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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

481 stories in Murray's papers · page 14 of 25

Balranald Court (Before Mr. N. L. Sheridan P.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 3

At the Balranald Police—Court on Wednesday last the following cases were dealt with. Motor Traffic Case…

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Assault and Robbery Reported from Belgrave. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 2

Murray Garth (29), informed the police that two men entered his room in a house in Belgrave, Victoria, on Sunday night, tied his arms together…

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Communists and Premier Police Dispense Meeting. in Front of Mr. Lang's House. Sydney, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 3

When Communists attempted to hold a public meeting in front of Premier Lang's house, at Auburn, last night, the police intervened and…

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Police Court False Pretences Charge Fails

The Independent · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 4

In the Deniliquin Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. R. W. S. Kelly, J.P., William Anderson (49), was charged with having, at Moulamein the…

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Corowa Police Court Dole Seeker and Unregis Tered Car Fined on Three Charcfs

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 2

At the local police court last week, before, Messrs. W. S. Kelly and P. Ford J's.P., George Thomas, alias George Halton, was…

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Country Press and Telephones. Higher Rates to be Charged. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 3

Replying to a deputation from country newspaper proprietors, the Post Master General promised to agree, tentatively, to allow…

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Mudgee Train Robbery Arrested Men in Court

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 3

Following their arrest on Tuesday night, as an outcome of the robbery of the Mudgee mail train at Penrit[?] on April 8, 1930, Joseph, Harold…

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Well-known Airwoman To be Responded in Divorce Court. MELBOURNE, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 3

The preliminary steps in a petition for divorce against Jessie Miller (29) the well-known airwoman, were taken to-day, when George Keith. Miller…

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Homeless Residents Where to House Them Show Grounds & Court House?

The Independent · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 1

Where the people in poor circumstances would go when driven from their homes at North Deniliquin by the flood waters, was a question brought…

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Corowa Police Court Monday July 6,1931 (Before Mr. C. W. Swiney, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 1

Stanley Barber, charged with having failed to deliver expired driver's license within three days of the date of expiry, pleaded guilty, and was…

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Licensing Court Monday, July 6, 1931

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 1

(Before Mr. C.W. Swiney, P.M.) Timothy J. Kelly, owner of the freehold of the Riverina Hotel, Corowa applied for a license in respect…

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Police Court

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, before Messrs Kelly and Corby, J. sP., Robert Brice (16) was remanded to 16th July on a charge of being an idle…

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Stealing From Flood Victims

The Independent · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

It has been reported that some unknown person or persons have been visiting homes at North Deniliquin with the use of a boat…

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Police Court Han with Pistol Idle and Disorderly

The Independent · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

Three young men who were taken into custody at Deniliquin on Wednesday on various charges appeared before Messrs Kelly and Corby, J'sP.,…

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Laborer Arrested Attempted Murder Charge

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 3

Roy Morgan, 37, laborer, was a arrested by the Moama police late on Tuesday night when making his way towards the Murray bridge, and was…

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District Court Monday, July 13, 1931 . (Before Hla Honor Judge Coyle)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 1

Roche Motors v. E. Frost Claim for £3140 for goods sold and delivered and work and labour done. Mr. E. E. Tones- appeared for…

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Stealing Kero. From Lamps

The Independent · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 1

There have been some mean and peculiar thefts reported daring the recent floods, but probably the latest kind of theft reported by…

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Wanted Bulgarian Anarchist. Police Searching Australia. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 3

Search is being made by the police of all States for a Bulgarian anarchist, who is stated to be one of the most dangerous characters to come to…

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Tattersall's Hotel Application to Court Refused By P.M.

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 2

An application on behalf of the Deniliquin Hospital for a license for Tattersall's Hotel to be issued to Henry James Dixson was made to Mr. N. L…

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Three Men in a Boat a Flood-time Experience. S.o.s. to the Police

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon, the Hay Police Station received an S.O.S., by telephone, advising them that three men had been capsized out of a boat and…

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