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Courts & crime, 1928

1,194 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 60

Wedding Tragedy Brothers-in-law Quarrel Charge of Murder Ingham (Q.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

At the Ingham Police Court to-day Salvatore Grasso was committed for trail on a charge of having murdered his brother-in-law, Rosario, Grasso, at…

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Divorce Court Gundagai, Friday, February 17 Before Judge Coyle

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

J. Elphick petitioned for a divorce from his wife, Emma Elphick (nee Digby) on the grounds of desertion. Mr. West appeared for plaintiff…

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"Mo" in Court Restitution of Conjugal Rights Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Harry vander Sluice, better known as "Mo" of the "Stiffy and Mo" combination, was the respondent in a suit for the restitution of conjugal…

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The Floods Nyngan Still Surrounded Police Boat Capsizes Fatality in Queensland SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The police boat sent from Sydney is still engaged in the work of carrying provisions to settlers in the outlying parts in the Nyngan district,…

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District Court, Gundagai Friday, February 17 (Before His Honor Judge Coyle) Adelong People Go to Law

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

Fred. 3. Tanking and Purtina Parss (cross action), damage to motor ears.. Mr. West for plaintiff, Mr…

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Mitcham Murder Charge Parable of Good Samaritan Jury Disagree Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

In addressing the jury in the case in which Ernest Ambrose Kleinert, aged 20 years, was charged with the murder of Mrs. Iolene Mary Sampson…

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Bairnsdale Murder

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

Although the Victorian detectives have not yet succeeded in clearing up the murder of Richard Clements ind his wife near Bairnsdale, they…

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Murder of Martin Ryan

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

Latest news concerning the death of Martin Ryan, near Melbourne, reveals that the motive of the crime was to obtain possession of a…

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Murder and Suicide Forster Tragedy Inquest Forster

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

At the inquest concerning the death of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Worth, of Wootton, whose bodies were found on Thursday, it was stated that there…

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Shot and Scream Police Chase at Darlinghurst Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

A shot followed by a woman's scream startled the residents of Foley Street, Darlinghurst, last night. The people crushed to the doors and saw…

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Alleged Assault

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 6

Alfred Felton Coombs proceeded against William Cusick for having assaulted him on February 11. Mr. H. J. Cunningham (Messrs. Heath and…

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Police Court Thursday, February 23 (Before Mr. D. Parker, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

A. G. Leech and Ruby Graham, were each fined 5s, together with 8s court costs, on charges of failing to return…

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Allegation Against Police Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

A charge of ill-treatment against the police, made by Joseph Denmead, who was sentenced to three years' imprisonment at Darlinghurst Sessions on…

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Leeton Petty Sessions Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

At the Leeton Petty Sessions Court last week G. Curtis pleaded guilty to using indecent language in [?]e yard of Leeton Hotel on…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, February 27 (Before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.m.) Meat Wrapped in Printed Paper

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 6

Francis O'Regan and John Drover butchers, of Wagga, were each fined £1, with 12/ costs for having sold meat so packed that it came in contact with…

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Cornish Crime Second Arrest by Police London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

After seven days of strenuous activity the police to-day arrested William Maynard, a rabbit trapper, who will be charged with the Roadley…

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Police Magistrate Threatened Anonymous Letter MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 1
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Mr. M'Gregor, P.M., of Omco, has received an anonymous letter from Melbourne. It reads: "To all whom it may concern. It is my duty to tell…

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Items of News Alleged Theft of Wheat

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

A sensation was caused at Junee yesterday when it was reported that a well known resident had been arrested and charged with stealing…

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Obscene Publication Police Prosecution SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 1

At the Control Police Court Detective Truskett proceeded against Beckett's Newspapers. Ltd., on a charge of having sold an obscene…

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