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Courts & crime, 1928

1,194 stories in Riverina's papers · page 52 of 60

Warden's Court

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 4

John Albert Cheetham, Tumblong, applied for authority to enter on portion 148, parish of Willie Ploma. Granted. Rent 2/- per acre per…

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Gundagai Court

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 4

A lengthy list of cases were dealt with at Gundagai Court House on Monday last, before Mr. Harrison P.M. Several Children's Court cases…

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Echo of Waterfront Strike Seven Men Before Court Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1928 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

There was a sequel to the recent riots when seven wharf laborers appeared at the local court to-day charged with unlawfully assembling. One…

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Theft of Car

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

At the Quarter Sessions held before Judge Coyle at Narandera, George Eldrick Brown and Frederick Wilton, each was sentenced to 12…

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Coolac Assault Cases

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

W. Blank v George Clarkson, with assault at Coolac. Mr. West for plaintiff, Mr. Dodds for defendant, who pleaded guilty…

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Wantabadgery Tragedy Survivor Charged

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

Following on the fatal fight which occurred on Sunday at Wantabad gery village, Cedric John Shinn (28) on Monday afternoon was charged, at…

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Charges of Theft Man and Wife Concerned

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, Alfred Ray, allas Gerrard, and Eva Ray alias Gerrard, his wife, appeared on remand to answer charges of false…

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Income Tax Frauds Shipping Magnate Charged London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

An application was made at the Newcastle Assizes, when a charge of having defrauded the Income Tax Department was preferred against the…

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Police Court Monday, Nov. 5. (Before Mr. Harrison, P.M.) Dispute Over a Machine

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

Amy Higham v. Fred. Higham, to get possession of sewing machine. Mr. Dodds for plaintiff. Mr. West for defendant, who pleaded cause to…

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Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

At the court on Monday, before Mr. Harrison, P.M., John McGuire sued Mrs. E. Barton for £18/10/., rent and store goods…

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Gang of Shoplifters Two Girls Sent to Gaol Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

Two girls, each aged 18 years, were sentenced to six months' imprisonment at the Central Police Court today on charges of stealing. Evidence was…

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Leeton District Court Eleven Cases for Hearing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

The November sittings of the Leeton District Court commenced yesterday at 2 p.m. when a formidable list of 19 casese was presented. Judge…

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Police Courts Adelong Wednesday, November 7. (Before Mr, E. Harrlsou, P.M.)

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 6

John Harrison was fined £2 with 8. costs for being unlawfully on licensed premises during prohibited hours, to wir the Commercial Hotel,…

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Murder of Obregon Assassin Sentenced to Death

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1928 · page 4

SAN ANGEL (Mexico), Thursday. The trial of Jose de Leon Toral and Mother Concepcion for the assassination of General Obregon…

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

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 2

Robert Alexander Strong was charged with riotous behavior. Mr. Kinsey appeared for defendant, and pleaded guilty…

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Leeton Police Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 3

On two charges of being drunk and using indecent language David Dooley was fined a total of £3 at the Police Court on Friday…

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Charge of Assault Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 1

At the North Sydney Police Court to-day, George Arthur Garside, aged 27 years, laborer, was charged with having assaulted Norman Robert Price,…

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Convicted of Assault Victims' Evidence Disregarded Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 4

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day William Sudley was charged with having assaulted William Scott and William Lloyd. Smiley is alleged to have assaulted both men with…

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Leeton District Court Before Judge Coyle

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 1

The November sessions of the District Court were concluded after the "Irrigator" had gone to press. Most of the cases listed either were struck…

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