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Courts & crime, 1944

1,130 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 57

Amusements "Murder in Times Square" at Capitol

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 8

"Murder in Times Square," which will be seen at the Capitol Theatre this afternoon and evening, is a first-class thriller…

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Defamation Act Full Court Ruling Privilege Does Not Apply to Government Officials

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: The State Full Court ruled to-day that Government departments, officers of the State, and policemen are not specially privileged…

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Outcome of Greek Naval Mutiny 12 Sentenced to Death

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 1

ALEXANDRIA, Sun. (A.A.P.).—Twelve Greek naval men including one officer have been sentenced to death for participating in a…

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"Murder in Times Square" at Plaza

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 3

Columbia's suspense-crammed new mystery, "Murder in Times Square," is now showing at the Plaza Theatre. Wagga, at 7.50 each night. Obviously…

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The Gocup Cattle Stock Inspector on Local Court Case (To the Editor)

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 4

Dear Sir - It is asked that you will be good enough to allow me some space in your paper to clear up some wrong impressions created bye…

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Police-court (Today)

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 2

Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.M. Driving Charges Leslie Norman Last was charged with driving a motor vehicle while…

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"Murder in Times Square" at Plaza

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 5

"Murder in Times Squaw." to be seen to-night at 7.50 at the Plaza Theatre, Wagga. has been widely acclaimed as one of the season's most…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, August 14, 1944 (Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.m.) Fined for Street Betting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 4

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.M.. Gerard Edward Derken aged 43 years, fitter, of Wagga, was fined £20…

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District Grazier Prosecutes Station Station Manager Matter Pertaining to Pleuro-pneumonia Magistrate Regards Complaint As Serious

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 2

Among the cattlemen of both Gundagai and Tumut districts, the most dreaded thought is the fear of an outbreak of the highly…

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"Murder in Times Square"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1944 · page 6

Edmund Lowe Imperson[?] a woman for the first time in his career in his newest film. "Murder in Times Square," now showing at the Plaza…

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Leeton Police Court Traffic Offences

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 4

Colborne Cecil Fraser at the Leeton Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Kelly. P.M., was fined £10 on a charge of negligently…

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Burglary at Junee Large Sum of Money Stolen

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 2

Thieves broke into the Athenium Theatre, Junee, between the time Mr. R. T. Begg was in his office about mid-day on Sunday and when…

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"Murder in Times Square" at Plaza

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 2

"Murder in Times Square," the exciting Columbia mystery picture, will be seen at the Plaza Theatre to-night at 7.50. Directed by Lew Landers…

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Sentenced for Theft

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 2

At the Wodongs (V.) Police Court this week before Mr. J. C. Bell. P.M. Vincent William Woolf. a soldier, aged 38 years, was sentenced to three…

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Two Months Unconscious After Accident on Road Police Court Sequel

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 6

EVIDENCE that a cyclist remained unconscious in hospital for two months with a fractured skull, spinal injuries and…

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The Gocup Cattle Stock Inspector on Gundagai Court Case (To the Editor)

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 4

SIR, --It is asked that you will be good enough to allow me some space in your paper to clear up some wrong impressions created by the publication of the…

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Licensing Court Wednesday, August 16 (Before Mr. H. S. Sargeson, P.M.) Hotel Licenses Transferred

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1944 · page 2

John Condon applied for the transfer of his license of the Hydro Hotel, Leeton, to Ernest Virtue Hall. Mr. Dalton (Leeton) appeared for…

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Murder Charge

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1944 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday: John Turnbull, 28, soldier, who is appearing before Mr. Justice Martin on a charge of murder, told…

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Soldier Acquitted of Murder

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1944 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Fri.: The Jury in the Criminal Court to-night i acquitted John Ernest Turabull, aged 28, a soldier, of charges of…

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Police Court (Today) Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.M.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 August 1944 · page 2

Keith Thomas Barry pleaded guilty to carrying a pillion passenger on a motor bike when he had not held a license for the statutory time—12…

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