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Courts & crime, 1920

1,335 stories in Riverina's papers · page 28 of 67

Irish Situation. General Strike Likely. Railway Workers and Police. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 2

A message from Dublin reports that if is rumored that the Government has decided to close down the railways to-day, owing to the refusal of…

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Adelong Assault Case. Four Brothers Sent to Gaol

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 2

At the Cootamundra Quarter Sessions on Monday, before Judge Bevan, Jonathan, Hubert, Robert, and John Perfect (four brothers,…

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Farewell to Mr. E. HARRISON. Speeches at the Police Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 2

Before the opening of the licensing court on Tuesday last. Mr. J. J. Quirk said he would like to mention the subject of the prospective…

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Police Court. Tuesday, June 22nd. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 1

J. T. Bean (Rabbit Inspector) v, Alexander McPherson failing to adequately destroy rabbits on his holding. Mr. Dangar appeared for the…

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Coolamon Police Court. Thursday, June 24, 1920. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 2

Walter C- A. Davis v. William Glover, unlawful assault —Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined £1, costs of court 6s ; in default one month with hint labour…

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Church of England the Local Tragedy. Resumption of Inquest. Finding of Murder

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 2

In consequence of the assembling of the Conference of Bishops throughout the Empire on July 6th at Lambeth Palace, an appeal has been issued The inquest concerning the death of Charles McLean adjourned from the 11th instant was resumed at the Court House, before Mr. Coroner…

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Fruitless Discussions. Men May Go to Court. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 2

The compulsory conference getween the Gas Companies, gas employees and the secretary of the Trades Hall Disputes Committee, was resumed before…

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The Industrial Court Taking Part in illegal Strike Postponed SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 1

At the Industrial Court to-day the Piano Frame, Moulders, and Stovemakers' union was summoned to show cause why it should not be…

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District Court Tuesday Afternoon Before Judge Bevan. L. A. Batros v. Mrs. Nesbit

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 2

Claim, £10 for fruit sold and delivered. The defence was "never indebted." Mr. Maxwell for plaintiff; Mr…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, June 22. (Before Messrs. G. S. Shepherd, L.M., AND Cy. Culley and G. F. L. Sugden, Js P.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 3

The applications of J. Foster and j. j. Mahony, which were held over from the previous court, pending certain requirements by the Licensing…

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Junee Licensing Court

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1920 · page 4

At the Junee Licensing Court yesterday, before Messrs. M .Shephard, L.M., and W. J. Hiseock, J.P., the following renewals of hotel licenses were…

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Farmer Versus Grazier. Supreme Court Action. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1920 · page 3

In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Wade and a jury, James O'Brien, farmer, commenced and action against James Doyle, grazier…

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Theft of Jewels. Australian Sent to Gaol. Vancouver

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 June 1920 · page 2

At Halifax, D. C. Caughdon, an Australian, who posed as an aviator, stole £1000 worth of jewels from society ladies, and has been sentenced to two…

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Drought Dispute. Sheep That Smothered. a District Court Case

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 28 June 1920 · page 2

At Cootamundra District Court last week, Reginald Herring of Bongongolong, sued J. O'Keefe, for agistment…

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League of Nations. the Court at the Hague. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 June 1920 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at The Hague reports that the Jurists Advisory Committee of the League of Nations has decided to recommend The Hague as…

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Police Court. Saturday, June 26

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1920 · page 1

Alfred Batsman was charged with having one coat one vest one [?] of trousers one shirt one [?] and one pair of boots in his…

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Stealing Soldier's Badge

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1920 · page 1

John Owen, 35, again appeared on a charge of stealing a soldier's badge, No. 181807, valued at 5/. the property of James O'Neill, on May 16…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, June 8, (Before Mr. George Shephard, P.M.) Liquor Case

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1920 · page 1

Three young men were charged with being found on licensed premises known as the Australian Hotel, during prohibited hours, at 9.20…

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Tenancy Matters in Court

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1920 · page 2

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday two tenancy cases were set down for hearing. When the first case was called, and the defendant stated he…

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Gas Workers' Strike. Arbitration Court Tails. Trouble May Spread. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1920 · page 2

A deputation from the Melbourne Trades Hall Dis[?]tes Committee told Mr. Lawson (the Premier) to-day that the Federal Arbitration Court had…

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