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Courts & crime, 1922

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Land Appeal Court The New President Receives Congratulations SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 1

The new President of the Land Appeal Court, Mr. Justice Pike, took his sent on the Bench to-day for the first time…

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Police Court To-day Before Mr. Sutherland, J.P. "Under the Vag!"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 4

Peter Woodbridge, 37, was charged with having insufficient lawful means. Constable Williams, who made the…

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The Peden Murder Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 1

Giving evince at the inquiry by Royal Commission into the death of Mrs. Peden, whose husband was convicted of her murder. Dr. Thomas…

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Church Robberies Two Youths Charged Substantial Bail Sought SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 1

At the central court, two youths, William Kent and Joseph Messenger, and a girl, Valeria Lowe, were presented on two charges. Firstly, with…

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Land Appeal Court New Judge. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

Mr. Justice Pike the new President of the Land Appeal Court, took his seat to-day for the first time, and received the congratulations of the…

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Land Appeal Court. Mr. Justice Pike Commences Duty. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

The new President of the Land Appeal Court, Mr. Justice Pike, took his seat on the bench to-day for the first time He received the…

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Serious Assault Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 4

George Shaw was admitted to Sydney Hospital with injuries to his chest and head and concussion of the brain. According to the police a…

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Tumblong Murder Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 2

The Tumblong Murder Commission continued taking evidence to-day. Mrs. Whittaker gave evidence that Mrs. Peden told her, “I’ve missed the…

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Fined for Assault a Brutal Husband. Newcastle

The Daily Express · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 1

At the Newcastle Court, to-day, Evelyn Webster proceeded against David Webster for assault. Evidence was given that the woman…

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"Must Have Been Mad." Woman Shot Dead Son Charged with Crime Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 2

Mrs. Curley, who resided at Upper Plenty, a few miles from Walton, was found shot dead in a padlock this morning. Mourned Constable Gilbert…

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Police Court. Thursday, February 16

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 2

John Owen was fined 10s, in default three days, on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Joseph F. P. Thelwell was charged…

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Tumblong Tragedy Murder or Suicide ? Royal Commission Inquiry

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 2

THE Tumblong tragedy was recalled at the Darlinghurst Court on Monday, when Mr. Justice Street, in the High Court, sat as a Royal…

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Junee Police Court. Four Commital Cases (Before G. Shephard, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 1

Leslie Harman Renwick, motor car Proprietor, was charged with receiving two new motor car tyres (part of the Coolamon burglary) the property of…

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Russians in Conflict a Cairns Murder. Cairns (Q.)

The Daily Express · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 1

Stephen Morga, a Russian, was today charged with murdering Zabarey Bez[?]osuk, a Russian. The proceedings formed a sequel to…

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Assaults on Police Goal Without Option. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day six cases [?] assaults on police were concerted were [?]ent to.—goal without the man was fied [?]5 and in the…

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Police Promotion. Mr. Dooley's Instructions Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 2

When the criticism of police promotions by the Police Association was brought under the notice of the Premier, he said, "My instructions were…

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Police Court To-day Before Mr. Walter Scott, P.M. Drunk. A stranger forfeited his 5/ bail. "Keep to the Left!"

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 2

Inspector Gamlen had a few charges to make. John Lane, driver of a baker's cart, pleaded guilty to a breach of the…

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The Taylor Murder Interesting Development Missing Valet Sends Letter. Los Angelos, Feb, 18

The Daily Express · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 1

The Attorney General received a letter purporting to be from Edward Sands, Taylor’s missing valet who is sought by the police offering to…

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Murder of Child at Moss Vale Inspector Leahy Reports. No Arrest Yet. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 1

Inspector Leary returned to 'Sydney from Moss Vale, after inquiring into the murder of the infant child of Mrs. Edith Mackay…

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District Court Friday. February 17. 1922. Before. Ms Honor Judge Bevan. Sale of Orchard

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 4

The first case called was a Batlow one. Walker v. Tonkin for detention of a waggonette: the claim was for £60, value of the…

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