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Courts & crime, 1921

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Police Sergeant Captured. London, March 19

The Daily Express · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

In the [?] affair the rebels captured a police [?] whoss body was found later, blindfolded and wearing a card [?] “Executed.”…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, March 21, 1921. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.m.) Breach of Gun License Act

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 4

George Harden Stearman (25) was charged with having a pea-rifle in his possession, not being registered Tinder the Gun License Act. Senior-Sergeant…

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District Court. Friday Evening. [?] Judge Bevan.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

[?] The District Court was opened on Friday evening last…

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Safe-blowing. Good Police Haul. Stock in Trade of Explosives Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

William Mated was charged at the Central Court today with breaking and entering the warehouse of Marcus Clarke and Co. Ltd., ln George Street,…

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Tragedy at Redfern Husband and Wife Wounded Sequel to Court Case SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

Residents of Walker street, Redfern, worn startled about 9 o'clock this morning by the sound of three shots. Immediately afterwards they saw…

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Small Debts Court. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.m.). Verdict for Plaintiff

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 4

Messrs. Wright, Heaton and Co., Ltd., proceeded against Fred Win, Fitzpatrick [?]otype operator, of Wagga, for the recovery of £7/5/9, being the amount due…

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"I Am Sorry." Woman Charged with Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

Phyllis Hume, a young woman, was charged at the Central Criminal Court to-days with the murder of William Collins…

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Unstamped Receipt. Magistrate Dismisses Case. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

Reserved judgment was given in the Central Police Court this afternoon in the case in which the American Trading Company was proceeded against for…

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Another Murder Charge Low Life in Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Court to–day Phyllis Hume appeared before the Chief Justice on a charge of murder. In outlining the Crown case, Mr…

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Brookfield Murder Russian Before the Court a Rambling Statement. Adelaide, Wednesdny

The Daily Express · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

Koo[?] , the Russian who was arrested in connection with the sensational shooting affray at Riverton railway [?] is now charged…

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Five Years Bank Robbers Sentenced. Melbourne, Wednesday

The Daily Express · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 1

Paul [?] and John Bernhardt, described as seamen, who, under sensational circumstances, held up the Bank of Victoria, at [?] on…

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"I Shoot Any Man." Tomayoff Charged with Murder. How Mr. Brookfield Died to Save the Women. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

Koorman Tomayoff appeared to-day at the police court at Riverton with his face smeared with blood, and when asked if he understood the charge of…

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Irish Disorders. Loyalists and Police Killed Bookmakers Fill Trenches. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

Through failing to halt when challenged by soldiers, a boy of fifteen, was shot dead near Neragh. A police patrol was ambushed at…

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Marrickville Scandal [?] Dooley and the Police Accusation of “Bamboozling” Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

Mr. Dooley’s answer to the deputation which recently waited on him regarding the removal of tow policemen from Marrickville, was severely…

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Profiteering Prevention Court Judge Beeby's Report Will Reduction in Hours Involve Reduction in Wages? SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 1

In the Profiteering Prevention Court, Judge Beeby said he had completed his report for submission to the executive with respect to the reduction of…

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Darlinghurst Gaol Now for Unemployed. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 1

It is proposed to use the old Darlinghurst Gaol premises as a costal and relief depot for the unemployed. Arrangements have been made by…

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District Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 1

(Before His Honor Judge Bevan.) Walker Bros. v. Peter Formby, claim £100. damages alleged to have been caused by dogs killing and…

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Easter Eve in Ireland Daring Scheme That Fizzled Out Republicans Fruitlessly Invade Cork Gaol. Scheme to Make Ulster Parliament Ineffective. London, Mar. 24

The Daily Express · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 1

A force of the Republican Army surrounded Cork Gaol last night and made a desperate but unsuccessful attempt to liberate prisoners…

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Fireman's Death. Hotel Manager Charged. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 1

At the police court Leslie Wilson Welch, manager of the Gresham Hotel, was charged with having unlawfully killed John Hogan, a ship's…

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Communists' Collapse Rioting in Germany Almost Suppressed Would-be Rebels with Beer Bottles Police Respond WlTH Bullets. London, March 25

The Daily Express · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 1

The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" writes :— Unless the, authorities do something foolis[?], the communist movement…

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