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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Police Court Yesterday Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M. Liquor Act Cases Several Charges No Convictions

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 8

Thomas Guerian, Francis O'Brien, John Patrick Ryan, and Arthur Tie were charged with being found on the licensed promises of the Royal Oak…

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In Distress Diggers in London, the Motor-stealing Stunt London, Feb 9

The Daily Express · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

At the London Quarter Se[?]sions a Jury, including three women, found a [?] of guilty in the case of the Australian ex-soldiers who attempted…

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Attempted Murder and Robbery Allegation Against a Seaman SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 1

Sydney Wells, a seaman, wad remanded at the police court on a charge of having attempted to strangle Arthur Bates, with intent to steal…

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Irish Disorders. Murder and Robberies. Dr. Mannix in Edinburgh. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The "Times" Dublin correspondent states that two civilians were removed from their beds at midnight at Dropheda by armed men and shot dead…

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[?] AND [?] a Wagga Police RAlD Pitiful Case

The Daily Express · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The wretched conditions under which a family in wagga were [?] were revealed by the police late on Wednesday night, when they raided…

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Skibbereen's Panic Strong Rebel Army Volley the Military and Police

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 1

The inhabitants of Skibbereen are panic stricken. A rebel army several hundred strong is marching on the town. More than a hundred rebels…

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44-Hours Court Judge Beeby to Preside. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 1

The appointment of Judge Beeby as Judge of the newly constituted [?] [?] Court is confirmed. Already a number of applications…

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Idle and Disorderly. Police Raid in Travers-street. to Save the Children

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 3

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., William Grahame (23) and William James Gates (21) were…

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Verdict of Murder. Inquest on Constable Wolgast. Thieving in Parks. "Daysiders and Might Workers." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The inquest concerning the death of Constable Wolgast was opened to-day. Charles Speechley, who was charged with the murder of Wolgast,…

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Danger in the Parks Night "Prowlers" Who Spy on Lovers Remarkable Evidence at Coroner's Court How Constable Wolgast Was Murdered

The Daily Express · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 1

The shooting of Constable Wolgust in Centennial Park was investigated at the City Coroner's Court today. Charles Speech[?]ey was present…

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After Twelve Months Man Charged with Murder. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 5

A tragedy which excited public interest a year ago was recalled at Redfern Police Court to–day when Richard Lainbkin was charged with murdering…

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The Murder Roll London Feb. 10

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

A well known business man name [?] was hot dead near his residence and a card was attached to his body inscribed. Beware of the Irish…

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Murder Charge. Shearer Committed for Trial Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

At the Redfern Police Court to-day Richard Lamkin, a shearer, was charged with the murder of Norman Kable, on January 30, of last year. The…

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Ireland Abbeydorney Murder Drastic Reprisal London, Feb. 10

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

Folowing the wounding of a [?] at [?] the Crown [?] burnt eleven houses, bringing the [?] including women, out…

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Cattle Lifting Police Paddock Robbed. Coraki

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 5

A daring case of cattle lifting is reported. Recently the police arrested a man on a change of cattle stealing and the beast which was the subject…

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Wagga Police New Inspector Appointed an Intrepid Office

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 2

After an interval of about four mobiles following on the retirement. of in[?] Depres, the police Dle[?]ct of [?] is [?] more to be under the…

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Sergeants Hope "One Big Police Union." Brisbane

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

Replying to the toast of his health at a smoke concert on Wednesday night. Senior sengeant R. W. Henderson, president of the Police Union…

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Strike Threats. by Irish Railwaymen. Charges Against Police. an Inquiry Demanded. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

As a result of the shooting at the Mallow railway station on February 1, a railway Strike is threatened in Ireland. On the occasion in question,…

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Tribunal Refused Prime Minister Consults Cabinet, Then Says No Unions Must Have Recourse to the Court Position Lucidly Explained

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

The Prime Minister has declined to appoint a spocial [?]unal under the indus[?]rial Peace Act to de[?] with [?]time tro[?]bles. he will not take…

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"He Went Dotty." Broker Charged with Forgery. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

Frederick Bracegirdle, a mining broker, was before the Central Police Court on 26 charges. Inspector Spyer said that accused is…

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