Died in the Gaol
A MAN hamed James Coglan died in the gaol at 4 o'clock this morning. He was arrested the other day for being drank and disorderly; but it was…
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Courts & crime, 1896
791 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 15 of 40
Licensing Court
IN the Licensing Court yesterday afternoon, before the L.M. (Mr. J. Dunstan), a transfer of the license of the Cable Hotel from Percy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Death in the Gaol. The Hospital Surgeon Censured
As reported yesterday affcernooo, an inquest was held at the gaol by Mr. T. Hall and a mixed jury on the body of James Coglan, who had died there…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Muswell Hill Murder. LONDON, Wednesday Evening
Milson has confessed that be was an accessory to the mnrJer of the old man Smith at Muswell Hill; and that Fowler committed the murder,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Cancer-curer. Sentenced to Six Months. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon
"Professor" Davis, the cancer specialist, was sentenced to day by Mr. Justice Hood in the Criminal Court for the manslaughter of Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Court. Heavy Fine under the Brands' Act
IN the Police Court this afternoon, before the P.M., William Athorn was charged with using an unregistered sheep brand. Mr. J. R. Edwards…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Muswell Hill Murder. LONDON, Wednesday Evening
Milson has confessed that he was an accessory to the murder of the old man Smith at Muswell Hill; and that Fowler committed the murder,…
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MESSRS. J. F. Makinson, P.M., and G. A. Mills, J.P., presided this morning. Seniorconstable Smith prosecuted. The case of an unfortu[?]ate fellow who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Conviction of a Constable Sentenced to Three Months for Assault. [By Telegraph.] Melbouiine, Saturday Afternoon
Constable Gordon, of Bendigo, has been found guilty at the local assi[?] of severely assaulting William Northby, a farmer, who contemplated clearing…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Murder by Blacks. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane
Mr. M'Kenzie, owner of Lakefield station, in the Laura country, has been murdered by blacks, who afterwards threw the body into a neighboring waterhole. Police have been…
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MESSRS H. E. BRIGHT and A. C. TÃpperwien, JsP., presided this morning. Senior constable Smith prosecubed…
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IN the Police Court to-day Hector M'Donald, in custody, was charged with stealing one riding saddle and mountings, valued at £5, the property…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Conviction of a Constable Sentenced to Three Months for Assault. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon
Constable Gordon, of Bendigo, has been found guilty at the local assizes of severely assaulting William Northby, a farmer, who contemplated clearing…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Suicide or Murder? a Suspicious Case. [By Telegraph.] Sydney
A young woman named Florrie Hunter, aged 24, has been found dead under suspicious circumstances She lived with Harry Johnson in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Murder of the Shah. Assassinated by a Priest. [By Cable.] London
The Shah of Persis, while ia the act of entering the Azim Mosque, was shot by Mollah (or priest) Reza. He was removed to his palace, but died of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court
MR J. F. MAKINSON, P.M., presided this morning. Senior-constable Smith prosecuted. James Murray pleaded gnilty to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Charges of Theft
IN the Police Court to-day Hector M'Donald, in custody, was charged with stealing one riding saddle and mountings valued at £5, the property…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Attempted Escape of a Gang of Dacoits. Desperate Encounter with the Police Guards
THE town of Chopra a few days ago (says the Tin[?]s of India of 2nd April) was thrown into great excitement by the attempted escape, of one of these gangs known as the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court
MESSRS. J. R Makinson, P.M., and G. A. Mills, presided this morning. Senior constable Smith prosecuted. Two "drunks" were leniently dealt…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Theft From an Hotel. Sydney
A sum of £70 was stolen from the Commercial Hotel at Barraba on Sunday night. A young man named Myers has been arrested on suspicion…
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