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Courts & crime, 1920

1,335 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 67

Hospital Tennis Court

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 2

"I wish to thank the committee and all donors in connection with the tennis court, which is much appreciated by the nursed. The nursing staff and…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 9, 1920. Before Mr. George S. Shepherd, P.M. Wearing Military Tunics

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 4

Through their solicitor, Mr. P. R. Higgins, William George Buckley and [?] Edward Tobin, of Tarcutta, pleaded guilty to a charge under the…

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Police Court. Monday, August 9 Before Mr. Hugh Malone, P.M. Adjourned Liquor Act Case From Wallendbeen

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 7

Charles Brown was charged with allowing Frederick Kearney on his licensed premises in prohibited hours. Plea, not guilty…

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Landru in Court. Sympathy for Judge. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 2

The correspondent of the "Times" in Paris reports that the notorious French "Bluebeard" Landru commiserated with the overworked…

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Away From Wagga. How It Was Managed. Under Eyes Of-police

The Daily Express · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 1

A talk with one of those who were instrumental in getting the girl away from Wagga clears up the most baffling part of her adventures—how she…

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At the Court Remanded for Seven Days the Ryans and Minahans Butt in

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 4

Much interest centred in the Reception House hearing yesterday, and the reports in the daily papers have been eagerly read…

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Wagga Licensing Court (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, L. M.) Transfers of Licenses

The Daily Express · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 2

Application was made by Frank Kimo, license of the Australian Lic[?] Wagga, for the transfer of the publican’s license of those press…

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Nun in Court. Counsel in Conflict. Mr. Ryan Wishes to Appear. Remand Granted. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 2

There was unusual activity in the vicinity of the Lunacy Court, Darlinghurst, this morning, in anticipation of the appearance of Brigid…

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Licensing Court. Monday, August 9, 1920. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.) Transfers Granted

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 3

'As application was made by Frank Kime, licensee of the Australian Hotel, Wagga, for the transfer of the publican's and billiard licenses to Margaret…

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Warden's Court

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 6

Mr. G. James, Warden, dealt with an adjourned application the other day from the Christmas Gift Gold Mining Company, for suspension for six…

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Mr. Beeby. Industrial Court Judge. President of Board of Trade

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Storey) announced on Sunday night that the Cabinet has decided to appoint Mr. G. S. Beeby, M.L.A., as a Judge of the…

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Account of To-day's Case. Accused Reported Sane. "Where Is Mr. Ryan?" "Is There No Remark or Apology?" Excitement at Court the Court Cleared Opposing Parties Outside "We Beat You That Time!" SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 4

When Sister Ligouri's case was called on at the Lunacy Court, Darlinghurst this morning, Mr. Boyce announced that he…

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Miss Partridge Discharged on Medical Certificate of Sanity Exciting Scenes at the Court Magistrate Suggests Redress.her Present Whereabouts a Close Secret

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 1

One hour after the appointed hour of the opening of the Mental Court at Darlinghurst yesterday morning, the following message was wired to us: Mr. Gale, Stipendiary Magistrate, discharged ex-Sister…

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The Ligores Murder Charge of Abetting, Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 2

Geo. Campbell, a laborer, was charged at the Central Court to-day that,, whereas on August 7 one Daniel Ligores did feloniously murder…

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Ligores Murder. Charge of Harboring. Accused Remanded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 3

George Campbell, 28, described as a laborer, was charged at the Central police court to-day with having aided, abetted, and counselled and assisted…

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Boy's Body Found. Hurled Down Cliff. Supposed Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 4

The body of a ten-year-old boy, named Ernest Weekes, has been found by the Picton police caught in the braches of a gum tree, half way…

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At the Court. Waiting Room Crowded. Ryan Does Not Appear. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 1

The small room at She Darlinghurst Reception House was crowded long before 9 o’clock this morning. Mr. Minaham, M. L. A., was an early…

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Discharged. Case of the Ex-nun. Declaration of Sanity. Excitement in Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 4

When the case of ex-Sister Liguori was called on at the Lunacy Court Darlinghurst, this morning, Mr. Boyce announced that he appeared for Miss…

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Daring Cargo Lifting. Gang of 20 at Work Surprised by Police. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 16 August 1920 · page 1

Three constables and a gang of thieves came into conflict at Darling Island this morning. The steamer Marleen was the s[?] of the…

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Ex-wagga Man's Petition Case in Divorce Court. Order for Wife's Return

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1920 · page 3

Daniel M'Millan, a farmer, petitioned Mr. Justice Gordon in the Divorce Court on Friday for an order for the restitution of conjugal rights on the…

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