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Courts & crime, 1938

2,009 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 101

Police Fire Shots Suspect Critically Injured Four Others Escape Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 1

One man was shot and four others escaped in a car, believed to be a taxi-cab, when three constables came upon five men robbing the factory…

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Police Charity Ball Another Brilliant Effort Another Brilliant Effort for Local Hospitals

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 8

Apart front being one of the most popular nights of the year, the Police Ball at Wagga has become established as one of the useful…

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Morundah Double Tragedy Death of Mother and Son Police Investigations Light in Home After Midnight NARANDERA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 8

No further does were unearthed to-day in connection with the deaths of Mrs. Jane Maria Gash and her son Stanley, aged…

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Cramm Sentenced 12 Months' Gaol German Judge's Comment

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 2

Gottried Cramm was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonmens following his conviction under a charge alleging a contravention of the criminal code…

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Cramm Sentenced 12 Months' Gaol German Judge's Comment Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 6
Also in Cootamundra Herald

Gottried Cramm was sentenced to-day to 12 month imprisonment following his conviction under a charge alleging a contravention of the…

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Police Court Today Before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M. Allegations Against a Youth

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 2

Arthur Anthony Wilson was chargeded with being in an enclosed area, for an unlawful purpose, to wit, to steal. He was also charged with…

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Auckland Riot Crowd Attacks Police AUCKLAND

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 4

One of the worst riots in the city's history occurred on Saturday night at the corner of Queen and Customs streets, Constable Purcell arrested a…

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Auckland Riot Crowd Attacks Police Auckland (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 6

One of the worst riots in the city's, history occurred last night at the corner of Queen and Customs streets. Constable Purcell arrested a man for…

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Police Court Thursday, May 12 Begging Alms

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 1

Bert Sharp (57) was convicted on a chaise of placing himself in a public street to beg alms. He was sentenced to seven days'…

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Friday, May 13 Charge of Stealing Dismissed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 1

Norman Lougheed (42) was charged with stealing a bridle of the value of £5, the property of Geo. Emanuel. Plea, not guilty…

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Police Court Wagga, Monday, May 16 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 7

Joseph Hill was charged with stealing a suitcase containing clothing at Cootamundra. He pleaded guilty. Sergeant Hill said that some of the…

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Bicycles at Police Station

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 1

The police have two bicycles in their charge which have been found, in the street either mislaid or abandoned, and would like any person who…

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Saving Music Refusal to Murder "Loch Lomond"

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 3

Listeners to the Detroit (Michigan) broadcasting station were surprised when a "swing" version, of "Loch Lomond" being played by a well-known…

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5 Seamen Lose Their Lives Following Fatal Assault LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 1

The master of the American liner, City of Norfolk, on arrival in the Thames, reported that following a fatal assault on a member of the…

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Paymaster Charged Alleged Ficticious Names in Wage List Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 4

Eric John M'Leod was remanded at the Central Police Court to-day on bail of £150, on four charges of stealing amounts of money amounting to…

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Woman Spy Four Year's Gaol Supplying Information to Germany London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 3

Mrs. Jessie Jordan, at the High Court at Edinburgh, pleaded guilty to being in communication with German agents, making a plan of a prohibited…

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Court Presentations King Disapproves of Fees London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 1

The "Daily Express" says that the King has ordered that steps be taken to end the practise of titled but impoverished women earning fees for…

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Telegraphic News Mansell's Appeal Dismissed for the Murder of Thomas Dickins Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 2

The Supreme Court to-day dismissed the appeal of Thomas Henry Mansell, laborer, who was sentenced to death at Narandera by Mr Justice…

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S.P. Betting Successful Campaign by Sydney Police Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 8

Inspector Keefe, referring to-day to the efforts to stamp out starting price betting, said that the campaign was most successful last Saturday…

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