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Courts & crime, 1936

1,822 stories in Riverina's papers · page 55 of 92

Boys and Their Loot Police Court Scene

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 3

There was a curious collection of articles on the floor of the main courtroom at the Griffith courthouse, last week. It represented the haul of…

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Police Court TUESDAy, 14th July Betting Case

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 2

William Arthur Wyatt (28) was charged with making a bet on a racehorse known as Irish Message, which was ro[?]ed to complete in the…

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Theft Charge Withdrawn Perth

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 4

The Crown prosecutor announced in the Criminal Court to-day that a nolle prosequi had been entered in connection with the charge of stealing against…

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"Unworthy of Consideration" Man Who Assaulted Wife Sentenced to Three Months Albury

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 6

Describing him as unworthy of consideration, the police magistrate (Mr. Ivo Beavers) to-day sentenced Lindsay James M'Grath, aged 33 years, of…

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Le Court Protest Farr Son Appeal Withdrawn

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 8

Mr. Bert Osmond, secretary of the Southern District Bating Association at Cootamundra, advised us yesterday, that Mr. Arthur Sturt,…

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Court House Clock No Interference to Striking

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 5

So far as the Wagga Municipal Council is concerned, there will be no interference to the striking of the Court House clock…

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Actors' Claims Log Filed in Arbitration Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 1

A union known as the actors' equity of Australia has filed in the Arbitration Court a log of claims for film actors, the first of its kind in Australia. The…

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Attack on King Edward Assassination Apparently Intended Sensation Near Hyde Park Corner Missile Strikes His Majesty's Horse Prompt Police Action Armed Man Arrested LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 4

A sensational attempt to attack the King was frustrated by the swift action of the police to-day, and three men, two of whom, according to eye-witnesses, had revolvers, were, it is said, arrested…

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Man Remanded At Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 14

George Andrew McMahon, 35, who was arrested, stated on the way to the police station, that he had a grievance against the Government,…

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Murder by Poison "Man and Woman Electrocuted New York

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 5

Mrs. Mary Creighton, aged 38 years, housewife, and Everett. Applegate, aged 36 years, former, American Legion official, were electrocuted in Sing…

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Farr Son Appeal Withdrawn Le Court Bets' Payable

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 12

The Secretary of the S.D.R.A. announces that Mr. Arthur Sturt, owner of Farr Son, has decided not to proceed with his appeal against…

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Ghastly Threat on King Edwards Life Loaded Gun Pointed at His Majesty Sensational Scene During London Procession Prompt Arrest Made by Police Struggling Crowd Threatens to Lynch Man King Rides Quietly On LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 1

What appears to have been a ghastly threat against the life of King Edward was made at Hyde Park Corner to-day. As the King rode under Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner a man. pushed his way to the front…

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Police Court To-day Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, P.M. Alleged Stealing

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 3

Francis Robert Winchester was charged with stealing one oil gauge, one magneto, and grease nipples,' the property of Robert Hulford, and valued…

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Escaped From Gaol on Eve of Release Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 4

Using a skeleton key believed to have been made secretly in the prison work-shop, James Treheam, aged 50 years, escaped from Sale Gaol last…

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Wrestling Police Stop Bout Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 6

The police ordered the referee to stop a wrestling match between Tom Lurich and Douglas Clark at the Leichhardt Stadium last night after…

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Police Court TUESDAY, 14th July Rabbit Case

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 1

John Thomas Bean (Rabbit Inspector) v. Michael Gulhen, failing to destroy rabbits on his land at The Bluff. Mr. G. G. Dangar appeared for…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, July 20 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 4

The Pastures Protection Board proceeded against W. C. Guy for allowing stock to stray. Mr. H. E. Mitchelmore appeared for the board, and Mr. H. J…

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Walla Police Station

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

The Tender Board of the Public Works Department yesterday opened one tender for the erection of a new office and sundry repairs at the Walla…

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Why Blame the Police

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

Commenting on the startling increase of serious crime in New South Wales a city journal refers to the futility of the police force, in…

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Police Transport Working Under Difficulties

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 3

The motor cycle and side-car provided for police duty at Leeton is not suitable for its purpose, and it is pointed out that a utility truck would…

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