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Courts & crime, 1925

1,611 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 81

Charge of Assault Against Brothers Case Dismissed SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 1

Recently a man named Nell Gillies was admitted to the Sydney Hospital, suffering from a fractured jaw. To-day, at the Central Conn, Raymond…

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Gus. O'Grady's Death. Verdict of Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 2

The Coroner, Mr. C. A. Arnold, gave a finding of murder in the inquiry at Albury on Friday into the death of Augustine O'Grady…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide Half-caste Runs Amok MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 2

A half-caste aboriginal, who worked on a farm, owned by a Mrs. Drew, ran amok and shot the adopted daughter of his employer. He then…

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Boarding House Murder Charge Against a Chef. Accused Acquitted. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 3

At the Central Court to-day Samuel Papparys, described as a chef, was charged with the murder of Lancelot Ramsay, in a boarding house at…

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In A Police Boat Families Rescued Flood Incident at Goulburn

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 3

The "Goulburn Daily Herald" gives some thrilling incidents of the flood. This makes the third flood the Goulburn district has experienced in…

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£250 Damages Henty Breach of Promise. Police Constable and Divorce Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1925 · page 6

The case in which Mrs. violet Atterton claimed £500 damages from Harry Bryson Waddell, police constable at Henty, for alleged breach of promise,…

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Gus O'Grady's Death Verdict of Murder

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1925 · page 2

The Coroner, Mr C. A. Arnold, gave a finding of murder in the inquiry, at Albury, on Friday, into the death of Augustus O'Grady (formerly…

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Jazz in Court Judge Tests Wireless Cowra Residents Disagree Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1925 · page 4

The Supreme Court, presided over by Mr. Acting Justice Ralston, listened to some jazz tunes yesterday afternoon. There was a dispute between two…

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Police Charged Slept on Doormat. Other Accusations. Fremantle

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1925 · page 4

It is reported that a charge has been laid against three local policemen for alleged inattention. It is stated that they had been found sleeping on a…

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The Lake Assault Case

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1925 · page 2

The trial of David Smith took place at the Wyaloug Quarter Sessions on Monday. Smith was first tried at Lake Cargelligo, before Mr S. Bailey…

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Police Court To-Day Before Mr Harrison, p.M. Insulting Words

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 25 June 1925 · page 2

A young fellow was in trouble for the first time, through using language to the police sergeant. "It was an accident," said defendant…

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Brutal Attack on Old Man Man Sentenced BURNIE (Tas.)

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 25 June 1925 · page 1

James Hennessey was sentenced to 9 months goal at the Devenport Criminal Court on a charge of having wounded an old man, John Price…

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Items of News District Court List

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1925 · page 2

Fifteen cases are on the list for the District Court, at Wagga next month. These will be beard after the criminal cases of the Court of Quarter Sessions,…

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Jazz in Court Judge Tests Wireless Cowra Residents Disagree Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 25 June 1925 · page 2

The Supreme Court, presided over by Mr. Acting Justice Ralston, listened to some jazz tunes yesterday afternoon. There, was a dispute between…

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Temora District Court. Before His Honor Judge Bevan. Sale of Ice-Making Plant

Ariah Park News · Thursday 25 June 1925 · page 3

Leslie Thomas Walton sought to recover from Frederick Judd, the sum of £77120, representing the amount of two…

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Police Charged with Graft

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1925 · page 3

At the City Police Court, Melbourne, plain clothes Constable Leslie Fraser was remanded on a charge of having demanded money from Constantine…

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Coolamon Police Court

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 June 1925 · page 5

At the Coolamon Police Court [?]terday before Mr. [?] B. Gl[?], P.M., the following cases were dealt with: TEAMSTERS IN TROUBLE…

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Police Court YESTERDAY Before Mr. Harrison, P.M. Alleged Larceny

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 June 1925 · page 2

James William Bond was charged with stealing £5/7/ in money, also some goods, and rabbit skins, valued at £24, the property of John Hicks…

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Police Court. Tuesday, June 23. (Before Mr. Gibson, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1925 · page 1

John D. Hurley and Arthur Dempsey were charged with riotous behaviour on 26th May. Hurley did not appear…

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Murder Charge Trial on Monday SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 June 1925 · page 1

The trial of Arthur Augustus Oakes, who is charged with murder in connection with the death of Mary Mona Beacher, a bride, at Toronto, will…

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