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Courts & crime, 1925

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Pleasantries in Court What Counsel Knew

The Daily Express · Wednesday 18 November 1925 · page 2

During the hearing of a case in the District Court yesterday, Judge Bevan-and he spoke also for the jury—said he was tired of the case…

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Murder at Sea Slaughter by Mad Malay Murderer Shot Dead Fremantle

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 November 1925 · page 2

Further information concerning the murders of Captain Murdoch M'Donald, of New Zealand, master of the steamer Klang, and eight members of the…

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American Deserter Sentenced

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 2

At the Dubbo Police Court, George Arnold, a deserter from the American fleet, was charged with stealing a motor car. He and an accomplice were…

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Tragic Death of Clare Prowse Junee Coroner Holds Inquest Smith Committed on Murder Charge Police Evidence of Confession

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 3

The inquest was held at Junee yesterday into the circumstances attending the death of the pretty telephonist, Clare Prowse, on Sunday night, November 1, when she died from wounds inflicted in her…

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Tragic Death of Clare Prowse Junee Coroner Holds Inquest Smith Committed Oh Murder Charge Police Evidence of Confession

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 2

The inquest was held at Junee yesterday into the circumstances attending the death of the pretty telephonist, Clare Prowse, on Sunday night, November 1, when she died from wounds inflicted in her throat. As…

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Serious Charge Alleged Attempted Murder. Glen Innes

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 3

At the police court to-day Sidney Hodge was remanded for eight days on the charge of having attempted to murder Mrs. Ruby Saunders…

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District Court Wagga Sittings Ended Long Cases Settled

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 6

Yesterday the November sittings of the Court of Quarter Sessions at Wagga coded. It had been expected that the court would last until Friday, but a…

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MUSSOLINI Proposed London Visit Police Discuss Safeguards Bitter Union Opposition LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 2

The problem of safeguarding Signor Mussolini, if he comes to London on December 1, is exercising Scotland Yard, says the London "Daily…

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Griffith Police Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

At the Griffith Police Court on Wednesday before Mr. J. W. Reid, relieving P.M., the following cases were hoard:—…

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Police Court TO-DAY Before Mr. Harrison, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

Allen Stanley Turner, 20, was charged, by warrant, with stealing a Douglas motor cycle, values at £35, the property of John Cartwright, at West…

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Police Raid Hotel

The Daily Express · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 3

Sergeant -Waugh and constable Starglss-paid a visit to the Exchange Hotel, : -Goulburn, on sunday night November 1 and five man…

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Unusual Court Case

The Daily Express · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 3

An unusual case came before Mr. G. R. Williams, P.M., at the Goulburn Police Court when John Alexander Harold Cook, on remand, appeared on…

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Train Smash Engine Driver Charged. Death of Three Persons. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

At the Napier police court, to-day, Frederick Havin, the driver of the train which was wrecked at Opapa on September 22, causing the death of…

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Police Sensation House Raided at Fitzroy a Startling Discovery Man Produces Police Commissioner's Medal Questions in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

An extraordinary incident arose on October 21 in connection with a raid made by the Fitzroy licensing police on a house in Bell-street, Fitzroy…

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Gang of Hoodlums at Gundagai Complaints to Police

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 4
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"There is a gang of hoodlums in Gundagai, and the police have received many complaints of then doings." So spoke Sergt. Hinde, at…

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Accused Committed on Charge of Murder. "Kissed and Killed in One Act." Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

Constable Gunther, in his evidence deposed that join William smith, who was present in custody, told him that while kissed the girl…

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Pay Sheet Ghosts Timekeeper Sentenced. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 8

At the Darlinghurst Sessions, to-day, Robert M'Pherson, a timekeeper on the Tempe electrification and duplication works, who was convicted of…

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Full Court Hearing Writ of Habeas Corpus. Moved to High Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 4

In the Full Court, this afternoon, Dr. Evatt made application for a writ of habeas corpus to secure the release of Tom Walsh and Jacob Johnson…

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To High Court Deportees May Appeal. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 4

Sir Robert Garran, when seen this morning, declined to state the name of the vessel on which Messrs. Walsh and Johnson would be deported. It is…

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