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Courts & crime, 1936

1,822 stories in Riverina's papers · page 53 of 92

Czechoslovakian Sentenced in Germany Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

Accused of spying [?] Saxony, Emil Storch, a Czechoslovakian, was sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly having tried to obtain…

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Melbourne's Police Inquiry

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 2

The Victorian Cabinet has given much consideration to the report of the Royal Commission in Melbourne in connection with the recent police…

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Political Murder Chicago Gunmen's Crime Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 2

Mr. John Bolton, Democratic State representative, was assassinated by armed gunmen early to-day. Mr. Bolton was driving a car alone when he…

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Petty Sessions Court a Lengthy List

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 5

Mr. Harrison, police magistrate, had a long list of cases placed before him yesterday, when he commenced the sittings of the Leeton Petty…

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Raid on Shop Men Before Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 3

AT the Leeton Police Court yesday, James E. Beaver, Robert Porter, James Burnett, William Campbell, William J. Harkness…

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At the Montreal Chan Solves Baffling New Murder Mystery in Actionfilled Film

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 6

Shiver and gasp as you may have at the previous pictures of the Charlie Chan series, you will find new and unexpected thrills in "Charlie…

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Hospital Tennis Court Expenses to Date, £54/9/

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 2

The wet weather has delayed the wording bee efforts, but given a fine week-end, it is hoped to have the fencing completed then another "bee" will…

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Airman's Insurance Court Application by Mrs. Pethybridge Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 4

In the Equity Court to-day application was made on behalf of Mrs. Jessica Emily Pethybridge, widow of J. T. Pethybridge, who lost his life…

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Sir Thomas Blamey Resigns Police Commissionship Wagga Man with Distinguished Career MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 4

The Commissioner of Police (Sir Thomas Blarney) resigned from the force late this afternoon. He took thin step following a series of Cabinet…

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District Court Should Be Held in Leeton Progress Association Makes a Move

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

HUDDLED round the open fire in the Band Hall, the members of the Leeton and District Progress Association defied the bitterly cold atmosphere on Tuesday night, while they discussed and suggested all manner of topics for the betterment of the town and…

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Wagga District Court

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 6

Eleven plaints have been filed at the C.P.S. office for bearing at the Wagga District Court on July 21. These comprise two claiming payment for goods…

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Victorian Police Higher Pay for Chief Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 5

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Bailey) announced to-day that Superintendent Brophy would remain in charge of the C.I.B…

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Barrier Strike Ban on Imported Meat Hospitals and Gaol to Be Supplied Broken Hill

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 6

Following the announcement of the master butchers that they would import meat into the city if the strike of the slaughtermen continued, a…

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Sir Thomas Blamey Police Commissioner Resigns Distinguished Wagga Boy

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 5

Following a series of Cabinet meetings and conferences on Thursday afternoon, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bailey) said that the Victorian…

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Protest Appeal Le Court at Wagga All Bets "Hung Up"

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 14

There was a sensation at the Hospital Races at Wagga to-day, when after Le Court's easy win in the Hospital Handicap the protest flag was…

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Wagga Hospital Benefit Races Held in Glorious Weather To-day Hospital Handicap Won by Le Court But Protest and Appeal Holds Up Betting Veneration in Another Exciting Flying Race Honarth The Maiden; My Gipsy's Easy Win In The Trial Handicap

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 14

The Benefit Race Meeting for the Wagga District Hospital was held at the M.T.C. course this afternoon. After several days of wintry weather…

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Burglary Interrupted Lorry Loaded With Skins SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 1

When William Palmer called at the skin store of Doyle and Palmer at Ultimo yesterday morning, he saw [?] strange lorry in the vehicle dock…

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Police Court To-day Before Mr. J. A. S. Bamain, P.M. Information Withdrawn

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 3

Cases in which, George Dempster charged James Walsh with unlawful assault and insulting words were before the court…

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Hospital Tennis Court

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 3

Messrs. Will Green and Ern Kemp completed the plumbing work on the piping fence at the week-end, and, with Messrs. Jack Large, George…

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Victorian Police Re-Organisation of Force MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 4

First steps to secure an outsanding man to recommend to the Government plans for the complete reorganisation of the Victorian police force…

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