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Courts & crime, 1920

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Police Court. Tuesday, August 31. (Before Messrs. Elworthy and Sullivan, J's.P.) ASSAULT

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 2

PHILIP BYRNE versus Thomas Smith for assault. Mr. Weekes appeared for the prosecution and Mr. Oliver for the…

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Praise for Police

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 2

"The way the police controlled the heavy traffic during show week was remarkable," said Alderman R. J. Hurst, at last right's meeting of the…

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The Berry Fox Hunt Mr. Barton Challenges Police Report. a Full Inquiry Asked for Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 1

In reference to the incident in which Mr. Barton, Grand Master of the Orange Lodge, alleges that on Saturday three armed men were seen…

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Coolamon Policy Court. Thursday August 26th ,1920 (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd P.M. )

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 4

F. Cater Health Inspector v O. O. W. [?] allowing [?] to flew into a surface [?] in a lane [?] at the fear of his [?]…

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Irish Police, Threat Want Mc Sweeney Released London, Sept 2

The Daily Express · Saturday 4 September 1920 · page 1

A Sinn Fein official bulletin states that the reason Sir Heman Green-wood visited the Prime Minister at Lucerno was to communicate a…

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The Ex-nun. Mr. Dooley to Mr. Barton. Police Reports Supported. Stoney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 September 1920 · page 4

Mr. J. Dooely (Chief Secretary) has replied to the Statements made by Mr. Barton, Grand Master of the Loyal Orange Lodge. Mr. Barton had…

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Tumbarumba Murder Case

The Daily Express · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 2

Bernard Newton was committed for trial on a charge of having murdered James McLean, at Tumbarumba on June 10 last. The Crown law…

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Police Mutiny

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 2

A recently issued Irish bulletin states that the increasing agitation for the release of the hunger strikers has led some of the police to threaten…

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Police Bail Up Party

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 2

At Cock three police bailed up a party, including a military officer, who communicated with the barracks. An armed picket arrested the police…

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The Mexican-bandit Threatens to Murder Prisoners. New York Sept 4

The Daily Express · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 2

Mexico reports that deserters from Zamora’s forces state that the plans to execute Gardiner and Johnson unless a ransom Is speedily forthcoming…

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Robberies in Melbourne. Police Station Burgled. Racehorse Disappears. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 4

The racehorse Bubadil has disappeared from the racing stables at Mentone. Deductives assisted by teachers, are endeavoring to trace the…

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To-days' Court Before Mr H. Malone, P.M. Sheep That Trespassed

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 2

Gundaaai Municipality v. R. R. Rack, allowing sheep to trespass on North Gundagai Common. Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr…

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By Whose Hand? (All Rights Reserved.) A Story of Love, Plotting, and Mystery. Chapter I.—at Field Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 4

The atmosphere was electric in the morning-room at Field Court. Lady Childeroy sat somewhat stiffly in her chair, her fingers busy with a piece…

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Wagga Police Court on Lic[?] During [?] House

The Daily Express · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 2

At the Wagga Police Court Yesterday, three young men were charged with being on the [?] premises of the Home [?] on August…

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EMBEZZLEMENT Accountant Charged £200 Bail

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 1

Murray Bidwell, accountant, was remanded at the police court to-day, charged with having, while a servant of John Crennan and Company, of…

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Police Court. Monday, Sept. 6. (Before Mr. Malone, P.m.) Loafing Stock

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 2

Municipality v. R. Beck, for de-pasturing 2000 travelling sheep on the Gundagai common. Mr. Oliver for the prosecution,…

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Police Barracks Robbed

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 2

A burglar visited the police barracks in Russell-street, Melbourne, opened a cash box, and abstracted £40. An extraordinary feature of which the box was stolen immediately adjoins several dormitories in which unmarried members of the force sleep…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, September 6, 1920. (Before Mr. Geo. S. Shepherd, P.m.) on Licensed Premises

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 4

Albert Gordon Spokes, Joseph Spokes and Joseph Melville were each charged with being found on licensed premises known at the Home Hotel at 10.45 p.m…

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Small Debts Court Claim for Wages

The Daily Express · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 2

This was a case of D. A K[?]sts v[?] Michael Hanahan in which the former claimed the sum of £25/1[?]/. on account of wages. Mr. W. M. Blair…

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The Breslau Incident Police Officers Dismissed London, Sept. 5

The Daily Express · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 4

Berlin reports that Herr E[?] the Police Presidents at Breslan, and the chief officers of the local [?]rity police have been C[?]sed owing to the…

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