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Courts & crime, 1927

1,628 stories in Riverina's papers · page 43 of 82

Daring Sheep Stealing Men Arrested at Kooba. Improvised Bridge Across River

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 4

In the act of stealing 720 sheep from Kooba station on Wednesday, several men were discovered by a station hand and later arrested…

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Amazing Document Persistent Terrorism Britain and Powers Charged Moscow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 2

An amazing official document accuses Great Britain and other foreign Powers of President terrorism against the Soviet. "It is most evident…

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Murder of Man Who Sent Czar to Doom

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 2

I acted front idealistic motives. I wanted to kill Volkoff in revenge for the Soviet terror against the Russian monarchists.'' Such is the…

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The Trunk Murder a Match As Evidence Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 2

The hearing of the trunk murder case was resumed to-day, when there was the usual crush of fashionably dressed women for seats in…

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All Bluff New Police Buildings Mayor Outspoken

The Daily Express · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 2

When a letter from the Chief Secretary’s Department, with reference to the proposal to build new Police Quarters at Wagga, was read at the…

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When Royalty Was Shipwrecked King George Slept in Gaol Wet Clothes for Broad- Arrow Garb

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 3

THE VISIT OF THE BACCHANTE Half a century ago the present King of England slept in gaol garb in Albany Gaol…

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Police Buildings Departmental Letter "Height of Hypocrisy," Says Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night a letter from the Chief Secretary's Department, was received a copy of which was already…

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Are "Moonshiners" Active Police Secure Illicit Still Henry Lucca Arrested

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 3

A sensational raid by Sergant Samson, accompanied by an excise officer caused consternation throughout the Italian community on Saturday…

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Local and General Wagga Police Court

The Daily Express · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 2

At Wagga Police Court yesterday before Mr, S. E. Beaver, J.P., Thomas Jones (73), and John, Fahar Pale (29) were charged with stealing…

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Alleged Theft of Liquor

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 4

Thomas Jones, aged 33 years, and John Faber Dale, aged 29 years, appeared before Messrs. S. E. Beaver and H. Oates, J'sP., ut the Wagga Police…

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Broke Gaol Wagga Prisoner William M’lean Climbs Albury Gaol Wall

The Daily Express · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 1

Undor sensational circumstances, William McLean (30), who is awaiting trial in connection with burgia[?]es comm[?]tt[?] at…

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Prisoner Escapes Albury Gaol Wall Scaled "Scotty" M'Lean At Large Charged with Wagga Bobberies Albury

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 4

William M'Lean, aged 30 years, who was awaiting trial on charges of having, with George James Roye, broken and entered the premises of D…

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Gaol! for Not Voting at Election a Case Without Precedent

The Daily Express · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 5

That a man should have to serve sixteen days hard labor in a common gaol in contact with no[?]orious criminals—24 hours of that t[?]ne in…

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Memorial Gardens Site New Police Buildings

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 1

On Wednesday we published c letter received by Mr. Goodin, M.L.A., a copy of which was also sent to Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., from, the Under-Secretary…

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Warsaw Murder Soviet Note Polish Reply Conciliatory Responsibility Disclaimed Warsaw

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 1

The reply of the Government of Poland to the Soviet Government's Note, regarding the murder of M. Voikoff, the Soviet Ambassador, is most…

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Viskoff Murder Poland’s Reply Will Compensate Widow London, June 9

The Daily Express · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 2

A Warsaw message states the Polish Governments reply to the Soviet regarding the Vickoff mu[?]or is most conciliatory. It disclaims…

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A Daring Gaol Plot

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 2

It has transpired, in connection with the escape of William M'Lean from the Albury gaol, that the whole of the six men in the exercise yard at…

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Charged with Travelling without a Ticket

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 3

Elliot Batros pleaded not guilty to travelling on a train without paying his fare. Mr. Kinsey for defendent; Mr…

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Police Court To-day Before Mr. Harrison, P.M. Driving when Drunk

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 3

George Reid Perrin pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle in Wallendeen street whilst under the influence of liquor…

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Wounded a Missionary Three Blacks Sentenced Darwin

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 2

The trial of Macks for the wounding, of a Methodist missionary concluded here yesterday. The three accused were found guilty, and sentenced to…

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