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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

423 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 22

Corowa Police Court. Thursday, June 28, 1923. (Before Mr. A.C. Leslie, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 5

Gustavus Wm. Lundgren was charged with forgery, and with uttering a forged cheque. Sergeant Constantine gave evidence…

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Assault at Sea. Sailor's Queer Story. London, June 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 25

John Olsen, seaman, of Sydney, appeared at Bow-street to-day upon an extradition warrant charging him with assault on the high seas with intent…

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Assault at Sea. Sailor's Queer Story. London, June 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 25

John Olsen, seaman, of Sydney, appeared at Bow-street to-day upon an extradition warrant charging him with assault on the high seas with intent…

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Albury Police Court. Friday, Jane 15. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.) Unlicensed Revolver

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 22

Stanley Bertram Hockley, aged 19, pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying, a gun without a license, under the Gun Act, 1920…

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Albury Police Court. Friday, June 15. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.) Unlicensed Revolver

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 22

Stanley Bertram Hockley, aged 19, pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying a gun without a license, under the Gun Act, 1920…

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A Motor Car Accident. Leads to Supreme Court Action

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 1

In the Supreme Court, to-day, Edward Knapton sought to recover £1000 from Sydney George Harding, traffic superintendent, at Harden, as…

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District Court. Tuesday, 26th June (Before His Honor Judge Bevan)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 3

The following officers were present:— Deputy Sheriff, Mr. G. A. Gray; Sheriff's Officer. Mr C. G. R. Wilson; Deputy Clerk of the Peace…

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District Court. Tuesday, 26th June (Before His Honor Judge Bevan)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 3

The following officers were present:—Deputy Sheriff, Mr. G. A. Gray ; Sheriff's Officer. Mr C. G. R. Wilson; Deputy Clerk of the Peace. Mr. J. W…

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Corowa District Court. June 21, 22, 23. (Before His Honor Judge Bevan.) Action Against Dentist

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 18

Geo Azzi sued Thos. P. M'Ewan for the recovery of £23, in respect to a set of artificial teeth which plaintiff alleged did not fit and were consequently…

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Gorowa District Court. June 21, 22, 23. (Before His Honor Judge Bevan.) Action Against Dentist

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 18

Geo Azzi sued Thos. P. M'Evan for the recovery of £23, in respect to a set of artificial teeth which plaintiff alleged did not fit and were consequently…

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Smart Work by Police

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 40

When Mrs. Elsie May Philpot, of Ivan-street, North Fitzroy. was walking down Elizabeth-street some clays ago she was approached by a man who…

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Albury Police Court. Friday, 29th June. (Before Messrs. C. H. Griffith and J. F. Moloney, J's.P.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 18

William Alfred Williamson, aged 43, described as a fitter, was charged with unlawfully assaulting Elsie May Philpot, at Melbourne on June 25…

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Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, July 4, 1923. (Before Mr. Gibson, P.M., and Mr. C.R. Taylor, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 5

Jas. Purest, charged with drunkeness was fined £5 and 8 costs, Thos. H. Woollett, charged with using indecent language in…

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Man Escapes From Temora Lockup. Exciting Chase by Police

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 43

Temora police in the early part of this week arrested a man believed to be Robert Stanley, who is wanted in connection with robberies at…

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Albury Warden's Court. June 28, 1923. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, Warden.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 44

Alfred Post applied for authority to enter portion of Mr. P. D. Hole's property, on the 12-mile creek at Bowna, for the purpose of prospecting for gold…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, July 4, 1823. (Before Mr. Gibson, P.M., and Mr. C.R. Taylor, J.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 5

Patrick Seymour v. D.Bevers, claim £ 10 for hay. Mr. W.M. Strang appeared for claimant, and Mr. C.B. Lethbridge…

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Licensing Court. Wednesday, July 4,1923. (Before Mr. Gibson, P.M., and Messrs. A.C. Leslle and C.R. Taylor. Js.P.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 5

Tho Licensing Inspector's quarterly report was read and certain minor improvements to the Globe Hotel, Corowa, Savernake Hotel, Hopefield Hotel, and…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, 9th July. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 19

William Smeaton, for whom Colonel J. Wilkinson appeared, pleaded guilty to charges of being drunk and using indecent language in Townsend-street…

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MURDER & Sudden Death (Published by arrangement.) Coronets Strong Protest

The Independent · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 1

The appallingly long list of murders, sudden death, and blindness in the United States as the result of the enormous traffic in substitutes for…

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Albury Quarterly Licensing Court. Monday, 9th July. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson and Dr. W. Cleaver Woods, L.M's.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 19

The licensing inspector for the Albury Licensing District, Sergeant Kersley, presented his quarterly licensing report. The report was on…

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