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Courts & crime, 1934

1,192 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 60

The Trouble in Vienna Further Socialist Outbreaks. Police Killed. Vienna

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

It is estimated that the breaking of the armed resistance by the Socialists has so far cost 100 lives. Further suburban hostile…

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Beechworth Court of General Sessions

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 2

In the Court of General Sessions at Beechworth last week before Judge Wolnarski, Walter Ernest Coysh, of Tintaldra, pleaded guilty to three…

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Disappearance Wages Book. Leads to Court Proceedings

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 2

In the Court of Petty Sessions, before Mr. Reed, S.M., yesterday, Arthur Hutchinson was charged for that on or between the 10th and 11th…

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Altering Stock Permits Gaol for Offenders in Future

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

The Department of Agriculture has informed the Wagga P.P. Board that the Commissioner for Police, Mr. Childs. has complained that two…

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Pastoral Award Arbitration Court Proceedings

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

The A.W.U., in conjunction with other trades unions is applying to the commonwealth Arbitration Court for restoration of the arhitrary cut in the…

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Amazing Court Story "Had Fantastic Life"

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 5

An almost Incredible story of an Australian girl of 14, who married an Indian at Ballarat and learned to understand enough Hindustan…

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Murrumbidgee River Murder Death of Percy Edward Smith Inquest Opened at Wagga WAGGA,Thursday

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 5

Thirty-nine witnesses will be called, and 38 exhibits and 20 Items (marked for Identification) will be presented by the police…

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Police Court Balranald Wednesday, 21st FEBRUARY (Before Mr. D. W. Reid, S.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 1

The case against Frank Phyland was called, being adjourned from last police court on the application of the police, who were unable to produce their chief…

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Alleged Wool Stealing

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

At Balranald Court, Percy Charles Johnstone (28), was remanded on a charge of allegedly stealing 600lbs. of wool, the property of Frederick William…

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Well-known Racing Man Before Police Court. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 3

Robert W. Skelton, a well-known figure in racing circles, was proceeded against at the Water Police Court, to-day, by Archibald McNeill, stable…

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Two Prisoners Escape From Beechworth Gaol

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 3

William Bentley, 27, and Raymond Brown, 25, escaped from the Beechworth Reformatory Prison at 12.15 o'clock on Friday morning…

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Murrumbidgee River Murder Death of Percy Smith Tent Fly with Blood Stains Wagga

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

At the resumed hearing of the inquest into the death of Percy Smith, whose body was found in the Murrumbidgee River on Xmas Day, Mrs…

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League of Youth. Application to Irish Court. DUBLIN

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

On the grounds that it was vexatious, the High Court to-day rejected the Attorney-General's application for the dismissal of Blueshirt leader…

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Alleged Perjury Balranald Court Case Defendant Committed for Trial

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

AT the Balranald Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. D. W. Reid, S.M., Dennis Hayes and his brother James Keyes Hayes were charged with…

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War Hero in Court. Sank a Submarine in 1918. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

John Lawless, who on July 29th, 1918, sank a German submarine, single-handed, was fined £1 for defrauding the Labour Exchange, by…

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Gaol Escapees Sentenced to I5 Months Each

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 5

At the Beechworth Police. Court on Tuesday,--before .Messrs. J. Harper (chairman) and J. Polmear, J's.P., William Bentley, 27, and Raymond-Brown…

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Police Court

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 4

At the Police Court yesterday, James Keys Hayes appeared on a charge of allege. perjury before Mr. Blakemore, J. P. Mr Hayes, .solicitor, of Swan Hill,…

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THE PlLLIGA Murder Woman Cahrged at Bedside Court Tamworth

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 5

At a specially constituted court at her be[?]alds in the Thmworth Hospital late last night, Annie Richards was charged with the…

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Police Court FRIDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY (Before Mr. C. W. Swiney, P.M.)

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 1

At the Henty Police Court on Friday, S. A. Kelly and J. P. Costigan, for failing to return a motor deriver's license, were each fined 2/6 and 8/-…

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[?]laga Murder Case [?]d Alleged to Have Assisted [?]Wife to Murder Nott SYDNEY

The Independent · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 5

[?]rth Police Court to[?]Richards, 53, husband. [?]bcth Richards, was [?]ing accessory after…

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