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Courts & crime, 1936

1,822 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 92

Seven Years' Gaol Brisbane

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 3

John Howard, aged 37 years, was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment at Rockhampton Supreme Court on a charge that, on March 28, he stole on…

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Company Promoter Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 2

Pleading guilty in the Bankruptcy Court to-day to contempt of court and failure to notify the Official Receiver of changes of address, William…

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Councillor Charged Question, of Travelling Expenses Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 1

Thomas Henry M'Paull, a member of the Warringal Shire Council, was charged by summons at the Manly Police Court today with having, while…

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Hospital Tennis Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 2

The committee solicits further donations this week, and the cash or cheques for the amounts promised. Donations may be left at the…

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Body in Well Evidence at Inquest Accused Man in Court KIAMA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 2

Details surrounding the discovery of the body of Charles Dawson, aged 47 years, in a partly excavated well on his property at Oak Flat, Lake…

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S.P. Betting Inquiry an "Open Go" at Port Macquarie Police Agent's Evidence Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 6

Arthur Webster, police agent, who was mentioned in the Port Macquarie case before the S.P. Betting Commission yesterday, gave evidence this…

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Hillston Police Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 4

At the Hillston Police Court on Wednesday and Thursday last week, the following cases were dealt with, before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M…

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Wounding of Constable Four Men Sentenced Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 4

At the, Quarter Sessions today Frederick Thomas Smith, aged 24 years, was sentenced to S years' penal servitude on a charge of having…

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Hospital Tennis Court

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 2

The committee solicits further donations this week, and the cash or cheques for the amounts promised. Donation's may be left at the…

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Murder Charge Man Sent for Trial Kiama

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 1

FINDING that Charles Dawson, aged 47, a tramway pensioner, whoso body was found in a partly excavated well at Lake Illawarra on…

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Local and General Hospital Tennis Court

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 2

The top-dressing of the above used up more gravel than anticipated. More had to be carted. It is hoped that this section of the job will be completed…

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Murder Charge Body in Well Man Sent for Trial His Alleged Statement KIAMA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 1

Finding that Charles Dawson, aged 47 years, a tramway pensioner whose body was found in a partly excavated well at Lake Illawarra on May 6, lind…

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Aircraftsman Sentenced London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 4
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Aircraftsman Frederick H. C. Fields, aged 32 years, was sentenced to death to-day for the murder of Mrs. Beatrice Sutton, who found s[?]ocated in a flat…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court Tuesday, May 12 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 1

Thomas J. Aldington (Industrial Inspector) v. Alfred J. Bellman, falling to exhibit a copy of the butchers' award…

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Police Court Tuesday, May 12 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 1

FALSE PRETENCES Ronald P. Walkerden (26), a stranger, was charged with endeavoring to impose on John K…

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Sentenced to 3 YEARS For Demanding Money With Menaces SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 1

At the Sydney Quarter Sessions to-day Henry George Clarke, 33, and Harold John Clarke, 21, were each sentenced to three years' imprisonment…

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S.P. Betting Police Witnesses Case That Fell Through Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 4

When the Royal Commission inquiring into starting-price betting was resumed to-day, Sergeant A. E. M. Shipway, who was in charge at Port…

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Two Men Sentenced Demanded Money with Menaces Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 1

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, Henry George Clarke, aged 33 years, and Harold John Clarke, aged 21 years, were each sentenced to three years…

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Police Auction Sale Bargains at Lithgow

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 4

Sergeant W. H. Lucas, of the Lithgow police, conducted an auction sale of women's clothing and dress materials which had been the…

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