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Courts & crime, 1921

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Back to Gaol Case of Mrs. Wess Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 2

Mrs. Nina Webb, who refused to give the name or address of a nurse to when her laughter went prior to her death from [?] emi[?] and who…

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“Notorious Criminal. ” a Police Charge. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 1

James Mc[?]gar. 33, was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with being a prohibited Immigrant The police alleged that he is a…

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Arbitration Court New President Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 1

Sir Joseph Cook anti[?]ced to-day that the Government inter[?]s to ma[?] Mr. Jesties Pow[?]s Pres[?]ant of [?] [?]mo[?]alth Arbitra[?]n Co[?]…

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Obstinate Witness. at Coroner's Inquiry. Mrs. Webb Again Committed. for Contempt of Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 1

The further hearing of the inquest concerning the death of Margaret M'Gill from blood poisoning was continued by the Coroner to-day. Mrs. Webb, the…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Justice Powers Appointed. President of Arbitration Court Supply Bill Passed. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir Joseph Cook told Mr. Cameron that it had been decided to appoint Mr. Justice Powers as President of the…

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Ordered to Attend Court Witness Against a Brother Charge of Stealing SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 27 June 1921 · page 1

At the Central Police Court to-day James McCabe, 33, was ordered by the magistrate to attend the Cowra police court on Tuesday to give evidence for…

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Will O' the Wisps. Clever System of Theft. Detectives' Smart Capture. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1921 · page 1

For some time past a system of thieving has been going on which has engaged the attention of the police. Detectives discovered that persons visited…

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Mysterious Find Things Left on Wharf Water Police Dragging SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 June 1921 · page 1

A woman's bag and hat and a bottle of wine were picked up on Langdon's wharf, North Sydney, this morning. The Water Police, are dragging in the…

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The Beaconsfield Murder a Little Chap Charged A "Flimsy" Case MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 1

At the City Court to-day John King 52, of small stature and frail physique, was charged with murdering Frederick Sheard and Annie' Sheard, at…

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Beaconsfield Murder Melbourne

The Daily Express · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 1

Inquiries into the murder of the Sheards,[?] Eeac[?], are proceeding Detectives this morning together with two men whom they had [?]…

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Young Musician Charged. with Forging a Telegram. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 3

Charles Macalister Smith a young musician, appeared before the Melbourne City Court to-day charged with having on June 10 forged and uttered…

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Sheep Stealing Case. Man Compelled to Give Evidence Against His Brother. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 3

At the Central Police Court yesterday, James M'Cabe, aged 33, was ordered by the magistrate to attend the Cowra Police Court on Tuesday to give…

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Back to Wagga Parnell the Gaol-breaker Re-taken Train Searched in Middle of the Night Prisoner Threatens to “Have Another Fly.”

The Daily Express · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 1

The alleged sheep stealer Frank Simpson Parnell, who escaped from the Wagga look-up during Monday evening, was re-captured yesterday…

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Bardsley's Niece. Left in Grandmother's Care. By Order of Court. Father Forfeits Rights. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 3

Mr. Justice Wade, in Chambers, had before him to-day an application for a writ of habeas corpus by the father of Sybil Baker, calling upon Mrs. Rachael…

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Police Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 3

Cases heard at the Police count this week:—Michael J. Mealy, indecent language in the shop of Castrission Bros. Fined £2…

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Murder Charged Voung Boy Remanded. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 1

Ernest Siedel who was shot and wouned by his young son yesterday evening died during the night and the boy was to-day charged with…

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Beaconsfield Murder. Accused Before Court. Remanded for Eight Days. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 3

At the Melbourne City Court to-day John King, aged 52, of small stature and frail physique, was charged with having murdered Frederick Richard…

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Beaconsfield Murder Accused Remanded. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 1

At the City Court to-day, John King was presented on two separate chargen of murdering Mr. and Mrs. Sheard, at Beaconsfield, about June…

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Parnell Before the Court

The Daily Express · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 2

Frank Simpson Parnell, .23 years, who is awaiting trail on four charges of sheep stealing who escaped from the Wagga lock-up Monday night,…

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Shot His Father. Youth Before Court. Accused Remanded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 2

Ernest Seidel, aged 17, was brought before the Central Court, to-day charged with having murdered his father, Ernest Walter Seidel. He was…

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