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Courts & crime, 1938

1,907 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 96

Former Governor of N.s.w. and Family Present for Madeira Police

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 8

Top Left.—Of interest to N.S.W. was this 21st birthday party of the Hon. Richard Edward Lygon, son of the Earl of Beauchamp, former Governor of this State. Taken at Madresfield Court, Great Malvern, Worces., England, those in the picture, from left to right, are: The Earl of Beauchamp, Lady Dorothy, Lady Mary, and the Hon. Richard Edward Lygon. Botton Left.—A Happy New Year to the Police Force in Madeira.—At the new year, a Christmas Tree is erected at a crossroad in Funchal, Madeira, and a police constable stands by it to receive gifts from motorists. These are chiefly sweets and wine, but a bag of cement can also be seen in the photo. Top Right.—Newbury (England) Old Year Steeplechase.—…

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THANKS P.M. When His Application Is Refused And Calls Magistrate “Your Honor,” Too Bottle Collector’s Licence Sought by Wodonga Resident

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 6

Unlike the usual run of applicants at a Court of Petty Sessions who do not get what they want, Edward Clutterbuck, of Home St.,…

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Loss of Saros Court to Give Decision To-day Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 7

The probable effects of shoreward currents which prevail off the southeast coast in the vicinity of Cape Everard on the navigation of shipping was…

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No Sensations at Inquiry Into 3½ Year-Old Culvert Crime “Pyjama Girl” Murder Unsolved No New Light Thrown on Crime Identity of Woman and Slayer Unknown Inquest Held Yesterday; Police to Continue Inquiries Detective Scotches Baseless Insinuations Against Mr. T. GRIFFITH

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 1

The crime which, since being committed nearly three-and-a-half years ago, has become known throughout the world as the “Culvert Murder” or the ”Pyjama Girl Murder,” is still unsolved. Yesterday an inquest was held at Albury, but yielded little or nothing that was not already known to the public. The identity of the victim is still…

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Our London Letter Do M.P.’s Need Pensions: Marriage Grievances in the Services; New Jargon for the Law; Pacifist Goes to Gaol

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 8

Although some M.P. have beer, agitating for pensions for a long time, it is unlikely that many will taken advantage of their [?] that they are…

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Record Number of Cases City Court Kept Busy 80,762 Handled Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 4

A record number of cases were listed at the Melbourne City Court tor 1937, the Clerk of Petty Sessions (Mr. E.D. P. Rustow) reported to-day. The…

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Man Remanded on Charge of Murder Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

At the Central Police Court to-day, James Gardiner. 61, fireman, was remanded until January 27 on a charge of having murdered Frank Henry…

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Albury Police and Their New Stripes

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

If you happen to notice the Albury police in their new uniforms, with their rank stripes affixed above the elbow instead of below, don’t think that they have gone “highbrow.” Because you will be wrong. It is just the new policy of the State Government which has resulted in a minor change in uniform. “Copying the London Police,” was the sergeant’s comment when approached on the matter. The officers in this picture are (left to…

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£5/5/ Paid for Seats to View Procession Police Warn Buyers Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

With fantastic prices up to £5. 5/ being paid for window and verandah seats to view Wednesday’s big procession in connection with the 150th…

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Struck Superior Officers finest Night Upset Australian Court-martialled London, January 18

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 4

Pilot-Officer Frederick Robert McGuire, aged 23, of the 114th Bomber Squadron, of the Royal Air Force, who stated that he and…

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“Pyjama Girl” Murder False Clue Detective’s Interstate Dash Two Officers to go From Albury to Melbourne SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

The clue regarding the Albury “pyjama girl” murder, which prompted the despatch of a detective to on Interstate…

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Grounding of Steamer Marine Court Finding “Misconduct on Part of Master” MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

Failure of duty on the part of Captain J Aitkin in not reducing spend when the [?] log indicated that [?] Light should be about…

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Aibury Police Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 33

Because he drove an unregistered motor lorry on the Jindera-Gerogery road on November 3, Claude Sawyer, motor driver, Jindera, was fined…

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Girl Found Dead Man Charged with Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 30

With a cord tightly about the neck and one temple battered, the body of June Clemenger, aged 20 years, was found not far from the…

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Fined For Stealing Hay Worth 3/

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

Pleading guilty before Messrs. G. A. Gray and T. A. Horan. J’&P., in the Albury Court of Petty Sessions yesterday to a charge of having stolen four…

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Court of Brotherhood

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 15

One of the most ancient courts in England is known officially as "Court of Brotherhood and Guestling," held this year at New Romney, Kent. It…

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Sheep Stealing WHEN 350 Head Were Stolen From Grant Pastoral Co. Inspector Ireland's Reminiscences

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

Inspector A. C. Ireland, of Bathurst, who recently announced his intention of retiring from the police force, alluded during a Press interview…

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"Pyjama Girl" Murder Bullet in Woman's Head Verdict at Inquest

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 3

Considerable interest was taken in the inquest at Albury on Tuesday, before Mr. C. W. Swiney relieving Police magistrate and…

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Solution Unlikely in Victoria “Murder Took Place Near Albury” Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

Superintendent Dealey, of the C.I.B., does not agree with Sydney detectives that the murder of the “pyjama girl” took place in Victoria…

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On Murder Charge Husband is Arrested When Leaving Hospital Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 10

William Hereon Findlay 37 [?] attendant, who has been in the Adelaide Hospital since Christmas Day. recovering from a gashed throat, was…

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