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Courts & crime, 1925

1,611 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 81

Shooting with Intent to Murder

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1925 · page 4

At the Central Police Court today, Harold Collins (29), laborer, was charged with having shot at Mollie Collins with intent to murder her…

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Ferguson Remanded the Bacchus Marsh Murder. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1925 · page 4

Thomas Ferguson appeared at the City Court to-day on a charge of murdering William Smith at Bacchus Marsh on August 10. The detective, in…

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JOHANNSEN Of Court. the Fordsdale Case "Serious Contempt of Court." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1925 · page 4

In the Equity Court to-day, Jacob Johnson, or Johannsen, was called upon to show why the writ of attachment previously issued against him should…

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Contempt of Court Johann[?]en Apologises. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 August 1925 · page 2

Jacob Johannsen was before the Equity Court this afternoon on a writ of attachment issued by Thomas Campbell, a former member of the…

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Police Court. Tuesday, 25th August. (Before Mr. Gibson, P.M.) False Pretences

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 4

Jack Robertson was charged with obtaining the sum of £17 from E. E. Osborne by means of false pretences. Sergeant Kent gave evidence with…

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‘I‘ve Got You’ Sensational Murder Government House Shooting Perth

The Daily Express · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 1

A shocking tragedy occurred at 1.30 a.m. to-day in the Government House ballroom at Perth, during a public ball promoted for the ben…

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Two Women Sentenced

The Daily Express · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 5

Mary Hughes, [?]lias Ruth Garrett previously convicted in Victoria, and Margot Martin [?] ali[?] Mas[?]le of Melbourne, appeared, at Albury Court…

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Ten Years for Theft

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 7

At the Darlinghurst Quarter Se[?]sions Gordon Howard Reynolds, aged 21, carter, who had pleaded guilty to 10 charges of theft, was sentenced to two…

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Allegations Against Police Investigation Reveals Them Groundless Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 6

The Chief Secretary, Mr. C.C. Lazzarini, announced to-day that searching inquiries by the Acting Inspector General of Police and a number of his…

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A Slate Child Dairy Farmer Charged. Beating and Too Little Food Dismissed on Technicality. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 3

Timothy Condon, a dairy farmer of Albion Park, near Wollongong was charged at the All[?]on Park Police Court, under the Child Welfare Act…

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Federal Police Answer to State Premier. Long, Angry Debate. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 4

Mr. Bruce, by message from the Governor-General, introduced a Bill in the House of Representatives authorising the appointment of peace officers…

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Communists in Court Mr. Garden a Witness. Alleged Illegal Sale of Literature Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 6

Mr. Jock Garden, secretary of the Trades and Labor Council, was a witness at the Central Summons Court to-day, when John Smith was charged…

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Narandera Dispute Appeal to High Court Coercion in Land Deal Majority Dismiss the Appeal SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 4

The High Court to-day dealt with a case in which it is alleged that coercion was used in order to secure payment in respect of interest on land at…

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Deportation Proceedings Tom Walsh and Jacob Johannsen Named Board Will Probably Sit To-day Bill to Establish Federal Police SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 4

It was learned in Sydney to-day that the Federal Government proposes to take deportation proceedings against Mr. Tom Walsh, general president of the Australian Seamen's Union, and Jacob Johannsen,…

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To Enforce the Law Federal Government to Establish Police Force Emergency Bill in House of Representatives Deportation Board Appointed Will Hold Its First Meeting To-day Melbourne, Fri[?]ay

The Daily Express · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 1

There was a very stormy scene in the House of Representives to-day when a message was received, from the Governor-General…

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Charge of Murder SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 August 1925 · page 2

At the Central Police Court yesterday Horace Herbert Wild Collins, 29, a laborer, was charged with the murder of Molly Lawrence, on August…

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Police Court To-Day. Before Mr, Harrison, P.M. About a Number Plate

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 August 1925 · page 2

Alured Delaune Faunce pleaded guilty to failing to deliver up the number plate of his motor cycle. It was explained that defendant…

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Melbourne Robberies Successful Police Raid Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 31 August 1925 · page 2

Clothing and other goods valued at £500 were recovered by Detective Sergeants Piggott, Volsen (South Australia), Clarke (Sydney), and…

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Will Need More Gaols Mr. Land on Federal Police Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1925 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Lang, in a statement to-night, replying to Mr. Bruce's attack in the House of Representatives on Saturday, said he bad stated most…

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Against Odds Police Disperse Miners' Mob (Reuter Service) LONDON, August 28

The Daily Express · Monday 31 August 1925 · page 2

How sixty policemen guarding a colliery at Glynneath saw a crowd of 4000 appear on the brow of the mountain brandishing sticks, was…

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