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Courts & crime, 1926

1,617 stories in Riverina's papers · page 53 of 81

Leeton Petty Sessions Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 5

The following cases were dealt with at the Leeton Potty Sessions Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.:—…

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Yankee Hustle Getting a Move on Criminals Rush to Gaol New York, June 27

The Daily Express · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 1

Hundreds of criminals who now are facing trial are changing their pleas of not guilty to one of “guilty,” or are voluntarily offering confessions…

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"Copper Pimp." Woman's Alleged Persecution Witness in Murder Case Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 2

When May Smith (43) was charged in the Central Court to-day with having received stolen goods, she stated that since she gave evidence for the…

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Griffith Court News Noxious Weeds and Straying Stock

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 4

Mr. Gibson, P.M., presided at the Griffith Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday when a largo number of defendants were proceeded against…

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Kalgoorlie Murder Inquest Opened Court House Crowded KALGOORLIE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 2

The inquiry opened to-day at Kalgoorlie Court House, into the murder of Detectives Walsh and Pittman. A great crowd was…

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Murder and Suicide Beer Family Inquest

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 1

The inquest concerning the death of Walter Leslie Beer (28), Sarah Beer (26), and Joan Beer, aged three, who were found dead at their home at…

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"I've Got You Now!" Murder of Col. Tulloch No Trace of Assailant Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 3

The inquest into the death of Colonel Eric Tulloch (44), who was shot dead at Lauiston Hall, East Melbourne on May 8, was held today…

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Chase Over Fences Capture of Alleged Criminals Police Called by 'Phone Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 4

In the Kogarah Police Court to-day, Thomas Aflex, Henderson and John Wm. Ridgeway were charged with stealing ar[?] of jewellery and other goods…

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Alleged Forgery Public Officials Charged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 5

In the Central Court to-day William Stoddart (62), and Henry Auds[?]ey (46), were charged with having forged and uttered receipts. It is…

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Stole Car at Junee Ten Tyres, Benzine and Oil. Sentenced to Two Years

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 5

In the Wagga Court of Quarter Ses[?]ns yesterday, before Judge Beeby, [?]gur Ralph Shrives pleaded guilty to [?] charges of breaking, entering and…

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Charge of Murder. Suicide Verdict Set Aside Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 3

When thec inquiry into the death of William Lochfine Parker was about to bein in the Coroner's Court to-day, it was announced that Agnes Davies…

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Soldiers' Memorial Gardens Plans for Police Buildings

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 1

In view of the strong desire of the public to sec the old police buildings removed from the present site in Marrow-street so that the land may become C. C. LAZZARINL."…

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To Get Poems. Breaking Into Gaol. Excuse of the Man with the Ladder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 1

When Frederick Jacob Arthies was charged in the Parramatta Court with having stolen a ladder, which, with Several iron hooks, was fount in the…

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Wagga District Court Compensation for Accident Petition for Divorce

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 4

Two claims for accident compensation were dealt with in the District Court before Judge Beeby, yesterday. BUDD v GLASSCOTT…

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Murdered Detectives Trial of Three Men Crowd at Kalgoorlie Court Kalgoorlie

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 5

Another large crowd attended the court for the second day of the inquiry into the murder of Detectives Walsh and Pitman…

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Aberdeen Disaster Fettling Unsatisfactory Queensland Expert's Opinion Pile Split in Court SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 1

The bearing of evidence concerning the Aberdeen smash entered upon its third day, this morning. William, Hawke said the pilot engine of the…

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Increase in Alimony [?]Vorced Wife's Application Important Question for Full Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 5

When Maud Roberts applied to Mr Justice Owen in the Divorce Court to-day, for an increase in the alimony granted her is 1909, she gave as her…

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Police Court To-day Before Mr. Harrison. P.M., Drunk, and Disorderly

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 2

John Price, Francis Price, Jun., and William Norris had to answer charges of being drunk and disorderly at Wallendbeen…

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Coolamon Police Court. Fraudulent Misappropriation of Club Funds. (Brie[?] Mr. J. A. [?] P.M.)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 2

[?] was charged that he [?] sometime [?] June [?]1925, and [?] with 1926, im[?] misappropriate the [?] of 166/2/…

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Coolamon Smell Debts court (Before Mr. J. [?]. Glbeon, P.M.)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 2

P. [?] Frederick Kelly for the sum of 24/12/5, balance of amount [?] to be [?] for [?] in [?] acro[?] crop on [?]…

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