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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1936

733 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 37

Rift Within the Lute Tauber's Matrimonial Troubles Wife Charged with Blackmail Alleged Refusal to Agree to Divorce VIENNA

The Independent · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 3

The trial was begun here to-day of Carlotta Tauber on a charge of having blackmailed her former husband, Richard Tauber, the world-famous singer, after their divorce in Berlin. It is alleged that the woman pointed out to Tauber that the…

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Theft of Bicycle Man Fined £5, or 10 Days. Machine Taken From Main Street

The Independent · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 1

In the Deniliquin Police Court on Thursday morning before Messrs M. Wyse and A. W. DeBeauzeville, J's.P., Albert Edward LeFever, 34, pleaded…

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Faithful Dog. [?] in Murder Trial

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 1

When Inspector M’Intosh and his family Wagga recently, they took with them Rover, a dog which is one of the family’s most treasure…

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Vicarage Murder Mechanic Charged Court Crowded Melbourne

The Independent · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 3

The City Court was crowded to-day, when Edward Cornelius, aged 29 years, mechanic, was charged with the murder of the Rev. Harold…

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Brothers at Law. Cross Assault Summons. POCOCK v. POCOCK

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

In the Court of Petty Sessions, before the P.M., Mr. Wells, on Tuesday, cross summonses for alleged assaults were heard against William…

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False Pretences Man Charged at Corowa Valueless Cheque Cashed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 5

On Tuesday afternoon last a man walked into Mr. R. Pendlebury's shop and after negotiating with Mr. Pendlebury for the purchase of 16…

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Gamble in Pepper Prospectus of New Company Directors Sentenced London, February 22

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 33

Arising out of the pepper crisis in February last year, Garabed Bishirgian, deputy chairman of James and Shakspeare Ltd., and John Howeson,…

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Death Sentence Stands Murder of Me, M. Henwood

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 14

The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed tho appeal of Edwin John Hickey, aged 18 years, dairy hand, who is under sentence of death for…

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Brutal Assault on Girl Shot and Battered Assailant's Brother Was Murderer

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 6

Vincent de Britt, aged 26 years, a farm laborer, shot and brutally assaulted Jessie M'Illhatton, aged 18 years, and then shot himself dead at…

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Wayward Youth Need for Discipline. Police Superintendent's Views

The Independent · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

Speaking at a citizens' farewell to him at Goulburn, Police Superintendent O. H. Parker expressed the opinion that, if wayward youth was…

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Pistol Licenses. Appeals to Petty Sessions Court

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

In the Court of Petty Sessions, before the P.M., Mr. Wells, on Tuesday, two appeals against the refusal of the police to grant renewals of pistol…

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Death Sentences for Bulgarian Officers Plot to Murder King Sofia, February 22

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 12

After a secret trial which lasted for 11 weeks, a military court has sentenced to death Colonel Damian Velt-cheff and Commandant Kirii…

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Youths Assassinate Chief of Police New York, Feb. 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 6

A message from San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, West Indies, states that the chief of police (Colonel Riggis) has been shot dead, and a junior…

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Murder of Vicar Trial Commenced in Melbourne Several Days Hearing Expected Melbourne

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 5

The City Court was crowded to-day when Edward Cornelius, 29, mechanic, was charged with the murder of the Rev. Harold Laceby Ceoll, vicar…

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Man Missing Bush Being Scoured Police Dog Aids Sydney

The Independent · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 3

A large party, with the aid of a police Alsatian dog, is scouring the bush country around Lisarow, in the Gosford district for Cecil James…

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Police Eight Ineligible to Compete in English Events London

The Independent · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 3

The Henley Regatta committee's amateur ban against rowers in "menial or manual positions" is almost certain to apply against the New…

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Ironworkers' Union De-registration Application Resumption in Arbitration Court Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 5

When an application, calling upon the Federated Ironworkers' Union to show cause why it should not be de-registered and the preference clause…

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A Complicated Horse Deal. Argued in Small Debts Court. POCOCK v. MILES

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

In the Small Debts Court, before the P.M., Mr. Wells, on Tuesday, Francis A. Pocock proceeded against William George Miles to recover an amount…

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Motor Accidents Magistrate Warns Drivers Sydney

The Independent · Tuesday 3 March 1936 · page 3

At the Traffic Court to-day Mr. Scobie, S.M., said that as a result of the motor car accident position, revealed in statistics just published, a…

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Reckless Driving. Stipendiary Magistrate's Warning. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 March 1936 · page 3

At the Traffic Court, to-day, Mr. Scobie, S.M., said that as a result of the motor car accident position, revealed in statistics just published, a…

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