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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1952

1,463 stories in Riverina's papers · page 51 of 74

Taxi Murder Two Men Sentenced

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday—In the Central Criminal Court yesterday two men were sentenced to death for having murdered…

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"Murder at Forest Hills"

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 1

NEW YORK, Mon. (AAP): Under the heading "Murder at Forest Hills." Arthur Diley, sports columnist of…

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Police officers retiring

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The N.S.W. Premier (Mr. Cahill) has directed that 13 top-ranking police officers cease active service at the end of this month…

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No New Police Stations

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: No new police stations would be constructed in N.S.W. during this financial year, the Minister for…

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Wagga Court items

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 2

Maxwell Preston, Gurwood Street, Wagga, was fined a total of £ 15 on three charges arising out of a collision…

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"Tried to pacify woman" Melbourne Murder Inquest

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: Shortly before he was shot dead in a South Melbourne street early on the morning of August 10, a 25-year-old amateur footballer had put his arm around a woman's waist "to pacify her," a witness told the City Coroner (Mr. Burke, S.M.) at the inquest today…

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Police Query Art Book—"indecent?"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Police will ask the Crown Law Office to consider if the book "The Art of Rosaleen Norton" comes within the category of an indecent publication…

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Police Officers Retiring

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 6

The N.S.W. Premier (Mr. Cahill) has directed that 13 top-ranking police officers cease active service at the end of this month…

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Police Not "Dog Catchers"

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 1

In reply to a complaint regarding the straying dog nuisance at Hillston, the Sergeant in charge of police notified Carrathool Shire…

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Wagga Court Items

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 2

Mrs. Myrtle Pearl Cook, Peter Street, was proceeded against by the Wagga City Council on a charge of failing to comply with a garding the removal of a fence. Mr. virtue (Lusher, Young)…

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Vic. Youth Gaoled for Life Murder of Taxi Driver

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY Thursday—A 17-year-old Victorian farm laborer was yesterday found guilty of having murdered a taxi driver at…

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Aust car firm's Court move

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 3

MELBOURNE. Wed.: The producers of the Hartnett motor car were granted permission by the Supreme…

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Judge Brereton Appointed to Supreme Court

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 1
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SYDNEY, Wednesday: The Governor-in-Council has appointed Judge Russell Le Gay, Brereton, of the District Court…

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Court of Petty Sessions FRIDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER (Before Mr. Keith Smith, S.M.) Alleged False Pretences

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 3

Frank Griffith v. Robert Leslie Scott who gave his address as Goolgowi, by warrant, that on 15th December, 1950, at Wagga. he did…

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The Armidale Bomb Police Fear Another Attempt

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 1

ARMIDALE, Friday—Police fear that another attempt may be made on the life of Roy Webb, who narrow escaped…

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Court of Petty Sessions THURSDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER (Before Mr. Keith Smith, S.M.) Young Man Sentenced for Stealing

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 2

Ronald Albeit Bettison (18) was charged with stealing the sum of £10 in money, the property of Paul Cree. Plea guilty…

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£3000 jewel theft in Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: Theives last night broke into a Darling Point flat and stole jewellery worth more than…

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Big Court list

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 2

To overcome the huge backlog of cases for hearing at the Wagga Court of Petty Sessions, a Special Court will be held this week to dispose of the pending matters…

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Police test on sawn-off rifle

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Sunday: Police ballistic experts will make several tests, probably tomorrow, on a sawn-off pea…

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