P.M. Helm's Promotion Magistrate of Children's Court Informally Farewelled
At the close of the sitting of the Katoomba Police Court on Tuesday, P.M. Helm made the announcement that it would be his last appearance…
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Courts & crime, 1925
32 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2
Our Wicked World Glimpse at Police Report Commendable Vigilance
The annual return of cases, dealt with at the Katoomba police court, was issued with 24 hours after the close of 1924—a formidable task…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Elwyn Vears Before the Court Charge of Embezzlement Alleged System by which he Worked Committed for Trial
At Katoomba Police Court, before P.M. Chippendale, on Tuesday, Elwyn Thomas Vears was charged with having embezzled certain sums of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Police Corruption" (Published by Arrangement.)
The Sheffield "Daily Telegraph" prints the following from its own correspondent:— "The police, if they can help it, will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Seamy Side Court Day at Katoomba BEFORE P.M. CHIPPENDALE
Tuesday was a quiet day at the police court, as far as the open court was concerned, thought a couple of affiliation cases, heard in children's…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Diggers' Tennis Court Opened Mayor Performs Ceremony Bright Gowns and Pendant Flags make Fine Effect Mayor and President Test Their Skill
There may have been bigger gatherings at the Katoomba Diggers' Memorial Hall, in the past; but certainly there never has been a brighter…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Son of Erin Falls Foul of Police Case Held Over
Patrick Donovan had a happy time on Tuesday in honor of St. Patrick. The hours passed with fleeting footsteps till near the close of the day,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Mayor Charged by Alderman Alleged Dereliction of Duty Alderman Soper Writes a Strong Letter to the Council Question Asked at Meeting
At question time on Tuesday last, Aid. Dash asked had not a letter been received from Aid. Soper. The Mayor replied in the [?]firmative, whereupon…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Valuation Court Blackheath Ratepayers Council's Estimates Fair
Town Clerk Samuel T. Green occupied the whole of the table at the Katoomba Court last Wednesday. His official books, maps and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Magistrate's Error
Mr. Chippendale, P.M. hurt the feelings of a good Australian at Katoomba Police Court on Tuesday. A case was in progress, which…
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A few weeks ago John Cornellus Quinn accidently shot Victor Duff in the groin with a pea-rifle. Although the bullet could not be located, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Futility of the Law What Good Purpose is Served by Inquests? Distinctions Between Causes of Deaths The Police and the Doctors
When a resident of New South Wales dies from the effects of what are styled "Natural Causes," and a legally qualified medical man signs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Prominent Athlete in Trouble Charged with Petty Larceny Remarkable Evidence Concerning Manicure Set "Foolish Act, If Innocent"
There was a big, "gallery" at Katoomba Police Court on Tuesday, when Roy Maxwell Belcher appeared to answer a charge of stealing a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rounded Up Trainess in Court
The Defence authorities had a field day at Katoomba Police Court on Tuesday, when a number of young men and youths were brought before…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →District Court Local Cases Heard
A number of interesting cases, in which Mountaineers were concerned, were heard in Parramatta District Court this week, before Judge…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Sequel to a Hectic Holiday Professional Men Before Court King's Birthday Assault on Sergt. J. R. Carter Culprits Escape with Fines
On June 8 (King's Birthday), sergt. J. R. Carter was assaulted in the execution of his duty. The sequel transpired on Tuesday morning,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Traffic Figures Police Take Tally
The State Traffic Department has notified the Shire Council that in compliance with its request, a check was recently made on the motor…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Small Debts Court Local Cases Heard
Several cases were heard before Mr. Chippendall, P.M., at Katoomba Small Debts Court, on Wednesday last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Murder! Bloodshed at Medlow
Recently late at night, they little village of Medlow was rudely disturbed by [?] shricks and [?] of "Murder!" Some neighbours…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Entertainer Charged Board at "Hydro" "See Me in My Office."
At Katoomba Police Court on Monday afternoon, before Messrs. Foster and Lawrie, J's.P., Sidney Herbert Tyrell, an entertainer, was…
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