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Courts & crime, 1941

994 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 50

Police Court (Today) Before Mr. F. Grugeon, P. M. Alleged Indecent Behavior

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 3

Alfred Conway pleaded guilty to indecent behavior to Wallendoon street, and was fined by. Traffic case…

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Body Washed Up Retrieved by Fishermen and Police

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Police and fishermen worked for four hours today to retrieve the body of Sapper Frederick Albert Cannall, who…

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Solicitor Before Court on Receiving Charges Information Dismissed

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Two charges of receiving stolen goods against Harold Munro, 41, solicitor, were dismissed by Mr. Arnold. S.M., in Central Court…

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Sentenced to Death Dutchmen Who Aided British Airmen

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 2

LONDON, Monday.—A Berlin message states that five Dutch citizens were court martialled and sentenced to death for aiding six members of the crew of a British…

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Police Court Thursday, 14th AUGUST (Before Mr. J. S. Hart, J.P.) Begging Alms

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 3

Roger Sheedy (69) was charged with wandering abroad in a public street to beg alms. Plea, not guilty…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, August 18, 1941 (Before Mr. T. A. Doolan, P.m.) One Month for Begging Alms

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 3

Frederick John Porriman, aged 50 years, pleaded not guilty to a charge of begging alms at Wagga on August 13. Constable J. J. Pearson save evidence…

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Small Debts Court Motor Collision at Coolamon

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 3

In the Small Debts Court Herbert Lewis, farmer of Coolamon, proceeded against James Michael Heir, claiming £21/16/ damages as a result of a collusion near…

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Riverina Police Headquarters at Wagga To Open on

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 2

With the retirement on Thursday of Superintendent G. H. Armstrong as administrative head of the Riverina police, headquarters of the district…

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New Police Powers Criticised by Union Leaders

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 August 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Union officials to-day criticised the regulations issued yesterday empowering any constable without warrant to search workers in…

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Police Court Motor Traffic Act Breaches

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 7

At the Tumbarumba Police Court on Thursday last, before Mr. L. Beavers, P.M., Prank O'Connor was charged with failing to return an…

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Police Court Motor Traffic Act Breaches

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 6

At the Tumbarumba Police Court on Thursday last, before Mr. I. Beavers, P.M., Frank O'Connor was charged with failing to return an…

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Status of German Jew Magistrate's Decision

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the Central Court to-day Mr. Farrington. S.M., announced that Johann Kurt Bornstein, of Sydney, was a German…

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Jewellery From Austria Viennese Woman Charged in Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—When a Viennese woman in Victoria applied for permission to send jewellery to her mother-in-law in New York,…

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Sequel to Fight at Rosewood Dance Local Man Convicted of Unlawful Assault

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 3

A disturbance, during which fisticuffs were indulged in, at the Footballers' Dance at Rosewood on Saturday, 12th July…

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Riverina Police Headquarters Superintendent Ross in Wagga Takes Over From Mr. Armstrong

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 4

Police Superintendent G. H. Armstrong. of Albury, who enters upon retirement today, yesterday handed over the reins of administration of the Riverina Police…

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Riverina Police Headquarters

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 4

With the retirement yesterday of Superintendent G. H. Armstrong as administrative head of the Riverina police, headquarters of the district…

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Police Court Tuesday, [?]th AUGUST (Before Mr. T. A. Doolan, P.M.) Convicted on Three Charges Under Motor Traffic Act

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 3

John William Haworth was charged with not inspecting a driver's license before permitting Arthur Martin to drive a motor vehicle of which he was…

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Relief for Farmers Police May Alter Petrol Cut

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 1

An official of the State Liquid Control Board said that the police in country districts were now empowered…

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Wagga Small Debt’s Court Motor Collision at Coolamon

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 4

In the Wagga Small Debts Court on Monday last Herbert Lewis farmer of Coolamon produced again Jame, Michael Heir, claiming £81/10…

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Showground and Racecourse Trust £5 Per Day To Be Charged For Use Of Ground Mr. Stan Glasscock Elected Chairman

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the Racecourse and Showground Trust was held on August 22nd. Those present were Messrs J. O. Robertson (chair), S. G…

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