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Courts & crime, 1921

1,841 stories in Riverina's papers · page 79 of 93

Prendergast Murder Compensation for Widow. London, Oct. 30

The Daily Express · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 1

The widow of Captain Prendergast, of Farm[?], has been awarded £6,500 compensation for the loss of her husband…

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Serious Charge. Mrs. Brooker Before Court. Committed for Trial

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 2

Charlotte Brooker, of Wagga, appeared before Mr. C. S. Shephard, P.M., in the Wagga Police Court yesterday on a serious charge concerning…

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Jury Court Sydney, Tuesday, October 25. (Before Mr. Justice Pring)

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 3

Leslie George Bartlett and Harry Willey trading as Bartlett and Willey, builders and contractors, were the plaintiffs in an action brought by…

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Chinaman's Death. Four Men Charged. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 3

In connection with the death of the Chinese Wong Sam, who was killed as a result of falling out of a train at Clyde, Queensland, four men, George Sinclair,…

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Cooyar Tragedy. Dale Sentenced to 10 Years. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 4

Henry Arthur Dale, who was originally charged with the murder of Frederick Hawes at Cooyar, Queensland, and found guilty of manslaughter…

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Robbery at Stores Four Charged Six Other Charges SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 1

Four persons, William Williams, Sydney Ackland, Percy Spittlehouse, and Florence Williams, wife of the first named defendant, were charged at…

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Prisoners Concerted Action Try to Break Gaol Three Killed LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 1

A large number of prisoners in Lahore central gaol made an organised attempt to break the main gate. The prisoners attacked the armoury…

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The Kidnapping Police Investigating At Request of Mr. Hill SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 1

Mr. Mutch stated to-day that Mr. Hill solicitor for Miss Partridge, had intimated that he was desirous of a thorough investigation being made into…

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Police Raid. on Alleged Betting Shop. Several Men Fined. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 2

The police raided an alleged betting shop in Linden Court, Sydney, and arrested eight men. Subsequently Richard Davis was charged with…

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Both Cross Judge and Barrister Scene in Arbitration Court Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 1

During proceedings in the Industrial Court to-day. Judge [?] and Mr. Bavin had a sharp verbal encounter which ended in the…

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Breaking and Entering. Four Persons Charged. Property Worth £6000 Involved. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 4

Four persons, William Williams, Sydney Ackland, Percy Spittlehouse, and Florence Williams, wife of the first-named defendant, were charged at the…

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Liguori Case. the Kidnapping Police Investigations. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 1

At the Instance of Miss Bridge Parti[?]ge’s solicitor, Sydney detectives are now making Inquiries into lat week’s kidnapping lu[?]ident with…

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Industrial Court Crown Solicitor Intervenes Reshuffling the Living Wage SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 1

When the application by the Railway Commissioners for variation of a number of awards in accordance with the recent declaration of the Board of…

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Trouble at Lahore Riot in a Gaol. Allahabad, Nov. 2

The Daily Express · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 1

On Sunday at Lahore an organised effort was made by u large body of prisoners to rush the main gate of the Central Gaol. They smashed the…

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Richmond Sensation Attempted Murder Then a Suicide MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 1

Calling at a house in Stanley, street, South Richmond, near Melbourne, last night, a man named John Tanner, 37, fired a revolver at Mrs. Ruby Moore…

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International Justice. Permanent Court Inaugurated. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 2

Reuters Hague correspondent states that the permanent, court of international justice has been inaugurated to meet at the end of January at the Peace…

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Libel Action High Court Judgment For Bottomley LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 1

In the Bigland libel action, the High. Court gave judgment against Bottomley…

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Police Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 2

At the police court to-day (before Mr T. W. Cohen acting P. M.) the following persons were each fined 10s or three days' gaol…

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44-Hour Court Gaslight Company's Position Financial Problems SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 1

In the 44-honr Court, Mr. Hutchinson, industrial officer of the Australian Gaslight Company, asked. Judge Beeby to postpone the application of the 44-hour…

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Sinn Fein' Menace. Causes Police Chiefs Dismissal. Changes at Scotland Yard. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 2

The discovery of Sinn Felners in the vicinity of the Prime Minister's country seat. The Chequers, is believed to have been the reason for the dismissal of sir…

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