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Courts & crime, 1935

1,747 stories in Riverina's papers · page 65 of 88

Man's Shocking Death Police Puzzled Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 3

Alfred Wooding, of Campbell-street, Sydney met a shocking death this evening when he crushed 60 feet on to a concrete floor. He entered the…

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Police Court TUESDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER (Before Mr. J. H. Harris, P.m.) Alleged Stealing

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 6

Frederick William Turner (32), a stranger, was charged with stealing two suit cases, a dozen ties, a cigarette case, a wallet, and a golf coat…

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Police Court Yesterday Before Mr E. I Cocks, J.P.

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 5

Thomas Dockerty pleaded guilty to using indecent language in the vestibule of the Town Hall. The police said there was a dance…

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Ganmain Small Debts Court

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 5

At the Ganmain [?] Debts Court yesterday in the matter of R. Hankinton Ltd, trotting of Meaker & Coy., v. Lionle Kelly (J. F. Ledgewood,…

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Stealing a Bike Fine of £10 IMPOSED Defendant "Takes It Out"

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 1

William Hayman. aged 35. was charged on Wednesday morning. before Messrs R. Blakeney and U. Tod. J's.P. with stealing a bicycle…

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Murder or Suicide Noted Actress, New York

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 1

Another sensational murder or suicide, involving some of the most prominent persons in the public eye occurred last night, it being revealed…

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Scientist Charged Thousands of Pounds Said to Be Involved Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day Arnold Abbott Read, aged 52 years, described as a scientist, was charged with having in February, 1931, being the bailee…

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St. Louis Feud Officials and Police Shot St. Louis

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 4

A political shooting closely resembling the Long assassination occurred here to-day, when two local officials, one city and one State, and two police…

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More Shootings. St. Louis Feud Officials and Police Shot St. Louis

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 1

A political shooting closely resembling the Long assassination occurred here yesterday, when two local officials, one city and one State, and two…

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Film Producer Sues Police Officers Alleged Wrongful Arrest and Assault Admissions in Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 1

Arthur Shirley, film producer, claimed £5000 damages from Detective Sergeant J. B. Dunnett and Constable W. P. Malone in the Supreme Court…

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Ballarat Bank Plot Four Years' Gaol for Stroke Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 1

Henry Strokes, of Middle Park, investor and hotelkeeper, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment to-day following his conviction on a charge of…

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Supreme Court at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 4

The Bitting of the Supreme Court at Wagga for civil and criminal cases has been altered from October 8 to October 15…

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Local and General Supreme Court at Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 4

The sitting of the Supreme Court at Wagga for civil and criminal cases has been altered from October 8 to 15…

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Sheep Stealing Rife

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 3

Out at Weethalle sheep are disappearing in small flocks from district properties, and the police are endeavoring to trace the culprits. Recently…

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Murder Charge Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Court to-day. Harold Ferguson, 43, farmer, was charged with the murder of his wife, Gwendoline May Ferguson…

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Man Charged with Manslaughter Sydney

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 2

Mrs. Rose Fitzhenery was fatally injured, and Mrs. Elise Alezander had her skull fractured when they were knocked down by a car while…

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Woman Killed Car Driver Charged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 1

One woman was killed and another badly injured when they were knocked down by a car said to have been travelling at high speed at South…

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Police Court To-day Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M. After Hours

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 3

Walter Farrer, Victor Hugo, Ernest Hoy, and Frank' Ogilvie pleaded guilty to being on the Globe hotel premises after hours…

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Madman's Acts Gaoled for Assault and Damage Perth

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 1

Clarence Charles Watson was sentenced to a year and 113 days imprisonment with hard labor at Marble Bar yesterday on a charge of assault and…

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Motion Against Police Commisioner's Action Concerning Liquor Laws Sydney

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 September 1935 · page 2

The Independent Order of Good Templars, attended by over 100 delegates, carried a resolution strongly protesting against the action of the…

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