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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

396 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 20

Burglary at Mick Simmons. a Daring Robbery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

Mick Simmons' premises, George-street, were entered last night by thieves, who made a lengthy stay, and selected some of the best goods,…

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The Paddington Children Murder. Williams Convicted

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

The Central Criminal Court to-day was crowded when Edward Williams in a firm voice pleaded not guilty to the murder of Rosalie, 5½ years, at…

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Sacrilege at St. Mary's. a Man Charged with the Offence. SYDNEY, Friday Afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

Joseph Martin, 44, who is alleged to have committed an act of sacrilege at St. Mary's Cathedral yesterday, was charged at the Central Police…

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A Banco Court Case. a Settlement Likely

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

With the likelihood of a settlement between the parties, Mrs. Hordern's Banco Court application against Lebbeus Hordern for £1528 income tax…

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Latest Telegrams. the Glenferrie Murder. Angus Murray's Appeal Dismissed. MELBOURNE, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

The High Court, five judges on the Bench, to-day unanimously dismissed Angus Murray's application for special leave to appeal in connection…

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COMMONWEALTH v. STATE. Federal Court and State Officials

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. Bavin referring yesterday to the Federal Arbitration Court's control over State officials, declared that unless tho States were to be…

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The Brisbane Street Shooting. Now Before the Court

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 1

At Brisbane, the trial of John Laydon, on a charge of alleged murdering Whitford ex-M.L.A. is unconcluded. The jury were locked up for…

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The Melbourne Gaol Espisode. The Five Alleged Conspirators on Trial

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

The trial was begun to-day of the five men, Leslie Taylor, Michael Costello, Albert Arms, Charles Toolan, and Thomas Taylor, charged with…

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The Melbourne Gaol Case. The Jury Locked Up All Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

The case wherein five men are charged with conspiring to effect Murray's escape from the Melbourne gaol is not concluded. The jury were…

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A Wagga Station Tragedy. Attempted Murder of a Girl. Assailant Commits Suicide. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

Early on Sunday morning Gwalia Station homestead, near Grahamstown. Adelong, was the scene of a sensational shooting affray. The…

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Balranald Police Court. MARCH 19th., 1924. (Before E. Harrison, Esq:, P.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 2

Police v. Alfred Miller for not carrying a tail-light on his motor-car. Mr Rowan appeared for defendant and pleaded guilty. Fined 10s, and 8s Court…

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Balranald Licensing Court. MARCH 19th., 1924. (Before E. Harrison, Esq., L.M.; C. Soady, Deputy; and E. A. Joske, Member)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 2

John Aston, licensee of the Balranald Hotel, applied for permission to effect alterations to bar, same to be completed by the end of September, 1924. No…

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Henty Police Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 31

At the Henty Court on Friday last, before Mr. Gibson, P.M., James Campbell, a carrier and fruit hawker, was charged with stealing a tarpaulin,…

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Police Court Proceedings

The Independent · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

At the police court on Saturday, before Mr M. Wyse, J. P., Alfred Ernest Comber (18), painter, was charged that he did at Deniliquin between the 7th day of January,…

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Melbourne Gaol Sensation

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

A sensational plot to liberate from Melbourne gaol. Angus Murray, who is now under sentence of death in collection with the murder of the bank…

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The Balldale Murder

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 3

The local police were advised early this week to notify witnesses in the charge against Roy Thomas Mitchell for murdering Richard Pethybridge at…

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Licensing Court. Wednesday, March 26, 1924, (Before Mr. A. C. Leslie, Deputy Licensing Magistrate)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 3

A booth license was granted to John Connell, of Howlong, for the Howlong St. Patrick's Day races on Saturday, April 32, hours 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m…

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THE E.S. AND A. Bank Case. Two Defendants Sentenced

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

Edward Treloar and Albert Potts have been sentenced to twelve months each for conspiracy to defraud the E. S. and A. Bank of £2500…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, March 24. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.) Indecent Language

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 31

James Thomas M'Brien was charged with using indecent language in Deanstreet on March 18. He pleaded not guilty. Evidence was given by…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide. Tragedy Near Adelong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 18

The Gwalia Station homestead of Mr. C. Davies, near the township of Grahamstown, four miles from Adelong, was the scene of a terrible tragedy in…

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