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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1946

1,494 stories in Riverina's papers · page 53 of 75

Couple Committed on Stealing Charge

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: A married couple was to-day committed for trial on a charge of breaking, entering and stealing from a King's…

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Magistrate's Ruling in Cousens Case

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 4

Mr. Farrington, S.M., decided on Thursday that a prima facie case had been made cut in the treason charges against Major Charles Hughes…

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Plot to Murder Bevin

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 6

The Palestine C.I D. was the first to discover the Jewish terrorist plot to murder Mr. Bevin, says the London "Daily Mail" correspondent in…

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Bulli Murder Garve Remanded

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 1

Mervyn Garve, 39. laborer, was remanded to September 13 at the Central Police Court today on a charge of murdering Cecil John Kelly at Bulli…

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British Troops Charged Reprisals In Palestine

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday (A.A.P.): Following reports of rowdiness by British troops, it was officially announced in Jerusalem that the…

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Police Court Friday, 30th AUGUST (Before Mr. H. G. Cobley,. J.P.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 6

Trevor Reginald King (30) was charged with drunkenness. As he did not appear his recognisance was forfeited…

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Metropolitan Police Superintendent

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: Superintendent Stanley McCarthy was to-day appointed Metropolitan Superintendent of Police. He Succeeds…

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Nurse to Stand Trial for Murder

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: Evidence that he had seen the body of a newly born infant in a shoe box in the nurses' Quarters at Royal…

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Sydney Police Swoop on More Gambling Dens

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: In their intensified drive to stamp out underground gambling dens, Sydney police swooped simultaneously on…

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Fair Rents Court Decisions Favor Landlords

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thursday: A spokesman for the Department of Works and Bousing stated to-day that, in N.S.W., for the six months…

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Leeton Ambulance Praised Doctor and Police Eulogise Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 5

IN responding to a vote of thanks at the annual meeting of the Murrumbidgee District Ambulance on Wednesday night, the…

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Soldier Charged with Wounding Girl

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1946 · page 2

BRISBANE Friday: Albert Edward Rushton (19) soldier, was charged at the City Court to-day with unlawfully wounding Patricia…

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Boy Murderer Sent to Gaol for Life

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1946 · page 1

CHICAGO, Friday: William Helrens, the 17-year-old university student, after failing in a third attempt to take his own life, was…

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Further Remand In Bulli Murder Charge

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: Brought before Central Court to-day, on remand, Mervyn Garvie, 39, laborer, was again remanded on a charge…

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Palm Beach Shooting Stewart Dawson Charged

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: An ex-lieut.-commander of the Royal Navy was shot [?] stomach following an alleged [?] at a party at a Palm…

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Night Raids Club Waiters Charged, Liquor Seized

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: Liquor worth £500 was seized and a waiter was arrested when members of a special police squad raided, Prince's Nigh…

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Night Clubs Raided Waiters Charged, Liquor Seized

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: Liquor estimated to be worth £500 was seized and a waiter was arrested when members of a special police…

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Police Suspect Arson in House Fire

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 3

WOLLONGONG, Sunday: Police believe a deliberate attempt was made to burn down a weatherboard house, occupied by Mr. T. Saunders…

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Police Inquiry Into S.M's. Allegations

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1946 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: A senior officer at police headquarters yesterday commenced an inquiry into the allegations of conspiracy and…

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Month's Gaol For Stealing Window

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1946 · page 2

Arthur Edwards pleaded not guilty at the Wagga Court of Petty Sessions yesterday to a charge of stealing a window, valued at 12/6. the…

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