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Courts & crime, 1930

2,223 stories in Riverina's papers · page 35 of 112

Madame Hanau Escapes From Hospital But Returns to Gaol. Paris, March 23

The Daily Express · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 1

Madame Hanau made a sensational escape from Cochin Hospital. When the Commissioner of Police rang up at 9.30 in the evening to ask about…

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Murder of Wife Solomon Found Guilty Sentence Of Death Passed SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

At the Central Criminal Court to-day Sydney Edward Solomon, aged 25 years, a steward, was charged with having murdered his wife, Roma Mary…

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12 Months for Assault and Robbery

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 3

Charged at Wagga Quarter Sessions yesterday, before His Honor, Jude Coyle with having, at Wagga, on December 27,1929 assaulted…

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Forged Cheques Law Clerk Sentenced Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 1

Kenneth Betts, 20. a law clerk, who pleaded guilty at Sydney sessions today on charges of forgery, stealing, and falsification of cheques, was…

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Assault and Robbery Assailant Found Guilty Twelve Months' Imprisonment

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 6

John Archibald Gainen pleaded not guilty at the Wagga Quarter Sessions yesterday before Judge Coyle and a jury, to a charge of having assaulted…

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Manchester Murder Second Appeal Dismissed London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 1

The second appeal of George Fratson against his convictions for the mnrder of a Manchester shopkeeper last year has been dismissed…

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Licensing Prosecution Appeal Against Magistrate's Finding Conviction Against License Not to Be Recorded

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 2

At the Wagga Quarter Sessions before Judge Covie yesterday, Philli[?] Sidney Graham, licensee of the Black Swan Hotel, North Wagga, appealed…

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Brucedale Robbery Man Convicted Sentenced to Two Years' Imprisonment Long List of Previous Convictions

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 2

At the Wagga Quarter Sessions yesterday, before Judge Coyle and a jury, James Davis, aged 41 years, was charged with having broken and…

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Found Unconscious Man's Story of Assault Set Upon by Two Men Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 1

Jack Roberts, aged 28 years, was found in an unconscious state on the footpath in Lane Cove road, North Sydney, last night. He was admitted to…

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Madame Hanau Police Guard Dismissed Paris, March 24

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 1

Convinced that Madame Hanan could not have escaped without the aid of accomplices, the authorities dismissed the two police, inspector…

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Muriel Starr In Bankruptcy Court SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 1

Muriel Johnston, professionally known as Muriel Starr an actress, who voluntarily sequestrated her estate last month, told the Registrar in…

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Madame Hanau Escape From Hospital Police Inspectors Dismissed Paris

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 1

Two police inspectors responsible for guarding Madame Hanau, who yesterday escaped from hospital only to surrender herself at St. Lazairc prison…

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Muriel Starr in Bankruptcy Court Assets 12/10 AND 25 Stage Dresses Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 1

Muriel Johnston, professionally known as Muriel Starr, an actrcsi, who voluntarily sequestrated her estate last month, told the Registrar in…

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Man's Death at Barraba Murder Suspected Police Inquiring Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 3

The police from Barraba and Tamworth conducted an all night search for two men whom they are anxious to interview regarding the death of Thomas…

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Ten Years Shot at Constable Burglary at Five Dock Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 1

Michael Patrick Sullivan, 20, was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment at the Central Criminal court to-day on charges of having shot at…

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Manilla Murder an Arrest Expected Tamworth

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 1

The police from Barraba and Tarmworth conducted an all-night search for two men who they are anxious to interview regarding the death of…

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Items of News Probable Police Change

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 2

It is reported in Junee that Police Sergeant Face is to be transferred to Sydney, and that an officer from Wagga will be appointed sergeant in…

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Alleged Stealing Perth

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 1

John O'Dea, a well known solicitor, was arrested en a charge of having stolen £500 from his clients…

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

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 2

Athol Gammage pleaded guilty to being found on licensed premises, to wit the Hotel Central, after hours, on March 8…

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