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Courts & crime, 1927

1,628 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 82

Judge Irritated Time of Court Wasted Minor Matters Listed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 5

Judge Beeby protested in the Federal Arbitration Court today against the time of the Court being wasted over minor matters…

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Carey Wins Lang-seals Faction Again Defeated. A.L.P. Books and Moneys. Must Be Handed Over. Magistrate Ruling. Easter Conference Has No Standing

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 2

The ease in which William Carey, general secretary of the A.L.P., is suing. John Rosevear, secretary of the Leiehhardt branch for detention of…

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Undergrads Charged "Disgraceful Conduct," Says Judge Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 4

At the Central Police Court Keith Brooks Fordyee, aged 18 years, was charged with having behaved in a riotous manner in Pitt-street last…

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Solicitor Charged Misappropriation Alleged "Holiday Imperative," Said Accused SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 4

The hearing of the case in which Harry Waidemar Baum, solicitor, is charged with fraudulent misappropriation was continued at the…

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£10,000 Theft Passenger to New Zealand to Be Held London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 1

In connection with the theft of £10,000 from the Cardiff express train on February 2, Scotland Yard has sent a message by wireless message to the…

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Students' Processions Police Take Action Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 2

At the Central police court, Kelli Brooks Fordyce, aged charged with having behaved in a riotous manner in Pitt street last…

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A.L.P. Books Still Before Equity Court Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 2

The application of William Henry Seale and offers for an intention restraining William Carey and others from operating upon the thank account…

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A.L.P. Bank Account Equity Court Application Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 1

The application of William Henry Scale and others for an injunction restraining William Carey and others from operating upon the bank account…

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Child Welfare Inquiry Minister for Education Gives Evidence Auditor--general Charged As Vindictive Premier Fishing for Evidence to Damn His Department” Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 1

When the inquiry Into the administration of Child Welfare Department was resumed to-day, the Auditor-General, Mr Coghlan, continued…

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Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 May 1927 · page 2

Before Messrs. W. F. Britz and W. H. Pinkstone, Js.P. Attempted Suicide Kenneth Edward Brown, 32, a…

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Junee Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

At the Junee Police Court yesterday before Mr. T. Brady, J.P., for having insufficient lawful means of support, Charles Augustus Moylan, aged 29…

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Charge of Sheep Stealing

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 5

Alfred Caesar Jones, late overseer on "Wadenhoe" Station, was before the Young Police Court on Thursday on a charge of stealing 100 sheep…

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Filthy Conditions. Magistrate's Strong Comment

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

In the Central Police Court Henry Stewart Beasley, secretary of the Commercial Travellers' Club, pleaded guilty to charges of…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, May 23 (Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, P.m.) Traffic Act Breaches

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

Several motorists wore fined for having failed to return expired motor licenses, the fines ranging from 5/ to 10/, with 8/ costs…

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Committed For Trial Inquiry Into Wagga Stabbing Case. Ryan to Appear at City Criminal Court. Remarkable Evidence From Ambulance and Police Witnesses

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 4

The Deputy Coroner, Mr. W. F. Day, last week held an inquiry at the Wagga Court House, touching the death, at Wagga, of Ellen…

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Crane Drivers Defy the Court Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

The Secretary of the Crane Drivers Union stated to-day that the me[?] had decided not to accept the Courts terms, and would continue the [?]…

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Divorce Court Scene Elderly Co-respondent Threatened Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 3

There was a sensational interlude in the Divorce Court to-day when a petitioner suddenly jumped to his feet and, shaking his fist at an elderly…

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Conflicting Awards Restraint on States Arbitration Court Ruling Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day Judge Lukin delivered judgment restraining State Conciliation Committees from making an award…

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Police Count. Tuesday, May 19. (Before Mr. W. A. Flynn, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 1

John Pannowitz, sen., was fined 10s, together with 8s court costs, for permitting an unlicensed person to drive his motor car…

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London Trunk Murder Early Morning Arrest Clerk Charged with Crime London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 1

John Robinson, aged 40 years, clerk has been arrested and charged with the murder of Mrs. Bonati, whose dismembered body was found in a trunk…

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