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Courts & crime, 1925

1,611 stories in Riverina's papers · page 41 of 81

"The Man is Mad!" Toorak Murder Charge. Braby Remanded. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1925 · page 2

Cyris Braby (30) was charged at the City Court to-day with the murder of William Southwick, at Toorak. Detective West said he felt sure the…

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"The Red Flag" Welsh Miners and Police London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1925 · page 2

There were further disturbances to-night at Ammanford (Wales). Crowds singing "The Red Flag," proceeded to one pit where they objected to a…

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Brother and Sister Charge of Attempted Murder Treated As Hostile Witness Auckland

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1925 · page 2

In the Supreme Court to-day Albert Best was changed with having attempted to murder his sister, whose throat he is alleged to have cut in…

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Committed for Brutal Assault

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1925 · page 2

At the Paddington Police Court to-day, Alfred Brenchley (39), a dairyman, was charged with having inflicted grievous harm upon Mrs…

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Mrs. M'Garry's Death Motor Lorry Driver Charged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1925 · page 2

While Mrs Minnie M'Garry (52) was walking along Macquarie street on July 22, a motor lorry swerved across the football and crushed her…

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Hillston Police Court TUESDAY, 4th AUGUST. (Before Mr. W. H. Soane, P.M.)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 8

Joseph Arundale was charged with having obtained from Bridget Mary Renehan the sum of one pound the property of May Gair, by means of a…

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Solicitors in Court Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 1

In the Full Court two solicitors were called upon to show cause why they should not be dealt with. In one case it was alleged that the…

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To-day's Court. Before Mr Harrison. P.M.

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 2

On the Wrong Side. Mrs B. Fuller, pleading guilty to driving on the wrong side of the street, was fined 10s. with 5s…

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Adelong Police Court Wednesday, August 5. (Before Mr. Harrison, P.M.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 1

William Percival Crain proceeded against Amos P. Beattie on a charge of assault on July 4. Mr. Fraser for the defence; Mr. R. A. Lester for…

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Murder Sentences Appeals in Full Court Aves's Bid for Freedom Counsel's Plea for Rothery SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 5

In the full Court to-day, Cecil Henry Riby Aves, who was convicted and sentenced to death at the Central Criminal Court, before the Chief…

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Murder Cases Convicted Men's Appeals Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 1

The Full Court of Criminal Appeal to-day reserved its judgment in the appeal of William Cunwell Rothery, who was twice Convicted of attempt…

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"Sober as a Judge" But the Magistrate Thought Otherwise. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 2

That he was as sober as a judge when arrested, but that excitment made him feel drunk when he saw the police, was the unusual plea made by…

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Cecil Aves Appeal to High Court SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 1

It is understood that Cecil Aves whose appeal against his conviction and death sentence, arising out of the murder of Mrs. Florence Quirk,…

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Dope Traffic Opium and Cocaine Important Police Arid Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 2

The mast important police raids that have been organised for some time wrens [?] out to-day at [?] and Surry Hills and…

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Motors and Motorists Municipal Council Police Quarters Removal Local Government Act

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 4

At the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night the following aldermen were Present: D. T. Byrnes (Mayor). E. J. M'Grath, T. W. Dunn,…

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A Leavetaking Sergt. McPHILLIPS' Retire. Ment. Tributes by Bench, Bar, Press and Police

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 5

As Sergt. P. V. McPhillips, in charge of the Adelong Police District, would make his last appearance in the Adelong Police Court…

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Boot Shop Burgular Sentenced

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 4

At the Darlinghurst Sessions today Clifton Collins, aged 22, who was arrested in Joe Gardiner's boot shop at Darlinghurst, was sentenced to 12…

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Aves Will Appeal to High Court

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 4

It is understood that Cecil Aves whose appeal against his conviction and death sentence arising out of the murder of Mrs Florence Quirk, was…

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Winkler Appeals Accessory of Murder. "No Evidence of Malice." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 6

The Full Court of Criminal Appeals to-day heard the appeal of David Franz Winkler against the conviction and sentence of death on a charge of…

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Miners Riot Many Casualties Police Charge the Mob (Reuter Service) LONDON, August 6

The Daily Express · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 1

It was stated to-day that more than 100 miners and 12 police were injure in the midnight riots at Ammanford Colliery and many innocent people…

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