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Courts & crime, 1919

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Perjury and Blasphemy. Magistrate's Strong Comment

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 4

Very strong comment was made by Mr. M. J. M'Mahon, P.M., at the Wagga Court on Monday evening when summing up a case in which two…

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Police Privileges

The Daily Express · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Manning asked the Co[?]nial Secretary if he would state whether members of the police force…

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Prisoner Escapes. From Newcastle Gaol. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 1

James Campbell, alias Regan, who is awaiting trial on a charge of burglary, escaped from Newcastle gaol last night…

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Redfern Murder Charge. London

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 1

In the Redfern murder charge, Hawkins, giving evidence, said that Redfern was irresponsible. He was terribly excitable, and sometimes it was…

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Court of Quarter Sessions. Thursday, September 18th 1919

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 1

Before His Honor Judge Bevan and a jury of twelve Anne F. Wheeler, was charged with wilfully concealing the birth of her…

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Milkmen Angry Wanted an Increase. and Court Refused It. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 20 December 1919 · page 1

There is a probability of the milk [?]stry employees ceasing work again. The secretary, commenting to-day…

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Police Court. To-day. Before Mr. Holcombe, P.M. Drunks

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 December 1919 · page 4

John Byrne (a stranger), John McGuinness, John Knapp, and two coloured men, John McGuinness and Harry Webb, were dealt with, all…

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Small Debts Court

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 December 1919 · page 4

Bertie Wilmott v. Warner. Complainant deposed that he gave Warner £1 deposit on 40 young ducks. The ducks were sold, and he could…

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200 Masked Men. Attack Cork Station. Police All Asleep. London, December ’19

The Daily Express · Monday 22 December 1919 · page 1

Two hundred Slnn Feners raided the cork railway station. Suddenly railway station. Suddenly the porters, signalmen, drivers and…

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The Teachers' Profession. Minister's Comment. Hopes the Arbitration Court Will Better Matters. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 December 1919 · page 1

Mr. James, Minister for Education, addressing members of the Public School Teachers' Federation, said that teaching was different to any other…

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Rocky Gully Murder. £100 Reward

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 1

A reward of £100 has been offered by the Government for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Mrs. Rose Wilmot,…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, December 22. (Before Mr. M. J. McMahon, P.M.) Case Adjourned

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 4

An adjournment till the next Court, January 5, was granted in the case in which the Inspector of Police preceded against Harry Hood Thompson…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, December 22, 19[?]. Before Mr. M. J. M Mahon, P.M. Alleged Furious Driving

The Daily Express · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 4

The case in which Police Inspector Duprez proceeded against Harry H[?]od Thompson for, alleged furious driving of a motor cycle in Baylis Street…

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Fencing Patents. High Court Judgment Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 1

Mr. Justice Isaacs, in the High Court to-day, gave his reserved judgment in the application of the Cyclone Proprietary, Limited, to restrain…

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District Court. Friday, 19th December. Before His Honor Judge Bevan

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 1

At the District Court on Friday. John McCa[?]nd sued G[?] Bors., commission agent: Leeton for £141 141 days ag[?]ment for sheep at £1 per…

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Local Option Poll. Validity Questioned. Appeal to High Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1919 · page 2

The question of the validity of the local option poll in Queensland in May, 1917, which coincided with the date of the Federal elections, came up…

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Police Court. Alleged Theft From the Railway. TUESDAY—Before Messrs Manga[?] and Souter

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 December 1919 · page 8

The local police court this Tuesday morning more resembled a clothes shop than a court room. A traveller's stock was being sorted out. Blankets…

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Perjury and Blasphemy. Prevalence Increasing. Magistrate's Strong Comment

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 December 1919 · page 2

Very strong comment was made by Mr. M. J. M'Mahon, P.M., at the Wagga Court on Monday evening when summing up a case in which two young men were charged with…

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Overseer in Trouble. Two Months' Gaol Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1919 · page 2

Roy Robinson, alias Sheehan, described as a station overseer, pleaded guilty at the Central Police Court to-day to having unlawfully worn the…

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Scene in Court

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1919 · page 2

Further minor outrages are reported from Ireland, including an attempt to wreck a train at West Clare. The rolling stock was damaged, but no…

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