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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

1,192 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 60

£100,000 for Buildings Schools, Police Stations, Etc. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 August 1934 · page 2

The hint recently given in Ministerial circles that a substantial sum would be made available this financial year-for school repairs and new…

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Arnhem Land Murder

The Independent · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

Three aborigines, Mow, Narkayah and Natchelma, who were charged at Darwin with the murder of Tanaka, one of five Japanese who were…

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Native Sentenced to Death Darwin

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

Judge Wells to-day passed sentence of death on the aborigine, Tuckiat, for the murder of Constable McColl…

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The Darwin Trial. Aboriginal Sentenced to Death. DARWIN

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 3

Judge Wells to-day passed sentence of death on the aboriginal Takair, for the murder of Constable McColl…

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Horse Stealing Charge Further Evidence Heard Deniliquin Station Hand's Losses

The Independent · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

When the case in Deniliquin Police Court before Mr. I. Beavers, P.M., In which George Kilpatrick wad charged with stealing on or about…

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Two Men Before Court Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

At the Newtown Court to-day John Kelly, 50, and Sydney Brightfield, 26, labourers, were charged with having demanded money by force from John…

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A Jealous Woman Threw Sulphuric Acid in Rival's Face Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison. Paris

The Independent · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 3

A shocking affair is reported from the Paris chemical factory where Jeanne Bernat and Louise Viard, both employees, fell in love with the same…

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Salesman for Trial “Bank Lost £2777” Police Allegations MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 1

Allegations that the National Bank, Collins street, Melbourne, had been defrauded of £2777 by means of seven forged cheques,…

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Telegrams Missing Boy Found Police Alsatian Assists in Search Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

An all-night search by 50 police and civilians for Henry Roy Rogers, 14, of Peak Hill, who was reported missing from his home yesterday…

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Russian Literature Seized by Police in Sydney Brought Back by Delegates

The Independent · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 4

Customs officials seized, for review by the censor, a quantity of literature, and a film depicting life in Soviet Russia, brought back by the…

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Cow in Custody Police Not Permitted to Use Milk. Unknown Owner Fined

The Independent · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 3

The constable at the door of the Sandringham Court on Wednesday morning: called in a loud voice, "The unknown' owner of a straying cow…

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Sensation in Court Note Among Exhibits Received by Jury MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 3

A sensation, which resulted in the discharge of a jury and an order for re-trial, occurred in General Sessions to-day when,…

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Wahgunyah Fire Brigade Receive [?]25 Grant From Shire Move to Obtain Police Office for Housing

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of the Wahgunyah Fire Brigade held in the School of Arts last Wednesday night the following officials were elected:…

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Stranger Than Fiction Court Story About Man Ex-Digger Located After 20 Years ORANGE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

An extraordinary story was related in the Orange Police Court to-day when Robert Bradley, who was arrested during the…

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Lottery Winner Bailed Up Money Demanded Police Allege Force Was Used. Two Men Arrested in City Sydney

The Independent · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 3

At the Newtown Court to-day, John Delly, labourer, 50, and Sydney Brightfield, 26 labourer, were charged with having demanded money by…

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Fascist Sentenced Rome, August 6

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 3

Landro Arpinati, former Under-Secretary of the Fascist Party, who was arrested in consequence of a long feud with the Fascist…

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Clerk Disappears Mystery Puzzles Police Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 2

While on duty at the Gardenvale railway station on Saturday morning, Walter Button, 32; railway booking clerk, mysteriously disappeared, and…

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Ruse to Obtain Plane Police Call Man’s Bluff Incident at Aerodrome Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 1

An attempt was made yesterday afternoon by a young man to obtain possession of an aeroplane belonging to Mr. A. J. Brown, from the…

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To Claim Fortune Ex-Digger Reaches Sydney Sequel to Court Proceedings Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 1

Robert Bradley, an ex-Digger, whose appearance at Orange Police Court yesterday resulted in his being brought to Sydney by his brother…

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MR. A. V. MAXWELL, K.C. Appointed a Judge Supreme Court Vacancy SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 1

Mr. A. V. Maxwell, K.C., was to-night appointed a judge of the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr…

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