. J. H.Hassall, J.P.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 2

John Milburn was fined 5s or 21 home for being found drunk in Audley Street the previous day; and £2 or 11 days for using indecent language…

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The Latest. More Murder. Cootamundra, Friday, 9.30

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 2

It is feared that the captain and 22 members of the crew of the steamer Strathnavin, torpedoed off South Bishops, have been drowned…

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Criterion Hotel. Police Object to Renewal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 3

The application of Peter Sullivan for a renewal of the license of the Criterion Hotel, Fitzmaurice-street, Wagga, met with considerable police…

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Murder in City Park. Watson Committed for Trial. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 4

The inquest concerning the death of Thomasina Pocock, who was found dead in Prince Alfred Park, was concluded to-day…

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Police Women. 400 Applications. Duties Defined. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 3

Four hundred applications have been received to date for the two positions of police women. The Inspector-General is weighting the respective…

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Swede Sentenced for Espionage

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1915 · page 2

Olsen, a Swedish seaman, has been sentenced to four years' penal servitude for espionage in connection with the River Humber defences…

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Sale of Iron Ore. Accused Sentenced and Fined. Absurd Leniency

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1915 · page 2

Robert Hetherington and Henry Wilson, partners in the firm of Jack and Co., and who were arraigned on a charge of selling iron ore to…

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Death of a Recruit. Police Make an Arrest. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1915 · page 3

A fight is alleged to have taken place in a lane at Ultimo shortly before midnight, and as a result Private Patrick M'Corkindale (25), a member…

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Police Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. M. J. McMahon, P.M. ASSAULT, &c

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1915 · page 4

William Henry Richardson was charged before the local court with assaulting Joseh Bersenine and with threatening Constable Hibberd…

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