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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1934

1,368 stories in Riverina's papers · page 22 of 69

Stole a Bicycle to Look for Work But Found Police After Him. Bicycle Taken From Sheridan Street

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 5

Just a little after midday on Monday last, Stan Thomas's bicycle which was left in Sheridan-street, near Jones’ billiard room, suddenly…

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Terror in CELtS Arrested Blacks Howl Like Animals Five Charged With Murder Attack Police with Gaol Utensils Darwin

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 6

There were extraordinary and pitiful scenes in the police cells last night and in court this morning following the arrest on charges of…

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Merchant Charged Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day Percy, Miller, 42 merchant, was charged with theft, 14 years ago, of £200 worth of drugs and patent medicines…

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Leeton Police Station

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 2

Mr. Hankinson, M.L.A. is in receipt of the following letter dated April 6, from the Hon Frank A. Chaffey:—"In reply to your…

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Police Court Tuesday, April 10 (Before Mr.J. 'A. Harris. P. M.) Alleged False Pretence

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 2

Alfred S. J. Larkins was charged with falsely pretending to John Norden that he was authorised by George Noble, the employer of Norden, to…

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AMUSEMENtS Murder and Mystery at the Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 6

The lovers of murder and mystery will be well catered for at tho Capital Theatre tonight. The first attraction will be Chester Morris and…

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Child Killed by Car Driver Charged with Manslaughter in Verell

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 6

Struck by a car while be was playing with, other children near his home last night, Edward Burton, aged 5 years, was killed instantly. The driver…

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Court Refuses Appeal Constantinople

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

The court refused Samuel Insull's appeal against his extradition. He was later escorted to a steamer en route to America…

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Graziers'conference Motor Transport for Police in Large Rural Areas Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 4

The graziers' conference to-day carried unanimously a motion suggesting that it should be asked to increase the estimates with sufficient money for…

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Copies of Notes Artist's Conviction Appeal Referred to Full Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

Sidney "James Stone, aged 33 years, an artist, appealed to Judge Edwards at the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court to-day against his conviction and…

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Zetland Affray Father and Son Charged Cross Charges Against Police SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1934 · page 2

Cross charges that they had been assaulted by the arresting constables were made by George John Chiolis, aged 31 years, laborer, who was…

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Police Court Wagga April 13, 1934 (Before Mr. J. &. .Harris, P.m.) Plea of Not Guilty Changed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1934 · page 6

The hearing was continued in the case in which Thomas Bobbins was charged with having in his possession 10 bags of oats reasonably suspected…

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Wage Cut Court's Decision Next Week Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1934 · page 2

It is understood that the Full Arbitration Court will deliver its decision on the application for a general restoration of the 10 per cent. wages…

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Police Court. To-day Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M. Traffic Cases

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 4

Patrick; J. Kiley pleaded guilty to failing to return an expired registration certificate. Defendant said his car was in…

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Police Conference Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 1

Opening the annual police conference to-day, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) said there was a fast-growing recognition that a policeman was…

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Man Before Court SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 1

At the, Newtown court to-day Arthur James Morgan, 23, tallow-maker, was remanded on a charge of having feloniously slain Alfred Edwin…

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Murder Charge Jury Unable to Agree Glen Innes Case Abmidale

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 4

When the Circuit Court sitting was resumed yesterday the jury in tin vase in which Ernest Edwards is charged with the murder of his brother-in-law…

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Girl Hit with Loader Pipe May Charged with Assault and Robbery Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 1

James Cook (or Brooke), aged 23 years, an optician, was charged at the Centra] Court to-day with having assaulted Elsa Gregorson, and robbed…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 2

Alfred E. Dalwood applied for suspension of labour conditions for a number of leases held by the Riverina Collieries…

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Police Court Wagga, Monday, April, 16 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Gaming Act Breach

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 4

E. Sullivan wan charged with conducting a common gaming house. He pleaded guilty. Inspector M'Intosh said that…

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