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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

1,194 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 60

Murder Farm Chief Witness Disappears VANCOUVER

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 1

Jessie Clark, 19, a Canadian girl, whose startling disclosures brought about the arrest of her uncle, Gordon Northcott, on the sensational…

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Woman's Will Husband in Gaol for Manslaughter Probate Challenged by Daughter Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 8

An unusual case will be heard in the Supreme Court shortly when Mrs. Amy Millicent Rose will challenge the probate of the will of her mother,…

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The Police on the Scene Constable Rowe's Statement

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 11

"I was despatched in charge of three mounted men from Wagga Wagga on Sunday night, at a pam. The troopers with me were named Headley,…

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Death of Chinese Finding of Murder Trapman Sent For Trial SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 4

The inquest into the death of Percy Chung Gow was continued at the Coroner's Court to-day, Ernest Percival Trapman, and Mrs. Amelia Trapman…

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Brookong Shearers' Riot Unionists in Court A.W.U.'s Fight for Power

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 4

The must sensational industrial event at 1888 was the case which because known as the Brookong Sheaser's riot. Which occurred when Mr. W. Halliday…

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The Days of Highwaymen Moonlite Captured at Wantabadgery Wantabadgery Station Stuck Up Desperate Encounter WiTH POLICE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 11

The Kely Gaag (the most cap[?] organisation on of busarangers known to Australian history) W. S. Still a [?] in Victors in 1879. For more than…

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Theft of Car Alleged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 3

At the Central Court today Ernest Joseph. Coffey, aged 29 years, who was recently wounded by police after a sensational chase and Leslie Anderson aged 29 years…

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Melbourne Police Strengthentd Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 1

Two hundred country police are in Melbourne ready for any outbreak of lawlessness. The industrial suburbs in particular are being carefully…

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Wagga Council Police Buildings Cleaning Mains

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 3

The Mayor, Alderman W. F. Day', presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council held at the Town Hall last night. Others…

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London Police Commission Begins Inqury LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 2

The Police Commission appointed as the outcome of the Miss Irene Savidge case has begun Its investigations…

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London Police Commission Begins Inquiry London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 6

The Police Commission appointed as the outcome of the Miss Irene Savidge case has began its 'investigations, "Our main effort must be to restore the…

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Drunken Miners Police Stop Riot Hobart

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 October 1928 · page 5

A riot occurred at the Catamaran coal mine, in southern Tasmania, yesterday. Some of the miners indulged in a drinking bout, and when they…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 2

Charles McBean claimed £39/12/9 from Thomas Storey for wages. Mr. Kinsey appeared for the complianant, and Mr. Vaughan for the…

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

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 2

The War Service Homes Commissioner proceeded against August French for a warrant of possession of premises situated in Berthong street…

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Interesting Court Cases

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 2

The sequels to two cases of great public interest will be heard at Leeton Police Court to-day, before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M. The case of…

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Death of Chinese Former Wife Charged With Manslaughter SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 1
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At the Central Police Court yesterday Amelia Frances Trapman (formerly Gow) was charged with having maliciously and feloniously slain…

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Man Charged with Murder Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 3

Thomas Alexander Butler, aged 63 years, laborer, was remanded until November 6 at the Balmain Police Court today on a charge of having…

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Balmain Murder Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 4

Thomas Alexandeer Butler, 53, a laborer, was remanded until November 6 at Balmain Court yesterday on a charge of having murdered Ellen…

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Three Police Attacked Newcastle

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 1

A more serious disturbance occurred later yesterday. Free laborers commenced work on the steamer Golden Kauri at 2 p.m., and shortly…

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