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Courts & crime, 1916

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Police Court. WEDNESDAY. Before Mr. M. S. Arnott, P.M. DRUNKS

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

Three drunks were fined 5/ and 10/ for drunkenness. The woman Schaefer, who had been charged, was stated to have probably left the town, and the case was…

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ALLEGED [?] Theft. Three Men Remanded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

At the Central Police Court today, Donald M'Pherson, Joseph Geobagan, and Timothy Council, were charged with breaking and entering the dwelling…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 22. Before Mr. O. A. Edwards, receiving P.M.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

Rabbit Inspector Bean v. John B. Thompson, failing to destroy rabbits on has holding at Gil[?]nbah between 4th November at 21st January…

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Police Enlistment. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The Chief Secretary Las declined to remove the embargo on the police leave of absence for enlistment purposes…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday. February 24. (Before Mr. J. D. Walker, CM.) Insufficient Means Alleged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 3

James Albert Larkin was charged. with having, it was alleged insufficient lawful means of support on the previous day…

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General Court Martial. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

A general court-martial assembly will be held in Sydney on March 1st to try accused persons charged with offences committed between…

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Whitton Court. Many Cases From Griffith

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 8

The Court of Petty Sessions was held at Whitton on Wednesday, the 16th inst., Mr. Longfield, P.M., and Mr. Upton, J.P., occupying…

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Full Court. Solicitor Called Upon. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

In the Full Court E.O. Litchfield, a solicitor was called upon to answer certain affidavits on proceedings instituted by the Law Institute in…

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Police and Firemen. Gorgeous Carnival Procession. Previous Demonstrations Excelled. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3

The Police and Firemen's Carnival to-day was the most brilliant affair of its kind ever held in Sydney. Returned soldiers played a prominent…

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Stealing

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

Bernard' M'Phillips was charged with having stolen a travelling rug, valued at £1 5/, the property of Elizabeth Stewart, and a pair of…

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Battle of Verdun Issue Still Undecided. Repeated Enemy Attacks Repulsed. Allied Lines "Not Seriously Menaced." Sinking of the Maloja. 150 Lives Lost. 150 Lives Lost. Swedish Ships Torpedoed. Serious Riots in Berlin. Mobs Charged by Cavalry. Defence of Verdun. French Repulse Attacks. Heavy Fall of Snow. Battle Still Raging. Ghastly German Losses. Struggle for Douaumont. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

A Paris official communique reports a certain slackness in the enemy's efforts northwards of Verdun, except between Dou[?]umont height and the…

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5 Jewellery Robfery. Three Men Charged. Alleged Attempted Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 4

Three men, Donald Fraser M'Pherson, Joseph Geoghegan and Timothy Connell, were charged at the police court to-day with having broken into…

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Charged by Elephants. Baronet's Escape While Hunting in Africa

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 7

Sir Edmund Lechmere to the "Field" a story of two exciting escapes which he has had from elephant charges while shooting big game in…

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Australians in England. Two Charged with Stealing. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 2

A lance-corporal and a private of the Australian Army Service Corps were charged at the Uxbridge Court with stealing three cases of…

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Police Court Monday, February 28. Before Mr. J. H. Hassall, J.P.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 6

John Hurley was fined £2, in delimit 14 days hard labor, for being found drunk and disorderly in Junee Street., Grong Grong, on…

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City Alderman Ousted. Full Court Application. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 3

The Full Court ousted Arthur Vernon from his position of alderman of the City Council. Ald. Richards, ex-Lord Mayor, who challenged the election,…

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Germany. Women in Berlin. Gathering Charged by Mounted Police. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1916 · page 4

It is reported that 10,000 women gathered, in Berlin and shouted for bread or peace. Mounted police charged into them…

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Australian Jockey. Liable for Income Tax. Appeal Court Decides. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 4

The Appeal Court has decided that William Hurley, the successful jockey, formerly of Australia, is liable to pay income tax, although a minor…

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Police Court. Monday, March 6. (Before Mr. O. A. Edwards. P.M.) Successful Point

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 3

Against James Dennis, of Lower Tarcutta, there were two charges. The first, under Section 161 of the Liquor Act, was that certain…

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Forged Notes. Two Men Charged. Latest Advertising Scheme. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 2

Francis Hammond and Alfred Lake were charged at the police court, to-day with having forged a Commonwealth £5 bank note…

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