Drunken Motorists Judge Would Gaol Them. Melbourne
Judge Woinarski, at the General sessions, urged the necessity for a stand and of punishment for drunken motorists. He favored, imprisonment…
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Courts & crime, 1926
1,467 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 74
Tacke Sentenced a Lenient Jury What Judge Said. Melbourne
Henry Tacke, who was convicted of the manslaughter of Mrs. Rachael Currell, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Macfie Murder. a Confession. Weltereden
Police officers arrested a man named Entjin who has made a full confession of the murder of Mrs. Macfie. Other reported confessions are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jury's Verdict Judge Cannot Understand Manslaughter Not Murder. Melbourne
Douglas Robertson, convicted of the manslaughter of William Charles Almeida, bank teller at Hampton, was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment with hard…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Privilege Stranger in the House Police Protection Sought. Sydney
When the Legislative Council was about to adjourn at an early hour this morning, Mr. George Black raised a question o[?] privilege…
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The Full Court of Criminal Appeals to-day dismissed the appeal of Alfred William Tyrell against his conviction, before Mr. Justice James at the Central…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two Men Sent to Gaol Brutal Assault on Constable. Sydney
Frank Jubelin, 23, a carpenter, was charged at Ashfield Court with having used indecent language and assaulted Constable Maynard. Isaac King Bowden,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pieced Together Robertson's History Hampton Murder Sequel. Melbourne
It is stated that Douglas Robertson, who was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment last week for manslaughter of Wm. Alfred Charles Almeida, bank teller of Hampton,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Two Years Gaol Engine Driver Sentenced Auckland
Frederick Lavin, driver of the train which was derailed at Opapa on September 22 last, and caused the death of five persons, was found guilty of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Kitchen Skylarking" Sydney Assault Case. Sydney
When George Nicolaides, cafe proprietor, appeared before the Central Court to-day on a charge of having assaulted his wife, Hilda Nicolaides,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local and General District Court
The District Court will open at Grafton to-day, before his Honor Judge Mocatta. The jurors summoned to attend the Quarter Sessions will not be required to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Chocolate Wheels Raided by Police St. Kilda Charity Carnival. Melbourne
The police raided the chocolate wheels at a carnival at St. Kilda on Saturday night, in aid of charities and bush fire relief…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Race Against Time Father's Dash From Ceylon to See Condemned Son Sequel to Murder Case. London
It is regarded as most likely that Tribitsch Lunc[?]ln, the notorious spy, who was held up owing to monetary difficulties, will reach England in time for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tennis Court
A tennis club has been formed and good progress has been made with the court. After several more working bees it is hoped to have the court, in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"If I Hang" S. A. Murder Case. Adelaide
Hannah Commons, housekeeper, was charged at the Criminal Court to-day with the murder of Rita Ranke at the farm of Robert Dennis, to whom the young woman…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South Australian Police. Alleged Bribery. Sydney
The South Australian Premier has decided to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the allegations of bribery in the police force…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Royal Commission Bribery Charges Against Police. Adelaide
The South Australian Premier has decided to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the allegations of bribery in the police force…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Used Yellow Cab Fined £50 for Disobeying Court. Melbourne
Roderick Thatcher was to-day fined £50 for disobeying an order of the court restraining him from using a car resembling a yellow cab…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →£23 Deposit Recovered in District Court. a Case From Maclean
Before His Honor Judge, Mocatta, in the District Court yesterday, an action was heard in which John Comerford, of Carr's Creek, sued Kenneth Mackay,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Flow of Water Farmers In Court Alleged Obstruction Claim for Damages
In the Grafton District Court yesterday, before his Honor Judge Mocatta and a jury, the hearing was commenced of an action in which the issue related to…
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