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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

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The Prosecution by the Priest. Adjourned Charge of Assault Against Jewell. A Crowded Court. Defendant Fined £3

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 November 1919 · page 3

The adjourned case brought by the Rev. Fr. Costello, assistant parish priest, Cootamundra, against Harbert Jewell (bandmaster), for assault—the…

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Divorce Court Husband's Petition. Wife Dying. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 November 1919 · page 1

A contest has been commenced in the Divorce Court, in which Claude Hortwitz, dentist, petitioned for a dissolution of his marriage with Ada…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, November 21. (Before Mr. M. J. M. Mahon, P.m.) Bread in Newspaper

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1919 · page 1

William B. J. Tinsley, health inspector, proceeded against Frederick Goodman Richardson and George Whitford, trading as bakers, Fitzmaurice-street,…

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Huns Charged with War Crimes. Arrive at Lille London Nov. 21

The Daily Express · Tuesday 25 November 1919 · page 1

Paris advises five Germans charged with war crimes have arrived at Lille…

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Licensing Court. Monday, November 21. (Before Mr. M. J. Mahon, L.M., and Mr. E E Collins, J.p.) Question of Fire Escapes

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1919 · page 1

In connection with the installation of five escapes in Wagga hotels, the report by the Sergeant of Police on several hotels was read. The court…

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Theft of Jewellery. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1919 · page 1

While a motor car, belonging to Miss Muricil Aronson, was standing in attended in York Street, City, to-day, a traveller's bag containing…

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Charged with Opening Letters. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1919 · page 1

John Ellis, a postal assistant, was charged at the Central Police Court on Monday will fraudulently opening two letters…

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District Court List. Cases for December 6

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1919 · page 4

The following cases are included in the list for hearing at the Wagga District Court on Friday, December 5, before Judge Bevan:…

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Auctioneers “ Discourtesy.” Failed to Attend Court. Licenses Almost Refused

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 November 1919 · page 2

Out of a list of twenty-eight names, only three auctioneers were present at the annual meeting of justices to re new their licenses held in the Court…

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The Living Wage. Application to Country. Full Court's Judgment. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1919 · page 3

The Full Industrial Court delivered judgment to-day in the application by the Federated Cold Storage and Meat Preserving Employees' Union for a…

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Arbitration Court. Alleged Delays Judge Rolin Replies to Press Criticism. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 November 1919 · page 1

At the Industrial Court, Jndge Rolin referred to some criticism, in the press regarding delays in the Arbitration Court, and explained that this…

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Larceny Alleged a Woman Charged Soldiers’ Goods

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 November 1919 · page 2

“Larceny as a ballee” was the charge brought against Mrs. Ads Ralph, by Edward Pendergast Simpson, a returned soldier in the Wagga…

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District Court List

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 November 1919 · page 1

So far the following cases have been listed for hearing at the Wagga District Court to be held on December 5 next:—…

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Wagga Police Court. Wednesday November 26. Before Messrs. J. K. O'Reillg and A. f. D. White. J's.P. Larceny as a Bailee

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 November 1919 · page 4

Edward Prendergast Simpson proceeded against Mrs. Ada Rajph on a charge of larceny as a bailee. A warrant was issued for Mrs…

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Arbitration Court. Reports of Delays Denied. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 November 1919 · page 1

In he Industrial Court to-day, Judge Rolin referred to some, criticism in the Press regarding lie delays in the Arbitration Court…

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Leeton Police Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 2

John Thomas Clear, aged 22, was charged at the Leeton Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. A. C. Fletcher, J.P., with having, between 17th…

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Harden Charge. Shooting with Intent to Murder. Sentenced to Three Years

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 2

Cecil Alfred Percival Watts pleaded not guilty to a charge of shooting at Leslie Jackson, at Harden, on 18th August, with intent to murder him…

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Murder Charge. John Meagher Before the Court. Alleged Wife Murder. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 1

John Meagher, charged with the alleged murder of his wife, was again before the Police Court to-day. He was further remanded till Wednesday…

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Annual Licensing Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 4

At the annual licensing court for the renewal of auctioneers the following applications for auctioneers licenses were granted:—Harold S…

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Police Court. Tuesday, November 25th, 1919. Before Mr. M. J. Mec[?] P.M. Rabbit Gaecs

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 2

Mr. D. O. H. Dangar appeared for plaintiff Board. P.P. Board v. Jas. T. Scott, falling of destroy rabbets [?] ho[?]ing…

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