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Courts & crime, 1936

1,822 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 92

Vicar's Murder Case Commences MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 1

The City Court to-day was crowded when Edward Cornelius (29), mcchanic, was charged with the murder of the Rev. Harold Laceby Cecil, vicar of…

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The Readers' Corner "Murder Pie" Sixteen Authors: Six Murders

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 7

MURDER. PIE. By Walter Murdoch, M. Barnard Eldcrshaw, S. Elliott Napier, Professor G. V. Portus, Etheel Turner, Professor W. J…

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Murder of Vicar Trial to Begin To-day Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 2

The hearing will begin in a special court to-morrow of the case in which Edward Cornelius, aged 19 years laborer, is charged with the murder…

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Beckom Store Keeper Sues Farmer at Temora District Court

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 1

A case of considerable interest to farmers in the Ariah Park Beckom, Mirroo,’ and Ardlethan districts was heard all the District Court, Temora,…

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Mr. Evatt, K.C. Criticises Arbitration Court SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 1

When ah application calling upon the Federated ironworkers' Union to show cause why it Should not be deregistered and a preference clause in…

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Sang in Court and Became World Famous The Judge Was Furious But—

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 5

Although a law court is the scene of many unusual happenings, it would seem an unlikely place for a singer to make his debut. Yet this is…

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Serious Military Rising in Japan Several Notable Statesmen Assassined Government Offices and Police Headquarters Seized Martial Law in Tokio Imperial Guard Sent to Evict Rebels War with Russia Feared London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 1

Three members of the Japanese Ministry were murdered, and others are feared to have suffered a similar fate as a result of a military coup d'etat in Tokio to-day. The dead Ministers are the Premier (Admiral Okado), the…

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Garage Shooting Evidence at Inquest Two Men Charged With Murder Both Committed for Trial Sydney, Thursday '

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

The inquest into the death of Norman, Samuel M' Claren Stead, aged 26 years, who was shot at the Star Service Garage, in Darlinghurst road on the night…

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Garage Shooting Evidence at Inquest Two Men Charged with Murder Both Committed for Trial SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

THE Inquest into the death of Norman Samuel McClaren Stead, 26, who wan shot at the Star Service Garage, in Darlinghurst road, on…

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Death Sentence Murder of Wife AUKLAND,Thursday

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

Eric Mareo, aged 44 years, musician, was found guilty of the murder of his wife, with a very strong recom-mendation to mercy. He was sentenced…

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Murder of Vicar Sensational Evidence Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

THE City Court was crowded yesterday when Edward Cornelius, 29, mechanic, was charged with the murder of the Rev. Harold Laceby…

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Police Court Tuesday, February 24 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Destroying Timber on Roads

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

Walter Leslie Lawrence was charged with catting down a green currajong tree on a public road in the Gillenbah State Forest on 26th…

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Tumut Police Honor Their Chief

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon, when 1st class Sergeant Peter Stewart had finished handing the Tumut Police Station and effects over to 1st-class…

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Vicarage Murder Sensational Evidence Allged Statement Marriage Card Signed Under Assumed Name MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

The City Court was crowded to-day when Edward COrnelius, aged 29 years, mechanic, was charged with the murder of the Rev. Harold Laceby Cecil,…

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Manslaughter Acquittal Man Kissed at Court Door Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

when Mervyn Berrington Moore, aged 35 years traveller, stepped from the dock at the Quarter Sessions to-day after his acqulafied on a charge of…

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Leeton Undertaking Business Appeal to Land and Valuation Court Sustained

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

In the Land and Valuation Court Mr. Justice Pike delivered judgment in the appeal by Christina Ashton against the decision of the special…

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Ironworkers' Dispute Argued in Arbitration Court COUNSEL's Strong Crticism SYDNEY,Thursday

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

When the application calling upon the Federated Ironworkers' Union to show cause why it should not be deregistered and the preference clause of the…

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Rowing Police Crew May Be Debarred From Henley Regatta "Menial or Manual" Positions London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 6

In the event of the New South Wales police rowing eight, which is to represent Australia at the Olympic Games, desiring to compete in England on…

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Japanese Revolutionaries Holding Out Armed with Machine Guns in Police Depot Cornered by Imperial Guard Death Roll Under 100 Communique Gives Reasons for Insurrection Hope to Enhance Glory of Nation and Promote Cause of Justice

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

Japan, except for its fanatical revolutionaries, stood aghast' When the news straggled forth of the military insurrection which culminated in the assassination of three of its chief statesmen and injury to others in a…

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Woman Sentenced to Death Murder in Nursing Home Patient Allegedly Poisoned London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 1

"I am innocent," declared Dorothea Nancy Waddingham, aged 34 years, when at the Nottingham Assizes to-day she was sentenced to death with a…

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