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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1907

1,182 stories in Riverina's papers · page 28 of 60

The Melbourne Murder. Clue As to the Assailant. Departure in Sydney Express

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1907 · page 4

Public interest in the sensational murder of Mr.Bernard Bauer,the wealthy diamond merchant, has been worked up to fever heat…

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Shearers' Wages Workers' Union Claim. Arbitration Court Hearing. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 June 1907 · page 4

The hearing of the claim in regard to shearers getting increased wages, and to settle the conditions of work, was continued in the Federal…

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The Union's Claim Is Being Heard. the P.u. Waives All Technical Objections. Arbitration Court Judge O'connor Is Hearing Evidence and Will Make an Award in Due Course

The Worker · Thursday 13 June 1907 · page 1

A case of national importance was opened before Mr. Justice O'Connor, sitting as a judge in the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration, at the…

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Watches on the Shelf Strange Burglary Story

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1907 · page 4

Charles Melhu[?]sh. 55, was Indicted at New[?]gton Sessions for burglary at the Re[?]grave Hospital. Ken[?]ington. Mr Bodkin prosecuted, and Mr Elliott…

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The White Cliffs Murder. Sadeek Executed

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1907 · page 2

BROKEN HILL, Tuesday Morning.—Peter Sadeek, who was sentenced to death for the murder of May Jewson, at White Cliffs was executed this…

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And the Court Chuckled

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 June 1907 · page 4

The plaintiff in the action was an attractive young lady claiming compensation for shock and personal injuries sustained in consequence of being bowled…

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Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

At the Police Court on Thursday, before Messrs. Bolton and Purtell, J's.P., Patrick Williams was charged with being drunk in Morrow-street on the 12th…

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Very Latest. The Baner Murder

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

Mr. Barnett, relative of the murdered man. Bauer in Melbourne, has returned to Sydney, and he holds the theory that the murderer was so well…

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Police Court. THURSDAY. Before Mr. J.W. Fletcher, P.M. Playing in the Gutter

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

Louis Franklin was charged with drunkenness and using band language. Plea guilty. Constable McKenzie described him as…

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Another Case. Fine of £5. Threat by the Magistrate

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

The coal lumper Peter Thompson was lined £5 or two months for assaulting Constable Jones while in the execution of his duty. The magistrate said if…

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American Murder Trial. Orchard Breaks Down. London, June 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

Orchard, the informer in the Idaho murder trials, when plied with questions in cross-examination broke down and wept bitterly for the first time…

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The Melbourne Murder. Lady's Black Glove. What Is Its Story?

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 5

The police inquiries into the mysterious murder of Mr. Bauer. the diamond merchant, in his office last led day afternoon. seemed to have led…

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The Kidnapped Bride. Romance of a Gallant Police Man

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 6

Let us call the "hero Police-constable X 24. What his number or alphabet was, or whether by even owned a number, does not in the least affect…

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A Violent Character. 41 Times in Court. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

Chiddy Ryau was before the Judge in Divorce to-day under a writ of attachment for non-payment of £193 to wa[?]s the [?]tenance of his wi[?]…

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Shearers' Wages Arbitration Court Inquiry. the Fly Trouble. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

The hearing of the dispute between the A.W U. and the Pastoralists was continued before tke Federal Arbitration Court to-day…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday. June 17. (Before Mr. G. Stevendon, P.M.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

For being drunk on the Sabbath a man named Jones was fined 5/ or the rising of the court. The fine was paid. WARNING TO TIMBER GETTERS…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, June 17Th. (Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.m.) Obscene Language

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 4

Edward Jones was charged with using obscene language in Fitzmaurice-street. Accused, who pleaded guilty and asked to be leniently treated, was fined 40s, or 14…

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Suspected Murder. Incineration of a Girl

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 4

A deputation from Bunyip (Vic.) waited on Mr. Mackinnon, M.L.A., honorary Minister and Presented him with a petition signed by 200…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

W. H. Cut[?]liffe v. H. A. Punch, rent, etc., £5/5/9. Hr. Fraser for plaintiff, Mr. Weekes for defendant. The plaintiff's claim was admitted,…

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Gundagai Police Court. Monday. June 17. Before Mr. Gibson, P.M. Non-destruction of Ba[?]sits

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

JOHN WHITIC[?]ER pleaded guilty to tailing to coati[?]ously destroy rabbits on bis property at Mundarlo, between March 1st and 11th. Mr. Fraser, for…

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