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Courts & crime, 1924

1,644 stories in Riverina's papers · page 50 of 83

"To Show Cause." Bowral Auctioneer to Appear Before Full Court Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 1

H. R. Newnham, auctioneer, of [?] was before the Full Court to-day, to show cause why he should not be dealt with for drawing up a lease…

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"Kid" M'coy Charged with Murder. Los Angeles

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 4

Norman Selby, known in the prize ring, where he was famous years ago, as "Kid" M'Coy, has been arrested and charged on suspicion with murder,…

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Chinamen Charged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 2

As the result of a police raid on a Chinese merchants' premises on Wednesday, two Chinese, Ah Hee, importer, and Yong Yong, a storeman, were…

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Theft From Hotel

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 2

The police are investigating a particularly mean petty theft, which occurred' at the Freemasons Hotel early on Thursday morning. The proprietor,…

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Local and General Petty Hotel Theft

The Daily Express · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 2

Yesterday the Wagga police was engaged investigating a petty theft which occurred at the Freemason’s Hotel early in the morning. The…

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Alleged Attempted Murder Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 1

John Joseph Tucker and Bessie Rodgers were charged at the Central Court to-day with wounding John Jones, with intent to murder him…

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Brutal Assault. Woman's Encounter with Burglar. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 2

On returning to her home at Sandringham last night Mrs. Flynn surprised a burglar in the bedroom. The intruder rushed at her and knocked…

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Chemist Charged. Alleged Threat to Shoot Wife. False Pretence Accusations Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 2

Arnold Stockhauser (47), a chemist, who was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with having in his possession a revolver without holding a…

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Los Angeles Tragedy Famous Boxer Charged. “Kid” McKOY Held on Suspicion Los Angeles, August 13

The Daily Express · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 1

Norman Sidby, known in the prize ring, where he was famous years ago, “Kid” McKoy, has been arrested charged on suspicion with murder,…

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Reserved Judgment Full Court and the Bishop v "Smith's" Case. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 1

The Full Court delivered, a reserved Judgment in the application of Arthur Nickells Bishop to prosecute his appeal as a poor person against the…

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An Afternoon Burglary

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1924 · page 4

The home of Mr. W. G. Ashford, ex-Minister for Lands, was broken into yesterday afternoon and jewellery and clothing valued at £100 was taken. The…

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Attempted Murder Alleged. Man and Woman Charged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1924 · page 4

John Joseph Tucker and Bessie Rodgers were charged at the Central Police Court to-day with wounding John Jones with intent to murder…

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Matteoti's Murder. Coat Found in Ditch. Rome

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1924 · page 4

The "Tribuna" sates that Signor Matteotti's coat, with dagger slashes through it, has been found in a ditch near Rome. It was identified by his…

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Divorce Court Surprise. Petitioner's Claim Doubled. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1924 · page 4

A petitioner in the Divorce Court to-day asked for £500 damages from the co-respondent, but received a pleasant surprise when the jury returned a…

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Theft From Station Office. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1924 · page 2

W. T. Butterworth, station master at Eidsvold, a remote township in the Upper Burnett district, locked up £65 in the railway station office and placed…

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Matteotti's Murder. HOME

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1924 · page 2

The police dogs have unearthed the decomposed body of the murdered Deputy, Signor Matteotti, thirteen milos from Rome. The body was in a rough…

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Police Court. To-day Before Mr. MacDougall P.M. Stock Straying

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 August 1924 · page 4

James Andrew, T. J. Manor, Catherine Purcell, Fred. Schofield, and Louis Twyford were fined for allowing stock to stray on Albert Park…

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Australian Crime Wave More Armed Robbery and Assault Sensation at Stawell Trades Hall Alleges Short Sighted Police Policy

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1924 · page 2

Crimes of violence continue to occur with all too much frequency in our capital cities. Masked and armed robbers are active in Melbourne and from Sydney comes a report of a stabbing affair in a restaurant. A Melbourne…

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Alcohol Smuggling. Spanish Consul Sentenced in Canada. Montreal

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1924 · page 2

Miguel Maulquer, consul of Spain, and Raymond de Torrents, a Spanish merchant, have been, found guilty of conspiracy to smuggle alcohol through…

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Row After Football. Murder Charge Follows. Brisbane

The Daily Express · Monday 18 August 1924 · page 1

An altercation took place after a football match at Strathalbyn last Saturday during which Michael Ryan was killed…

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