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Courts & crime, 1917

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Police Inspector Sued. Bookmaker Alleges' Assault. Information, Dismissed. Orange

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 3

Frank Banner, an ex-bookmaker to-day sued Inspector Bear for assault. The evidence given showed that Banner's license had been cancelled…

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Charged with Manslaughter. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 2

An inquest concerning the death of Arthur Murtay, a soldier, who died from injuries received in a motor car accident, was held to-day, when…

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Disturbance at Walla German's "Lapse" of Memory. Sequel in Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 1

At the Albury police court on Monday before Mr. Laidlaw, P.M., Wilhelm Stachel, 37, on remand, was charged with inflicting grievous…

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Alleged Theft of Furs. Bail Fixed at £2000. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 4

Henry Claude jones (27). was charged at the police court with stealing on December 16 of last year, two cases, containing 26 fur jackets, two…

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Awards for Police Officers. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 2

Thirty police officers have been granted monetary awards ranging from £50 to £12 10/, while four others have been promoted, on…

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Industrial Court Judges Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Pickburn, the well-known Sydney barrister, who for some months has been acting as District Court Judge, has accepted a seat on the…

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Warden's Court. Monday, Jan. 29, 1917. Before Mr. Warden James

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 4

Authorities to enter were gran-ted as follow :- W. Dowling, 2[?] acres, Blakes land, parish North Gundagni, rent 5s per acre,…

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Police Officers Rewarded. I.W.W. Cases and Serious Crime. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 3

Thirty police officers have been granted monetary rewards from £12 to £50, and four others promoted. Mr. Fuller, in making this…

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Robber of Fur Coats and Skins. Valued at £2000. Accused Before the Court. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 3

At the Water Police Court to-day, Henry Claude Jones, aged 27, wharf laborer, was charged with stealing two cases containing 26 for jackets…

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A Mean Theft. Red Cross Box Stolen

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

At the Coolamon Police Court on Wednesday, before Messrs A. W. Stinson and A. J. M’Shane, J.s.P’, William Fisk was charged that he did steal one Red…

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No Prosecution. Alleged Theft of Stamps. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 4

When the case of Henry Morrow, charged with having, while employed as a clerk at Anthony Ho[?]dern and Sons, stolen postage duty stamps valued at…

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Murder on the High Seas Mr. Roosevelt's Opinions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

The "New York Times" Washington correspondent states that neither Dr. Wilson or Mr.Lansing have made comment, but in the opinion of officials the…

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London Sensation. Conspiracy to Murder the Prime Minister and Mr. Henderson. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 4

Four persons were arrested at Derby, and charged with attempting to poison Mr. Lloyd George. Mrs. Alice Whedden and her…

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Warden's Court. Monday, January 29. Before Mr. Waren James

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 4

An inquiry was held in terms of Sec, 127 of the Mining Act with a view of ascertaining the value of work done on (G.L. 1292, held by J. M…

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Mr. Lloyd George. Plot to Murder. Arrests Made at Derby. Two School Teachers. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

It is reported that arrests have been made at Derby of conspirators who are alleged to have entered into a conspiracy to poison Mr. Lloyd…

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Accused Before the Court. One Man and Three Women. Further Arrests Possible. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 3

The hearing of the charge of conspiracy was opened at Derby. The charge said that the accused, on divers dales since December 26, conspired to…

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Police Bonus

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

The Chief Secretary was asked yesterday by our Sydney representative, it any special recognition had been extended to members of the police…

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Sensational Conspiracy. Plot to Murder Mr. Lloyd George. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 3

A sensational political conspiracy charge is reported in the "Daily Sketch," and five names of arrested persons are published…

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Children's Court Case

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 2

A matter in the Wagga Children's Court, proceedings of which have been occupying the attention of the court officials and attorneys engaged, on…

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Betting on Boat Race. Exciting Police Raid. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4

An exciting police raid was carried out yesterday during the progress of the State 18-foot sailing championship in aid of the Repatriation Fund…

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