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Courts & crime, 1951

1,195 stories in Riverina's papers · page 14 of 60

Junee's Topsy Turvy Parking Council to Confer With Police

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 2

The erratifc method of parking cars in Junee's business area was referred to at this week's meeting of the Municipal Council…

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Sentenced to Death

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 1

MELBOURNE. Friday: Kevin James Miller, 32, chef, was sentenced to death at the Criminal Court after he was found guilty…

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Aboriginal Woman Charged at Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 2

A half-caste aborigine received, a wound in the right breast when he was allegedly struck with a pocket-knife during an…

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Theft of Car Tyres

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 5

In view of the shortage of new tyre supplies, thieves are turning their attention to cars left in the streets, according to…

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(TODAY) Before Mr. H. Wardley, J.P. Unlawful Assault

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 2

William Frederick Aylett (23) was remanded to April 2 on a charge that, near Stockinbingal, he did unlawfully assault a…

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Death Sentence for Murder at Portland Quarry

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday: John Kevin Seach, 26, quarry worker, who was convicted of the murder of a seven-year-old boy at a…

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Industrial Court at Urana First Case Is Dismissed

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 7

On Tuesday, the first Industrial Court, at which a Supreme Court Judge presided, was held at the Urana Courthouse. Mr. Justice De Baun was the presiding judge, and he had with him his associate, the Sherritt's Officer, and two official reporters…

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Court of Petty Sessions (Yesterday) Before Mr. W. Finlay, S.M. Language and Resisting Arrest

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 2

Frederick Hearne was charged with using indecent language and resisting Sgt. Suthern in the execution of his duty…

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Charged With Wife Murder; Body Missing

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: Edward Joseph Scully, 52, chef, appeared at the City Court today on a charge of murdering his…

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Charged with Injecting Poison Into Natives

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 5

LOS NEGROS, Tues. (A.A.P.-Reuter): Japanese killed natives of the Dutch East Indies in 1945 by Injecting them with…

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Wagga Court Items

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 2

AT the Waggs Court yesterday, Arthur Edward Dixon, 37, laborer, of Berry Street, Wagga, was fined £20 for street…

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Chief Justice of High Court To Retire

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday: The Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia (Sir John Latham) will cease active duties as from April 3 this year. His Honor will begin a period of 12 months'…

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Murder Trial Held in Sign Language. Wife Admits Intimacy With the Accused

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 1

A.A.P. NEW YORK: In a bizarre murder trial which began at Atlanta, Georgia, the principals speak in the deaf and dumb sign…

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Baby Girl's Body Taken From Surf. Police Have Clue to Woman Responsible

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 8

SYDNEY. Wednesday: A woman who lived in a Pitt street residential is being sought by the police in connection with the death…

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Actress' Mother Charged

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 3

NEW YORK, Wed.: Jeanne Craig, mother of film actress Peggy Ann Garner, was indicted at Fort Worth (Texas)…

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For Trial on Charge of Stealing Shells

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

TOCUMWAL, Wednesday: A carrier was committed for trial yesterday on a charge of having stolen Army shells worth £5395…

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Gaol Terms Total 300 YEARS Accused Had Killed Five People

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday — A man who was captured after, one of the greatest manhunts in American history has been…

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Police Appeal for Road Care at Easter

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

The Police Dept. appeals to road users to make this Easter accident-free. A spokesman said: “If the…

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Court Verdict Today on Wool Tax Bill

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: The Full High Court will give its decision on the validity of the Wool…

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Chief Justice of High Court to Retire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

The Chief Justice of the [?] Court of Australia (Sir [?] Latham) will cease [?] duties as from April…

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