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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

2,006 stories in Riverina's papers · page 32 of 101

Police Court (To-day.) Before Mr.F. Grugeon, P.M., Railway Trespassing

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 3

Alan Mackay and Albert Dix were each fined £2 or 4 days for trespassing on railway property. Expired License…

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Items of News Police Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 2

Elaborate preparations are being, made for the annual police charity ball, which will be held in the Kyeamba Smith Hall on Wednesday…

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Wounded Police Officer to Be Retired From Force Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1937 · page 4

Superintendent Brophy, chief of the Civil Investigation Branch of the police, was examined by a Government medical officer during the week, and…

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Police Court Friday, April 30 Stealing Dead Wool

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

Henry J. Humphries and Charles William Grist were charged with stealing a quantity of dead wool the property of Arthur Vicary, of Grong…

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Accused Discharged In Assault Case SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

When Jean Richards, 54, a domestic, was charged at the Central Court to-day with having maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm on Charles…

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POLICE and Ambulance Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 3

Much interest is being taken in the Police and Ambulance Ball in aid of the funds of the latter institution, which is to be held in the…

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Alleged Shooting Attempted Murder Charge Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

Following an alleged shooting affray In a hotel in Botany-road, Redfern, late on Saturday afternoon; a young man was charged to-night with…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, May 3, 1937 Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M Charge of Embezzlement

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 6

Kenneth W. Swan was charged with having fraudulently embezzled £37/18/5, the property of the New South Wales Department of Railways. Railway…

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No New Police Station for Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

According to advice received by the Tumut Branch of the Graziers' Association from the Police Department, the erection…

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Tuesday and Wednesday, April 27 AND 28 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Assault at Grong Grong

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

Richard Reid was charged with unlawfully assaulting George R. Organ, at Grong Grong, on 22nd February. Plea, not guilty…

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Shop Hours Court Hears Workers' Application Tremendous Interest Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 4

The fun bench of the Industrial Commission to-day resumed consideration of the application for a new award for shop assistants in the metropolitan and Newcastle areas…

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Mrs. Simpson Divorce Decree Made Absolute Quick Procedure in Court London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 4

The divorce decree granted to Mrs. Simpson six months ago wag made absolute, to-day. In 50 seconds fewer than 100 words,…

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A "Coffin Ship" Why Steamer Sank Marine Court Inquiry Question of Seaworthiness Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 1

After evidence had been given regardihg the condition of the coastal steamer Hail Caine. Judge Curlewls, presiding over the Court of Marine…

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Gaol Sentence Remissions Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1937 · page 2

As the result of the special coronation remissions about 150 prisoners in New South Wales, who would otherwise have spent coronation Day in…

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Police Ball To-night

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1937 · page 6

To, night at the Kyeamba Smith Hall %he Wagga police charity ball will be held. Arrangements have been completed for the function which. It is…

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S.P. Inquiry Miller's Evidence Police Commissioner's Motives Attacked SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1937 · page 2

That he had come to the conclusion that the Commissioner for police (Mr. Mackay) was endeavoring to discredit Him when lie sent a private…

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Increase in Crime During 1936 Reported by Commissioner of Police 1462 Motor Vehicles Stolen Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1937 · page 1

The report of the Commissioner of Police (Mr. Mackay) covering the year 1936, reveals an increase in crime in New South Wales, there…

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Pastoral Wages Prosperity Allowance Sought Court Decision Reserved A.W.U. Representative Quotes Wool Industry MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1937 · page 2

Reserving his decision to-day on the application by the Australian Workers' Onion for an increase of 15 per cent in the rates of wages in the pastoral…

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Police Court Liquor Case

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 2

Mr. R. Donaldson, P.M., visited Hillston during me week and presided at the Hillston Police court on Wednesday, when the principal case heard…

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Police Ball

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 4

The Police Ball, held in the Kyeamba Smith Hall last night, was a brilliant success. More than 600 people attended. A full report will appear in a…

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