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Courts & crime, 1946

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Former Asylum Inmate on Murder Charge SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 May 1946 · page 5

A former inmate of an asylum has been charged with the murder at Yarra Bay on October 25. 1940. of Henry Slater, a former well known Melbourne…

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Australian Protest to Indonesians; Murder of Officers CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 May 1946 · page 4

The Australian Government sent a strongly-worded protest to the indonesian authorities on the recent “[?] on murder of three Australian officers…

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Industrial Commission Intervenes Parties to Appear in Court To-day Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 May 1946 · page 1

The State industrial Commission today intervened in the now week old meat strike and the parties to it have been summoned to appear…

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Three Women on Murder Charge SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 8

As a sequel to the death of Beryl Una Lang at Balmain on April 22, three women have now been charged with murder. It was alleged that the…

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“A Contemptible Trick” Judge Slates Man; Sent to Gaol MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 3

“You took money belonging to your” workmates and that was a very contemptible trick,” Judge Moore told a man who had pleaded guilty in General…

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Police Boys' Club Enquiries Still Being Made

The Independent · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 1

In spite of many set-backs to date, enquiries are still being made with the object of establishing this club in Deniliquln. The latest information…

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“Will Not Interfere With Police” CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 6

It is not likely that the Government will introduce new laws dealing with late closing hour of cafes and night clubs, it was stated today. It…

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Police Search for Mining RAAF Sister MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 2

In an endeavour to solve the mystery of the disappearance of a 28 years old RAAF nursing sister on Monday, RAAF service police are co-operating with…

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Brilliant British Scientist Sent to Gaol For 10 Years Gave Atomic Secrets to Unknown Person Acted As A Dishonorable Man, Judge Says LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 1

Dr. Alan Nunn-May, brilliant British atomic scientist, who was arrested on March 18 on charges under the Official Secrets Act in connection with atomic bomb research, today pleaded guilty when he appeared in Old…

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Young Mo’her on Stealing Charges SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 4

Elsie Stewart, a 20 years old mother of two children, said in Central Police Court today that she had stolen 1500 American dollars and £100 in…

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Kiosk Murder Enters Fourth Day Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 3

When the trail of Douglas Ronald Morris 26, journalist, on charge of having m[?]dered Mrs. Jennette Wicks on January 2, entered into the fourth…

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Sheep Stealing Near Albury Position Becoming Serious Albury P.P. Board

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 5

Directors at yesterday’s meeting of the Albury Pastures Protection Board said that sheep-stealing in the Albury district was assuming…

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Police in All States Searching for Youth SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 5

Hobert Peter Lewis, aged 18. who figured in a sensational escape from a police prison tram six weeks age and was recaptured in sensational…

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Another Riot in Italian Gaol LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1946 · page 10

Reuter’s correspondent in Rome says that for the second time in a fortnight, the San Victoria gaol. Milan has experienced a riot…

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More Women Police for Nsw Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1946 · page 6

Sixteen additional women police are be added to the NSW police force. This will bring the total to 36. The Premier (Mr McKell) said tonight that…

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Tojo Slapped Over Head in Court Tokio

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1946 · page 1

General To and 25 other leading Japanese war criminal suspects were brought to the War Ministry building today, under heavy…

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Man Given a New Trial Police and Prosecutor Cruicised Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1946 · page 2

William Robert Bathgate, recently convicted of murder, was today granted the right of a new trial, and In granting the right, Mr…

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Kentucky Derby to Assault Louisville (Kentucky

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 5

Assault at [?] won the Kentucky Derby by eight lengths from Spy Song (7.2), with Hampden (3.2) a head away third. Time for the 10 furlongs was…

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Returned to Steal Car When Motor Cycle Broke Down Police Theory in Double Theft at Corowa at Week-end

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 2

Failing to get away on a motor cycle which he stole from the yard of the Albion Hotel, Corowa, a thief broke into Campbell Melon, Corowa,…

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Police Investigating Sydney Fire SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 1

Firemen fought for almost an hour in heavy smoke and fumes from burning rubber to control a fire in the ebonite section of Associated Battery…

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