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Courts & crime, 1924

1,644 stories in Riverina's papers · page 62 of 83

Australian Hotel Dispute Over Sale. a Supreme Court Action Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 2

A case of some interest to thy Wagga public was concluded before Mr. Justice Cam[?] ell, and a jury of four, in No 2 Jury-Court Darling…

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Magistrate Welcomed

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1924 · page 2

At the Junee Police Court on Friday opportunity was taken to welcome Mr. J. B. Gibson, the new P.M., who took his seat for the first time since his…

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Saturday Night Sensation in George Street Police Court Sequel. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 September 1924 · page 1

There was a sequel at the police court to-day to the sensational occurrence in George street on Saturday night, when William Bishop, Arthur…

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A Charge of Felonious and Malicious Murder Accused Remanded Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 September 1924 · page 1

Victor Lindley was remanded at the Newtown Police Court to-day on a charge of having maliciously and feloniously murdered Robert Walker,…

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New Wave of Violent Crime Three Sandbagging Cases in Melbourne Cattle Duffing Reported Sydney Police Use Revolvers

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1924 · page 1

After comparative quiet for a week or two a new wave of violent crime has broken out in the two principal capital cities of Australia, men and women both being victims of attack. From Mew Zealand also is reported…

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A Fiji Murder. Indian Sentenced to Death. Suva, September 29

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 2

The Indian, Jantree, was to-day found guilty and sentenced to death for the murder of Mr. C. B. Seely, in charge of gangs making a new road…

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Bank Teller Sentenced. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 5

Alfred Chittock, the Camberwell bank teller, was sentenced to 18 months today for having stolen £500 from the bank funds…

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Theft of Letters. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 1

Edward John Gibson, a postal employee was to-day found [?]ulity of stealing letters and was sentenced to nine months imp[?]…

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Three Men Accused. Burglary at a Sydney Warehouse. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 2

There was a sequel at the police court today to the sensational occurrence in George Street West on Saturday night, when William Bishop, Arthur Shirley,…

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Charge of Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 2

Victor Lindley was remanded at the Newtown Police Court to-day on the charge of having feloniously and maliciously murdered Robert Walker and…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, September 29, 1924. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 1

The cases dealt with were mainly concerned with minor offences.; Following are the most important of them: OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOUR…

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Murder of a Woman. Surgical Operation on Accused Man. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 2

At the New-town Police Court to-day Alfred M'Innes, railway fireman, was charged with the murder of Winifred Foley, at Petersham, on September 20…

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Arbitration Court. Claim for New Award. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court 16-day the deputy president, Sir John Quick, commenced the hearing of a claim by the Federated Society of…

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Kidman Taxes Case in Court Small Fine Imposed Melbourne

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 1

Mr. Knight, P.M., sitting in Federal Jurisdiction, to-day, heard the charge against Sir Sidney Kidman, of having falied to furnish income…

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"Ringing-In" in Court. Friend Who Helped Gets Three Days. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 2

When eleven men who pleaded guilty in the city court to-day to the charge of having been found in a common gaming house, were lined up in court…

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The Murder of Mrs. Evans. Two Men Voluntarily Confess to Crime London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1924 · page 4

In the House of Commons, in the course of a speech explaining the situation as regards the murder of Mrs. Evans in Mexico, Mr…

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The Release of Hilter Vetoed by Police Authorities. Berlin

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1924 · page 1

A Reuter message says that the police authorities vetoed the release of Herr Hilter, alleging that while in confinement he actively participated…

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Fire at The Rick. Coroner's Court Inquiry

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1924 · page 3

On Tuesday an Inquiry into the cause of the fire which destroyed Miss. M'Donald's boarding house in Uralia street, The Rock, on september 7, was…

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Peculiar Sheep Deal The Mysterious Richards A Three Day's Court Case "Morality" in Sheep Deals

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1924 · page 2

At District Court on Monday Judge Bevan presiding Mervvn Minter of Bereena Tumblong claimed £400 for the sale of…

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Police Court

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 3 October 1924 · page 2

Before Messrs. H. C. Wilson and J. [?] P. on 19th September Sydney Spencer, charged with appropriating to his own use £1 on…

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