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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

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Affray with Itamans. Constable Killed in Crowded Street. Man Charged with Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 21

While Victoria-street, North Melbourne, was crowded with shoppers on Christmas Eve, and with men and Women returning to their homes from the…

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Murder of Mrs. Currell. Henry Tacke Arrested

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

Henry Tacke, for whom a warrant was issued for the murder of Mrs. Rachel Currell. at St. Kilda, on 15th December, was arrested at Sorrento,…

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St. Kilda Murder. Tacke Arrested at Sorrento

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 21

Henry Tacke, 6 5, for whom a warrant had been issued on a charge of, having murdered Mrs. Rachael Currell at St. Kilda on December 15, was…

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Charges of Stealing

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 2

At the Narandera Police Court on 29th ult., Thomas S Lewis, a former resident of this district, was fined £5, in default one month in…

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Alleged Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 20

At the Melbourne City Court, Horace Herbert Sayers, aged 24 years, a labourer, of South Melbourne, was charged with murder. It is alleged a…

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The Java Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 3

A message from Java states that the two hotel boys, held in connection with the murder of Mrs. Macfie, have confessed to the crime. They are…

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Police Court Wednesday, January 6, 1926. (Before Mr. Arnold, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

Albert Lueas, for falling to renew his motor driver's license, was fined 5 and 8 costs. Charles Jas. Johnson, for riding a…

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Licensing Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

F. M. Bush applied for a renewal of the license of the Exchange Hotel, Daysdale.--Granted. The Licensing Inspector's quarterly…

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Albury Police Court. (Before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.M.) Tuesday, 5th January

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 22

Alfred Black, 24, was charged with having behaved riotously on December 27. The defendant did not appear. His father, Alfred Black, appeared for…

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Alleged Sheep-stealing a Tallangatta Charge. Accused Committed for Trial

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

At the Tallangatta Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday, before Mr. T. M. Williams, P.M., William Carlton Boyle, of Warracknabeal and formerly…

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Small Debts Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

Benjamin Hall v G. A. Patterson, claim for £2869, for goods sold and delivered.--Verdict for amount, and 126 costs…

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Licensing Court

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

Application was made for the renewal of the Billiard License of the Exchange Hotel, Daysdale, to Fred Bush.—Granted…

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Corowa Police Court Wednesday, January 5, 1925 (Before Mr. Arlond, P.M.) Motor Licenses

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

Police v. A. E. Lucas, charged with falling to hand in expired motor driver's license. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 6/, with 8/ cost…

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An Alleged Assault a Contested Case

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

At the Hay Court of Petty Sessions, on 13th December, before the P.M., Horace Wrigley [was charged, on summons, with assaulting Albert…

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Court of Petty Sessions. a Batch of Cases

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

At the Court of Petty Session yesterday, before Mr. Soane, P.M., William Ross was charged that he did on the 11th inst., at the entrance…

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Hay District Court

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 3

His Honor, Judge Bevan, has given his reserved decision in the action by James O'Loughlin, of Moulamein, against Permewan Wright and Co…

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Popular Police Officer

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 5

To show their appreciation of the late Constable Ord. as an estimable officer and worthy townsman, a number of leading residents of Yarrawonga set…

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Corowa Police Complimented

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 5

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council reference was made to the "damage" done to the Council's property on New Year's Eve, when…

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Why Not the Police?

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 5

Now the police are asking to be included in the list of New Year recipients of the 44-hour gift. Why not? Are not the police just as good…

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Police Court Cases Dealt with

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 2

Before Mr. C. A . Arnold P. M. on Wednesday, the following cases were dealt with :— Police V. J. J. Everitt, failing to…

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