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Courts & crime, 1917

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, February 5, 1917. (Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.). Unlawful Sale of Liquor

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

The licensee of the Carrington Hotel, Wagga, pleaded guilty to a charge of keeping his licensed premises open for the sale of liquor during…

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Betting on a Ferry Boat Raid by Police. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

A sequel to a raid by the Water Police on the ferry steamer Kulgoa on the Harbour on Saturday morning during the progress of a sailing race…

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Union Before the Court. Opposition to Compulsory Military Service

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 3

The Federated Iron Workers' Association, New South Wales branch, was called upon before the Industrial Court to show cause why clause 7 of the award…

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Theft of Furs. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

Henry Claure Jones, recently remanded on a charge of stealing £2000 worth, of furs, was again remanded till Monday. Bail was fixed at £2000…

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Alleged Theft of Furs. Valued at £2000, SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

The case in which Henry Jones, wharf laborer, was charged with stealing fars valued at £2000, the properly of the Union Steamship…

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Forged Fivers. Accused Before the Court. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

John Wilbelmson, Alfred Forte; Sydney Culling, Cornelius O'Connor, and John McKenzie were charged at the Central Court today with utter…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 3

Samuel Roger Devanyon was charged that be did, between the 1st December, 1916, and 20th January, 1917, at Mount Hope, steal one bay…

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Police Court. To-day. Before the P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Allen Godfrey was remanded, at the request of Mr. MacMahon. Bail was allowed. William White was called, but did…

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Police Rewards

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 6

The Chief Secretary upon being asked if any special recognition had been extended to members of Police Force in connection with what are known as…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 6th. (Before Mr. M. Longfield. P.M )

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 3

William Robertson, charged with riotous behaviour, did not appear. A fine of £1 was inflicted, with 6s costs. John Craig and Alexander…

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Police Court. Tuesday, February 6. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 6

James Nabibux was fined 20s, together with 10/6 witness's expenses and 6s costs of court; in default 14 days, for n breach of…

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Stealing From Pillar Box. About £1000 Involved. an Exciting Chase. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

At the police court to-day Thomas Hannan, alias M'Grath (25), was charged with attempting to steal a letter, and was remanded till the 14th…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. M. Longfield, P.M.)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 3

Axel RasMussen v. Joseph Brown.— Claim for £3 10s. Verdict for amount, with 5s. costs…

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Conspiring to Defraud. Three Persons Charged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

Three persons, May Hooks. Frank Williamson and Gladys Williamson, were committed for trial on a charge of conspiring to defraud Robert Whitelaw…

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Law Clerk Charged. "Case Must Go On." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

At the Police court to day, when Lestic Turton, law clerk, was charged with having obtained £2 from Harry Feim[?]esser by means of a [?]…

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Man Shot. in Presence of Police. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 1

Daniel Hannigan, an engine driver employed on the railways was admitted to the Wellington Hospital suffering from a bullet wound in the body…

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Alleged Assault

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

Arthur Gillard v. Joscph Richards, alleged assault. Mr. Robison for complainant; Mr. MacMahon for defendant…

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Alleged Assault

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

Claud Roy O'Mara v. J.R. Langalleged unlawful assault. Mr. MacMnhun for complainant; Mr. Robison for defendant.Compainant deposed I was up-…

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Police Court. Friday. Before Mr. A. Gates, P.M. No License

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

Ellen Schwarzel, for selling cigarettes without a license, was' fined £2, and 6/- costs, or four days…

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Police Court. To-day. Before Mr. F. E. Crook, J.P.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

James Donovan, jun., charged with drunkenness and using indecent language, was fined 20/- and £3…

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