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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

3,215 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 11 of 161

Assault on Young Woman Confesses Crime

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Sydney, Friday.--Detectives arrested a youth at a house at Marrickville last night, and charged him in connection with the assault on Miss…

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A Sudden Assault. Man and Wife Belabored

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Sydney, Friday.--Two men and a woman burst into a flat at Sandring-street, Melbourne, early this morning and attacked Ralph Willet, (22) a…

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Murder Charge Dismissed Adelaide

Northern Star · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

At the Port Adelaide Police Court to-day. a charge of murder brought against Alexander John Hamilton following the finding of the body of his wife in the sea an…

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Old Woman's Death a Youth Charged Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

The coroner yesterday, commenced an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Sampson, who was found lying near her home at Mitcham with her head battered. The police…

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Traces of Poison Clergyman Arrested Wife Murder Charge

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday. --Inquiries into the death of Mrs. Ethel Constance Griggs (21), at Omeo, reached a climax by the arrest to-day of her…

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Surrenders to the Police Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

Gordon Henry Barr, for whose arrest a warrant had been issued, surrendered to the police on Tuesday. He was charged with having inflicted grievous bodily, harm upon Betty…

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ACQUITTED Dramatic Scene at Murder Trial the Rust Case Mother's Emotional Outbreak London

Northern Star · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 5

There were dramatic scenes at the Old Bailey to-day when William Rust (2l) was acquitted on a charge of murdering his father and two brothers…

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Charged with Murder Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

The Rev. Ronald Griggs, Methodist minister, was brought before the Omeo Police Court yesterday afternoon and charged with the murder of his wife. The police…

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Minister Charged. Murder of His Wife

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Rev. Ronald Griggs, the Methodist minister who has been charged with the murder of his wife, was brought before the Omeo…

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Recent Assault on Woman

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

In connection with the recent assault on the music teacher, Miss Mackey, Stephen M. Plover, who has been charged with te alleged offence, will…

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Brutal Assault at Woodburn

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Dominic Filicietti, a well-known resident just below Woodburn, was the victim of a brutal assault on Tuesday. The story goes that a couple of…

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Stole Fur Coat Steward Sentenced

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.-- William Henry McKenna (27), a steward, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment. to- day for having stolen a fur ocat…

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Alleged Brutal Assault Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

Detectives went to a house in Marrickville last night, and after waiting several hours arrested a youth in connection with the brutal assult on Miss Dorothy Hynas…

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Shock for Householder Early Morning Assault

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.--William Fitzgibbons (45), a, resident of Marrickville, heard sounds in his backyard at two o'clock this morning…

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Gar Stealers Two Men Sentenced Newcastle

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 4

Thos. Robertson, aged 26. and Eric Wilson, aged 23, appeared at Newcastle Police Court to-day on a charge of haying illegally used cars. Police evidence was to the…

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Telegraphic News. Youth Arrested. Assault on Girl

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--Detectives arrested a youth in a house at Marrickville last night and charged him in connection with the assault on Miss. Dorothy…

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While in Bed Married Couple Attacked Melbourne Assault

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Two men and a woman broke into a flat at Tower House, Spring Street, City, early this morning, and attacked Ralph…

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Hectic Career Car Thefts And Robberies Young Man Sentenced

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Friday.-- Thomas Robertson (26), and Eric Wilson (23), appeared in the Newcastle Police Court, today on a charge of having…

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Murder Charge Fatal Fracas in Roma District

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

BRISBANE, Friday:--According to advices received by the Police Department from Sub-Inspector Power, of Roma, a fracas occurred at Injune on…

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Man Arrested Here. on Minor Charges. Pleads Guilty to Serious Assault

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

The other day a few strangers arrived in Casino, and in true Gipsy fashion set about to cadge off everyone they could get to listen to them. They…

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