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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1935

2,095 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 2 of 105

Railwaymen Quarrel Murder Charge Fettler Struck with Shovel?

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 3

BRISBANE, Friday:-- In the police court to-day, Joseph O'Donnell (54), fettler, was charged with the murder of Arthur Parker…

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No Fingerprints on Axe Murder on Lonely Farm Adelaide

Northern Star · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 7

At the inquest to-day into the death of Mrs. Dora Annie Figg, who, with her four children, was murdered near Mylor last month, a police fingerprint…

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"They Have Shot Bill" Sydney Inquest Committal on Charge of Murder

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday:--The City Coroner to-day held an inquest into the death of Wm. John Edwards (18), who was shot at the Yarra…

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Mysterious Aspects Face Police Inverloch Mystery Deepens MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday. The final result of the post mortem examination on Ethel Belshaw, the little girl whose murdered body was found at Inverloch, will not be known for a day or two…

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Police Have Fresh Clue MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 5

Following upon the receipt of an important new clue, Senior Detective Sloan, Detective, Gwyther, and Constable…

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What Awaits Him? Sicilian Deportee Life Imprisonment for Murder

Northern Star · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 10

Another one of the small bandof Sicilians recently convicted in Northern Queensland for various crimes left Australia when…

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Police Forced to Take Refurf Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 5

Only the promptitude of the police in seeking refuge in a vacant stadium prevented them from being manhandled by a crowd of angry men…

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Lindbergh Baby Murder Trial of Hauptmann Father of Little Victim Gives Evidence

Tweed Daily · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 5

VANCOUVER, Saturday:--Colonel Charles Lindbergh held the breathless attention of the court when at the trial of Bruno…

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DISCONTINUED Proceedings For Alleged Assault

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 2

Although he had intended to bring an action against Vincent Fields, at the Lismore Police Court yesterday, for alleged assault, Edward John…

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AMUSEMENTS "Murder on the Blackboard"

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 1

Hildergarde Withers and Police Inspector Oscar Piper return to the screen in "Murder on the Blackboard," their latest adventure into…

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Charged With Biting Constable's Ear GRAFTON

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 5

"I told accused to put his bed in order. He made no reply, but rushed at me. We came to grips, and Laffineur…

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Investigation Demanded General's Murder Berlin

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 5

Investigation into the assassination of General von Schleicher and his wife during the "purge" on June 30 will be opened after the Saar…

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Reported Murder Missionary in New Guinea

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 3

SALAMOA, Monday:--It is reported that the Rev. Father Alexis Mossheiser (30), was murdered by natives on December 19, about 30 miles from…

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Police Baffled Melbourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 5

With no further news to assist them, detectives are practically at the end of their tethers in the investigations…

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Wounded Constable Two Men in Court Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 2

"The constable is still in a serious condition in hospital, and doctors say that although he has every chance, complications are…

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Brawlers in Court Sequel to Waterloo Mob Fight Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 7

As a sequel to the "all-in" mob fight a Waterloo on Saturday night, three men appeared in Redfern Court this morning on charges of riotous…

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Had Busier Year Court at Casino Review of 1934 CASINO

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 4

Business transacted in Casino Court and in the court office during 1934 generally showed an increase when compared with the…

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Sequel to Riot at Redfern Men in Court. "All-in Fight," Says Constable

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday:--Following the riotous outbreak at Redfern on Saturday night, three men displaying bruises, black eyes and…

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Police Find Razor Charters Towers Murder

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 4

BRISBANE, Tuesday:--What is regarded as a valuable clue has been secured by police investigating the murder of William Mackie, horse trainer,…

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Rabbit Menace "Heavier Penalties" Magistrate's Warning Casino

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 6

"I want it to be understood that if there are prosecutions after the publicity that will be given to these cases, penalties…

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