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Courts & crime, 1928

1,194 stories in Riverina's papers · page 36 of 60

Woman Sentenced Poison in Husband's Food Wellington (N.z)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 3

Mrs. Koerbin, who was convicted today of having placed poison in her husband's food with intent to injure or annoy, was sentenced to six months'…

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Police Court Friday, August 3

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

Cornelius Dwyer was charged with stealing from the person of Frederick Charles Bailey the sum of £3 and two suit case keys, of the value…

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Alleged Theft. Hearing Adjourned

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 3

Before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., at Wagga police court on Monday test, John David Learmouth, wood carter, was charged with having…

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Items of News Police Superintendent's Headquarters

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

Alt a largely attended public meeting held in Albury last night, presided over by the deputy-mayor, Alderman C. H. Burt, a motion was agreed to…

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Victorian Police Several Serious Charges MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

Several charges have been laid against constables recently. An examination of the books at the City Watch-house disclosed that the sum…

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Definition of "Fish." Court Case at Wagga

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 6

An unusual case was dealt with under the Fisheries Act which should be a warning to people who are under the impression that the…

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Bankruptcy Court Commonwealth Law Uniform Procedure Began August 1

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

The Commonwealth Bankruptcy Act came into force on August 1. The Bankruptcy Act is the exercise of the powers of the Commonwealth…

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Sentence Increased Appeal to High Court Judgment Reserved Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

Argument whether the New South Waves Court of Criminal Appeal exceeded its powers in increasing a sentence imposed upon Alexander…

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West Wubin Tragedy Man Charged with Murder Perth

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 4

The trial was begun in the Criminal Court to-day of Clifford Hulme on a charge. of having murdered Harold Eaton Smith at the letter's farm at…

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Police Changes

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 4

Constable M'Mahon, who has been trusferred to Sydney. after discharging the duties of lock-up keeper in Wagga for some time, will be…

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Hillston Police Court. Assault Case

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 6

At the local Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. M, A. Soane, P. M, H S, Beckenham was proceeded against by H. P. Woodhouse for assault and…

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Cairns Murder Body Found in Bush SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 1

A post-mortem on the body of a man found dead in the bush near Cairns (Queensland) revealed that death had been caused by a blow on…

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Union Boycott Loyalty to Law Comes First Court Dismisses Appeal Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 1
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THE HIGH Court gave its reasons for upholding the decision of a Brisbane magistrate in imposing fines on two men who were held…

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Police Courts

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 6

TUMUT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7. (Before Mr. E. Harrison, P.M.)…

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Alleged Theft. "We Arranged the Elopement." Case Dismissed

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

At the police court on Thursday, before Mr. Harrison, P.M., Cecil Bowditch was charged with stealing £4/19/-, the property of Bruce…

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"Reds" at Trades Hall Tree Fight Threatened Police Eject Disturbers Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

A band of "Reds" and Communists caused a great disturbance by continual interjection from the gallery during a Trades Hall Council meeting…

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No Police Headquarters Transfer

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A. has received the following letter from Mr. James Mit[?]hell, Commissioner of Police:— "The subject matter of your letter of…

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Absconder Arrested Long Police Search Ends Stern Chase by Detectives Sensational Revolver Duel Wanted Man Shot in Back

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 6

Shot in the back after a sensational duel with detectives at Mascot yesterday, Edward Joseph Coffey, for whom the police had been searching since May 1, when he absconded from bail, was captured after a…

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Police Court To-day. Before Mr. Harrison, P.M. Riotous Behavour

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 2

William Malcolm Maxwell pleaded guilty to a charge of riotous behavour. Mr. H. L. Kinsey appeared for the defendant…

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