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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

1,435 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 72

Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 2

Albert Hartshorn sued David Boyton for £3 balance due on contract for carting poles. After hearing both sides, the P.M. gave a…

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To-day's Court

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 2

When the District Court resumes its sitting this morning there will be five cases for hearing. In addition, Judge Cohen will pass sentences…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, July 2. 1923. (Before Mr. W. A. Flynn, P.m.) Stolen Oats

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 4

In the Police Court yesterday Alfred John Manning pleaded not guilty to a charge thot on June 23 at Mangoplah he had 6 1/2 bags of oats in his…

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District Court. Workman's Claim Upheld

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 4

Judge Cohen in the District Court yesterday heard a claim under the Workmen's Compensation Act by Robert Arthur Evans against…

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Caught by Phone Police Net Too Strong. Country Robbery. Thrilling Arrests

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 4

All the elements of a thrilling moving-picture drama are contained in the story of police action consequent on receipt of information…

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Over the Top. Man Escapes From Lockup. Exciting Chare by Police. Temora

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 2

Temora police yesterday arrested a man believed to be Robert Stanley, who is wanted in connection with robberies at Murrumburrah on Thursday…

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Illabo Appeal Court

The Daily Express · Wednesday 4 July 1923 · page 2

At the [?]abo Shire Appeal Court, held at Junee, there was only one appeal lodged there in reference to land at Harefleld, 1 acre 1 rood, valued at…

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Robberies at Campbelltown Police Detain a Man. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1923 · page 1

Two robberies were committed at hotels in Campbelltown yesterday, when jewellery worth over £1000 was stolen. Later in the day the…

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District Court. Tuesday. July 3, 1923. Before Judge Cohen. Damages Claimed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 July 1923 · page 1

Harry Breasley, a farmer, of Giralambeth, near Illabo, claimed £75 damages from Mervin A. Harris, of Hiabo, in connection with damages which he…

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Warden's Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1923 · page 3

Mr MeDoufiall, P.M.held a Warden's Court on Monday last, and dealt with the following cases: Geo. P. Elwood applied for…

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Murder and Sudden Death ( Published by Arrangement.)

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 July 1923 · page 2

The appallingly long list of murders, sudden death and blindness in the United tates as the result of the enormous traffic in substitutes for…

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Leeton Police Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 2

Charles Murphy, age 43, charged with being drunk in Lyceum Hall, Griffith, on June 16 1923, made no appearance and recognizance of bail was…

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Hillston Police Court. (Before Mr E Harrison, PM)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 8

At the Police Court on Tuesday last Fernlea James Craig was charged with, marrying a girl, Lucinda Jane Eade, a person under 21 years of age…

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Police Courts. TUMUT

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 3

The West Blowering trespass case James Bridle v Arthur Lindbeck, which was to have come before the Tumut Police Court last Tuesday…

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The Lash. Magistrate Advocates Extreme Measures. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 2

At Glebe court to-day the magistrate, Mr. Le Brun Brown, in blinding over two youths who were found guilty of offensive behavior, said:—…

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Leeton Petty Debt Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 2

Baptista Governa put in a claim against T. Davis for an amount of £46 Plaintiff was awarded £19 and £4/4/- costs…

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Police Hoaxed. a Boys Imagination. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 2

The police at Cloncurry were hoaxed by a boy that told them a bloodthirsty story about an attack with spears by aborigines on a fencer named Jack…

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Riotous Miners. Shops and Police Station Sacked. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 2

Rioting at Whitehaven was resumed early this morning. Striking miners attacked the colliery officer and stoned the police. They subsequently sacked…

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Altered Court Days

The Daily Express · Saturday 7 July 1923 · page 7

In the future the sittings of the monthly Police and Small Debts Court at Lockhart and Urana will be as follows:—Lockhart, Wednesday…

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