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Courts & crime, 1920

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St. Kilda Murder Pierce Brothers’ Trial Jury Disagrees. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 13 December 1920 · page 1

The trial of the brothers James end Henry Pierce, on a charge of wilful murder at St. Kilda on Cup day, en-upon the final stages to-day…

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One Law for All. W.A. Murder Trial Treatment of Natives. Perth

The Daily Express · Monday 13 December 1920 · page 1

The trial of Charles Park for the wilful murder of an aboriginal, Big Bob, on Balfour Downs, in August, has concluded…

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Terms for Truce Important Pronouncement by Lloyd George Amnesty Refused for Leaders of Murder Campaign Martial Law in Several Counties

The Daily Express · Monday 13 December 1920 · page 1

In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George said that during tho past three weeks the Government had been in touch with various persons regarding…

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Lynched, Three 'Frisco' "Toughs." Warning to the Under World. Police Reported to Be Implicated. San Francisco

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 December 1920 · page 2

Not since the days when the famout Vigilantes ridded California of desperadoes has such a "Iynching tee" occurred as took place this…

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Police Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 2

Henry James [?] Jarvis wan charged with assaulting william peacock, an employes of the Commissioners of the New South Wales Government…

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Wagga, Police Court (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.)

The Daily Express · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 4

Albert Bateman was charged with behaving in a riotous manner on December 4, in Baylis Street. He pleaded guilty and was lined £1 and 8/…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, December 13, 1920. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.m.) Riotous Behavior

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 1

For having behaved in a riotous manner in Baylis-street, Wagga, on December 4, Albert Bateman, who pleaded guilty, was fined £1, with 8/ costs…

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Alleged Attempted Murder Walker Again on Trial Proceeding SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 1

John Walker was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court to-day, on a charge of having attempted to murder Police Sergt. Thomas O'Brien…

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IRELAND Attack on Police Barracks Baracks Blown up LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 1

The Sian Fein attack on the police barracks at Ballinalee, Country Longford was repulsed after five hours' fighting…

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"Westinere Wins!" Interesting Court Case. Three Accused Men Discharged

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 1

A case of alleged conspiracy in which the names of two, prominent Sydney jockey were mentioned was heard at the Central Court in Sydney, when…

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Gundagai's Rights. Deputation to the Minister Re-establishment of Quarter Sessions and District Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 2

On Saturday morning a deputation of townspeople waited on the Hon. Greg. McGirr, M.L.A., Minister for Health and Motherhood, who was…

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Licensing Court (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd P.M., and Mr. E. E. Collins, J.P.)

The Daily Express · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 2

Mary Louise Anderson made an application for the renewal of a wine license in Wagga. the was granted…

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Wagga Licensing Court. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, L.M., and Mr. E. E. Collins, J.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1920 · page 2

The following renewals of billiard licenses were granted; James Joseph Hanraban, Freemasous' Hotel; Herbert B. Norman, King's Own Hotel, The…

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Charge of Murder. Aborigine Sentenced to Death. Perth

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1920 · page 2

An aboriginal named Gunboor, who was found guilty of murder, was sentenced to death at Perth. The evidence showed that two men named…

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More Fighting Police Station Attacked. London, Dec. 13

The Daily Express · Wednesday 15 December 1920 · page 1

Sinn Feiners attacked the Cam-tough police barracks on Sunday night and fierce fighting is reporter. A number wore killed…

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Alleged Assault. at Repatration Meeting. Culcairn

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1920 · page 2

A scene occurred at a meeting of the Culcairn Repatriation Committee to-day as the result of which blows were struck. The chairman (Mr. J. H…

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Junee Licensing Court

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the Junee Licensing Court., Messrs J. F. Quilter and W. .T. Hiscock, J'S.P., presiding, was held yesterday concerning the…

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Presentation at the Police Station

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1920 · page 4

At the police station yesterday afternoon a send-off was given to Inspector Duprez and Sergt Patrick O'Rourke, both of whom have been stationed in…

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Death of a Typiste. Eastbourne Murder Trial. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1920 · page 2

The trial has opened at Eastborune of Jack Field, aged 19, and William Gray, aged 27, for the murder, of the pretty typist, Irene Munro, who was…

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“ Killing No Murder” Father Kennedy on the Shooting of Police

The Daily Express · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 1

In the course of an address at the Princess Theatre on Tuesday night (says the Melbourne “ Age”), Rev. Father Kennedy, author of the much…

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