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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

517 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 26

Sheep Stealing Ridiculous Penalties

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 3

Replying to a deputation from the Graziers' Association the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) expressed the opinion that penalties imposed…

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Albury Police Court Two Youths Sent for Trial

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 3

John Doughton and Richard Miller, each aged 19, was charged with breaking, entering and stealing money and a tweed overcoat of the premises of…

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Police Court Tuesday, June 6, 1933 (Before Mr. C. W. Swlney, P.M.)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 5

Maurice Chamberlain, 33, was charged with having been found drunk in Church street on that morning. He pleaded guilty. Constable Hibbens,…

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Charge of Murder Two Men Arrested

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 16

Two men have been arrested and charged with the murder of John Albert Rowland, who was shot near his home in Old South Head road…

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Small Debts Court Post Splitting Contract Disputed Counsel Accused of Impropriety

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 4

At the Small Debits Court on Tuesday, before Mr. C. W. Sw[?]nry, P.M., Guide Pagsnoni, [?]abourer of Wahgunyah pro[?]ded…

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Sheep Stealing Case Series of Cases at Moulamein

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 3

Sheep stealing seems to be becoming more rife along the river areas of late und at the Moulamein Court held recently there were three charges of…

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Police Force Praised by Judge

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 3

At the Quarter Sessions Court at Darlinghurst, Judge Coyle praised the police force. "I have had many years of experience in these courts, both as…

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Sausage Case to Be Heard Judge Thinks Magistrate Misapprehended Medical Evidence

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 3

The Acting Chief Justice (Sir Frederick Mann) on Wednesday remitted to the Swan Hill Court of Petty Sessions, for re-hearing, an information…

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Craig Sentenced to Death Counsel Will Still Try to Aid Him "I Am Innocent"

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 3

Eric Roland Craig was found guilty and sentenced to death on Thursday night for the murder of Bessie O'Connor. The crime occurred at National…

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Sheep with Cropped Ears Police Prosecution Fails

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 4

At the Barham Police Court on 19th ult., before Mr. G. J. Johnstone, P.M. Constable Hoyer proceeded against Percy W. Faulks for failing to notify…

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Under Which Law? Sale of Moolpa Station High Court Asked to Decide

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 3

Is a contract made in Victoria between in a company incorporated in Vic torin and persons living in New South Wales, and relating to land in New…

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Councils and Rat[?]payers. Magistrate’s Comments

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 June 1933 · page 2

In the Moratorium Court in Syd[?] Mr. McMahon, S.M., referring to threatening letter sent by a counc[?] a ratepayer, commented on the…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Local Valuations

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 June 1933 · page 2

An Appeal Court, to deal with valuations of the Hay Municipal Council, which had been objected to, was held yesterday, before the P.M., Mr. J. G…

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Would Not Pay Station Hand Before Court

The Independent · Tuesday 13 June 1933 · page 4

Refusal to pay for meals and accommodation supplied to him at Wanganella Hotel, when a demand to do so was made, led Stanley Royal to appear…

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Court News

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1933 · page 3

In the local Police Court on Thursday last before the P.M. (Mr. C. W. Swiney) the following cases were dealt with.—…

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Ejectment Applications Police Court Cases

The Pastoral Times · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 1

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr Johnstone, PM., Sarah Ellen May Daish sought an order for the ejectment of R. C. Fisher…

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Albury Police Court Motorist Confused by Regulations

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 5

When Herbert Nicholls was charged with driving a motor ear with unlighted headlights in Dean-street, Albury, on the night of May 5, it was stated that…

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Alleged Assault on Bailiffs. Sydney, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 1

Two charges of malicious wounding were preferred against a 52-year-old man, at the Kogarah Police Court, yesterday, following the alleged…

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Warden's Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 5

Albert Edward Dalwood applied for a suspension of labor conditions in respect to the Riverina Collieries coal mining land at Oaklands. Objection…

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Licensing Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 June 1933 · page 5

A transfer of the license of the Newmarket Hotel, Sydney-road, Albury, was granted to Jesse Gadsen Thorn, owner of the freehold…

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