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Courts & crime, 1945

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Russian Armies Preparing for Assault on Berlin LONDON

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

The two great Russian armies of Zhukov and Kaniev are co- operating closely in preparations for a final combined assault on…

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Russians Prepare for Final Assault on Berlin London

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

The two great Russian armies of General Zhukov and Koniev are co-operating closely in preparations for a final combined assault on…

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Wagga Police Court Monday, February 19, 1945) (Before Messrs. G. Eddy and G. W. Edney, J.P.'s) Evaded Rail Pare

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

There was only a short sitting of the Wagga Police Court yesterday when Messrs. G. Eddy and G. W. Edney, J.P.'s, presided in…

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Seaman Acquitted of Murder "My Hand Caught Her Throat by Mistake"

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday: Darrel Ainslie Sutton, aged 19, of Stockton (N.S.W.), a merchant seaman, in the Criminal Court to-day was…

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The Children's Court Boy Committed to Institution

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 4

In the Children's Court at Leeton on Tuesday of last week, a boy was found guilty of three charges of false pretences, and two of stealing. On…

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Batlow A Quiet And Orderly Centre One Police Officer Sufficient, Says Commissioner

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 1

In answer to his personal representations on behalf of the Tumut Shire Council respecting police protection at Batlow, Mr. Alex. Mair, M.L.A., has…

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"Tilly" Devine Charged with Attempted Murder

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tues.: Matilda Mary ("Tilly") Devine was before the Central court to-day on a charge of attempted murder. She was released…

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Two Stealing Charges

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 2

John Edward Hodges, farmer, aged 33 years, was charged at the Wagga Police Court yesterday before Mr. E. J. Gibson, J.P., with stealing two…

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"Questioned for Three Hours" Police Challenged in Supreme Court

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tues.: In the Supreme Court to-day, counsel said that the police had no right to detain a man for questioning unless he had been…

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Forged Coupon "Racket" Nine Persons Charged

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tues.: Outlining the Crown case against seven men and two women who were charged at the Central Court to-day with the possession…

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Big Coupon Theft Cupboard Broken Open At Offices of Rationing Commission

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: During the week-end thieves broke into a cupboard at the offices of the New South Wales branch of the…

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The Latest (Second Edition) Assault on Manila's Walled City Begins Infantry Reach Surrounding Golf Links

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 3

MANILA, Tuesday (A.A.P.)—The Japanese defenders of Intramuros, the old walled city or Manila, having refused to surrender, a direct assault by the Americans on their positions has begun. Artillery was brought into action yesterday to test…

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Three Months For Theft of Wool

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Amos Walker, aged 31, laborer, who it was stated stole wool from the Alexandria Spinning Mills by…

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Woman Remanded on Murder Charge

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Another unsuccessful application for bail in the case in which Irene Furlong is charged with the murder…

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Sydney Court Congestion [?]84 Cases Postponed This Month

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Sydney courts are choked with cases. This month so far 384 of the cases listed have had to be…

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Police Offer No Evidence on Charge of Entering Mr. Hughes' Home

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday: When Neil Leslie Campbell, aged 18, a soldier appeared in North Sydney Court to-day on charges of…

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Alleged Breach of Promise of Marriage Gundagai District Court Matter

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 8

The District Court, over which His Honor Judge Berne is presiding is sitting at Gundagai to-day. Two cases are listed for hearing…

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Police Court (Tuesday)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

Before Messrs. S. Windrim and G. Bruderlin, Js.P. Bigamy Phyllis Elizabeth Davis was…

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Circus Fire Gaol Sentences Imposed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thurs. (A.A.P.): Three circus employees received sentences ranging from five to seven years yesterday for…

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Butter Coupons Recalled Because of Theft

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: In an effort to frustrate the gang believed to be responsible for the theft of 800,000 butter coupons from the Rationing…

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