Pigeon in Gaol
A pigeon belonging to J. Snell, of Weston, has returned home after six months. During its travels the pigeon had been half-murdered, and had also…
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Courts & crime, 1935
1,291 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 28 of 65
By Mistake Blankets Taken Stealing Charges Dismissed P.M. Exonerates Five Youths
In the Court of Petty Sessions at Grafton yesterday, Frank Phillis, Frederick Clarence Gill, Jack Stevens, Noel Alfred Clark and Reginald Keith Pardoe…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Not Guilty Murder Charge Verdict Death After Drinking Body in Shanty. Sydney
The allegation that both men were hopelessly drunk from having drunk cheap wine before the fatality occurred was made by the Crown…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Pathetic Story Ex-soldier's Suicide Coroner's Court Evidence. Sydney
At the City Coroner's inquiry to-day into the death of John Whiteman Wilson, 37, tram conductor, of Glebe, a pathetic story of the events which led…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →No Trace Boy Who Was Kidnapped Police Search for Suspect. Tacoma (Washington)
Although by means of coded message, published in the newspapers, the parents of the nine-year-old George Weyer-haeuser, have indicated their readiness…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Murder Alleged ?Ody Under Railway Culvert. Sydney
After further investigations to-day by detectives into the death of Arthur A. Vaughan, a relief worker, whose body was found under a railway culvert at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wireless Patrols Three Cars for Brisbane Police. Brisbane
Keeping abreast of the times, Brisbane police will from next week, be operating three patrol cars equipped with radio. The cars will operate day and night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Popular Doctor World Gift Tour From New South Wales Police Force
The New South Wales police are to demonstrate their appreciation of Dr. Aubrey Palmer, Chief Government Medical Officer and Police Surgeon, by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder Charge Two Men On Trial Pathologist Gives Evidence Skull, Nose and Jaw Fractured. Melbourne
The trial of Alfred Charles Wright, 26, and Alexander John McCarthy, 31, Charged with having murdered Timothy Patrick O'Sullivan, 33, was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another Setback For Roosevelt Govt. New Deal Codes Declared by Supreme Court to Be Invalid Vital Legislative Acts Unconstitutional Illegal Delegation of Power to President Poultry, Farm and Liquor Legislation Washington
The new deal programme and President Roosevelt suffered the most serious setback since the inception of the Democratic Administration when the Supreme Court to-day declared unconstitutional acts of the Government and of the President, which are considered vital for the success of his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coramba Police Court Motor Traffic Act Prosecutions
At Coramba Police Court, Wm. Gilbert Weir, of Lower Bucca, was proceeded against for not having a current driver's license when in charge of a motor vehicle…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Murder Charge Contradictory Evidence Two Men Before Court. Melbourne
Contradictory stories were told by Alfred Wright, 26, laborer, and Alexander. McCarthy 31, laborer, in the Criminal Court to-day, in. defence, on a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dangerous Speeds 14 Car Drivers Fined Magistrate's Strong Comment. Sydney
After imposing fines upon 14 persons for driving motor cars at dangerous speeds and in a manner dangerous to the public, Mr. May, S.M., at the Traffic…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Injured Leper Court in Isolation Ward Precautions Against Infection Darwin
Judge Wells and court officials, garbed in white robes, and other persons interested in the case not so garbed, were sprayed with formalin solution as a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →'Mere Sham' Transfer of City Hotel Comment in Bankruptcy Court. Sydney
Mr. Justice Lukin, in the Bankruptcy Court to-day, made some outspoken comment when delivering judgment on an application by the Official Receiver, that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£200 FINE Sun Newspapers, Ltd. Contempt of Court Editor Fined £50. SYDNEY
By a majority of four to one, Justice Starke dissenting, the High Court to-day fined Sun Newspapers, Limited, £200, and the editor, Thomas…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Manslaughter Verdict Melbourne Murder Trial Ends. Melbourne
After a retirement of two hours to-day the jury in the West Melbourne murder case found Alfred Wright, 26, laborer, guilty of manslaughter of Timothy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trawling Outfit Police Still Dragging Bay. Sydney
The search in Gunnamatta Bay proving unsuccessful detectives to-day requisitioned a private launch, fitted with complete trawling apparatus, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sensational Plot £100,000 Bank Robbery Police Asked to Help Trifle Upset Big Coup. Melbourne
Deeply laid plans to rob the Ballarat branch of the Commonwealth Bank and seize £100,000 from the strongroom on April 27 have just…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gold Robbery? £3000 Missing From Train Police and Officials Mystified Bullion From Tennants' Creek. Adelaide
A sensation was caused at Quora, this morning, when it was discovered that gold, valued at, £3000, was missing from the brakevan of a train…
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