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Courts & crime, 1934

1,368 stories in Riverina's papers · page 55 of 69

Police Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

The following cases have been with at the local police court during the past week:— Percy Farrant was fined 5s, in…

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Leeton Police Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

At the Leeton Police Court yesterday morning, two strangers, Norman Lennan and David Hannah were each fined 5/ for being drunk and 30/ for…

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District News Barellan Police Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 4

At the Magistrate's Court, held before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, on Friday, September 28, George Henry Brown was proceeded against on four charges…

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Tumblong Neighbours in Court Assault Charge Follows Dance Row

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 6

John Roy Turner and Ernest Neilerding, who are neighbors out Tumblong way, went to the Gundagai Police Court on Tuesday last for the…

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Albury Murder Lane Cove Girl's Name Given to Police Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

Detectives have received an anonymous letter giving the name of a Lane Cove girl who has been missing for some months and suggesting that…

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Barry Murder Trial John Ryan's Death Woman Charged Statement Read Anonymous Letter Allegation BATHURST

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

The trial opened here to-day of Mrs. Charlotte Fowler, aged 69 years, on a charge of having murdered John Ryan, aged 79 years,…

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Visit of Police Commissioner

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Childs) visited Wagga yesterday. He arrived by the mail train in the morning, and left again by the mail train…

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Police Court Wagga, Monday. October 8 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Failure to Destroy Rabbits

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

The Pictures Protection Board proceeded against two landholders for failing to destroy rabbits. Both pleaded guilty. They had, they stated,…

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Round 'Em Up Dog Aids Police

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

WHEN the Hillston train drew close to the Griffith railway station, three men who had "jumped the rattler" up the line,…

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Fractured Skull Police Investigation Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

The police are investigating the circumstances attending the death at the Newcastle Hospital to-day of John Brain-bridge, of Newcastle, who was…

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Police Warning Thieves and Pickpockets Prevalent

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 3

Sergeant Thomson wishes to warn householders and others that as in previous years, there are a number of thieves and pickpockets, who…

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Albury Murder More About the Towel Clue Detectives Confident

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 5

Detective Sergeant M'Rae, speaking about the culvert murder mystery, said at Albury on Sunday that if the public would assist the police…

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Stabbing Affray Another Woman in Murder Charge Perth

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

The city coroner to-day opened the inquiry into the death of Carmello Mentisano, aged 38 years, who died as the result of knife wounds in…

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Alleged Ring-in Borapine of Comedy Jim Owner Trainer Charged Grafton

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 6

J. H. O'Connor, aged 58 years, and owner-trainer, was charged at grafton to-day with having at Grafton obtained £5/10/ with intent to defraud. It…

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The Albury Murder More About the Towel Clue Detectives Confident

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 4

Inflective Sergeant McRae, speaking about the culvert murder mystery, said at Albury on Saturday that it the public would assist the police in…

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Jewel Robbery Two Men Sentenced Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 2

The scene in George street, when thieves stole jewellery valued at £1700 from the windows of Angus and Coote's shop, was re-enacted this…

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Alleged Ring-in Owner-trainer Charged

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 4

J. H. O'Connor, 58, an owner-trainer, was charged at Grafton on Monday with having at Grafton obtained' £5/10/ with intent to defraud. It was…

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Murder Charge Mrs. Fowler and Ryan Story of Lovemaking Bathurst

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 4

The trial of Mrs. Charlotte Fowler, aged 59 years, on a charge of having murdered John Ryan, aged 79 years, at Barry, was resumed here to-day…

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Supreme Court Wagga, October 2, 1934 (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Maxwell and a jury of four)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 5

There were no criminal cases listed for the Supreme Court, and Mr. I. Cullen, representing the sheriff, presented Mr. Justice Maxwell with a…

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Barry Murder Trial Witness for Defence Examination Away From Court Bathurst

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1934 · page 6

For the first time in the history of criminal trials in New South Wales evidence is to be taken away from the court house. This unprecedented step…

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