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Courts & crime, 1944

1,130 stories in Riverina's papers · page 28 of 57

Court Decision on Manpower

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

Because of the New South Wales Full Court's decision on manpower regulations, many workers in hospitals, foods factories, and food…

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Licensing Court License Refused

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

In the Wagga Licensing Court yesterday. Inspector J. M. Sheridan. Licensing Inspector, objected to the renewal of the license of the…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, June 5. 1944 (Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.m) Illdgally Using Cars

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday. Mr. H. L. Sargeson P.M., issued a warning that he would in future give consideration to sending persons…

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Police to Assist Anzac House Appeal

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 2

A Statewide appeal has been launched to raise £160,000 to build "Anzac House," a building which will be both a memorial to Australian service men…

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Ruling On Police Rights In Summary Jurisdiction

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

A decision upsetting Statewide police procedure in bringing persons under summary jurisdiction was made by Mr…

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A Heavy Fine and 3 Months Gaol

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 2

Vittoria De Bortoli, an Italian winegrower, of Bilbul, near Yenda, was, in Special Federal Court last week, convicted on five…

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Cootamundra Residents Not [?]Gu[?] Charge of Driving Un[?] The Influence Case Heard at Gundam Police Court

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 8

In the Gundagai Police C[?] yesterday, before Mr H. Satg[?] P.M., Charles C. M. Smith a known cordial manufact[?]…

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All Gundagai Hotel Licenses Renewed No Police Objections Raised

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 June 1944 · page 4

When applications for renewal the licenses for the hotels Gundagai district came before Magistrate (Mr H. L. Sargeson)…

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Burglary at Cowra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 5

The premises of Tresilian & Dun, Cowra, were broken into at night and about £100 worth of tax stamps and postage stamps stolen. The drawers…

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Stealing From Forestry Commission at Batlow Defendant Convicted

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

At the Tumut Police Court before Mr. Sargeson, P.M., William Kell Jnr. was fined £5 with court costs 10 on a…

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Police Court Tuesday, June 6. (Before Mr. H. G. Cobley, J.P.) Drunks

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 1

John French was charged with being found drunk at the Narandera railway station on Monday last. Constable Timmins stated that…

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Heavy Sentence for Bilbul Winegrower Fined £350 and Sent to Gaol

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 4

Vittoria de Bartoli, of Bilbul a winegrower, was fined a total of £350, sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour, and ordered to refund…

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Court Sequel to Car Fatality

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 5

In the Supreme court, Sydney, before Mr. Justice Herron, the executors of the estate of the late Mr. Harold ("Digger") Abbott sued Mr. B…

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High Court Holds Manpower Regulation Valid SYDNEY

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

The High Court in Melbourne to-day announced its decision that the Manpower Regulations are valid and people may be directed…

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Manpower Control Court Ruling Favors Commonwealth Regulations Declared Valid

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thurs.: The National Security Act regulations empowering the manpower authorities to direct people to work…

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Manpower Control Full Court Ruling Favors Commonwealth Regulations Declared Valid

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday: The National Security Act regulations empowering the manpower authorities to direct people to work in private…

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Stir in Tumut Co[?] Defendant’s Outburst W[?] Charged with Assaulting Pers[?] with Stockwhip

The Gundagai Independent · Saturday 10 June 1944 · page 6

Somewhat sensational was [?] opening of a case at the T[?] Police Court on Thursday. [?] C. Sylverster proceeded [?]…

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Apprentices to Have Time Off to Attend Technical Classes Arbitration Court Ruling

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1944 · page 8

SYDNEY, Friday: In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day Judge O'Mara ruled that employers of 7000 apprentices in…

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Police Check Ballarat Race Traffic

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Saturday: Western Highway between Melbourne and Ballarat was patrolled in stages by mobile police units to-day to detect…

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Police to Work for Anzac House

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1944 · page 2

A public appeal has been launched to raise £150,000 for the establishment in Sydney of a modern club and amenities centre for returned soldiers…

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