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Courts & crime, 1914

1,279 stories in Riverina's papers · page 14 of 64

The Cheshunt Murder. Belbin Executed. Hobart

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 2

Joseph Belbin was executed here this morning for the murder of Margarer Ledwe[?]. He admitted to his mother last night that he wilfully,…

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An Interview with Chief of Police

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 2

On Monday last Mr. W. B. Rothery happened to be in Sydney, and with Mr. R. Patten, M.H.R., and Mr. T. I. Campbell, secretary of the F.S.A…

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Chidley's Case. Court Reserves Judgment. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 2

The question as to whether Chidley's book "The Answer," is an obscene publication was argued before the Full Court to-day. Judgment in…

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Minister's Ignorance of Facts. Police Report. "No Trouble at Coolamon."

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 2

The matter was referred to in the Legislutive Assembly on Tuesday night. A police constable's statement bearing on the troubles among the…

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Yass Police Magistrate. a Temporary Appointment

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 4

Mr J. E. Holland, Clerk of Petty Sessions, has been informed by the Department of Justice, that Mr. G. Meeson,…

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Police Court. Tuesday, March 10

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 3

Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M. Jesse Carson pleaded guilty to being drunk in East Street at 11.15 a.m. on Monday, and was fined 5s,…

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Police Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. [?] G. Green, J.P. DRUNK

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 4

Thomas Lyons was fined 5/, in default 24 hours' hard labour, for drunkenness in Parker-street on Monday. William McDonald was fined 5/, in…

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Alleged Horse Stealing. Jury Disagree and Accused Remanded

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 2

The jury in the case against Felix A. Schroeder, charged with stealing a foal near Henty, returned into court after having been locked up all night,…

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Quarter Sessions. Thursday, March 12. (Before His Honor Acting Judge Bevan.). Prisoners Sentenced

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 2

Anthony Reuben Anderson, who pleaded guilty on Monday to a charge of breaking and entering the house of John P. Cullen, at…

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Death Sentence Passed. Murder of Mary Wallace. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 4

John Richards has been convicted at the Narrabri Circuit Court for the murder of Mary Wallace. The sentence of death was passed…

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Doodle Cooma Shed Hands. Appeal Against Police Court Conviction. Question of Written or Verbal Contract. Argument Before Acting Judge Bevan

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 3

Sitting in appellate jurisdiction yesterday at the Wagga Quarter Sessions. Acting Judge Bevan heard argument in the appeal of George…

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Special Licensing Court. Tuesday, March 10

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 3

Before Mr C. J. B. Helm, P.M. and Messrs Lapthorne and Sugden, J's.P. James Daniel McL[?]nnan applied for renewal of his license of the…

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BURGLARS v. Police Revolver Duel in Melbourne. Constable Wounded. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 2

Two constables and three burglars took part in an exciting revolver duel in Elizabeth-street, Melbourne, at two o'clock this morning, as a result…

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Small Debts Court. TUESDAY, 10th MARCH. (Before Mr. C. [?] B. Helm, P.M.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 3

Elijah Smith v. Ernest Sims; claim £2/7/ being amount [?] of dray and repairs to same. Mr. Wren appeared for complainant;…

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Fined for Assault

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 5

Helen Crawford was sentenced to 30 days for smashing the army recruiting office windows at Glasgow in protest of the treatment of the…

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Land Appeal Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 6

Sittings of the Land Appeal Court will be held at Wagga commencing at 10 a.m. on Wedensday. 25th March. The following cases will be heard:—…

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Rose Bay Murder Suspect Lately of Ariah Park

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

The police are still prosecuting inquiries regarding the murder of Edward Dlxon at Rose Bay, but so far have been unable to trace the man…

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This Is Murder!" Moroney's Case. Jibbed at the Last Jump

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

An interested knot of folk gathered round the Shire Council chambers on Thursday. while the Councillors discussed the report of…

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Proceeds of Wagga Crop. Injunction Granted by Equity Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 4

An application arising out of a lien upon certain crops of hay and wheat at the farm known as "The Wilderness," Oura, near Wagga, was again…

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Wagga District Court Thursday March 12th 1914. (Before his Honor Judge Bevan.) Question of Agreement

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 6

The decision of the police magistrate at Wagga in respect to a shcaring case was the subject of appeal. Mr Higgins appr[?] for the…

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