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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

1,192 stories in Murray's papers · page 38 of 60

Charged with Stealing Over Coat

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

At the local court yesterday morning Robert Nelson appeared before Messrs, J.D. Fraser and B.J. Rodgers, j.'sP., on a charge of having in…

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Albury Murder Costs Police £2,000

The Independent · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

It is estimated that more than £2,000 has been spent by the police an efforts to solve the Albury culvert mystery. The detectives are…

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Seventy-three Wounds Man’s Dreadful Death Woman Charged With Murder PERTH

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

Evidence that 73 wounds were found on the body of Carmelo Mentisano, was given to-day by Dr. Allan Bean at the inquest into…

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Stock Stealing Convictions Considered Inadequate

The Independent · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

Graziers maintain that pena[?] imposed for conviction in stock stealing cases are inadequate [?] often the criminal is not caught [?]…

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Fobtballer Charged. Stood Down for Three Matches

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

THREE charges against Colin Gibbs (Echuca East) arising out of the match Echuca East versus Mathoura were heard by the independent tribunal…

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Woman's Strange Whim Police Station Comedy

The Independent · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

A woman entered the charge-room at the Central Police Station, Sydney, one night recently, and walked briskly up to the counter…

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Will Die in Gaol Edward Moray’s Fate Death Sentence Commuted Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

Sentence of death passed upon Edward Morey for the murder of Percy Smith, near Wagga, van to-day commuted by State Cabinet…

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Alleged Jewel Theft Second Trial of Two Men Garage Attendant’s Evidence Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

The second trial of William James Wallace, 28, and Eric Courtenay. who are charged with having stolen £1700 worth of diamond rings from…

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An Enforced Holiday Kaye Don Allowed Comforts in Gaol Famous Speedster London, October 7

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

At the request of Kaye Don, who is serving a sentence of four months for the manslaughter of his mechanic, who was killed when Don’s car…

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Police Chief at Wagga Duke’s Visit Discussed

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

Superintendent Woods, Detective-Sergeant McRae and Constable Kelly yesterday visited Wagga, where they met the Commissioner for Police (Mr…

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Woman on Trial Charge of Murder Elderly Man’s Death BATHURST

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

The trial opened here to-day of Mrs. Charlotte Fowler, 59, on a charge of having murdered John Ryan, 79, who was found shot dead…

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Death Follows Wedding Father of Bride Dead Police Investigations Newcastle

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

Police are Investigating the death in Newcastle Hospital to-day of John Bainsbridge, of Newcastle, who was admitted to hospital on Saturday…

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Barry Murder Trial Commenced at Bathurst. Suicide Theory Not Acceptable Says Crown Prosecutor. Bathurst

The Independent · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

The trial was opened here to-day of Mrs. Charlotte Fowler, 59, on a charge of having murdered John Ryan, aged 79, who was found shot…

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Airmen’s Estates Two are Sequestrated Sequel to Court Action Melbourne, Monday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

Judge Lukin in the Bankruptcy Court to-day granted petitions, by the Western Mining Corporation, Collins street Melbourne, for the…

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Goldfields Strike Companies Reject Recommendations Want Court to Settle Matter Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

The Chamber of Mines at a meeting to-day rejected a recommendation put forward at a conference at Bendigo on Saturday between representatives…

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Trainer Before Court Comedy Jim Case “Horse Ran at Albury,” it is Alleged GRAFTON

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

J. H. O’Connor, 58, horse owner and trainer was charged at the local police court to-day with having at Grafton obtained £5…

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Revolt Checked in Spain Government Holds Upper Hand 1000 Dead; Thousands Wounded Guerilla Fighting in Capital Leaders of Rising to Be Court Martialled Barcelona, October 7

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

The Lerroux Government in Spain apparently holds the upper hand thanks to the loyally of the bulk of the armed force, but the strike still continues, and the revolt is still simmering. The rehels are doing, their utmost to prolong the strike, and the Anarchists threaten a contmuation of…

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Jewel Robbery Two Men Sentenced Detective’s Allegations Against Them SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 2

The scene in George street on June 15, when bandits stole jewellery valued at £1700 from the windows of Angus and Coote,…

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Wodonga and District Police as Marksmen

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 2

The following scores were recorded by the police from Wodonga and surrounding stations at the half-yearly revolver shooting tests conducted at…

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Lindbergh Kidnapping Indictment for Murder Grand Jury’s Decision

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 3

FLEMINGTON (New Jersey). Oct 8, Bernard Hauptmann was indicted to-day for the first degree murder of Charles Lindbergh, jun., in 1932, by…

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