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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1943

1,135 stories in Riverina's papers · page 21 of 57

Appeal Against Closing Order Won in State Court. SYDNEY

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 1

An order made under the National Security Regulations by the Premier, Mr. W. J. McKell, closing the Barcroft Cabaret at King's…

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Murder Charge

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—The police today arrest Keith Mark White, aged 20 years, and charged him with the murder of Duncan M'Phee, aged 69…

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Shire’s Solicitor and Court Costs Solicitor Not to Appear If Defendant Notifies Council of Plea of Guilty

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 May 1943 · page 3

W. C. West and Co. drew attention to a paragraph appearing in the “Independent” after the April meeting in regard to fees charged for…

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Woman Charged Theft of Patriotic Funds Alleged

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday: At the City Court to-day Mrs. Monica Mar[?]ret Kelly, of Onslow-avenue. Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, was committed…

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Police Court (Yesterday)

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 3

Before Messrs. S. Windrim and G. Bruderlin, Js.P. No Permit for Passengers Bede Patrick Augustine Hill pleaded…

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Life Term For Murder

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 2

TOWNSVILLE, Monday. — In the criminal sittings of the Supreme Court to-day Leosthenis [?]s pleaded guilty to having wilfully murder [?]…

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Police Court Monday, May 17 (Before Mr. J. S. Hart, J.P.) Drunk

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 3

William Cole (58) Was charged with being found drunk in East Street on Saturday last. Constable Timmins stated that…

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Commission's Request for No-parking Rule Refused An Unwarranted Restriction Say Police

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 2

An attempt by the Irrigation Commission to have a no-parking rule imposed in Chelmsford Place between the Commission Offices and Grevillia…

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"Nothing But Murder"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Survivors of the Centaur who arrived m Sydney to-day sad told of their experiences included W…

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Six Months' Gaol Refusal to Take Oath

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 May 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday: For having refused to take the oath under the Defence Act. Paul Shirley, aged 24 years, was at…

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Adelong Police Sergeant Dies Victim of Dreaded Meningitis

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 May 1943 · page 8

The death occurred at the Tumut and District Hospital early on Sunday morning of Sgt. MacAvoy, officer in charge of the Adelong…

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Police Court Monday, 17th MAY (Before Mr. J. S. Hart, J.P.) Offensive Behaviour and Indecent Language

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 3

John Russell Dixon (24) was charged with behaving in an offensive manner in Bolton Street on 15th May. Plea guilty…

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Boxing Myers Disqualified Police Enter Ring

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—For punching the referee in the third round of his bout with George Cook (11.0) at Leichhardt Stadium to-night. Bobby Rivers…

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Taking of Evidence Premier's Court Order Challenged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Before the State Full Court to-day five persons were each granted a rule nisi for a writ of prohibition restraining the…

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Police Appeals Fixed. Public To Be Admitted. SYDNEY

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 1

Appeals by Constables T. E. Carney and N. Grigg against their dismissals from the New South Wales Police force, following a…

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City Letter Spy Ring in Australia Beyond All Doubt Causing: Murder on the High Seas

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 3

Existence of a fully organied and equipped spy ring in Australia is now beyond all doubt, and proof of its…

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Murder Charge

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1943 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday: Mrs. Kathleen Elizabeth Lenehan, aged 37 years, was charged to-day with the murder of her husband…

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Police Appeals

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday. — The appeals of constable Carney and Grigg, against their dismissal from the police force, are to be…

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Unclaimed Bicycles at Police Station

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1943 · page 2

The Wagga police have several bicycles in their possession for which they are unable to find owners. Persons who have last possession of their…

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Pilferer Gets Gaol Sentence Magistrate Commends Witnesses

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 25 May 1943 · page 3

"I AGREE with Sergeant Hardy that the two young men, Athol Kenneth Miller and John William Miller, are to be very much…

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