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Courts & crime, 1920

1,335 stories in Riverina's papers · page 60 of 67

Murder Charge Accused Woman Sobs Collapse of Deceased's Wife SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 1

Mary Noonan, 18, tailoress, was placed on trials at the Criminal Court to-day, charged with having slain William Arthur Simons…

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Unemployed Citadel Garrison Still Active. Outpost Rescued From Police. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 2

The garrison at the unemployed citadel is still active. One of the unemployed outposts was arrested by the police, for obstructing the…

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Junee Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1920 · page 6

At the Junee Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M. G. H. Earle and J. Bomen, for being on the premises of the…

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Aeroplane Charged for Landing

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1920 · page 6

When an advertising aeroplane recently landed in Alexandra Park. Albury the local Municipal Council decided to impose a charge of £2/2/…

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Fatal Stabbing. Girl Charged with Manslaughter. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1920 · page 6

Mary Noonan, 18, tailoress, was placed on trial at the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of having slain William Arthur Simons…

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War Criminals Court Investigating Charges. London. Nov. 26

The Daily Express · Saturday 27 November 1920 · page 1

In the House of commons to-day Sir Gordon Stewart said it was not yet possible to way when trial of German war [?] would…

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Fair Rents Court. To-day's Sitting at Wagga.sydney Magistrate's Advice

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 November 1920 · page 3

The first Fair Rents Court in Wagga will be held in the Court House today, When Mr. George S. Shepherd, P.M., will hear appeals by…

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District Court. Cases at Cootamundra

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 29 November 1920 · page 2

Before Judge Bevan. Win. R. Elliott, Gundagai, v. Jas, Dennis, Tarcutta. claim £140 for goods sold and delivered…

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Strangers in Town. Need for Strict Watch. Efficient But Undermanned Police Force

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 November 1920 · page 3

At was pointed out in the "Daily Advertiser" a few days ago Wagga is at the present time suffering the presence of a large number of…

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Noted Jockey Arrested a Sinn Feiner Charged With Murder LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 1

Frank Bullock, the second most successful jockey of the season, and a Sinn Feiner, who refused to give his name and address, was arrested at Liverpool,…

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Cowardly Assault Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day Joseph Gregory was sentenced to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine on a charge of assaulting a…

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More Police Wanted

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 2

Whilst the Junec police were quelling a fight in the centre of the town between 6 and 7 o'clock on Saturday eight, their services were requested in…

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Pyrmont Wounding. a Pireman Charged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 1

A firemen attend Paul Link was remanded at the police court to-day on a charge of having malicioustly wourided Andrew Norgood in a house…

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Picton Murder Mystery Boy Spracue Dischaged

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 4

Charged with the murder of the State boy, Ernest Weekes (10), at Picton, Arthur Ernest Sprague (15), after two days' trial, was discharged. When…

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Police Court. Monday Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M. Drunk and Disorderly, Also Furious Driving

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 7

George Price, Wallendbeen, did not appear, in answer to the above allegation. Case taken ex parte…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday. November 29, 1920. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, Pjm.) Tailing to Destroy Rabbits

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 3

Mrs. Ann Carlon was charged with failing to destroy rabbits on her property of 640 acres at Yarragundry, Mr. J. C. Sheekey appeared on behalf…

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Murder Trial an Unusual Story Accused Acquitted Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 1

An unusual story was told to the, jury in a murder trial at the Criminal Court to-day, before Mr. Acting Justice James…

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Murder Charge. Tragedy Near Walgett. Verdict of Not Guilty

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 1

John Mathew Ellis Bland, aged 38, a laborer, was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court to-day on a charge of having murdered Elizabeth…

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District Court Thursday Before Judge Bevan

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 2

The sittings lasted from Thursday afternoon till Saturday afternoon. Leslie Felix Bennett, Nubba, v. Perpetual Trustee Co., claim £100…

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Wagga [?] Smith’s Terrace Appeals Court Makes Reduction

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 2

William John Price, Lancelott Ignatius Hyland, Michael Creasy, Rose Jane Lintott, Mary Hay, Joseph Lindsay Curtis, Amy Rynchatt and…

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