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Courts & crime, 1933

1,405 stories in Riverina's papers · page 65 of 71

Lockhart Valuation Court

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 2

In the Lockhart Shire Valuation Court on Wednesday appeals were heard in respect to Yerong Creek township blocks valued for rating…

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Shire Valuation Court Sharpe's Appeal

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 2

The reserved decision in connection with" James Sharpe's appeal against Willimbong Shire Council's valuation of his property in Pine…

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Payment Endorsed By High Court SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 1

The High Court to-day endorsed the payment of £2900 to Edward Crawford Magrath, former Deputy Industrial Commissioner, which he had been…

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Small Debts Court McKAY v SIBRAS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 2

Alan T. McKay proceeded against V. A. Sibras in the Small Debts Court at Leeton, on Thursday, for the recovery of the sum of £15/2/11…

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Attempted Suicide Police Arrive in Nick of Time Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 1

Forcing their way into a flat at Darling Point the police discovered the occupant resting in a cushioned chair before open gas jets. The man was…

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Superannuation Deductions Effect of High Court Decision Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 1

It is understood that at least 50 officers will be affected by the High Court's judgment yesterday that the application of the financial emergency…

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Police Attacked Defended by Judge Coyle

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1933 · page 10

Before Judge Coyle, at the Deniliquin Sessions, George Hiort was charged with breaking and entering the premises of Berrigan Stores…

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Golf Associate In Court Failed to Record a Good Card

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1933 · page 2

"Girls, I'm thrilled! I did a 76 off the stick!"' was the innocent exclamation of feminine delight, allegedly uttered on the Parramatta golf links…

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Parramatta Golf Club Women's Handicapper Suspended Matter Taken to Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1933 · page 7

Alleging that she had been wrongly suspended from membership of the Parramatta Associates' Golf Club, Mrs Gertrude Hope Hely, formerly…

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Cow Stealing Charge Binda Grazier Committed for

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 3

Leslie Alexander Emery, who owns a property near Binda was charged at the Crookwell Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Forrest, P M…

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Murder Charge Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Courts to-day Rose McIntosh, 32, was charged with having murdered Arthur Carlisle Elliott or McIntosh…

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Sensation at Murrumburrah Six Plate Glass Windows Smashed a Stranger Arrested and Charged

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 3

Quite a sensation was caused at Murrumburrah early Wednesday morning, when six out of the magnificent plate-glass…

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Chicago Murder Woman's Death Alleged Confession Sensational Development New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 2

The Chicago police announce that a confession has been made arising, out of the mysterious death of Rh[?] Wynekoop, aged 23 years, who was…

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Police Court Fined for Drunkenness

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 1

John Kenna (64) was charged at Leeton police court on Friday morning, before Mr. Quiggin, J.P., with being found drunk in Pine Avenue…

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Police Court Wagga, Monday, November 27 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Theft of Sheep

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 3

John David Wilkins, laborer, was charged with having attempted to steal a sheep, the property of R. Power and Sons, butchers, Wagga. Mr…

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Mortdale Tragedy. Story of Husband's Threats Boarder Charged With Murder SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 1

The City Coroner to-day held an inquiry into of James Agnew, aged 42 years, seaman, who met his death at his home at Mortdale…

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Lodging House Tragedy Man Stabbed in Heart Woman Charged with Murder Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Court to-day Rose M'Intosh appeared on a charge of having murdered Arthur Carlisle Elli[?] (or M'Intosh) in a…

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Cessnock Murder Case Leave to Appeal Refused Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 2

The High Court to-day dismissed the application on behalf of Eric Leslie Jones, aged 29 years, motor mechanic, for Spatial leave to appeal against the…

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Murderers Lynched Mob Law at San Francisco Gaol Successfully Stormed San Francisco

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 2

Despite the efforts of the police, an infuriated mob at 11 o'clock at night stormed the san Jose gaol and took Ho[?] and Thurmond, confessed…

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Woman's Long Walk to Attend Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 2

Frances H. Jackson walked six miles in answer to a summons to appear in a tenancy case at Leeton, brought by the W.C. and I.C., on…

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