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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1944

1,130 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 57

Murder Charge Sequel to Ivanhoe Tragedy

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1944 · page 2

Arthur Edward Glover Crossley, 36, a member of the A.I.F., appeared in the Ivanhoe Court on Wednesday, charged with the murder of Mrs…

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Stolen Razor Blades Receiver Sent to Gaol

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: For having received 1832 packets of razor blades knowing them to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained. Arthur Woolley…

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Italian Generals Charged with Laying Down Arms

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday: Without giving any details of the actual penalties a German newsagency special correspondent says that…

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Assault on Young Girl

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 1

YOUNG, Wednesday. — Arthur Vivian Seabrook-Biggs, 29, ex-AIF, piano-tuner, of Wagga pleaded guilty at the Young Quarter Sessions to-day…

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Charge of Murder An Ivanhoe Tragedy

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 2

News was received on Sunday night of last week that Mrs Frances Crossley, wife of Mr R. G. Crossley of Neckarboo, in the…

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Local Youths Face Serious Charge Sequel To The Finding Of Injured Elderly Man Alleged Assault and Robbery

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 8

On Monday last John Alfred Morton, aged about 75 years, was found in a shed on his property, at the eastern end of Gundagai, in…

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Five Years Wagga Resident Sentenced Assault at Harden

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 2

YOUNG, Thurs.—At the Young Quarter Session to-day, Arthur Vivi-an Seabrook Biggs, of Best street Wagga, was charged before Judge F…

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10 Years' Gaol Attempt to Shoot Detective

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: Raymond Cedric Wiseman, 26, was sentenced to 10 years' gaol by Judge Holt at the Quarter Sessions today, following…

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Assault at Harden Wagga Resident Gets 5 Years

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

At Young Sessions yesterday Arthur Vivian Seabrook Biggs, of Best street, Wagga, was charged, before Judge F. W. Berne, that he did assault a…

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Jewel Thief Baffles Police

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 2

A strongly dramatic story is combined with an excellent cast in "A Gentleman After Dark," the Edward Small picture showing at the [?]…

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Fervent Case Sydney Owner Charged Sent Houses to Tumut

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thurs.—Allegations that Richard Peter Cruise, of Rose Bay, illegally transported two racehorses to Tumut were made at a…

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Exorbitant Rentals for Flats American Charged £33 for Ten Days

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: For ten days' occupation of rooms at Manly an American soldier was charged £38. said the officer in charge of Legal Aid…

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Women Service Police Power to Arrest

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday: The formation of a Women's Provost Corps or Service policy, with power to arrest other members of…

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Ten Years' Gaol for Threat Against Detectives Life

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: Convicted at Darlinghurst Sessions to-day. on a charge of having maliciously attempted to discharge a loaded revolver at Detective…

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Milan Police Chief Attempt Against His Life

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Friday (AAP): The Berlin radio states that an attempt was made yesterday against he life of the Milan chief of police. Nicolini…

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Alleged Theft of Beer

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 2

John Liewellyn Carey, aged 24 years, who was arrested at Junee, and Alphensus cus Wallace, aged 13 years, were before the Temora Police Court…

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Assault Charges at Coolamon

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 2

On a charge of assaulting Patrick John lane, aged 74 years, hotel licensee, of Ganmain, Solomon Raymond Green at the Coolamon Police Court…

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Gaol Terms Possible for Fire Reaches

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The police will press for severe penalties for breaches of the law controlling fires. This will be done at the request of…

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Gundagai Youths on Further Charge Stealing From House in Otway Street

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 6

Two local youths who we[?] charged with assault and robber[?] last week again faced the Cour[?] to-day, when they were charge[?]…

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Gundagai Police Reservists Certificates Presented By Inspector Ravelli Social Function at Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 4

The Gundagai Supervisors of the Law and their Reservists congregated on Thursday evening last at the local police station when a social…

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