Infant's Body Found In Mine Shaft Woman on Murder Charge. Deepwater
Following the finding of an infant in a mine shaft at Deepwater, yesterday, Jean Corless (23), came before Mr. Watson, J.P., to-day, charged with…
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Courts & crime, 1938
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Insanity Plea Death Pact Story Young Girl Shot Youth on Murder Charge Melbourne
The story of a death pact was related by the Crown Prosecutor in the Criminal Chart to-day when Jahn Anderson. 19, was charged with the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Will Contested Widow Goes To Court Increased Maintenance Sought. Sydney
How a man in his will provided for his wife and a woman with whom he had been on friendly terms, under which they received almost equal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Assault on Farmer Cost £43
An unlawful assault on a farmer cost Charles Douglas Rose, 23, laborer, a total of £432 in fines and costs, in default. 88 days' hard labor, when…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Murder Charge Schoolboy Released. London
The thirteen years old schoolboy, who was charged with the murder of the 4 years old Beryl Oborn, appeared at Old Bailey to-day, and was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Woman Collapses in Court
Judge Lamond went to the assistance of a woman who collapsed after an hour and a half in the witness box at the Workers' Compensation Court on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Roan Gold Out For Two Years Sequel to Assault Case. Adelaide
One of the most peculiar Cases in racing history here arose to-day, after an assault case between a trainer and a jockey had been withdrawn, and all…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Glenroy Murders Man Charged In Melb. "Seen at the House." Melbourne
Arising out of the death of Annie Wiseman (62) and Phyllis -Wiseman (17), in a house at Glenroy, on November 13, Charles Green (42), of West…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shooting Charge Man For Trial Alleged Intent to Murder. Sydney
Ernest Victor Hubbard (44) was committed for trial at Paddington Court to-day on a charge of having shot at Alfred Charles Horsley, at Bondi. with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →N.S.W. Police Fresh Inquiry Wanted Administration Attacked Commissioner Criticised Sydney
Further investigation into the administration of the Police Force was urged in Parliament to-day by Mr. Sanders (U.A.P.) when he spoke on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Prisoner Sentenced Valueless Cheque at Lismore Lismore
Already serving a sentence of six months for forging a valueless cheque, Charles Thomas McManus, 49, was sentenced to a further six months,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Theft of £933 Charge Against Solicitor. Toowoomba
Charles Alday Hamilton. 58, solicitor, was charged in the Police Court to-day with having, between September 13, 1938. and November 18, 1938…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Five Years' Gaol Prisoner Collapses. Melbourne
For having attempted to hold up and rob Duncan Wilson, dairyman, of Caulfield, on September 19, George McNamara (27), clerk, and John…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Death Bone Leads To Prison Aboriginals Sentenced. Adelaide
A peculiar case was heard by Mr. Justice Cleland, at Port Augusta Circuit Court, to-day, when four aborigines, Yackadi, Annthar, Conine and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bullocks Foiled Charged Aeroplane Quick Take-off Prevents Disaster
Newcastle Aero Club's Moth Major aeroplane was saved from being badly damaged by a herd of bullocks, as the result of skilful piloting and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Black Kitten in Court
During the proceedings at the Grafton Police Court yesterday a small black kitten walked through the door from the hallway into the centre of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Theory Mystery "Shooting." 'Melbourne
The police believe that Arthur Edwards (15), of Balwyn, who had his jaw shattered while cycling along the Ballarat road, near Bucchus Marsh, on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mohammedan Bible Used in Court
The Bible, which is used for in witnesses during court was for once laid aside at the Grafton Courthouse yesterday, the Koran being…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →15 Years' Gaol Woman Dies From Stabbing Judge Considers Lash. Melbourne
The maximum sentence that could be imposed 15 years' hard labor was imposed in the Criminal Court to-day on Edward Allen May, for the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tanks Collapse Sequel in Court
In the Small Debts Court at Cuffs Harbour last Friday afternoon Harold H. Foote claimed £23 from Roy Barrett and Neil McLean, alleging that…
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