Printers in Court "Something in the Grave." Capetown
Printers sued the executive of the Labor party at Johannesburg for payment for work done which the executive successfully resisted with a plea that they were…
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Courts & crime, 1928
1,819 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 53 of 91
Amusing Interlude Cornkiller in Court Fined for Offensive Behavior. Sydney
Theodore Alexander John McLennan, 55, who described himself as a "corn killer," was responsible for an amusing interlude at the Central Police Court…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Chief Debate In The Commons Appointment Criticised Objections to Military Commissioner. London
In the House of Commons Mr. P. Snowden criticised the appointment of Viscount Byng, along lines recently indicated in previous questions. Laborites did not…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Second Trial Alleged Theft of £7851 Female Clerk Accused. Brisbane
The Criminal Court was crowded to its capacity to-day when the second trial of Eileen Wall, 25, clerk, on a charge of the alleged theft of £7851192 from the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dulwich Hill Murder Reported Definite Clue. Sydney
It is stated the police have obtained a definite clue to the identity of the man who murdered Miss Esther Vaughan and her sister at Dulwich Hill…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Murder or Suicide? North Melbourne Case. Melbourne
With the throat cut the body of Mrs. Isabella Tobrady, aged 40, was found in her home at North Melbourne to-day. The police are making inquiries with a view…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Novel Court Judgement. Lithgo[?]
A youth, aged 17, who wa[?] charged at the police court with offens[?]ly behaviour, was released on probation ad ordered to attend church at least one each…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Old Manly Police Station Evicted Occupant Claims Damages. Sydney
Harry Meatheringham says he intends to serve notice on the Manly police claiming £400 compensation for ejecting him from the old Manly police station…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fan Tan and Pak-a-pu Sensational Police Raid. Sydney
Thirty-two Chinese and one white man, who were arrested in a sensational raid on premises at Alexandria on Wednesday night, were fined 10 each to-day for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →After Dance Woman Driven To Park Serious Allegations Man Before Court. Sydney
A woman who was taken for a motor car drive to Centennial Park some weeks ago has complained to the police of the treatment she received. As a result the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Theft of Clothing. Sydney
Breaking into premises occupied by the Dixon family at Marrickville last night a thief got away with a quantity of clothing. This afternoon the police…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Side Showman Sent to Gaol
On May 18, while Robert Goodcliffe, a side showman, was returning from the Bonalbo show, the car he was travelling in broke down on the Richmond Range…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Telegrams Escape From Dubbo Gaol. Dubbo
James Packham, who was under remand on a charge of having stolen goods in his possession, escaped last night from the local gaol and has not yet been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →N.Z. "Gaol Bird" Escaped Man Writes to Press. Auckland
The New Zealand "Sun" publishes a letter from J. Buckley, who escaped from prison on May 25. Buckley states that while working in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →District Court Sequel to Collision
Details of a collision between a motor cycle and a motor car which happened on January 20 were revealed in evidence in the Lismore District Court before his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Legal Father and Daughter Opponents in Court
Miss May Williams, a barrister, who is only 22, appeared for the plaintiff in a case at Cardiff County Court in which her father, Mr. Gordon Williams, a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cheers in Court Girl Cashier Acquitted. Sydney
A unique demonstration occurred in the Supreme Court on Saturday afternoon when Eileen Wall, 25, who had been engaged as cahier in the Brisbane office of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Manly Police Station Eviction Inspector Sued for Damages. Sydney
Harry Meatheringham has carried out his threat and acting on the advice of his solicitor he served notice on Inspector Lillie, of the Manly Police, claiming…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fight in Open Scores Of Spectators Surprised by Police Sensational Sunday Morning Raid
To settle an argument which arose in a dance room, two young men decided to fight it out. The contest, which took place at a spot about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Savidge Inquiry Two Reports Issued Majority for Police Changes in Procedure Recommended. London
The majority and minority reports of the Commission which inquired into the interrogation of Miss Savidge at Scotland Yard, following the…
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