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Courts & crime, 1937

2,006 stories in Riverina's papers · page 48 of 101

New Sergeant Welcomed At Leeton Court House

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 1

SERGEANT G. S. Newland, of Canowindra, arrived in Leeton on Wednesday, and has taken up his new duties at the local…

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Legal Dilemma Plaintiff in Court Case Found Dead Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 2

Robert Langley Swaney, who was the plaintiff yesterday in an action before Judge Thomson, for the recovery of £275 alleged to have been lent for…

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Writs to Issue Next Monday re Sunday Football! Court Decision Awaited Bathurst, Frid

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 1

Rev. A. J. Bingley said to-day that writs [?]test Sunday football would be issued not later than Monday next; and it is understood that one will be against the club, and another concerning…

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The Fruitgrowers' Forum District Court Extra Payment on Peaches Deputation to Mr. Drummond

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 4

ON FRIdDAY last, June 18th, the following telegram way received from Mr. W. Young, our valued representative on the Fruit Industry Sugar Concession Committee:— "Committee agreed canners pay extra fifteen WHEN the Minister for Education visited Leeton on Monday night, a deputation from the Leeton and District Progress…

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Judge's Error Regrets Loss Op Temper in Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1937 · page 10

Judge Curlewis, in the District Court to-day, admitted that, on more than one occasion, he had lost his temper on the bench. He expressed regret…

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Police Court (To-day.) Before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M. Vagrancy Charge

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 June 1937 · page 3

Katherine Norah Downey was charged Under the Vagrancy Act. She had been previously charged but the sentence had been suspended…

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Grazier Fined £50 "A Good Customer," Says Magistrate

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 28 June 1937 · page 4

When John Carlton Watson, of Greenbank Station, Young was fined £50 and £1/8/ costs at Young last week for failing to furbish an income…

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Egg Board Former Sales Manager Charged SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 28 June 1937 · page 1

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, Edward Cohen, 41, former sales manager for the Egg Marketing Board, pleaded guilty to the theft of £711…

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Police Court Friday, June 25. 1937

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 2

John Tyler (49) wan charged with falsely pretending to Constable Waite, at Giffith, that he, or members of his family, which included…

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Cohen Sentenced to 12 Months Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 1

Edward Cohen, sales manager for the Egg Marketing Board, who pleaded guilty yesterday to the theft of £711, the property of the board, was, at the…

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To Be Sentenced Former Sales Manager of Egg Board Deficiency of £8300 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 1

At the Quarter Sessions to-day Edward Cohen', aged 41 years, former sales manager for the Egg Marketing Board, pleaded guilty to the theft of £711, the…

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Presbyterian Minister Ordered to Gaol BELFAST

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 1

The former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev. T. M. Johnstone, was fined £100 for contempt of court in a speech before…

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Russian Purge Trotsky's Nephew Charged. Moscow

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 1

M. Leon Trotskys nephew, M. Bronspein, director of the Leningrad Harbor, has been arrested on a charge of sabotage and disablement of 16 ships,…

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Charges Withdrawn Magistrate Criticises Attorney-general. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 4

Mr. Arnold, S.M., made a further reference at the Central Court to-day to the action of the Attorney-General in instructing the polios not to proceed…

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12 Months' Gaol Former Sales Manager for Egg Board Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 7

At the Quarter Sessions to-day Edward Cohen, former sales manager for the Egg Marketing Board, who had pleaded guilty to the theft of £711, the…

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Victorian Police Restricted' Use of Firearms Commissioner's Recommendations Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1937 · page 8

Severe restrictions on the use of firearms, by the police are provided in the recommendations by the Chief Commissioner (Mr. Duncan) which…

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Police Promotions

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 4

It was announced in Sydney last night that Sergeant J. A. Nightingale, of Balranald, had been promoted to sergeant (second class) and Constable…

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Clergyman Fined for Contempt Must Remain in Gaol Until He Pays. Belfast

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 6

The former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ireland (the Rev. T. M. Johustone) was fined £100 for contempt of court in a speech before…

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Items of News Wagga District Court

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 4

The next sittings of the Wagga District Court will be held on July 27. The last day for filing plaints to be heard at that sitting will be on Friday,…

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Echo of Lindbergh Case Former Detective Sentenced

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 6

NEW YORK (New Jersey), Wednesday, —Ellis Parker, a former detective, and his son, were to-day sentenced to six years and three years'…

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