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Courts & crime, 1938

2,009 stories in Riverina's papers · page 30 of 101

Stealing Charges Youths Before the Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

LLOYD Thomas Carrott (20) was charged at the Leeton Police Court, before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M., on Thursday, with…

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Police Court Easter Drunks, Etc

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 8

At the court of petty sessions this week the following cases were dealt with: Archibald Douglas Sprousler (27), was fined £2, in default four days, on…

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Oaklands Tragedy Laborer Charged with Murder Accident Plea Narandera

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 4

Thomas Henry Mansell, aged 46 years, farm laborer, appeared before the Circuit Court to-day on the charge of having murdered James Dickins,…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 7

THOMAS Jenner was charged at the Leeton Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M., with stealing at…

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"Pyjama Girl" Murder Police Receive Letter SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

The police have received a letter which may possibly help them in their inquiries into the Albury "pyjama girl" murder…

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"Pyjama Girl" Murder Police Receive Letter Boarding House Incident Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

The police have received a letter which may possibly help them in their inquiries into the Albury "pyjama girl" murder…

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Three Men Charged Moss Vale

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

Murto Smith, Sinclair Pottinger, and Louis Kaho, who were described as seamen, appeared before the police court this afternoon, charged with…

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Another Clue in "Pyjama Girl" Murder

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 7

A clue which might be helpful in the investigation of the "Pyjama Girl" murder has been given to the police. A letter signed "Curious" has…

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Theft of Money From Farm Laborer's Pocket Young Man Fined £5

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 3

TASMAN Edward Foster (18) was charged on Monday, at the Leeton Police Court, before Mr. Kendall, J.P., with stealing…

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Arab Raiders Five Killed by Police Jerusalem

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

Arab raiders attacked the police station at Belsan and killed a policeman. The police caught up with the fleeing gang and a battle ensued, in which…

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Thomas Henry Mansell Stands His Trial Charged With Murdering James Dickins Near Oaklands (Before His Honor Judge Shepherd)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

At the Supreme Court which opened in Narandera yesterday (Thursday), Thomas Henry Mansell, farm labourer, was charged that at Oaklands on 12th…

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Praise for Police Identification of Human Remains Skeleton in Fishing [?] SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

The City Coroner Mr. Oram, praised the work of the police, when he found that portion of the abdomen, pelvis, and leg of a man, Which were…

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Oaklands Tragedy Charge of Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 13

On a charge of having murdered James Dickins, a farmer, Thomas Henry Mansell, 46, farm laborer, appeared before Narandera Circuit…

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Junee Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 4

At the Junee Police Court, Raymond John Connors was convicted and fined £5, or 10 days' imprisoment, on a charge of having a lady's gold watch…

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Jewel Theft at Hollywood Hollywood

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 4

Thieves stole jewels valued at £6000 from the home of Carole Lombard…

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Confidence Trick Ex-australian Jockey Sentenced London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 4

Arthur Cardiff Mead, aged 43 years. a former Australian jockey, under the name of Arthur Adams, was sentenced at Brighton to three years'…

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Confidence Trick Ex-Aust. Jockey Sentenced LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 1

Arthur Cardiff Mead, aged 43 years, a former Australian Jockey, under the name of Arthur Adams, was sentenced at Brighton to three years'…

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For Inebriates Place Other Than Gaol or Asylum Urged Cannon Hammond's Work

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

The need for an institution other than a goal or mental home for victims of alcohol was emphasised by Canon Hammond on Wednesday when,…

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Death Sentence Mansell Guilty of Murder Oaklands Case Narandera

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 6

In the Circuit Court, at 9.30 o'clock last night, Henry Thomas Mansell. laborer, was found guilty of the murder of James Dickins at Green…

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Stealing Charges Youths Before the Court at Leeton

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 4

Lloyd Thomas Carrett (20) was charged at the Leeton police court, before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M., on Thursday last, with (1) having goods…

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