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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1945

1,204 stories in Riverina's papers · page 40 of 61

Improper Disposal of Army Beer A.I.F. Sergeant Charged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thurs.: At a district court-martial to-day L/Sgt. John Colin Delaney (A.I.F.), was accused of improperly disposing of…

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Dr. Bell Case Upheld by High Court

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 August 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: The High Court today upheld the decision of the State Full Court, setting aside the verdict of £800 awarded Mrs. Stella Eileen…

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Serious Assault

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1945 · page 2

Percy Kleeman had his skull fractured in four places and 15 stitches inserted in the wounds when he was struck several times…

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Leeton Police Court Disturbance in Shop

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 August 1945 · page 4

At the Leeton police court on Tuesday, William Lane was charged that on August 6th, in Pine Avenue, he behaved in an offensive manner,…

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German Heads in Gaol Awaiting Trial

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 August 1945 · page 1

FRANKFURT, Tuesday: Von Papan, Von Ribbentrop, Goering, General Jodi, General Keitel, Ley, Streicher, and Rosenburg were flown to…

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Police to Prevent Mob Excesses

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday: A strong force of police, reinforced by military police, will prevent a repetition of the wild mob excesses which…

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Sisters Figure in Slander Case At Tumut Court Defendant Aged 77 Claim for £10 Damages Verdict for 5/-

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 August 1945 · page 2

A conversation alleged to have taken place between two sisters, resident of Tumut, in April last had a sequel at the…

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Nazi Leaders in New Gaol

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 August 1945 · page 3

FRANRFURT, Tues. (A.A.P.); Von Papan, von Ribbentrop, Goering, General Jodl, General Keitel, Dr. Ley, Streicher and…

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Wagga Police Court Tuesday, August 14, 1945 (Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 August 1945 · page 5

At the Wagga Police Court yesterday, Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.M., presided, and the list was a long one. In one case, a motorist was…

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Death Sentence for Murder of Soldier

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 August 1945 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The jury in the Criminal Court to-day, after a retirement of one hour, found Kevin Albert Joiner,…

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Marshal Petain Sentenced to Death

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 4

LONDON, Wed.: Marshal Potato has been sentenced to death. The Peris radio says he was also condemned to national degradation…

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Reclining on Lawns to Be Stopped Leeton Police Will Act

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 4

The police, in co-operation with the Willimbong Shire Council, have decided to prevent people from reclining on the lawns of…

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Charge of Stealing

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 2

William Bell (47) pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a pair of boots, two pairs of socks, a pair of trousers, a 2oz packet of tobacco, two packets…

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Marshal Petain Sentenced To Death

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 2

Marital Petain has been sentenced to death. The Paris radio says he was also condemned to national degradation and the…

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Police Court (Before Mr. H. G. Cobley, J.P.) Inebriated, etc

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 2

During the past week the following cases have been dealt with at the Narandera police court: Edward Vincent Pearce (50), on…

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Police Court (Monday) Before Mr. H. L. Sargeson, P.M. Goods in Custody

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 7

David Francis De Britt was charged with having in his possession a theosolite which may reasonably be suspected of having been stolen or…

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Police Assisted Merry Makers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 3

On Victory Nights, the police on duty in front of the Roxy, assisted the merry makers to keep the fun going. They helped the onlookers to form…

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Saw a Hand In His Pocket Cannery Camp Stealing Charge

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 4

AT Leeton police court on Tuesday, Patrick Joseph O'Brien was charged with stealing a ten shilling note, the property of William…

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Leeton Court Charge of Stealing From Camp Hut

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1945 · page 3

At Leeton Police Court. Patrick Joseph O'Brien was charged with stealing a 10/ note, the property of William Foster, at the Cannery camp…

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Wagga Police Drive for Used Clothing

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1945 · page 6

The members of the N.S.W. Police Force are co-operating with the Australian Council for U.N.R. R.A. in its endeavors to obtain…

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