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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

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Masseur Charged Using Instrument for Unlawful Purpose Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 3

When Audrey Sara, 61, masseur, who charged at the Quarter Sessions to-day With having used an Instrument for an unlawful purpose, Mis…

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Quarter Sessions. Hay Court

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 2

His Honor, Judge Coyle, presided at the Court of Quarter Sessions and District Court, this morning. Mr. D. C. Pagan, Deputy Sheriff was in…

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Sugar Lumps As Murder Clue New York, August 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 11

After Mile. Irma Pradier, a French woman, aged 27 years, had been found shot dead on July 20, detectives discovered six lumps of sugar in a pocket…

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Balranald Police Court (Before M. A. B. Collin., P.M.)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 2

At the Police Court, Balranald on Tuesday last, an application by Roy Malcolm' for a Business Agent's License wins granted. Mr. Malcolm…

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Police Court Three Men Sentenced

The Independent · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 3

At the Deniliquin police court on Monday, before Mr. Collins, P.M., John Patrick Kelly, John McKinnon and William Coffey were charged…

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Police Detain Youths

The Independent · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 3

Two youths appeared before the court this morning and were remanded. It is understood they are residents of Victoria…

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Murder Al[?] Man's Death Af[?] Catio[?]

The Independent · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

James White, 67 year [?]andera Hospital on M[?]sult of injuries alleged [?] received in an alteroa[?]…

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Albury Police Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 45

Jack Douglas Murphy (18), of Albury, for whom Mr. E. E. Jones appeared, was charged with having assaulted Margaret Kathleen Pettiford,…

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Marriage Ban on Police

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 30

In the New South Wales police force there are about 500 young single men, and many of them want to marry; but the regulations will not permit at least…

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Scriven Murder Trials Crown Retires From Case

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 1

The Crown Prosecutor (Mr. Book, K.C.) informed Mr. Justice Gavin Duffy, in the Criminal Court on Monday, that the Crown would not fight…

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ALBURY & DISTRICT Albury Licensing Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 9

In the Albury Licensing Court on Monday, Florence Gout, for whom Mr. H. Angel (Tietyens and Angel) appeared, applied for permission to effect…

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Police Protection and Pastoralists. What Is Being Done In This District

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council a good deal of discussion took place between members of the Council, Sergeant Harris,…

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Supreme Court of U.S.A. Nomination Approved Washington, August 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 14

Notwithstanding expectations to the contrary the judiciary committee of the Senate has approved the nomination by President Roosevelt of Senator…

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Audacious Theft

The Independent · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

An audacious theft, which police say is one of the most extraordinary in their experience, occurred in a tram in Sydney on Saturday night…

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Police and Marriage

The Independent · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 3

The Police Association wants the Commissioner to release young police men from the contract they entered into on joining the service, under…

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[?] Decides Court Proceedings Unique Sugestion in Victorian Court Case

The Independent · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 3

The toss of a coin has settle many arguments in the past, and the luck of the toss has made cricket enthusiasts whoop wiht joy when the fate…

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Friendly Appeal Court

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 1

A Friendly Appeal Court will he held at the Council Chambers, Town Hall, on Monday next, and three succeeding days. Persons who have lodged appeas…

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Charge of Stealing Defendant Discharged

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 3

In the Court of Petty Sessions on Thursday last before Mr. C. G. Watts, J.P., Harold Burgess (32) was charged that on the 18th day…

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Two Men Arrested Court Discharge Them on Recognisance Mathoura, To-day

The Independent · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 3

Five minutes after being informed of an alleged petty thieving act at Mathoura, Constable Hart arrested Alan Rogers and William Arnold,…

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Woman Charged with Murder Death of Husband

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 5

A statement alleged to have been made to the police by Mary Cecelia Thomas, aged 39 years, who has been charged with murder, was produced at…

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