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Courts & crime, 1943

1,135 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 57

Murder Charge

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday. - Ball was refused Victor Osborne Anderson, 30, when he was remanded until September 8 at the Central Police Court to-day on a…

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Murder Trial at Nassau

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 1

At the resumed hearing of the charge against Count de Marigny of having murdered his father-in-law, the multi-millionaire (Sir Harry Oakes) evidence was heard of alleged…

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Police Court (Yesterday) Before Mr. R. Soiling, P.M. Horse Trespassing

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 4

The Municipal council proceeded against William Henry Scanlan, on a charge of allowing a horse to trespass on Fisher Park No. 2…

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New Police Inspector Appointed

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 3

First Class Sergeant Percival J. Stinson, of the metropolitan area, has been promoted to the rank of inspec-…

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Police Court Friday, August 20 (Before Mr. R. W. Kelly, P.M.) Failing to Enrol

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 1

Edward James Palmer was charged with failing to enrol in the citizen forces. Mr. Dangar appeared for defendant…

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Echo of Fatal Crash on Wattle Hill Road Truck Driver Bound Over by Magistrate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 3

FINAL chapter of events associated with the tragic death of 84 years old Benjamin Saunderson, who was killed instantly in a…

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Manpower Appeal Court Nurse Ordered to be Reinstated

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 1

The first sitting of a manpower appeal court under the Manpower. Regulations was held at Narandera on Friday last when Nurse Ruby…

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Melbourne Murder Police Seek Two Men

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday. - The police are seeking two men whom they believe can give information regarding the murder of Miss Pearl Oliver, waitress,…

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Wagga Police Court Tuesday, August 24, 1943 (Before Mr. R. Solling, P.m.) Young Men Sentenced

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 3

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, Mr. R. Solling, P.M., sentenced two young men to six months' imprisonment and a younger man to…

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Wharf Laborers Gaoled for Stealing Beer

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Three wharf-laborers who were convicted at the Central Police Court to-day with having stolen beer from a wharf were…

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Boy Charged with Attempting to Kill Grandmother

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 2

BRISBANE, Tuesday.-A plea of not guilty was entered by Lennie John Kenzler, 16, when charged in the Criminal Court…

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Men Sent to Gaol Refused to Take Service Oath

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Two men who refused to take the oath of military service were each sentenced to six months' imprisonment at the Camp[?]ie…

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New Moves in Asia Allied Plans for Assault on Japan Bomber Concentration in Eastern China Significant Japanese Admissions

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Monday. (A.A.P.)—Well-informed quarters in Washington believe that a big Allied offensive to crush Japan will be under way in December, with three co-ordinated thrusts, the first of which,…

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Deserter Sentenced

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wed. - As a result of nine merchant seamen deserting a ship raised the convoy and so delayed the delivery of vital foodstuffs for 48…

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Short Circuited Meter for Cheaper Current Cowra Electrician Fined In Police Court

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 2

There were two meters on the Switch board in Cecil Ashley’s electrical shop in Cowra: The current registered by one was cheaper than…

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Murder Charge Military Camp Tragedy

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 4

CESSNOCK, Wed.- An inquest was opened to-day into the death of William Kelth Carter. 18 of Randwick. who died in a northern military camp…

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Allied Plans for Assault on Japan Bomber Concentration in Eastern China Significant Japanese Admissions

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 1

Well-informed quarters in Washington believe that a big Allied offensive to crush Japan will be under way in December, with three co-ordinated thrusts, the first of which, and the keystone, will be amphibious attacks from India against Burma; secondly, from the…

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Workers' Compensation Commission Sittings at Wagga Court

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 5

The workers Compensation Commission of New South Wales will sit at the Wagga Court House on Thursday. September 21. at 10…

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Narandera Nurse Ordered to Be Reinstated at Hospital Decision of Manpower Appeal Court

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 4

The first sitting of a manpower appeal court under the Manpower regulations was held at Narandera o, Friday last, when Nurse Ruby…

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Sheep Stealing Charge

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 2

Without proceeding to conviction. Mr. Stewart P.M., in Albury Court this week, ordered a youthful drover to enter into a bond at £10 to be of…

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