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Courts & crime, 1944

811 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 41

Released From Gaol to Seek Divorce SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 2

Released from Long Bay gaol on a writ of habeas corpus to appear in the Divorce Court today, Mrs Iris Eileen Furlong, who sought a divorce…

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200,000 Germans May Be Trapped In Odessa Final Assault to Begin at Any Moment Battles Of Annihilation at Ta[?]opol and Skala LONDON, April 5

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 2

Two Russian armies closing in against Odessa from the north-east and east are now ready for the final assault on the city, while other Russian forces are reported to have reached Rasyelkaya, key junction on the German garrison’s last escape railway from Odessa, the fall of which would mean the virtual trapping of the remnants of General…

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Sentenced on Petrol Gorges SYDNEY. Wednesday

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 5

Alfred William James Chowne and Benjamin Arthur Palmer, both of Malabar, were each sentenced to six months imprisonment at a special Federal Court today on…

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Fair Rents Case Decision Adjourned by Albury Court

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 4

After much evidence had been taken in Albury Fair Rents Court yesterday, in connection with two applications for determination of a…

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A Peer Before the Court London, April 12

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 3

The New Zealand born Lord Langford was charged at the Thames police court with obtaining money by false pretences from the Earl of…

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Police Cricket Team

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 5

The police cricket team chosen to play Walla at Billson’s Park on Sunday is as follows : G. Munro. T. Woodhouse, R. Allan, J. McDonald, J. Loomes, N. Kenna,…

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Peculiar Story When Aged Woman Charged ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 6

Mrs Emma Birrell, aged 70, an old-age pensioner, of Bowden, pleaded guilty in Adelaide court today of having imposed upon the Commonwealth with a view to…

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Court Reduces Rents Substantial Cuts Made

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 April 1944 · page 8

Two tenants, Bernice Adele Ford. and Marlon Ad[?] Close, who occupy portion of premises, situated at 656 Dean St. were granted a considerable reduction in rent…

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Girls Body In Tank Youth Charged ,With Murder MILDURA

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 April 1944 · page 1

Following the recovery of the body of a six-year-old girl, Dulcie Stubberfield from an underground tank at the rear of an empty house…

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Police Court Cases

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 2

Cases dealt with at the Police Court to-day by Mr. Stewart, PM., were: George Joseph Lacey, driving in a dangerous manner, fined £5 with 8/ costs…

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Corowa Police Court S.P. Betting Cases

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 3

At the Corowa Police Court yesterday, before the Police Megistrate (Mr. R. M. Stewart), John Raymond Fearn appeared…

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Remanded on Murder Charge MILDURA

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 3

In the Mildura police court this [?] David Neil Corbould. a Mildura youth war charged with having murdered Dulcie stubberfield aged 6…

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Corowa Licensing Court

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 3

At the Licensing Court yesterday before. Mr. R. M. Stewart, L.M., a booth license for the Rennlo sports on April 29 was granted to Quantin…

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“Discontent in Police Force.” SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 2

“Much discontent is being caused by the system of police promotions.” the president (Sgt J. Driscoll) told the premier (Mr Mckell) at the annual…

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Youth on Murder Charge Death of 6-Year Old Girl Mildura

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 1

Following the recovery of the body of a six-year-old girl, Dulcle Slubber field, from an underground tank at the rear of an empty house in Mildura…

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Missing Police Report in Pyjama Girl Inquest Melbourne

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 1

When the Pyjama Girl Inquest was resumed to-day it was revealed that a report made by a police officer after he had viewed the…

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Cabinet to Meet After Court Gives Decision SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 3

A Full Federal cabinet will not now meet in Canberra tomorrow to consider the censorship position. Ministers dispersed throughout Australia had…

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Court Makes Order Allowing Sydney Papers On Streets Again Sequel to Drastic Action by Censor Interesting Arguments Before High Court Judges SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 1

Provided their editions carry nothing prejudicial to the prosecution of the war or to public safety, Sydney newspapers which have been in conflict with the censorship authorities over the proposed publication of certain articles and an accompanying editorial will appear on sale as usual tomorrow…

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Police Not to Affiliate Witt T. and L. Council SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 2

After a motion to affiliate with [?] Sydney Trades and Labor Council [?] defeated at the annual con[?] of the NSW Police Association [?]…

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N.S.W. Police Not Concerned Revolver Incidents Explained SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 2

No Member of the NSW police force was in Any way connected with incidents at newspaper offices which resulted in revolvers bring…

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