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Courts & crime, 1929

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Suspected Men Charged Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

At the Central police court yesterday six men were charged in connection with recent assaults and robberies of taxi drivers…

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Ganmain Police Court. Before Mr. Parkor, P.m.) Motor Traffic Breaches

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

At the police Court at Ganmain on Tuesday last there were two prosecutions under the Motor Traffic Act For Non-return of driver’s license…

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Sanctuary for Animals Bequest of £200,000 Disapproved by High Court of Justice London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

The Court of Appeal gave an interesting judgment to-day when it disapproved of the late Mrs. Grady's bequest of £200,000 to found a…

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Callous Bigamist Watchmaker Sentenced Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 8

At the Darlinghurst Sessions today Isidore Bell, aged 40 years, said to be a Russian Jew, was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment for bigamy…

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Sexual Crimes Too Frequent, Says Judge Young Man Sentenced Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 1

At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions today Edmund Dennis Creighton, who was convicted on a charge of having attempted to commit a…

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Cold Blooded Murder Lawlessness in Chicago Gangsters Shoot Seven Men Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 1

One of the most cold blooded crimes in the city's history occurred when two automobile loads of gangsters raided a garage where a cartage…

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New Guinea Police Attack by Natives Protracted Battle Port Moresby

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 4

During the patrol of the Gori[?]ala country in the inland mountain district a party, comprising Mr. Ivan Champion, assistant magistrate, Patrol…

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BURGLARY At Trade Palace

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

On opening up the store this morning it was discovered that an entrance had been effected and some goods stolen…

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Police Court. Friday Before Mr. Adams P.M. Liquor Cases

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 3

W. Penfold, Licensee of the Commercial Hotel was charged with allowing a person on the premises after hours…

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Police Court Before Mr. Adams, P.M. To-day Alleged Negligent Driving

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

Bertram Oldfield was charged with driving a car in a negligent manner Mr. Kiosey appeared for the defendant and pleaded not guilty…

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Small Debts Court Cottam v. HULL

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 3

The plaintiff failed a appear and a verdict for the defedant with costs was found…

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Man's Throat Cut Police Seach for Suspect Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 6

Charles Saville, aged 80, years, visited a house in Richmond last night. He was found later in a room with his throat cut. Although the…

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Courier to a King at a Foreign Court

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 6

It is unusual for a British Minister at a foreign Court to turn courier, and pilot the Sovereign to whom he is accredited on a tour of observation many…

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Chicago Murders Victims Shot by Police Prohibition Officer's Belief Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 1

The Associated Press Association has been informed by the assistant prohibition administrator, Mr. Filloway, that it is his belief that it was members of…

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Darlinghurst Quarrel Early Morning Episode Man Shot in Stomach Police Make Arrest SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 1

Ernest-Connelly, aged 28 years, of Newtown, was shot in the stomach in Wamerah Avenue, Darlinghurst, early this morning and is now in hospital in…

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Sentenced for Assault Appeal Dismissed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

At the Parramatta District Court today Judge Thompson refused to alter a sentence of six months' imprisonment imposed on Herbert Lee by Mr…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court Several Prosecutions Claim for Wages

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 6

Several cases were heard before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., in the Industrial Magistrate's Court at Wagga yesterday. The hearings lasted several hours…

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Escaped Prisoner Sentenced Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 6

Walter Jones, aged 22 years, who escaped from custody at the Central Railway Station on Wednesday with Patrick Jones, and who was arrested…

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Woman Murdered Man Sentenced to Death Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

Thompson Gardiner William Bacon was to-day found guilty of the murder of Mrs. Daisy Hedgerd, whose throat the cut owing to jealousy. He was…

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Attempted Murder Charge Victim in Serious Condition Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-day Guido Caletti, aged 20 years, laborer, was remanded for eight days on a charge of having shot at Ernest…

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