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Courts & crime, 1923

1,435 stories in Riverina's papers · page 17 of 72

Another Frenchman Shot. Negotiations for Peace. Sensational Attempt at Murder PARIS, Monday. Alleged Overtures. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 March 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Cologne correspondent says a sensational attempt was made to murder Joseph Sm[?] editor of the "Rheinis Char Republic," The "News of the World" understands that the German representative in Paris has submitted proposals to the French government…

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New Police Magistrate. Mr. W. A. Flynn Welcomed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

Yesterday morning Mr. W. A. Flynn, successor to Mr. G. S. Shepherd appeared on the bench in the Wagga Police Court for the first…

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Expert Thieves a £50,000 Burglary Police Completely Puzzles London, March 18

The Daily Express · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 1

In the small hours of this morning while the family were asleep, Bonham Park, a lonely country mansion, near Newbury, (belonging to…

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Record Cases. Whitton Police Court. Straying Stock—Noxious Weeds

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 4

On Wednesday, Whitton was shocked to find some eight or nine touring cars standing on the footpath and road of its main street in front of the…

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Extensive Thefts. a Woman Charged. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

Louisa Muller, aged 31 was remanded at Melbourne Police Court on a charge of having broken and entered the premises of Andrew…

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Robbery Under Arms Three Men Charged Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 1

James Murphy, 25; Frank Taylor, 31; Loyal March, 82; were charged at the Central Criminal Court to-day before Mr. Justice Gordon and a Jury…

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Warburton Murder Kelly Remanded Melbourne

The Daily Express · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 1

David Kelly, 38, was charged a the City Court to-day -with the murder of Ada Overall, at Millgrove, nea Warburton, on June 25, 1922; als…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, March 19, 1923. (Before Mr W. A. Flynn, P.m.) Military Training Missed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 4

A number of trainees were dealt with for having failed to observe the provisions of the Defence Act in regard to compulsory military training…

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Full Court. (Before Mr. Justice Ferguson, Mr. Justice James, and Mr. Justice Campbell.) District Court Appeal

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

This was an appeal by the defendant in an action tried before his Honor Judge Bevan at the Narandera District Court. The parties were…

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The Millgrove Mystery. Kelly Before the Court. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

At the Melbourne Police Court this morning, David Kelly (38) was charged with murder of Ada Florence Overall, at Millgrove, on June 25, 1922. He…

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Court Procedure. Stating Charge to Accused Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 4

Mr. Ley, Minister for Justice, received a report from Mr. Plesley, stipendiary magistrate, covering reasons that induced him to take the view that in…

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Liverpool Hold-up. Accused Before the Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 4

What is known as the Liverpool holdup case was resumed at the Central Criminal Court to-day. In a statement from the dock, accused James Murphy…

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Under the Vag! Allan's Vain Boast Puts Police to Trouble. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 1

The boast of George Henderson that he had robbed a bank in Vancouver of some thousands of dollars has caused considerable trouble…

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Magistrate to Explain. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 4

During the hearing of a prosecution under the Lotteries Act at Balmain yesterday Mr. Peisley, P.M. was reported as saying, "This very hoinous…

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Magistrate Weeds Criticism. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 3

Apparently Mr. Jennings. S.M., has taken notice of the remarks made by the Minister for Justice regarding the closing of police courts during the…

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Police Court. To-day. Before Mr. H. McDougal, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 3

One drank was fined 5/, or one Albert James Briggs (24), a stranger, was charged with forging a…

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The Yeppoon Assault Half Caste Arrested Rockhampton

The Daily Express · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 1

A half-cast. enamed Vickess has been arrested tor the murderous at tack upon Andrew Bartram and his family near Yeppon. His awag…

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Punters Beware a Police Warning Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 4

The police have issued a warning that raids will be made on gambling shops in the city and advice is given to all who wish to make hots to [?]…

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Record Breakers. Goulburn Police Take Action GOULBURN

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 4

Goalburn will be a city to avoid by record breakero if the police continue on the lines which they are now following. Thomas Benstead, who recently…

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Police Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

At the court of petty sessions on Wednesday, Thomas' Leslie, Robert Thompson, aud Frederick Clifford were charged with stealing a pocket…

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