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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

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Jerilderie Licensing Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 4

The quarterly Licensing Court was held at Jerilderie on Thursday last before the P.M. (Mr Parker). Renewals of hotel licenses were…

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Alleged Burglary at How Long

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 2

Clarence Clive Beaumont, 20, George Beaumont, 19, and Joseph Water son, 20, on remand, were charged at the Albury Police Court, on Monday last,…

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Albury Gaol Escapee

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 2

On Monday Mr. D. F. Parker, P. M., opened an inquiry into the escape of "Scotty" Maclean from the Albury gaol, on Friday. Mr. G. Steele,…

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Alleged Theft of Sheep

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 17

Donald Bower, David Neave, Samuel Reed, John Humphries and Cuthbert Gibbs were charged at the Narandera police court with stealing 720 sheep, the…

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Gaol for Not Voting. an Unprecedented Hardship

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 17

That a man should have to serve sixteen days hard labour in a common gaol, in contact with notorious criminals —24 hours of that time in solitary…

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Sensational Escapes Prisoner Climbs Albury Gaol Wall

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 22

Under sensational circumstances, William M'Lean (30), who is awaiting trial in connection with burglaries committed at Edmondson's and Copland's…

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Man Sentenced to Death. Wagga Stabbing Case. a Lover's Jealousy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 22

"I would have given my life to show the love I had for the girl. I hope she is happier now where she has gone, and I ask the Lord to be…

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Albury Police Court. Monday, June 13. (Before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M.) Motor Traffic Cases

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 22

Arthur Baker was charged with riding a motor cycle at a speed dangerous to the public in Dean-street on May 25. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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The Wagga Murder. Lovers Fatal Quarrel. Death Sentence Passed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 5

In the Control Criminal Court, Sydney, on Monday last, Cedric Thomas Victor Ryan, 30 years, a telephone linesman, appeared on a charge of…

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Small Debts Court Wanted of a Trotting Bet Wanted £2/2 for Signing Name

The Independent · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 3

James Taylor sued John Chas. Stewart for £2/2/- for Work alleged to have been done. Plaintiff said defendant had authorised…

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Telegrams Petersham Murder

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 2

McPherson has confessed to the murder of Martha Quin at Petersham. Melbourne, Saturday. The temperature recorded in…

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Russian Commander Sentenced to Death Charge of Espionage London

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 2

Urab Kelpikoff, formerly a commander of a ship of the Russian Baltic Fleet, has been sentenced to death, and his wife to three years'…

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Police Court

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 June 1927 · page 2

On Saturday, before Mr Griffin, J. P. Patrick Bradshaw (49) ; was fined 10/ or three days for being found…

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Murder Charge Sydney

The Independent · Tuesday 21 June 1927 · page 2

Clyde McPherson was before Central Police Court to-day, charged with the murder of Martha Qui[?]. Accused was remanded to the Coroners inquiry…

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Small Debts Court Last Week's Sittings

The Independent · Tuesday 21 June 1927 · page 2

In the Small Debts Court last week, before Mr M. E. Soane, P.M., Burchfield Bros., obtained a verdict against. E. M. Trist for £9 and costs for work…

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Race Week Hang Overs Court Gets Tatt's Ticket Money

The Independent · Tuesday 21 June 1927 · page 2

The bookmakers were not the only ones who received a jar in connection with the races. The visiting drunks were well rounded up and contributed…

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Murder for Murder Labour Party Protests Britian's Attitude to Russia London

The Independent · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 2

The General Council of the British Labour Party passed a resolution protesting against the policy. of meeting murder by under which degrades the…

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Mysterious Murder Dying Victim Keeps Secret Sydney

The Independent · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 2

Normal Bruhm, who was shot five times in Yurong Street, Darlinghurst, died early this morning. Questioned. in hospital by the police, Bruhum…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. M. E. Soane, P.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 June 1927 · page 2

Charles Leslie Taylor and Henry Hubert Harries, were charged with failure to return expired motor driver's licenses. Each defendant was fined…

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Assault Case (Before MR. M. E. Soane, P.m.). Wednesday, 22nd June, 1927

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 June 1927 · page 2

Alfred Nixon Duryea and Leo Duryea were charged that on 15/5/27, at Balranald, in company, they did assault Harry Walker…

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