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Courts & crime, 1936

1,822 stories in Riverina's papers · page 56 of 92

Hospital Tennis Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 2

Costs to Date...£59 17 5 Cash and Promises...49 5 0 A rally for Saturday afternoon's working bee is sought; also further…

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Police Inspector Knocked Down Albury

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 3

In trying to stop a cyclist who was riding without a light one night, on the Hume Highway, Police Inspector W. J. Small was knocked to the roadway…

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Items of News Police Inspector Knocked Down

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 2

In trying to stop a cyclist who was riding without a light one night recently on the Hume Highway, Police Inspector W. J. small, of Albury, was…

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District Court (Before His Honor, Judge Coyle)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 3

Henry Farquharson Scott petitioned for a divorce from Muriel May Scott on the ground of misconduct. John Sheridon was named as co-respondent…

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S.P. Betting Counsel Opens Address "Corrective to Abuses" Free Hand of Police Agents SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 1

In opening his address before the Royal Commission on betting to-day, Mr. J. E. Cassldy, K.C. (representing Messrs. Ness, Sanders and Lazzarinl…

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Assault on Child Youth Committed for Trial

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 4

At Hillston Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. J. C. Carters and J. R. league, J's.P., Walter Sellock (19) was charged on remand from Hay, as…

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That Police Car!

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 2

Is it not time that the Cootamundra branch of the police force was furnished with a car somewhat more up to date than the old warrior, a 1920…

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Warehouse—breaking Man Who Carried Pistol Sentenced to Four Years Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 4

At the Quarter Sessions to-day Judge Curlewis sentenced Harold Maher, aged 36 years, to 4 years' imprisonment for warehouse-breaking at Wollongong…

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[?]Betting Inquiry No Charges Against Police Officers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 3

When the Royal Commission inquiring into starting price betting resumed to-day Judge Markell said that in his opinion nothing could be said against…

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Road Safety Extra Police Proposed Cost of £15,000 a Year SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 1

The executive committee of the road safety conference to-day considered a report from the Commissioner of Police as to the additional police staff…

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Police Court THURSDAY, 23rd July Fined on Three Charges

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 2

At the court of petty sessions yesterday, Edward Lester Graham (23) was charged with assaulting Constable…

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Charge of Stealing Furs Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

At the Central Court to-day, Frank Walker, aged 44 years, laborer, was committed for trial on a charge of having stolen silver fox scarves, four…

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Remanded on Murder Charge Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

At the Campsie court to-day John van Dyke, aged 36 years, salesman, was remanded on £200 bail until August 6 on a charge of having feloniously slain…

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Small Debts Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 2

In the small debts court John Henry Ghilks proceeded against Harold Edgar Booth for the sum of £8 in respect of goods sold and…

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Hospital Tennis Court

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 2

Costs to Date... £61 17 3 Cash and Promises... 49 5 0 A rally for to-morrow afternoon's working bee is sought; also further…

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Intent to Murder Alleged Against Husband Mudgee

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

EDWARD Archibald James Ferguson, 26, was committed for trial at the police court on two charges arising out of alleged razor slashing…

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Victorian Police Overseas Appointment Opposed MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 2

Many Labor members urged in the Legislative Assembly that a member of the Victorian police force be appointed to the vacant Commissionership…

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Intent to Murder Alleged Against Husband Mudgee Razor-Slashing Case MUDGEE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

Edward Archibald James Ferguson, aged 26 years, was committed for trial at the police court to-day, on two charges arising out of alleged razor…

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District Court Cases Sittings Should Be Held in Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 8

THE agitation set up by the Leeton and District Progress Assn. to have the District Court sitting…

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Victorian Police Overseas Appointment Opposed Ex-Scotland Yard Official Visit MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

Many Labor members urged in the Legislative Assembly to-day that a member of the Victorian police force be appointed to the vacant…

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