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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

1,405 stories in Riverina's papers · page 20 of 71

Circuit Court Monday, April 10 (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Davidson)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 2

The annual sittings of the Supreme Court commenced in Narandera on Monday before His Honor Mr. Justice Davidson. His Honor was attended by…

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The Wage Cut Court Reserves Judgment

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 4

After a hearing that lasted ten days, the Full Arbitration Court in Melbourne on Thursday reserved judgment on the application by the…

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Wage Reductioris Police May Not Suffer Pay Cuts

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 3

Though no Cabinet decision has yet been reached it is understood that the new basic wage reductions will apply generally to the Public…

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Show Sensation Seven Arrests on Theft Charges Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 1

Four days' investigation and chocking of money and books resulted in the arrest of seven show employees on stealing charges. They were arrested…

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Now in Gaol Five Years for Lieut. Baillie Stewart London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 1

Lieutenant Baillie-Stewart, found guilty on seven charges relating to collecting and communicating military information which might be useful to…

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Murder and Suicide Tragedy on Victorian Farm Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 2

Murder and suicide occurred on the farm of John Stewart, of Tallangower, in the Casterton district, last night. Stewart, his wife, their daughter…

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Dropped Dead on Tennis Court

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 2

As he was about to serve in a singles match at the Echuca Tennis Club's tournament on Friday, John M'Kenzie, third son of Mr. E. F…

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Urana Police Court. Some Interesting Cases. (Before Mr. Swiney, P.M., on Friday, April 7.)

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1933 · page 4

Enos G. Pearce, was charged he did at "Calooli," Boree Creek, have in his possession part of the skin of two sheep reasonably…

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Heath Assaulted Police Guard Provided Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1933 · page 2

Strong precautions were taken by the police to prevent a re-occurrence of the attack on cyril Heath, the favorite for the Stawell Gift…

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Stealing Charges Four Men Sentenced Turnstile Frauds at Show Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 2

A sentence of three months imprisonment was imposed at the Central Summons Court today on four men on a charge of stealing money, the…

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Faked Tote Tickets Three Men Charged Sequel to Randwick Arrests Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 6

At the Central Court to-day, Alber Burke, aged 30 years, Richard Hennessy, aged 23 years, laborer, and Claude Hennessy, aged 24 years…

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Stawell Gift Sequel to Attack on Heath Man Sentenced Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 6

There was a sequel to the arrant of a man following an attack on C. Heath before the running of the Stawell Gift during the weekend when, at the…

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Vickers' Employees Long Trial Concluded Gregory Acquitted; Five Others Sentenced THORNTON 3 Years, Macdonald 2 YEARS Others to be Deported MOSCOW

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 1

The trial of the six Metropolitan Vickers' employees on charges of sabotage and espionage ended to-day. Gregory was acquitted, but the other five were convicted. Thornton was sentenced to three years' imprisonment and…

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Leeton Police Court Offensive Behaviour Young Man and Girl Charged

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 1

While a few reputable citizens have benefited by the Council throwing open the lawns to public use, the privilege has been considerably…

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Coolamon Police Court. ALLIED [?] OF [?]

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 4

At the Coolamon Police Court on Wednesday at last week, before Mr. M. L. [?] reflecting [?] [?] of Coolamon…

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Murder Charge Plea of Not Guilty Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 2

The trial was begun to-day of Arthur George Brown, aged 42 years, an insurance agent, who is charged with the murder of Denis Hicks and…

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Marketing Boards High Court Judgment

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 2

A High Court judgment was delivered yesterday in which the court held in effect that Acts of Parliament which were in restraint of trade…

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State Marketing Boards Validity in Doubt High Court Decision Question of Inter-State Trade SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 2

The validity of the boards set up in various States for the marketing of primary products is in doubt as a result of the decision…

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Local and General BURGLARY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 April 1933 · page 2

Mr. W. Jackson, of the Commercial Bank, left his home, accompanied by Mrs. Jackson, and son, at 6.45 on Saturday night and returned at 8.45…

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Police Investigating Trading System SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 April 1933 · page 1

The police are investigating the trading system of a city furniture firm now in process of liquidation. It is alleged that eighty persons…

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