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Courts & crime, 1929

1,994 stories in Riverina's papers · page 61 of 100

Seven Years Simon Sentenced Second Charge Preferred Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

William Simon who was convicted of manslaughter of his brother Joseph, at the Central Criminal Court was sentenced to seven years’…

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Darlinghurst Shooting William Simon Sentenced Seven Years' Imprisonment Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 5

William Simon, who was convicted of the manslaughter of his brother Joseph, was at the Central Criminal Court to-day sentenced to seven years'…

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Alleged Assault Sequel to Shooting Affray Two Men Acquitted Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 6

Phillip Jeffs, aged 35 years, a salesman, and William Archer, aged 39 years, bar proprietor, were acquitted at the Darlinghurst Session to-day on…

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Sweeps Illegal Court Decision Reversed Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

When Walter Harold Phillips was charged at Lithgow police court in June with conducting a sweepstake of 2/-, the winner to take the lot…

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Timber Workers Assaulted Cases at Glebe Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

George Barrington, aged 24 years, a waiter, who was described by the police as an acknowledged "confidence man," was bound over for 12 months…

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League of Nations World Court Optional Clause Canada Will Sign Geneva

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 4

As expected, the attendance at the League of Nations Assembly noticeably declined after Mr. MacDonald's much heralded speech…

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Tumut Courts Tuesday, September 3. POLICE. (Before Mr. E. Harrison, P.m.). a Liquor Act Case

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

Daniel Joseph Quim, licensee of the Oriental Hotel, Tumut, pleaded guilty to having Ernest Lee on his premises within prohibited hours, he…

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Junee Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 4

At the Junee Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., a number of Junee residents were charged with being the owners of…

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£1775 Cheque Cashed Woman Charged with Forgery

The Daily Express · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 1

A well dressed woman was arrested by detectives in the city last night on the allegation that she had forged and uttered a cheque for…

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Bank Hold-up Three Men Charged Bail Refused Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 3

At the Central Police Court to-day Thomas Kelly, aged 39 years, physical instructor, Charles Passmore, aged 57 years, agent, and Joseph Williams,…

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Bank Hold-up Three Men Charged Bail Application Refused Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 1

At the Central Police Court tO-day, Thomas Kelly, 39, physical instructor Charles Passmore, ag[?], and Joseph Williams, 29, showman were…

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The Burglary at Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 2

At Goulburn the Town Hall was burgled in a manner similar to that at Cootamundra on 28th ult., when holes were cut in the doors alongside…

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

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 2

The Gundagai P.P. Board proceeded against Richard McMillan for alleged unlawful depasturing of stock on a travelling stock reserve…

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Rival Barraocer Police (Restore Order Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 2

In the Kentwell Cup football final played this afternoon it Universality ova between North Steyns and South Sydney, some of the rival…

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World Court Greece and Imndia Will Sion General September 7

The Daily Express · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 3

M. Ven[?] that Greece [?]pse to [?] the option [?] has [?] been made that [?] will…

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World Court Option Clause Greece and India to Sign Geneva

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 1

The Prime Minister of Greece, M. Venizelos, announced that Greece proposed to sign the optional clause of the World Court, while an…

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Police Court Monday, September 9

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 2

Thomas D. Small was charged with stealing six cheque forms, the property of J. W. McConville, of the value of 1s…

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Bedside Court Remand to Gaol Hospital Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 1

John Smyth 29 cines[?] who was found with his head in a was [?] at Paddington last week. [?] his arrest on a charge of…

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Kogarah Burglary Jeweller's Window Smashed Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 1

When Mr. Adam Fotheringham heard sounds of breaking glass at Kogarah late last night and went to investigate, he was threatened by…

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Golf. Wagga Club Committee Considers Theft Rumors

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Wagga Golf Club was held last night. The president, Mr. G. E. Dunstan, presided…

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