Concealment of Birth in a Gaol. Auckland
At an inquiry at Auckland concerning the finding of the body of a newly born child in a laundry furnace at the Auckland gaol, the matron said the mother,…
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Courts & crime, 1921
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Grafton Police Court. Thursday, July 28, 1921. Before Messrs. W. A. Zuill and J. Campbell, Js.P. Alleged False Pretences
Jack Hewitt was charged with that on June 7th, 1921, he did falsely pretend to James Halden Dixson that he was given a letter signed by John…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Police Court Thursday, July 28, 1921. (Before Messrs. W. A. Zuill and J. Campbell, J's.P.) Alleged False Pretences
Jack Hewitt, aged 27, was charged that on June 7 he did falsely pretend to James Halden Dixson that he was given a letter signed by John Rogan and set out as…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fitzroy Disaster. Court Finds No Misconduct
A Court of Marine Inquiry considered the loss of the coastal steamer Fitzroy, owned by Langley Brothers, which foundered off Cape Hawke on June 26…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Monkerai Murder. the Daughter's Evidence. Griffin Committed for Trial. Stroud
The inquiry into the death of Frank Rudkin was continued at Stroud to-day. William Wright, postmaster at Stratford, said he sold Charles Griffin a revolver…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Auckland Gaol Sensation. Charred Body of Infant Found. Evidence at the Inquiry. Auckland, N.Z.
The gaol matron, at the inquiry, into the finding of the charred body of an infant in a furnace at the women's gaol, said she saw an inmate of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Rights. Federal Arbitration Court. Appeal to Privy Council. Sydney
In asking the Full Bench of the High Court to grant a certificate for leave to appeal to the Privy Council, all the State Governments, with the exception of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Navigation Act. Judgment of High Court. Effect on Interstate Vessels. Sydney
Coastal shipping managers are not prepared to talk in connection with the position pending a perusal of the full text of the High Court 's finding. It was,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hawthorn Park Case. Patterson Charged with Vagrancy. Melbourne
George Patterson, a middle-aged man, and husband of the woman who seriously injured by a blow on the head while sitting in a park at Hawthorn, was charged…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Doctors Charged with Manslaughter. Adelaide Hospital Case. Adelaide
At the Adelaide Court to-day Doctors Turner, Stevens and Hussey were Charged with the manslaughter of Cecil Webb, who, it was alleged, died…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alleged Manslaughter. Three Doctors Charged. the Case Adjourned. Adelaide
A large crowd attended the Adelaide Police Court when Dr. Turner, Dr. Steven and Dr. Hussy were charged with the manslaughter of Cecil Webb, who was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Monkerai Tragedy. Verdict of Murder Against Griffin. Sydney, Friday Night
A message from Stroud says the district Coroner, after hearing evidence from Mrs. Rudkin, found that Frank Rudkin was feloniously and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Contempt of Court. a Witness Apologises. Parramatta
The coroner resumed the inquest to-day in to the death of Maud McDonald, at Newington Asylum. The husband, John McDonald, was summoned to show cause why…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fitzroy Disaster. Bo'sun's 14-Mile Swim. Court Finds no Misconduct
A Court of Marine Inquiry was opened on the 25th lost. on the loss of the coastal steamer Fitzroy, owned by Langley Brothers, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Wife's Death. and Husband's Ignorance. Alleged Contempt of Court. Sydney, Friday Night
A message from Parramatta says the District Coroner to-day summoned John McDonald, of Lidcombe, to show cause why should not be gaoled for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Navigation Act. Decision of Full Court. Relief for Coastal Producers. Sydney
Mr. Cuthbertson says the decision of the High Court in respect of the Navigation. Act would come as a great relief to those concerned, including the owners of harbor…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Murder and Suicide. Sensation in Police Court. Chicago
The police court was the scene of a sensational encounter this morning, when Police-Sergeant Killogg, after being sentenced to gaol for contempt of court, [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Assault and Robbery. Sydney
While John Louden was walking along Lower Campbell street City, at midnight, three men set upon him. Two held him while a third stripped off his overcoat,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dastardly Assault. a Woman's Story. Naked on the Beach. Sydney
Catherine Smith, of Strawberry Hills, informed the police that she was attacked by three men at Botany last night. One of them punched her under the chin, while…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Teamsters and Roads Meeting at Kyogle. Council Severely Criticised. Men Will Defy Notices. and Go to Gaol If Prosecuted
At the request of Kyogle teamsters, Mr. O'Neill, organiser for the New South Wales Timber Haulers' Association, convened a meeting, which was…
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