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Courts & crime, 1931

1,289 stories in Riverina's papers · page 27 of 65

District Court Bailiff

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

As a result of the efforts of both Mr. Cater and Mr. Atkins, while in Sydney, a permanent bailiff of the district court has been appointed for…

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"The Yankee at King Arthur's Court."

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

It's really too bad that Samuel Clemens couldn't have lived to see Will Rogers as Hank Martin, the Connecticut Yankee, who was transported back…

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William Street Murder Death of Cecil M'cormack Laborer Remanded Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day, Alfred John Dillon, Aged 21 years, described as a laborer, was charged with having maliciously and feloniously murdered…

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Wanted Gaol

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 5

When Charles Reeves, 21, laborer, pleaded guilty at Albury to having maliciously damaged a window, the police stated that on Sunday night…

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Eastwood Burglary Spinster Bound Hands and Feet Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 2

Miss Minnie Muras, 51, was attached by a burglar at her home at Eastwood yesterday. She was rolled up in bed guilt and her hands and…

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Redfern Shooting Charge of Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 9

Arising out of the shooting of George Alfred Cooper at Redfern on May 9, John Finnie, 20, was remanded at Redfern Court on Wednesday…

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City Underworld Shooting Follows McCORMACK Murder. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 2

Detectives inquiring into the shooting of Frank Dwyer at Darlinghurst last night raided eight flats in the vicinity, and three men were detained…

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William-street Murder Anther Arrest Rrofessional Musician Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 1

The police early this morning made a second arrest in connection with the murder of Cecil M'Carmack, who was stabbed in William-street, City on…

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Tariff Schedule Lack of Interest in Debate Labor Members Charged CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 1

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Gullett (Nat.) charged Government members with taking no interest in the debate on the tariff…

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Assaults on Police Town Hall Disturbances Two Men Imprisoned

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 12

Several men were charged at the Central police court on Monday on various counts connected with the disturbances at the Town Hall…

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Dole Riots Port Kembla Situation Police in Control Wollongong

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1931 · page 1

The Communists at Port Kembla have called a special meeting to counteract the police. Quietness prevails on the South Coast as a result of the efficient…

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Police Court Saturday Charge Withdrawn

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 3

John Large was charged with offensive behavior at the Cootamundra West Railway Station. No evidence was offered by the…

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Italian Bank Fraud President Sentenced ROME

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1
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After a trial involving 170 sittings, Commander Alvara Marinelle, a bank president, was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for fraudulent bank…

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Heavy Court List

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

There were 52 cases listed for hearing at the Junee Court on Thursday, which is a record for the town. Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., got through 47 cases…

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Heavy Court List Junee

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

There were 52 cases listed for hearing at the Junee Court on Thursday, which is a record for the town. Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., got through 47…

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Egyptian Elections Police Offices Killed Cairo

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

An election crowd battered to death an Egyptian police officer who tried to prevent them from intimidating voters. The police arrested 40 students…

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Egyptian Elections Police Officer Killed CAIRO

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

An election crowd battered to death an Egyptian police office, who tried to prevent them from intimidating voters. The police arrested 40…

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Alleged Safe-blower Captured After Chase Police Vigil Rewarded Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

The Glebe police early this morning captured a man who, it is alleged, had just blown a safe in Lewis' pawn broking shop in Glebe road. During…

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Wagga Police Court Wagga, May 18, 1931 (Before Mr. D. F. Parker,. P.m.) Ritous Behavior and Bad Language

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

Edward Jamas Lugion pleaded not gouty to a charge or having behaved behaved on a riotous manner in a laneway reading off Edward street on the night…

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