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Courts & crime, 1933

1,405 stories in Riverina's papers · page 58 of 71

Introduction of Plants Regulations Infringed Police Court Proceedings

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 1

Harold Matthew McSween was proceeded against by the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, with introducing plants into the area…

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Theft of Overcoat at Hotel Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 2

Before Mr. Harris, P. M., at the Leeton Police Court on Thursday, Eric Graham Belman, pleaded guilty to stealing a leather overcoat…

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Footballers Charged Sequel to the Rock League Final

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 3

Mervy Cooper, Darcy Roberson, Edward Lloyd, and James Roberson, o Mangoplah, and Alfred Nimmo, James Healey, and William Dowdle, of Lock…

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Police Court Wagga, Monday. October 23 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Hotelkeepers Fined

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 3

The licensee of the Advance Australia Hotel was charged with permiting persons to be on his premises during prohibited hours. Mr. J…

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Late Mr. Beard Court Expresses Sympathy

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 4

Before the business of the Court was commenced at Leeton on Thursday morning, Mr. W. R. Cater, addressing Mr. Harris P.M., said that…

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Small Debts Court Purchase of Seed

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 3

Daniel Hughes proceeded against Thomas Jolly, of Murrami, in the Small Debts Court before Mr. Harris P.M., for the sum of £15/8/9, being…

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Police Inquiry Rewards for "Finding" Stole Cars Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 2

Evidence regarding his inquiries into car thefts was given, before the police inquiry to-day by William Percival Jones, insurance investigator…

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Hut Mystery Whose Was the Body? Stranger's Visit to Police Station Leap to Death Follows Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 2

The identity of a man whose charred remains were found in the ashes Of a hut near Bendigo has become one of the deepest mysteries for years…

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Murder Trial Youth Charged with Slaying Aunt Throat Cut After Death Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 1

Leo Alfonso Starr, aged 18 years, appeared at the Wangaratta Supreme Court to-day on a charge of having murdered his aged aunt, Katherine…

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Try This on the Court

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 3

With the release this week of the "googly" play-ball, the Dunlop Perdrian Rubber Company will pioneer a new craze that should sweep…

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Beautiful Sister Involved in Serious Charges Murder and Insurance Frauds

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 1

AIX-EN-PROVENCE (France), Monday,—Sensation marked the murder and insurance swindling trials of Catherine and Philomena Schmidt, two…

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Boys' Police Club Commissioner Child's Suggestion Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 4

The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Childs) addressing a large gathering at the C.L.B. banquet to-night, suggested that when the finances of the…

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French Budget Petrol Impost Brings Protest Police Guard Deputies Seeking New Formula For Wage Tax PARIS

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 4

The threats of taxi drivers and other motor vehicle drivers to block the street as the protest against the projected petrol tax in the Budget,…

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Bold Jewellery Theft Window Smashed and Kings Taken Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1933 · page 1

Smashing the window of a pawn-broker's shop in Lygon street, Carlton, this morning, two young men snatched a tray of diamond rings and…

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Reichstag Fire Trial Witness Amuses Court Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1933 · page 1

The Reichstag porter, Homemaun, created a diversion at the Reichstag fire trial to-day. After he bad declared that he had never previously…

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Shocking Murder by Wife and Mother-in-law Boiling Watch Poured on Sleeping Victim PARIS,Tuesday

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1933 · page 1

Yet another monstrous murder has been perpetrated, this time at the Monteller, where Jean Taurel, a former municipal employee, was scalded…

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Police Court Wednesday Before Mr. R. A. Hardwicke, J.P. Stealing Change

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 2

John Cummins, 27, a stranger, was charged with stealing £3 in money from Harry Norton. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Melb. Crime Man Charged with Murder Jeweller Shot MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 1

AT the City Court Robert von Geryer, aged 50, described as a painter, was charged with the murder of Maurice Langley, and at the same…

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Melbourne Crime Jeweller Shot Brother-in-law Holds Alleged Assailant Man Charged with Murder Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 1

At the City Court to-day, Robert von Geyer aged 50 years, described as a painter, was charged with the murder of Maurice Langley, and at the…

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The Late Mr. J. B. Beard Death Referred to at Police Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 October 1933 · page 1

Before the business of the police court on the periodical visit of the police magistrate was opened on Tuesday last…

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