Alleged Theft of Railway Property. Four Strangers Convicted
The four strangers—Roy Jones, James Dunstan, Thomas William Laws and Frederick [?]—who were arrested on March M, for wilfully…
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Courts & crime, 1928
1,686 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 23 of 85
Lithgow Police Court. Monday, April 2, 1928. (Before C. Pickup, J.p.) Indecent Language
Thomas Dower was charged with using indecent language in Main-street on Saturday afternoon, within the hearing of a number of people…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dual Personality. Defence to Murder. Society Woman's Plea
That she was the victim of a "dual personality," being a demon when living under the cramping conditions of life in a small town, but [?] and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Omeo Murder. Re-Trial of Ronald Griggi. MELBOURNE
The case of Ronald Griggs, who is charged with the alleged murder of his wife at Omeo, will probably begin in the Melbourne Criminal Court, on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Shooting Fatality. Dangers of the Pearifle Demonstrated In a Terrible Manner. Young Companion Charged
An unfortunate shooting fatality occurred in Pitt's Paddock, near the hospital, on Monday after noon, the victim being Edward Catford, a 14-year-old boy. As a result of the occurrence Frank Edward Richard Johnston, another lad, who fired tho gun, was charged with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →3 Years' Gaol a Bad Young Man SYDNEY
"You are very fortunate you did not kill this old man; this class of offence is far too common and I am sorry I cannot order the last in this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Election Riots Murder Near Chicago MONTREAL
During the election of city officials in Cicero, a suburb of Chicago, the stronghold of the notorious gangster, 'Scarface' Al Capone to-day, one man…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fourth Time Does It. Domestic of 19 Sentenced. SYDNEY, This Afternoon
Lorna May Clark (19), a domestic, was sentenced to-day at the Central Court by Mr. Perry, S. M., to six months' hard labor on a charge of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bail for Quintette. Charged with Darlinghurst Outrage. Sydney, This Afternoon
In Chambers to-day Mr. Justice James granted bail [?] in the case of the [?] five men who were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Found Guilty Commander Daniels Convicted Royal Oak Court Martial LONDON
Court Martialled on charges of conduct prejudicial to naval discipline and criticising his superior officer. Commander Daniels of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Father Charged Offences Against Daughters. SYDNEY
When Arthur Sims (49) a [?]er, was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with a serious offence against his three daughters,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Royal Oak Row Court Martial Continued London
The Royal Oak court martial of Captain Dewar opened to-day. Dewar pleaded not guilty and conducted his own defence with Mr. Kimball as on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Car with Many Brakes. Tom Lavelle, Ex-m.h.r., in Court
Thomas Lavelle, ex-M.H.R., has six brakes on his car. He had an accident last month. Mr. G. Goldie, S.M., with driving…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mock Court
The Mock Court was continued during the night, and provided amusement as well as bringing in additional revenue…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mendooran News Police Court Cases. a Costly Quarrel
At the Mendooran Police Court, before Mr Farrington. P.M., Thomas Martin pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully assaulting…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Held for Murder Surry Hills Shooting Sydney
Two men were arrested yesterday and charged with conspiring to murder Thomas O'Brien, who was shot in the abdomen in Surry…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Samoan Trouble Recruiting Military Police Wellington (N.z.)
Radio messages from Apia say that over two thousand Samoans enthusiastically farewelied General Richardson. Several gaily…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wallerawang Police Court
At the police court, Wallerawang, on Thursday before Mr. Farrington, P. M. Ernest McDonald was fined £2 and 8- costs of 7 days' hard labor for riotous…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →An Easter Burglary. Sydney, This Afternoon
John B. Croft's hat and mercery store in the Haymarket was broken into yesterday and hats valued at £200 and ties, coat-sweaters, socks and other…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shot in Stomach Alleged Conspiracy to Murder Jazz Baby Gang SYDNEY
Stanley Spencer Hopcroft (21), and Eric Miller (22), were charged at the Central Police Court to-day with having conspired and…
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