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Courts & crime, 1923

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An Explanation Wanted. Magistrate and His Methods. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 4

It is understood Mr. Plesley, stipendiary magistrate, has been called upon by the Justice Department for an explanation as to the reasons for his…

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Police Court. To-day

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

Before Messrs. Walter Scott, P.M. and E. Doidge, J.P…

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Alleged Theft of £5,400. Bank Manager Charged. Arrest Effected in Albury

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

George Kenneth Kitching (39). manager of the Hornsby branch at the Government Savings bank of New South Wales was arrested by…

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Alleged Theft of £5,400. Bank Manager Kitching Charged. Arrest Effected in Albury

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

George Kenneth Kitching (39), manager of the Horneby branch of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales, was arrested by…

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Middleton Case Verdict of Murder Maltby’s Love Letters London 7 , Januarys 13

The Daily Express · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

The “Daily Express” says the police have found a Winchester rifle with which Maithy murdered Mrs Middleton. There is thought to be no…

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Stealing the Christmas Turkey

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 2

Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M., at Ganmain Court on 12th inst. William John Peacock, alias Wilson and Joseph Henry Bozeat were charged with that…

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Police Court. To-day. (Before Mr. Sutherland, J.P.) Escaped from Custody

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 3

John Chester, alias Robert Cameron, 10, was charged with escaping from, lawful custody at Yass. Constable Dixon deposed to…

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Bank Manager Charged. Remanded to Sydney. Albury

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 2

George Kenneth Hitching, aged 29, late manager of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales at Hornsby, won before the Albury Police…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 4

Angus Byerlie who has been residing in the Innisfail district arrived at Camooweal at 4 a.m. and proceeded to the home of his mother-in-law. Mrs…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, January 15, 1923. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.m.) Dangerous Driving

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 4

Charged with driving at from 20 to 30 miles per hour, an excessive rate of speed, across the Lagoon Bridge, Wagga, when the street was crowded at the…

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Alleged Intent to Murder. Carving-knife As Protection. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 2

Hannah Mitchell appeared at the City Court to-day charged with having shot at Frank Bonfigllo on January is with intent to murder him. The police…

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Police Court. To-day. (Before Mr. Sutherland, J.p.) a Stranger Plays Up!

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 2

Thomas Johnson, a stranger, 46, was fined 5/- or "the rising." For indecent language, £3 or 4 days…

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Police Offences. Sly Grog Selling Increases. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 3

During 1922 the New South Wales police dealt with 56,274 cases against 54.178 in 1921. The return shows a rather starling increase in the…

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Alleged Stealing. Bank Manager Charged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 4

George Kenneth Kitching , manager of Hornsby Government Savings Bank was brought before the Hornsby Police Court today to answer to a charge…

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Why Not Gaol ? SYDNEY

The Daily Express · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 2

At New town Court to-day Sydney Catter off [?] £20 for exhibiting [?] photos 10 a girl [?] years [?]…

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For Stealing £87. Insurance Agent Continued. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 4

Leonard Hansen, an insurance formerly of the Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Coy., pleaded guilty At the Maryborough Police Court today…

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Leeton Police Court. Three Men Charged With Vagrancy Irrigation Commission Clerk in Trouble

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

At the Leeton police court on Tuesday before Messrs Taylor and Barker, Justices of the Peace, Henry Cox 38, Clive Henry Crouch, 24, and Eric…

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Assault and Rosbery

The Daily Express · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

Davis Irwin was charged at the Police Court yesterday with having assaulted James Rowe on Wednesday night, and with having stolen of…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

Before Mr. W. G. Hazell, chamber magistrate, at the Wagga Police Court yesterday, David Irwin, charged with having assaulted and having stolen £3…

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Local and General Charge of Stealing

The Daily Express · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

This morning Norman George Hall (17) will appear before the Police Court on a charge of stealing on Japanese is a sulky and set of [?]…

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