Cruelty to a Baboon Animal in Court. Melbourne
When Frank Apdale, an animal trainer, was charged with cruelty towards a baboon now appearing in the pantomime "Puss in Boots" he brought…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1927
1,789 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 90
Tragedy in a Camp Police Are Inquiring Into Death of Two Men Sydney
Inquiries are being made concerning the deaths of Henry Davis (20), and Andrew Morris (50), who were shot at a roadside camp near Hillston. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Court Abolished Action in Queensland on Report Ofp Judge Brisbane
The abolition of the Circuit Court at Innisfail was yesterday ordered by the Attorney-General. He said it had been reported to him on several occasions…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Industrial Four Unions Deregistered by Qld. Board of Trade Disturbance in Court. Brisbane
The Queensland Board of Trade yesterday deregistered four unions in the building trade for defiance of the court's orders…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Theft of Pearls Police Suspect Experts. Sydney
A robbery of pearls valued at about £50 took place last night from a showcase outside of Angus and Cootes's establishment in George-street. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Theft of Pearls Police Suspect Experts. Sydney
A robbery of pearls valued at about £30 took place last night from a showcase outside of Angus and Cootes's establishment in George-street. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Raid a Cafe Two Arrests Made Sydney
The Rivoli Cafe in Castlereaghatreet was raided by police last night, and the proprietness and a waitress were arrested. A large quantity of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Raid a Cafe Two Arrests Made Sydney
The Rivoli Cafe in Castlereaghstreet was raided by police last night, and the proprietress and a waitress were arrested. A large quantity of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court To-day's Proceedings
In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., the following cases were dealt with:- Bail Estreated…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New South Wales Theft From Boatshed Sydney
Mrs. Phyllis Beneer left her handbag in a boatshed at La Perouse on Saturday morning while she was swimming in the surf. When she returned the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →South Australia Man Charged by Cow Adelaide
Mr. G. W. Warren, of Lyndoch, was driving a mob of cattle when he was charged by a cow. His leg was ripped from the ankle to the knee, and he…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Death of Young Woman Woman to Stand Trial on Charge Op Murder Adelaide
At an inquiry into the death of Janetta Maude Poole, alias Teale (25), of Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, on Sunday the coroner committed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Propose Stopping U.S.A. Objectionable Plays Public Complaints (A.p.a. Message.) New York, February 6
New York has been aroused by the announcement of the forthcoming production of a play which it is openly advertised will deal with a subject usually…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Care for Dog
The dog which was kept at the Central Police Station and cared for while its owner was doing a term in the gaol has been reclaimed. It is said…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragedy Near Fremantle Alleged Murder of Chinese
A motor van. driven by a Chinaman, and containing the dead body of an other Chinnaman named Ah Poy. in addition to two fellow-countrymen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Make an Arrest for Attempted Robbery Sydney
A man was arrested at Surry [?]ills yesterday for attempted robbery. He was su[?]ering from a bullet wound in the chest. The police believe that they…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Alleged Bribery of Adelaide Police More Evidence Given Adelaide
A witness at the Polies Bribery Commission stated this morning that he had been a figure and finance man for 12 years for "Dick" Williamson, who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Merrett Case Acquitted for Murder But Gaol for Forgery (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 8
The trial of John Donald Merrett, 19 years of age, a New Zealander, at Edinburgh on a charge of having murdered his mother, Mrs. Bertha Merrett,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dog at Police Station
The dog, Wax, which was claimed by its owner yesterday after being looked after by the police while its master was in gaol, called at the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder and Suicide a Story From Russia (A.p.a. Message.) London. February 8
A Warsaw message states that an unemployed [?] named Maslany, [?] [?]…
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