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Courts & crime, 1915

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Sentenced to Death

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 5

A Budapest correspondent of a Russian newspaper has been sentenced to death for communicating information two days…

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Embezzled Bank Money. Manages Sentenced to Three Tears' Imprisonment. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 2

At the Maitland Sessions Walter Torr pleaded guilty to stealing £3818. while manager of the Government Savings Bank at Wallsend, and was…

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Murder by Post. Recalling Some Cunningly Conceived Crimes of Clever Fiends

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 7

A diabolical German plot to destroy passenger ships in mid-ocean was recently revealed by the arrest of three Huns living in New York…

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Charge Against Police. Inspector-general Invites Evidence. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 4

The Inspector-General of Police, referring to Dr. Worrall's allegations of the police being bribed by immoral women so as to evade prosecution,…

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Coolamon Police Court, Friday, August 27th.(Before Mr. Helm, P.M.)

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 2

Mathew Leogh was charged by the police that be being a person against whom a prohibition order was in force, was found in the bar of the Royal Hotel…

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Police Court Tuesday, "August 31. Before Mr. C. J. B; Holm. P.M.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 2

John O'Brien was remanded until the following day on a charge of forging a cheque at Toun[?]wal on 2[?]t August with intent to defraud…

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Bushranging Episodes. Murder of Mr John Barnes, Senior

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 4

The following account of the murder is token from the Yass Courier of 2nd September, 1863:— It is with deep regret we have to…

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Collecting for Soldiers' Hospital. Young Woman Sent to Gaol. a Bogus Nurse. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 3

Vera M'Kenzie (19) was before the North Sydney Police Court to-day, charged with imposing on Laura Sharp by representing that she was a nurse…

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Warden's Court, Tumut

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 6 September 1915 · page 2

The following authorities to enter and prospect for gold and other minerals on private lands were granted by Warden G. James on Wednesday last:—Laban…

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Police Court. Friday, September 3. Before Mr. J. H. Hassall. J.P.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 2

F[?]k McGrath was fined 10s [?] the days for being drunk and [?] East Street the previous day. Priyato Victor J. Pinkstone, the…

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Police Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. Arnott, P.M. DRUNK. Two drunks were fined for the above. False Pretences

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 4

Arthur Wilson was charged with obtaining 5s. under false pretenses. A remand was asked for. Accused repeatedly appealed for prompt…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.) Warranty of Cheque. Copland and Co. v. W. E. Moorey

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 3

In this case, which came before the court on" Friday last, David Copland and' Co., merchants, Wagga, sought to recover £8 8/, less 6d. exchange, the…

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Offence Against Girl. Married Man Sentenced. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 2

At the Criminal Court to-day William John Smith, a married man, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for an offence against a girl 14 years old…

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Warden's Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 4

At the Warden's Court on Friday last Warden James dealt with several applications for authorities to enter…

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Warden's Court, Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 2

Before Mr. Warden G. James, on Wednesday last, the following authorities to enter and prospect for gold and other minerals on private…

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Alleged Trading with the Enemy. Australian Metal Company Charged

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 4

In the Summons Court to-day, the Australian Metal Company, Limited, Sydney, was proceeded against by the Customs Officer, Mr. Donohoe,…

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Police Court TUESDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm. PM

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 2

Walter Smith pleaded guilty to being drunk in East Street on Monday afternoon: but said he did not remember having used the language communed of…

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Narandera Police Court Tuesday, August 31. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 9

Henry B. Dare (Commissioner for Water Conservation and Irrigation) v. H. Webb, to regain possession of land held in tenancy…

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Small Debts Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 2

Alfred J. Halfuct v.J. Salmon and Co. [?] in person, and Mr. W.E. Ma[?]…

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Shooting Fatality. Charge of Wife Murder. Orange

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 3

Jenny Jenkins, aged 28, was shot at the door of the residence of Mrs. Wilson, with whom she was living, at Orange last night, and died in a few…

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