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Courts & crime, 1921

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Fatal Collision Death ef Burton Alexander Charged SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 1

Robert Alexander was remanded at tho Newtown police court to-day, charged with having slain Thomas Burton, who was killed on Saturday night…

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Tumblong Tragedy Peden Before the Court. Again Remanded

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 3

Arthur Bryce Peden, aged 50, was brought before Messrs P. Sullivan and Myles, J's.P., at the local police court to-day on a…

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Under Which Flag Quiet Sunday in Sydney Domain All Parties Hold Moderate Meetings. Police in Force and Rain, Prevent. Disorder. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 1

Nctrnlthstandlng unfavoraable weather conditions, a large crowd attended the Domain this afternoon in anticipation of witnessing and participating…

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Berrigan Solicitors. Quarrel in Police Court. Affidavits Read in Full Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 2

According to affidavits read before the Full Court to-day the unfriendly relations which existed between two solicitors at Berlgan resulted in one…

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Arbitration Court. Probable Appointments. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 2

In well-informed circles the name of Mr. A. B. Piddington is coupled with the Commonwealth Arbitration Court bench, and probably upon Mr. Justice…

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Fatal Collision. Chauppeur Before the Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 3

Robert Alexander, a chauffeur, was remanded at the Newtown police court to-day charged with having slain Thomas Burton, aged 39, a contractor,…

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Police Night Patrol Incanveniences Criminals Many Thieves Landed SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 1

The Inspector-General of police states that the special police night patrol has become a thorn in the side of criminals, who find that they cannot move…

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A Loaded Revolver. Disturbance in Domain. Judd Again Before the Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 2

The hearing of the charge of offensive behavior against E. E. Judd was resumed at the Central Court to-day, which was again packed. Austin…

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Wholesale Murder London, May 16

The Daily Express · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 1

Bebels in ambush fatally shot District Inspector Blake, Mrs. Blake. Captain Cornwallis and Lieut. McCreery near Gort, as they were motoring…

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Thieves’ Thorn Special Police Patrol. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 1

The Inspector-General of Police commenting on the special police night patrol, said it had become a thorn in the side of criminals who…

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Police Appeal Board. Association's Request. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 2

The Police Association intends to request Mr. Dooley to have legislation passed so that the police will have an Appeal Board…

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Night Patrol. Police Vigilance. Thorn in Side of Criminals. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 2

The Inspector-General of Police states that the special police night patrol has become a thorn in the side of criminals, who find that they cannot…

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In a Wine Bar. Charge of Stealing. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 1

When miking application at the Central Court for s week's remand on a charge of stealing the Police Proce[?]tor said it was alleged that the…

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Police Court

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

At the Coolamon Police Court yesterday (before Messrs J. H. Seymour and M. O. Curtis [?] William A. Lover was charged with stealing, on the 17th…

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POLICE v. PRIEST

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 3

At Bombala, Sergt. Whyte proceeded by summons against Rev. Father Roche, the Parish Priest, and Mr. Fred Miller, the R.C. Church secretary, for using…

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The Risks the Police Run

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 4

Constable Cameron, lately transferred from Gunning to Bulli, met with an experience recently, being assaulted by three men in a dark spot near the Bulli…

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Sergeant at Arms. of Victorian State Parliament. Arrested and Charged with Corruption. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

Mr. John Worthington, sergeant-atarms of the State Parliament, was arrested to-day on a c[?]arge that he did at Melbourne on May 19 corruptly…

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Tumblong Tragedy Hannah Jane Peden's Death Was It Murder? Evidence at the Inquest

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

THE adjourned inquiry concerning the death of Hannah Jane Peden, wife of Arthur Bryce Peden, who was found with her throat cut in a…

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Ireland. Train Commandeered. Engine Used As Fort. Armed Men Attach Police. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

A party of armed men commandeered a crowded passenger train at Ballag[?]atierin, county Roscommon. They drove close to the police barracks and using…

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Ferry Boat Fares Is There Profiteering? Application to Court SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 1

Ferry boat fares were the subject of an application in the Profiteering Prevention Court to-day, when the Crown asked Judge Beeby to fix a date for…

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