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Courts & crime, 1923

1,435 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 72

Alleged Arson a Fireman Charged Hobart

The Daily Express · Monday 5 March 1923 · page 2

At an inquiry into cause of a fire at an unoccupied shop and dwelling at Moonah, on February 1[?], a witness deposed that he saw Reginald…

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Police Court. Monday, March 5. Before Mr. Scott, P.M. ASSAULT

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

Phillip Slater v. Joseph Seymour, for assault. Seymour pleaded guilty and was fined £3 and costs 8/- witness 6/-, in default 21 days'…

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Charged with False Pretences

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 3

Before Mr. W. H. Rowston, J.P., at Ganmain Court, yesterday, James Roy Baxter (21) was charged by warrant that he did at Lockhart on…

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Caretaker Shot. Burglary at Brisbane. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 5

John Sammon, caretaker of the Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane, was shot at and wounded in the shoulder by a burglar early this morning. The…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, March 5, 1923. (Before Mr. G. S. Shepherd, P.m.) Notice to Quit

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 5

In the application of James Daley, of Thorne-street, Wagga, for an [?]jectment order against Sid Coulton, the occupier of the complatnant's house in…

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Gaol Inmates Increase. (Published by Arrangement) in "Dry" States. Judgement by Figures

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 4

Practically, says the New York "Times", all the States having marked Increases were among those that led the parade in the prohibition movement…

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Murder by Natives Story of the Far North Darwin

The Daily Express · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 3

The Mission schooner M’Dodde, arrived to-day with news that natives had murdered two Japanese and three Carwin Aborigines, members of two…

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"A Yankee in King Arthur's Court."

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 3

"Learn whilst you laugh, and lough while you learn" might have been the motto that Mark Twain kept on his desk pad while he wrote "A…

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“A Yankee in King Arthur’s Court”

The Daily Express · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 3

“Learn whilst you laugh, and laugh while you learn” might have been the that Mart Twain kepi on his desk pad while be wrote, “A…

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Scene in Court Judge Andek Myerson Libel Bot Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

The hearing of a chief of [?] Myerson against “Smith’s Weekly” for £10, 000 for alleged [?] was resumed to-day before Mr. Justice…

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Youthful Burglars. Sir Youngsters Charged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 4

The police after digging in a paddock at Annandale for some time, unearthed a jewel box buried about 4ft under the ground. The property…

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Many Robberies Several Youths Charged, Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 1

Six youths have been arrested in connection with a long series of sub-urban robberies and thefts from Surl sheds…

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Charge Against Police. Illtreating a Prisoner Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 2

Peeping through a window at the city watch house last week P. Knight, secretary of the Storenren and Packers' Union, is alleged to have seen two…

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Amusements. "A Yanker in King Arthur's Court"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 2

Mark Twain's masterpiece, "A Connecticut Yankee in the Court of King Arthur," Union Theatres fifth big super attraction, has been made into a…

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Assaults on Police. a Judge’s Comment. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 2

Judge White-day commenced on the prevaietice of Interference with the police in the execution of their duty…

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Face at the Window Charge Against Police Brisbane, Tuesday

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 1

While peeping through a window at the City Watchhouse, last night, P. Knight, Secretary of the Storemen’s and Packers’ Union, is alleged to have…

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Town Council Discussion on the Recent Court Ca[?]es

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 3

Last night's meeting. Present, a full board—Ald[?] E. C. Bartley (Mayor), J. Rinkin, J. Brady, S. H. dickson, F. C. Legge, J. T. Stratton, G…

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The World Court President Harding ’S Intent. Washington. March 5

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 2

Presdent Harding, in a letter to Lieut- Governor Bloom, or Ohio, responding to a resolution of the Ohlo Assembly Commending the…

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Police Court. To-day. Unregist[?] Motor

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 2

[?] Baker pleaded not guilty. Mr. Taylor for the pro[?] Mr. Robinson for defendant. Traffic Inspector Ga[?] deposed…

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Warden's Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1923 · page 2

months rent 2s per acre: compensation, 10s per shaft. John Manley, 2 acres, portions 189 and 119, parish Tarrabandra…

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