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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

313 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 16

Police Court Bicycles Stolen Accused Convicted

The Independent · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 1

At the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. R. W. S. Kelly, J.P., John Cyril Collins (26) was charged with stealing a bicycle valued, at £6 the…

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The Mildura Murder. a Boy Arrested. SYDNEY, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 1

Ernest Pike (15½ years), has been arrested at Mildura, and charged with having murdered John William Smith, who was found dead near…

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Court News Wednesday, 23rd October (Before A. E. Chapman, P.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 October 1929 · page 2

Quarterly report of Licensing Inspector was received, and transfer of license of Royal Hotel, Hatfield granted from George William Jones to…

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Court of Petty Sessions

The Independent · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 1

At the Court House on Saturday morning before Mr. R. W. S. [?] J.P., Edward Dowker was [?] with using indecent languages.[?]…

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The Timber Workers' Award. The Court to be Again Approached. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 2

Au application will be made to the Arbitration Court, Sydney, during the week, on behalf of the Timber Workers' Union, and the A.C.T.U. for the…

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None Left for Judge Humorous Incident in Wagga District Court

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 November 1929 · page 1

His Honor, Judge Coyle, was the central figure in an amusing incident at the Wagga District Court on Friday last…

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Station Sale Decision of Full Court Judgment Varied on Appeal

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 November 1929 · page 2

The Full Court of Victoria, consisting of the Chief Justice (Sir William Irvine), Mr. Justice Cussen, and Mr. Justice Macfarlan, in the Banco Court…

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Stock Stealing Police Precautions

The Pastoral Times · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

At the last annual conference of the Graziers’ Association it was resolved to ask the Commissioner of Police to arrange for more supervision to…

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Escape From Ballarat Gaol. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

John Williams (25), an indeterminate prisoner, who was on remand for alleged shop breaking, at Mildura, escaped from the Ballarat gaol, this…

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Council Prosecution Aldermen’s Evidence Magistrate’s Comments

The Pastoral Times · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

The attitude of two Forbes aldermen was commented upon by Mr. Arnold, S.M., at the Forbes Police Court, when they gave evidence contradicting the…

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Police Court Monday, November 4, 1929 (Before Mr. C. W. Swiney, P.m.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 5

Reginald McLaren, of Quat Quatta, was fined 30, with 8 costs, for having used a wire netting fish trap at Quat Quatta on August 30…

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Hay District Court

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 6

A sittings of the above Court was held, yesterday, before Mr. Judge Coyle. The Trustees, Executors and Agency…

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District Court. Before His Honor Judge Coyle

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

In a garnishee matter Edwin G. Balding (as trustee of the assigned estate of C. G. Keig, lately trading as C. G. Keig & Co.) v. John Johnston…

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The Mildura Murder. The Boy Pike Committed for Trial. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

Eric Pike (15). was committed for trial by the Coroner, at Mildura Police Court for the alleged murder of John William Smith. In an alleged state[?]…

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Man Slashed with Razor. Tells the Police an Interesting Story. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

James Wilson (29), who was badly slashed with a razor during an affray in Kent Street, City, late last night, stated that about two years ago he…

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The Provisions of Awards. Important Judgment by High Court. MELBOURNE, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

By an important judgment, delivered in the High Court, to-day, the provisions of an award are not binding on employers in respect of…

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Alleged Stealing (Before A. Malcolm Esq. J.P.)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 November 1929 · page 3

At the Court of Petty Sessions on Friday last, James Hogan, aged 46 years, was charged that on or about the 29th day of August,…

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Grazier's Appeal Before the Full Court Bullagreen Station Deal

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 November 1929 · page 4

The Full Court of Victoria, consisting of the Chief Justice (Sir William Irvine), Mr. Justice Cussen and Mr. Justice MacFarlan; in the Banco Court…

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Court Of Petty Sessions 6/11/21 (Before A. G. Morgan and A. H. Jacobs, J's.P.)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 9 November 1929 · page 3

Daniel Joseph Lucey, charged with obtaining money in Sydney by means of false pretences; to wit, valueless cheque…

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[?] Man Sentenced [?] Offence in Gardens

The Independent · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 2

[?] the Court of Petty Sessions, yes[?] before Mr. R. W. S. Kelly, [?] an old man known locally as [?] George Beavis," but whose…

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