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Courts & crime, 1935

1,747 stories in Riverina's papers · page 62 of 88

Theft and Assault Charges Against Husband and Wife £690 Involved Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 1

Husband and wife appeared at the Central Court to-day on charges relating to an alleged assault on an old man at Darlinghurst recently, and the…

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Pyjama Girl Murder Payment Of Reward Extended

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 1

Next Sunday will be exactly 12 months since the charred body of the Albury Culvert Murder victim was found, and it was announced in…

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Indignant Police Bicycle Reported Stolen

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 2

During the week the police at Leeton were notified that a bicycle had been stolen and they immediately set to work endeavouring to locate…

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Police Court Tuesday, August 27 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, T.m.) Failing to Pay Royalty on Timber

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 4

Thomas M. Woolnough (forester) v. E. Hemphill, failing to pay royalty. There was no appearance of defendant, and the case was beard…

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Stolen Motor Car Police Make Arrests

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 3

A STUDEBAKER sedan car, owned by Mr. Len Cusack, was stolen from in front of his residence in Willow Street,…

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Rare Trial Peer Charged with Manslaughter Peers May Hear Case London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1935 · page 1

The rare trial of a peer by peers is expected to follow the committal for trial of Lord de Clifford on a charge of manslaughter. Lord de Clifford was…

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Wagga Police Court Friday, August 30

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 August 1935 · page 6

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M., William Thornby was charged with being a suspected person. Mr. E. J…

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Suspected Persons the Police Active

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 August 1935 · page 14

Inspector McIntosh this morning had a very satisfactory report to make in connection with the work of the Police during the week…

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Husband Charged With Murder GOSFORD

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 1

Harold Forguson, 40, was remanded at Gosford Police Court to-day until Thursday, on a charge of having murdered his wife, Gwendoline May…

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A Complete Tangle Wantabadgery Assault Case Leads to Reveltations Sheep Stealing, Police Pimping, Hold-ups, and What Not Alleged in Court

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 3

Sheep stealing, plans for a hold-up, police pimping, and many other things were all rolled into one at Friday’s Junee Police court to make…

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Cootamundra Gaol Closed

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 2

As from Saturday night last the Cootamundra gaol is closed as a gaol, according to proclamation gazetted on Friday. First-class Constable J…

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Assault Case at Junes

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 2

An assault charge arising out of a charity ball at Wantabadgery Public Hall was heard at the Junes Police Court a few days ago. The plaintiff…

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Police Commissioner and His Critics

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 3

As might have been expected, the Police Commissioner (Mr. Mackay) has been considerably criticised by the puritanical section of our citizens…

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Court Case Over 13s 4d. Four-Year-Old Debt

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 2

Back in 1931, a horse called “The Beau” ran third in an event at Cowra Xmas race meeting. On Wednesday last, that…

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Coolac Case in Bankruptcy Court Debts Total £6,572 SYDNEY, Friday

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 2

Evidence that beneficial rain[?] had fallen in the Gundagai district during the past seven weeks, and this should have the effect…

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Police Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 2

At the court of petty sessions on Saturday, Paul Morthen (43). Terence F. Fuller (24), Thomas F. Thompson were each fined 10s, in…

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Wife Murder Alleged Auckland

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 2

The police investigation into the death of Thelma Clarice Mareo, who died in the Auckland Hospital recently, resulted in the arrest to-day of her…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, September 2 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Traffic Offences

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 3

David Pengilly was charged with driving a motor lorry while under the influence of liquor. He pleaded guilty. Constable Hansford said that he saw…

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"The Count" Notorious Swindler Escapes From Gaol New York

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 1

Victor Lustig, a notorious swindler known to the police in many countries as "The Count," to-day effected a sensational escape from the Federal…

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Police Work During Carnival Week

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 2

Many times the Wagga police have revealed their efficiency end ability in the carrying oat of their duties, and again last week, despite a…

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