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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1940

1,292 stories in Riverina's papers · page 50 of 65

Unregistered Orchard Brings Heavy Fine Local Grower Before Court

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 2

YESTERDAY at Leeton court, in a case which was heard ex parte, a Leeton orchardist was proceeded against by an inspector of the…

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The Police Ball Handing Over of Cheque to Hospital and Patriotic Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

On Wednesday evening last representatives of the Narandera Police Social Club, the District Hospital, and the Patriotic and War Fund, assembled…

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Stealing Papers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 6

Complaints have reached us from newsagents regarding what amounts almost to the wholesale stealing of newspapers delivered to subscribers in the area…

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Hard Luck Story in Sheep Stealing Case Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 4

At the Griffith Police Court, Leslie Reginald [?] aged 45 years was charged with having on or about September 8, near [?] stolen 85 sheep, the property…

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Seaman Sentenced Contravention of National Security Act Fremantle

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 9

[?] charge of contravening the National Security Act. David Anderson Cunningham, aged 34 years, seaman, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment at the Fremantle…

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Leeton Eolice Court (Before Mr. J.A. Harris, P.M.) [?] and German in Fight. Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 5

Fight between a naturalised German and Frenchman was described at the Leeton on Court yesterday, when Corentin Franch [?] aged 85 years, was charged…

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British Officer Sentenced

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 1

TOKIO, Sunday: The Shanghai correspondent of the Domel News Agency declares that a British ex-merchant marine officer, Vincent Oswald Peters,…

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British Officer Sentenced Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 1

The Shangh correspondent of the Domel News Agency declares that a British ex-merchant marine officer. Vincent Oswald Peters, aged 46 years, has…

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Police Spitfire Fund

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 2

The Wagga Sub-district Police and Citizens' Spitfire Fund received a great impetus as a result of a donation of £100 from Mr. Gordon Cox. Sergeant…

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Told Tale About "Mr. Luck" "Much Sheep Stealing in Yenda District"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 4

In the Griffith Police Court, Leslie Reginald Beecroft (46), was convicted on a charge of having, on or about September 8, near Yenda, stolen 83…

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Police Court (Monday) Before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1940 · page 3

Indecent Language Patrick Henry Mitchell was fined £2 on a charge of using indecent language…

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Murder Charge Wollongong

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 September 1940 · page 5

Evan S. Davies and Russel George O'Brien were committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court tO-day for the murder of George Adams, on…

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Circuit Court Sittings at Wagga (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Maxwell) White Gloves Presented

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 September 1940 · page 3

His Honor Mr. Justice Maxwell presided at the sitting of the Circuit Court at Wagga Court House yesterday. When the court opened the Deputy…

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Arbitration Court Clash of Regulations and Decisions Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 7

Criticism of National Security Regulation No. 128 was voiced by Judge O'Mara in toe Federal Arbitration Court to-day when the Metal Trades…

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Wagga Circuit Court Wednesday, September 25 (Before His Honor, Mr. Justice Maxwell) Claim for Damages Fails

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 6

Dorothy Ellen Whelan, a dressmaker of Tarcutta, claimed damages from Wilfred Charles Bromham, also of Tarcutta, for injuries sustained while…

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Police Court

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 1

At the court, of petty sessions, Archie Bamblett (66) and Neville Bamblett (29) were charged with being found drunk…

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Gaol for Hotel Theft Stole Young Woman's Belongings

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 3

FOR stealing a number of articles of clothing and toilet requisites, together with a small sum of money from the room of…

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Tumut Police District Defence Fund

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 1

At the last meeting of the above Mr. R. R. Quarmby. the [?] ary of be recent Defence Ball.[?] the following report-- The…

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Again Prizewinner in State-wide Essay Competition St. Joseph's Pupil Honoured Presentation By District Police Inspector

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 6

ON Wednesday afternoon at St. Joseph's School, Leeton, the District Inspector of Police, on behalf of the Chief Commissioner of…

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Hotel Theft Young Man Convicted Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 September 1940 · page 6

John Edward Allen was fined £2, in default four day's imprisonment by Messrs. S. P. Dart and G. S. Williams, J's.P., at Leeton Police Court for Stealing a clock,…

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