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Courts & crime, 1913

1,549 stories in Riverina's papers · page 64 of 78

Circuit Court

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1913 · page 2

The Chief Justice (Sir William Cullin) was called upon to make an extended sitting at the Circuit Court, when a charge of murder was…

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The Echuca Murder a Boy Suspected. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1913 · page 2

The investigations into the murder of the boy Anderson at Echuca, resulted in suspicion being fixed on a fifteen-year-old son of a well-known…

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Wilksch on Trial. a Charge of Murder. Jury Disagree

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 October 1913 · page 2

In connection with the death of the Wagga girl, Cecilia Flanagan, Hermann Oscar Wilksch was committed for trial by the Police Court sitting at Wagga…

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Sentenced to Death. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

Archibald Brown was sentenced to death at Newcastle on a charge of committing a serious offence against a twelve-year-old girl on the…

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Wardens' Court

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

Mr. Warden James, on Tuesday last, dealt with following business:— W. Eustice (represented by Mr. Cass) applied for suspension of labor…

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Police Court. Tuesday, September 30th. Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

John Brown pleaded guilty to being drunk. The arresting constable (Constable Freeman), said the accused was very…

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Circuit Court Young Woman's Death. Jury Disagree

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

The billings of the Circuit Court were resumed yesterday morning, the Chief Justice (Sir William Culled) presiding. Mr. V. P. Ackermann was…

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Warden's Court Tumut, 1St October, 1913. (Before Mr. Warden James.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

Application by Wm. Eustice for suspension of labour conditions on mining tenements 98/30, 98/31, and 98/38, ph Adjungbilly, co…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday, September 30th Before Mr. C. J. B. [?]elm, P.M. and Messrs. Lapthorne and Sugden, J's.P

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

The application of J. W. McConville for a booth license at the Leeton sports on Monday next, postponed from the last Court for endorsement by the…

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Murder of Prospector Papuan Natives' Crime. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 4

A wireless message from Papua states that eight natives have been arrested in connection with the murder of the prospector. Werner, last…

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Police Promotion

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 October 1913 · page 2

Our correspondent wires that Sergeant Henry T. Dixon, of Junee. has been promoted to the office of sub-inspector of police and will be…

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Cleric's Crime Scene in Court. Crucifix Thrown" at Keporter. New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 October 1913 · page 4

During the inquest into the death of Anna A. Meculler, whose dismembered body was found sewn up in a sack. Hans Schmidt, who was charged…

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More Burglary. Unsuccessful Attempt. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

An unsuccessful attempt was made to break into the strong-room of the York and Market-street branch of the Bank N.S.W…

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"Police Promotion."

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

Under the above heading in yesterday's issue of the "Daily Advertiser," it was announced that Sergeant H. T. Dixon had been promoted to be a…

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Notes and News. Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

Mary Nilon proceeded against George Booth for failure to leave a house after having received notice to quit. issued for dispossession in a fortnight's time, with costs 6/- and legal expenses £1/1/…

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Police Court. Monday, October 6, 1913. (Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M.) Drunkenness

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

James Larkin, charged with being drunk and disorderly in Baylis-street on Saturday evening last pleaded guilty. A list of previous…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, October 6. 1913. (Before M. C. J. B. Hehn, P.m.) Drunkenness

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 3

James Larkin, who was described as an habitual drunkard, was fined [?] in defan[?] 14 days' imprisonment. Larkin was severely lectured from…

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The Wharparilla Murder a Suspect Arrested and Discharged. Echuca

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

Raleigh Davey, 27 years of age, a laborer, who was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of being implicated in the Wharparilla murder, appeared at the…

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Police Fight Robbers Several Fatalities. St. Petersburg

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

The police at St. Petersburg have discovered the gang who stole £10,000 from a house in Trans-Balkalia. Finding they were run to earth, the…

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Crowd at Cock Fight Police Arrest Principals. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

The police raided a gathering of about 300 men who were watching cock fighting at Canterbury this afternoon. The crowd dispersed but…

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