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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

1,628 stories in Riverina's papers · page 27 of 82

Eye Gouged Out Alleged Brutal Assault on Old Man Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 1

The story of a brutal assault on all old man was told at the Redfern Court to-day when Bryan Travers, aged 18 years, a laborer, was committed for…

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Police Superintendent's Protest (Published by Arrangement)

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 14

The Superintendent of Police, Boston, Michael H Crowley, thus gave his opinion to the New York "Herald Tribuns" on the seventh…

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Police Promotions Inspector Parker Raised Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

The following police promotions have been notified: E. H. Scott, Narandera, and O. H. Parked, Wagga, from Inspector, third class, to…

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Federal Arbitration Court New Appointments. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, announced to-day that Brigadier-General E. A. Drake-Brockman, formerly Senator for West Australia, had been…

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Was Food Poisoned? Police Investigations an Arrest Expected Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

Detective Sergeant Keogh has returned to Sydney from a tunnel camp near Kyogle, where he was sent by the Commissioner of Police to inquire…

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Married Couple Disagree Appeal to Divorce Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

In the divorce court to-day Phillip James Turnell was granted an order for the restitution of conjugal rigbts against his wife, Sarah Edith Turnell,…

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Swimmer Sentenced Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 5

Thomas Mo[?] a well-known swimmer was sentenced to three months hard labor at [?]matte Police [?] having [?]…

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Police Court. Tuesday, April 12. (Before Mr. Adams, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

Charles H. Bell, Ronald Hunt, EdWard Roach, and Daniel Dwyer were each fined 10s, together with 8s court costs, on charges of being found on…

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Woman Robbed Three Men Sentenced. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 1

Three men, who assaulted Mrs. Minnie Davies, on the night of March 12, and robbed her of a bag and 12/ in money, at Darlinghurst, were…

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Gaol Breakers Foiled Three Criminals Concerned Bathurst

The Daily Express · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 1

It bas just been disclosed that three desperate criminals recently made a daring attempt to break out of Bathurst gaol, and but for the…

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Stolen Goods Police, Recovery. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 7

In March last Wigney’s shop at Manly was entered by thieves, and over £700 worth of goods was stolen The detectives have been on the Job…

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(Published by Arrangement) Police Superintendent's Protest

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 3

The Superintendent of Police, Boston, Michael H Crowley, thus gave his opinion to the New York "Her ald Tribune" on the seventh…

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Court Order Ignored Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 3

Mr. P. J. Minahan, M.L.A, alleges that the directors of the “Labor Daily Limited” have not complied with Justices Harvey’s interim injunction…

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Arbitration Court Additional Judge Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 4

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, said to-dat that he regretted the adverse comments by Mr. T. Crofts, of the Trades Hall Council, regarding the…

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Attempted Gaol Breaking Daring Plan Frustrated Authorities Vigilant Motor Car, Driver Escapes BATHURST

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 4

It has just been disclosed that three desperate criminals recently made a daring attempt to break out of Bathurst Gaol. But for the vigilance of…

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Memorial Gardens Town Planning Association Offers Assistance The Police Buildings

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 6

At lat night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council the works committee reported that it had again met representatives of the Victory Memorial…

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Double Tragedy Murder and Suicide Woman's Head Battered Husband Cuts His Throat SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 4

Jealousy is believed to have been the motive for a shocking tragedy at Miller's Point to-night. The victims were Robert Jackson, aged 65 years,…

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"Labor Daily" Affairs Contempt of Court Alleged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 4

Mr. P. J. M[?]an M.L.A., alleges that the directors of the "Labor Daily" Limited have not complied with Mr. Justice Harvey's interim…

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Junee Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 April 1927 · page 2

At the Junee Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. H. T. Adams, P.M., Thomas Case, for using indecent language in Lorne-street, was fined £1…

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Another Assault Beer Bottle As Weapon

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1927 · page 2

James Beaumont was admitted to hospital to-night. He is in a critical condition suffering with deep wounds in the abdomen alleged to have been…

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