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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1918

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Police Court. Wednesday, November 13. Before Mr. E. Harrison, J.P.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 4

Reg. A. Flood was fined 2s 6d, in default one hour, for being found drunk the previous day. Thursday, November 14…

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To Police Gallipoli. Second Light Horse Chosen. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 2

The Minister for Defence states that the services of two regiments of the 2nd Light Horse Brigade, which have been available in Palestine, have been…

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The Case of Thomas Mooney. Court Refuses to Review. Vancouver

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 4

The United States Supreme Court declined to review the case of Thomas Mooney, the San Francisco Labor leader, who was convicted of murder in…

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Solicitor Accused. No Appearance in Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1918 · page 4

When Dennis Glasheen, solicitor, was called upon before the Full Court today to show cause why his name should not be removed from the roll, the…

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, November 22. (Before Mr. M. J. M'Mahon, P.M.) Prosecution Under Pure Foods Act

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1918 · page 3

Thomas Joseph Hanson was proceeded against under the Pure Foods Act on an information that his slaughterhouses situated about three miles from Wagga,…

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Police Court. Yesterday. Before Mr. Holcomb, P.M. Language

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 November 1918 · page 4

George Watson pleaded guilty to using had language in Bourke street. He said he had a drop in and did not know what he was doing. He was a…

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Police Court. (Continued from 4th Page) TUESDAY. Before Mr. Cleave, J.P.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 November 1918 · page 2

Summergreen was again brought up, and was remanded to Junee. Defendent, asking for ball said: Let me down lightly, as I am a returned…

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District Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1918 · page 4

[?] Wetch v. Geo. Olsen, claim [?] work done. Mr. Perry L.L.B Instructed by Mr. W [?] appeared…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, November 25. (Before Mr. M. J. M'Mahon, P.m.) Liquor Act Cases

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1918 · page 1

Thomas Riley, Wagga, who pleaded not guilty, was charged with being found on the premises of the Pastoral Hotel on October 29. The…

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Alleged Murder. Death in a Police Cell. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1918 · page 3

Charles Langlois was placed on trial in the Criminal Court for the alleged murder of William Brabazon. Deceased died in a cell at the police station, in…

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Seven Manly Aldmermen Appeal Against Court's Decision. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1918 · page 3

The seven aldermen of Manly Municipal Council concerned in the recent Police Court case regarding the holding of season tickets issued gratis to them…

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Jewellery Theft. Accused Remanded to Melbourne. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 November 1918 · page 4

George M'Guiness, laborer, who was charged with having broken into a shop at Castlemaine. Victoria, and stolen jewellery valued at £240, was…

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Tumbarumba Courts. Police Court

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

Before Mr. Shepherd, P.M., on Wednesday, W. A. Boarke, G T. Heinecks, A. E., Merbach, J. C. Walsh and J Byrne were charged…

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Coolamon Police Court. Thursday, November 28,1918

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

(Before Mr. M. J. M’Mahon, PM.) Wagea P.P. Board V. J. Heaslip Failing to destroy rabbits. Mr. Thompson, who appeared for the the Board, stated…

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Alleged Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 4

At the Central Criminal Court, Mary Agues D[?]ey was placed on trial for the alleged murder of her husband, [?] Denny, at Goulburn Accused…

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Wagga Police Court. Thursday, November 28. (Before Mr. J. Saunders. C.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 4

James Bradfield and Kenneth Doyle were charged that they were found on the Wagga Racecourse on Wednesday with intent to commit their…

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Police Court. Tuesday, November 26. Before Mr. M. J. McMahon. P.M.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 4

William Dengats was fined £2, together with 6s court costs; in de[?]t one month's hard labor, for [?]ing indecent language…

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Alleged Jewellery Theft

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 3

Albert James John Frederick Kay was remanded for production of the warrant on a charge of stealing a pendant, brooch, wristlet watch and pin,…

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Police Court Monday, Dec. 2, 1918. Before Mr. Halcombe, P.M.

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 2

A Rabbit Case. Gundagai P.P. Board v. Elizabeth McElligott, failing to destroy rabbits on a property of…

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Alleged Disloyalty. Irish Doctor Charged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 4

At the Paddington Summons Court. Dr. Patrick Tuomey, of Mittagong, was proceeded against under the War Precautions Act, on information…

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