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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

407 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 21

Burglary at Coolamon. Suspect Arrested at Junes. Big Haul of Stolen Goods

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 3

On Friday night, the 6th inst, the business premises of Mr. N. Mutton, of Coolamon, were burglariously entered and about 14 motor tyres, valued…

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Tirtschke Murder. Man Arrested in Melbourne. Great Public Excitement

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 3

Colin Campbell Ross, formerly licensce of the Australian Wine Cafe in Eastern Arcade, was arrested on Thursday and charged with murdering…

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Appeal for Help. Chief of Police on Prohibition

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 4

"The ill-effect of the prohibition law are growing so rapidly throughout the United States (says the New York correspondent of the London "Daily…

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Dram Chicago. Gaol As Liquor Store. Police As Sly Grog Trader

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 1

The London “Daily Mil,” in reviewing the recent expos[?]res of the “dry” conditions in Chicago, says :— The co[?]ion [?] created…

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Dram Chicago (Published by Arrangement) Gaol As Liquor Store Police us Sly Grog Tractors

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 1

The London "Daily Mail" in reviewing the recent exposures of the "dry" conditions in Chicago says:—"The comic opera situation created…

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Sinn Feiners in Lodonderry Gaol. Ulster Police Maintain Order

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 2

The Ulster special police have been grafted to maintain order in Londonderry prison, where 29 Sinn Feiners are awaiting trial for offences before…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, January 16. (Before Mr. W. A. Flynn, P.M.) Charge of Theft Fails

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 22

Albert William Gleeson was charged with stealing one tent, one pillow, and a towel, valued at £2, the property of William Plunkett from the 14-Mile…

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Brutal Assault at Wagga

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 3
Also in The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express

A brutal assault which occurred at Wagga was the subject of inquiry by the police magistrate on Tuesday, when a young man named named William…

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The Melbourne Horror. Man Arrested, Charged, and Remanded

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 23

A man named Colin Campbell Ross, aged 28, has been arrested by the Melbourne police, and charged with the murder of Alma Tirtschke, whose body was found in…

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Police Promotions Without Delay

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 40

The Premier (Mr. Dooley) had an interview with the Inspector-General of Police (Mr. James Mitchell) and Mr. Harkness, the Under-Secretary, concerning matters…

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Small Debts Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 3

W. A. Quin v. W. B. Sanger, dispute in measurement of stacked hay. Verdict given in favor of defendant…

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Albury Licensing Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 3

Mr. W. A. Flyun, P.M., and Mr. H. M'Cutcheon, L.M., presided at the Albury Licensing Court on Monday. ADJOURNED FROM COROWA…

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Master Butchers Condemn Profiteering Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 3

At a meeting of the Master Butchers' Association a resolution was carried unanimously characterising the action of the Profiteering Court in not acceding to the…

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Dram Chicago. (Published by Arrangement.) Gaol As Liquor Store. Police As Say Grog Traders

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 1

The London "Daily Mail" in reviewing the recent exposures of the "dry" conditions in Chicago says:— The comic opera situation created…

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Am Auctioneer’s License. Police Opposition

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 4

At a special sitting of honorary justices at Deu[?]quin an application was made by Timothy Tyson Creigh ton, of Pearson, Rowe, Smith and Co.,…

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Murderous Assault

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 40

Having attended a picture show, Eric Fitzpatrick, aged 15 years, of Maffra, arrived home at the farm at about mid-night. It is understood that he shared…

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Tirtschke Murder. Boss Again Before the Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

The Melbourne Police Court was again clowded on Saturday morning when Colin Campbell Ross who stands charged with the [?] of Alma…

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The Gun Alley Murder

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2

Sensational evidence was given on Wednesday at the Coroner's inquiry into the murder of Alma Tirtschke on December 31 in…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, January 23. (Before Mr. W. A. Flynn, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 22

Alleged Breaking,Entering and Stealing. Irwin Leo Dahlberg, 16½, was charged with breaking and entering the store of Frederick William Meredith, at Laving…

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