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Courts & crime, 1938

2,009 stories in Riverina's papers · page 52 of 101

Fingerprints From All Police Scheme Approved by Chief Secretary

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 4

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gollan) said last, week that he was impressed with the recommendation from police officials that all citizens of New…

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Police Protection for War Minister! Follows Scene in House London

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 1

POLICE protection has been provided for the War Minister, Mr. Hore Belisha, following the receipt of threats. This disclosure follows a scene in the House of Commons, when Mr. Sandys (Conservative) revealed that he had been…

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Ames in Court Cyclist Killed in Collision Popular Cricketer Exonerated London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 4

With his [?] hand bandaged the English wicketkeeper, Ames, appeared at the Coroner's Court, which was adjourned on Monday, the coroner stating…

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Natives Charged with Murder Port Moresby

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

At Port Moresby yesterday two natives, Karo and Koava Oa, were committed for trial on a charge of having murdered a native acting constable…

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Son Charged with Murder of Father Body Found in Suit Cases Emotional Letter to Mother, AUCKLAND

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 4

Couched in emotional terms, a letter written by Douglas Armstrong, aged 21 years, to his mother was produced in the Wellington Police Court…

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Darwn Gaol and Hospital Canberra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

A section or the Public Works Committee will visit Darwin in August to inspect proposals for the erection of a new gaol and hospital. The…

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Darwin Gaol and Hospital Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

A section of the public works committee will visit Darwin in August to inspect proposals for the erection of a new gaol and hospital. The projects…

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Police Court Tuesday, June 28 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Breach of Motor Regulations

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

Percival Sharp was fined £1, together with 8/- court costs, in default three day's hard labor, on a charge of not returning his number plates…

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Leeton Club Notes Court Captaincy

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

THE following matches in the Club captaincy must be played at the times set hereunder, This will necessitate the use of…

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The Police Ball OVER 500 Dancers Have a Gay Time Splendid Music by the N.S.W. Police Orchestra

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

Over 600 dancers attended the second annual ball herd under the suspices of the Narandera Police Social Club, in the Plaza Theatre, on…

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Free Advice to Footballers Led to Court Appearance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

A YOUNG man from Binya will remember his visit to Leeton during last week-end, when he attended the Australian Rules…

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Court Refuses to Fix Date Charges Against Count London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 4

The solicitors for Count Haugwitz Reventlow informed the Magistrate at the Bow-street Police Court (Mr. Fry) this morning that their client was…

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When a Man Is Not a Thief Important Court Judgment Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

An English judgment to the effect that a man is not a thief merely because a constable thinks he is, was quoted by the Chief Justice (Sir…

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Stir Over Official Secrets Court Martial Order Against Commons Member "Affront to House" Scenes During Debate Question of Parliamentary Privilege LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

There was a dramatic sequel in the House of commons to-night to the proposal of the Government to appoint a select committee to inquire into…

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Wagga Police Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 12

At the Wagga Police Court on Monday, before Mr. J. A Harris, P.M., Tadel Wulff pleaded not guilty to a charge of having driven a motor car…

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Triple Murder Two Papuans Charged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 3

At Port Moresby (Papua) yesterday two natives, Kiro and Koava Oa, were committed for trial on a charge of having murdered a native…

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Bicycle Theft

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 6

John Parson aged 21 years, was convicted at the Wagga Police Court yesterday on a charge of stealing a bicycle. Parsons pleaded guilty…

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Bank Clerk Charged Shortage of £69,000 ALLEGED

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 6

Evidence that a bank clerk had admitted to the police that he had paid £50,000 to one bookmaker and between £15,000 and £20,000 to…

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Army Court Meets London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 1

The Army Court of inquiry met for half an hour to-day but adjourned until the select committee has returned its report…

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Cruelty in Stock Training Police Act at Gundagai

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 12

A case of unusual interest to men on the land was heard at Gundagai police court on Tuesday last, when two Tumut men pleaded not guilty…

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