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Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1954

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Prisoner escapes from gaol—Albury police are alerted

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 1

BENDIGO, Mon.: A prisoner serving a four-year sentence for armed robbery escaped from Bendigo Gaol early this…

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Police Search for Gundagai P.p. Board Secretary

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 1

According to a report published in the Gundagai "Independent," a warrant was issued late last week for the arrest of the…

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Deniliquin Police Will go to Wagga For Queen’s Visit

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 1

Four, and perhaps five members of the Deniliquin Police Force will go to Wagga for the Queen’s…

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In Albury Court Yesterday Fishing proved on expensive hobby

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 11

Fishing proved an expensive hobby for four men when they were fined a total of £19 with costs by Mr. Quiggin, S.M., in Albury Court yesterday…

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Prisoner bock in gaol

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 18

MELBOURNE, Tues.: Former member of the famous “bent trey gang” in Melbourne, Donald Edward John…

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Overall inquiry into police force is unlikely

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 8

SYDNEY, Tues.: Some Government members believe State Cabinet may order a Royal Commission into the…

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Seven former aldermen are charged

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 12

SYDNEY, Wed.: Two former Leichhardt aldermen, charged with acting in civic office while disqualified, may stand for…

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Notes From Court

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 3

The following cases were heard by Mr Keith Smith, S.M. at the Jerilderie Court of Petty Sessions on Monday…

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Court case brought Italians happiness

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 3

MILDURA, Wed.: An unusual court case in Mildura has brought happiness to two young Italians. They are attractive Giuseppina Ranieri , 20, and her fiance , Aldo Longiaru…

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Police Commissioner to report on bribe allegations

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed state Cabinet may be called to a special meeting later this week to considered a report by Police Commissioner…

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Police investigating death of grazier several years ago

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 16

SYDNEY, Wed.; Police are investigating the death of a north-west grazier who is a suspected poison victim. The man died several years ago…

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In Beechworth Court Yesterday Migrant allegedly slashed workmate with hooks

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 13

A Hungarian migrant had slashed a fellow tannery worker nine times with a pair of steel hooks, Beechworth Court was told yesterday. In court was Johnny Criky, 32, Bridge road,…

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Six Months’ Coal For Stealing “Valuable Security”

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 8

Described by police as a vagrant, who had no known occupation, and who had previous convictions, Maxwell John…

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“Incorrigible Thief” Gets 18 Months Gaol

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 1

“You are an incorrigible thief, and show a total disregard for other people’s property. Apparently you made up…

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Charged with operating train while under influence

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 9

SYDNEY, Thurs.: A railway porter was charged at Central Court today with having been under the “influence of liquor…

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Shot Himself Rather Than Face Police

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 9

SYDNEY, Thurs.: A musician had shot himself rather than keep an appointment with the Vice Squad, the City Coroner was…

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Knows nothing of woman’s poisoning man convinces police

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thurs.: A man interviewed by C. I. B. detectives last night convinced them he knew nothing of the poisoning of Mrs…

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In Wodonga Court Yesterday Transport operators fined for overloading

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 2

Three rood transport operators were fined o[?] total of £65 by Mr. J. C. Bell, S.M., in Wodonga Court yesterday morning for overloading. George Allsop of…

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Stoker charged with malicious damage to carrier

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 January 1954 · page 18

LONDON, Fri.: A stoker mechanic is being held in oustody aboard H.M.S. Eagle, the Navy’s biggest carrier, on a charge under…

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Man, charged with driving a train while drunk, dead

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 January 1954 · page 5

SYDNEY, Fri.: A man charged with driving the Blue Mountains Express while under the influence of liquor was killed under a train…

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