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Courts & crime, 1922

1,698 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 85

WIRES & Cables This Afternoon the Hornsby Murder. £500 Reward. Detectives Hopeful. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 July 1922 · page 1

No fresh developments are reported with respect to the Hornsby murder. The Chief Secretary and Commissioners of the State Savings Bank…

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Brutal Murder. Bank Manager Attacked in a Train. Desperate Attempt at Robbery. Burglars Miss £1000. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1922 · page 2

Attacked by a thief or thieves in the train between Hornsby and Wahroonga shortly after 10 p.m. yesterday, Frank Cecil Kemmis, manager of the…

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That Expensive Saloon! McDonald Before the Court. Alleged Conspiracy to Cheat. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 July 1922 · page 1

George James McDonald was charged at the Central Police Court with having conspired with five of his assistants, Arthur Francis, Gordon Harris,…

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The Hornsby Murder Police Inquiries Two Men on a Train Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 11 July 1922 · page 1

The Chief Secretary announces that the Government will give a reward of £250 and the Commissioners of the Savings Bank another £250,…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, July 10. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1922 · page 4

Charles Clifford Simpson was charged with stealing one Horse, sulky and harness, the property of Mrs. Jane Burns, in April last. He pleaded not guilty…

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In "Dry" New York! (Published by Arrangements.) Magistrate's Outburst

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 July 1922 · page 2

Fifteen persons charged with intoxication arraigned in Morrisania Court on a recent morning so astounded Magistrate John B. McGeehan,…

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Henty Court News

The Daily Express · Tuesday 11 July 1922 · page 2

Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, at the Henty police Court on Friday, [?] man named Schtlg charged W. Allan with having in his possession a pair of…

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Shortage of Police. Appeal for Recruits. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1922 · page 2

The Chief Secretary stated to-day it was unfortunately true that three was a shortage of police and steps were being taken to call for recruits by means…

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Hornsby Murder. Manager's Strange Premonition, "Something Is Going to Happen." £500 Reward Offered. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1922 · page 2

There have been no fresh developments in respect of the Hornsby murder and the Chief Secretary and Commissioners of the State Saving Bank…

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Alleged Overcharging. M'donald Before the Court. Sequel to the Recent Raid. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1922 · page 2

George James M'Donald was charged at the Central Court to-day with having conspired with five of his assistants. Arthur Francis, Gordon Barris, Percy…

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Hornsby Murder Police Investigating Clue Not Vet Obtained Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 1

The police are still looking for clues to the whereabouts of the Hornsby murderer, but although they are getting a lot of detached…

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Hornsby Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 2

A young man named Keith Carter called at the Hornsby Police Station to-day in response to inquiries of the police concerning him. He stated he…

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Spelling Lesson in Court

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 4

Sheriff Blair enlivened the proceeding of his court the other day by holding a spelling lesson. He noticed that the word violoncello in…

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Albury Licensing Court. a Fine Legal Point

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Flynn (chairman) and Mr. H. M'Cutcheon, L.M's., president at the Albury Licensing Court on Monday. The adjourned application for the…

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The Hornsby Murder. Two Men Detained, Hammer Identified by Owner. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 1

At daylight a strong force of detectives detained two men in the Hornsby district, and are holding them in connection with the murder of…

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Shearing Trouble Ended A.w.u Adopts the Federal Award. New Rules Presented to the Court and Filed Unionists May Now Sign Agreements Before Roll Call

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 July 1922 · page 1

During proceedings in Court to-day, John Barnes, Acting Secretary of [?] A.W.U., gave evidence that cow rules of the A.W.U. had been…

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The Hornsby Murder Two Youths in Court. Were They Concerned with the Murder? SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1922 · page 2

At daylight a strong force of detectives detained two men in the Hornsby district, and are holding them in connection with the murder of Mr…

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Suspects. Hornsby Murder Two Youths Detained Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 13 July 1922 · page 1

Two men have been detained by the police in connection with the murder of Mr. Kemmis, manager of the Hornsby branch of the Government…

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Rathenau's Murderers. Pursuit by the Police. Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1922 · page 2

A large body of police with motor cars and dogs are hotly pursuing across country. Herr Rathenan's two assassins, who hide in the day time and…

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Miners and Police. Clash at South Shields. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1922 · page 2

In connection with the miners' strike at South Shields, thousands of men assembled at 3 o'clock this morning at the entrance of the pit in order to…

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