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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

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Police Court Yesterday’s Minor Cases

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 1

THE following minor cases were dealt with yesterday by Mr. Collins, P.M.: Charles J. Loy was fined-5/ with 8/ costs for failing to return an expired…

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For Trial Alleged Theft by Mailman

The Independent · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 3

Before Mr. A. B. Collins, P.M., yesterday, Stanley Ernest Edwards was charged with that on September 12 of last year he did steal part of a…

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Victorian Police

The Independent · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 1

Inspector Duncan has completed his report for consideration of Cabinet and this will be presented this week. It is expected that Inspector…

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Sequel to Mellbourne Murder

The Independent · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 3

Antonio Barbara (35), was committed for trial by the coroner, charged with the murder of Mrs. Edith Rachel Praetz, also known as…

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Alleged Theft Young Man Committed for Trial

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 4

IN the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Collins P.M., a young man named Stanley Ernest Edwards was charged with stealing a postal article…

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Hay Police Buildings. No Tenders Received. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 3

No tenders were received by the Public Works Department for painting and repairs to the Hay Police buildings…

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A Disputed Account. a Small Debts Court Case

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 4

In the Small Debts Court before the P.M., on Thursday, Morison Bros. proceeded against C. C. Herbert claiming £12/1/2 being balance owing…

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Police Raids at Berrigan and Finley Illegal Betting Alleged

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

Organised raids were made at Berrigan and Finley on Saturday afternoon last. The raids were conducted by…

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Wheat Found in Car Three Men Charged with Stealing

The Independent · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 3

When Constable McKenzie, of Mulwala, and Constables Sheathers and Sommers, of Yarrawonga, were on patrol work near Sloan Siding, they…

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Albury Police Court Payment of Wages

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

Robert Jordon, of Albury, proceeded against a man named Tracey to recover 30/ alleged to foe duo for wages. The defendant did not…

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Alleged Theft of [?]

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

The Corowa police were advise a quantity of wheat, estimated bags had been stolen from Nixon and Sons, Boomerang…

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Three Men Charged Could Not Satisfy Police About Wheat Found in Car

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 5

When Constable McKenzie, of Mulwala, and Constable sheathers and Sommers, of Yarrawonga, were" on patrol work near Sloane Siding they…

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Police Raids Illegal Betting Alleged

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

Organised raids were made at Berrigan and Finley on Saturday afternoon last. The faids were conducted by…

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Victorian Police Investigator's Report; Important Proposals

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 35

The final report, of Inspector Alexander Duncan, of Scotland Yard, who was appointed by" the Victorian Ministry to inquire into and report on the…

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Armed Police Search For Fugitive With Gun. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

Armed police and civilians are searching the bush around Warragul for a man who shot Mrs. John Reynolds (24), on her husband's dairy…

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Balranald Police Court Friday, 29th JANUARY, 1937 Before Mr. A. B. Collins, P.M.

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 3

The usual monthly Court was held here yesterday, 20th January, when a rather long list of cases was placed before the Police Magistrate…

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Murder Charge Follows Death of Young Woman

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 3

Investigations into, the dentil of Miss Grace Maud Eve, aged 35 years, whose body was found floating in the water alongside the Manly wharf at…

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Police Court an Unstamped Receipt

The Pastoral Times · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 1

IN the Deniliquin Police Court this week before Mr. A. B. Collins, P.M., Bertram Roebuck pleaded guilty land was fined £1, with 8/ costs, for giving an…

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Licensing Court Court House Hotel Transfer Police Objection Fails

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 5

At the Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Thornton, L.M., [?] application was made by Mildred House, licensee of the Court House…

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Wedderburn Murder

The Independent · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 3

Although the police have been unable to trace Edward William Lindsay, of Shepparton, whose wife reported she was satisfied, he was the…

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