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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

517 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 26

Albury Police Court Sheep in Motor Lorry

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 47

The first prosecution of its kind was heard at Albury on Monday, when Edward Harrison La Fontaine was charged with conveying sheep without…

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Theft From Billiard Room

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 5

On Wednesday evening thieves entered the billiardroom at the Corowa [?]terary Institute and stole a box containing £68 in silver, the billiard…

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Man Charged by Bull

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 7

Mr. G. Murphy, a well-known farmer of Pucawan (Temora district), had a thrilling experience with a bull he was leading. The animal charged him, and…

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Junee Will Before Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 47

A caveat against probate being granted in the will of the late Justin M'Carthy, grazier, formerly of Junee Reefs, was lodged in the Equity Court…

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New Guard Leader Sued. Claim for £402 Echo of Assault Case

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 5

At the Supreme Court on Tuesday John Francis Dynon sued Eric Campbell, the leader of the New Guard, for £402, which was money claimed to…

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Tarrawingee Murder Alleged Confession Produced at Beechworth Inquest

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 1

At the inquest into the murder of Miss Catherine Starr, 72, on July 21, held at Beechworth last week, 13 witnesses were called, and as a result of…

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Charge of Wife Murder. Husband Convicted. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 2

Eric Leslie Jones (29), watchman, was found guilty at the Central Criminal Court, to-day, on a charge of having murdered his wife, Rota Davis,…

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Raising Standard of N.s.w. Police

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 19

Planning to establish a higher standard than even that of the London police force, the Chief Commissioner (Mr. W. H. Childs) and several other…

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A Political Murder. In Czecho-Slovakian Capital. a Nazi Opponent. Prague

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 2

According to the Czecho-Slovakian Minister of the Interior, at least 15 persons were concerned in the murder of Professor Leasing, an…

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Eric Craig Leave to Appeal Refused by High Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 6

By a majority of three to two, the High Court on Monday refused the application of Eric Roland Craig for special leave to appeal against his…

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Police Court Saturday, August 26, 1933. Before Mr. J. R. Thompson, J.P.

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 3

At the Balranald police Court on Saturday last, William john Jansen, 30 years, was charged that on the 23rd. August without lawful excuse, he…

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Craigs Appeal Dismissed by High Court Majority Decision

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 4

By a majority of three to two, the High Court on Tuesday dismissed the appeal of Eric Roland Craig, 26, salesman, against his conviction and…

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Prisoners Letter Concience and Nerves Unique Appeal to Court

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 1

Probably the most unique letter ever come come before to the N.Z. Court of Appeal is that of a prisoner, who was serving a sentence of two years'…

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Alleged Sheep-stealing Charge

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 2

At the Swan Hill court before Mr. Meehan, P.M., Daniel William Hussey, farm overseer, of Swan Hill, was charged with having stolen nine sheep…

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Latest News (Murder Trial Commenced Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court to-day Claude William Wallace, 24, mechanic, and Eric Newlyn, 36, motor car driver, were charged with having…

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Police Court Man Convicted on Three Charges Robbery Charge Not Proved

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 5

At the Corowa Police Court on Monday afternoon last, before Mr. C. W. Swiney, P. M. Francis McNamara, labourer of no fixed place of abode…

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Bengali Assassins Magistrate Shot Dead Calcutta, September 2

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 15

Mr. B. E. J. Burge, a magistrate of Midnapore, was killed in view of his wife on the football field at Midnapore to-day. He is the third district…

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Another Child Murder Found Floating in Water Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 2

The body of a fully developed female child was found floating in the water near Darling Point this morning. An examination revealed that the…

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Suicide Called in Court Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 2

When the name of Susan Davis, 65. domestic duties, charged with shoplifting was called at the Central Court to-day, the Police Prosecutor…

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Small Debts Court Scope Increased to £[?] Will Cover Inter State Claims

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 3

Important amendments in the law relating to Jurisdiction of Courts of Petty Sessions and Small Debts Courts are contained in a bill…

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