Journalist Sentenced
TOKIO. March 22.—The American journalist, Mr. Douglas Young, was sentenced yesterday to six months' imprisonment, subject to a three…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1940
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Attempted Murder Charge
A house in which his crippled, neurasthenic son kept an arsenal of weapons became "dangerous to life" for a father—although the mother's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Ball for Hospital
The Hospital Board at its meeting on Thursday night granted the local Police Association permission to conduct its annual ball in aid of X-ray…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Indian On Charge Of Murder Caxton Hall Shooting London, March 22
SMILING, an Indian, Udham Singh, appeared at Bow Street Court yesterday to answer a charge of having murdered…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Sale of Goods
Bargain hunters will have an opportunity to snap up some bargains when the Central Police conduct an miction sale in the station yard at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Capture And Disarm Hooded Man BRIBANE
ALTHOUGH, a loaded rifle was pointed at them by a man who has terrified the Landsborough district for several days,two police officers…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Five Men Held by Police Chase Through London
After a thrilling "hide and seek" chase through the crowded, pavements ot Piccadilly London, five men were arrested in a bus…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Jurors Not Wanted for Circuit Court
Criminal jurors summoned to attend the Circuit Court, scheduled to commence on April 2, will not now be required to attendait was reported…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A.o.f. Court Stewart. Branch Meeting
The fortnightly meeting of the Ancient Order of Foresters (Court Stewart Branch) was held at Tait's Lodge Room on Tuesday evening…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Half-Caste Girl For Trial On Murder Charge SYDNEY
At the Griffith District Coroner's Court an inquiry, was held into the death" of a male infant, whose body was found in the main irrigation…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fair Demand for Goods Police Hold Sale
BIDDING was brisk for a few articles only at the police auction sale held today. Goods offered had been at the Police Station for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Dope Chief Is Named Alleged Link With Murder Ring New Yohk, March 29
MORE discoveries have been made about "Murder Incorporated," the ring that hired out murderers. The New York District Attorney…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Aborigines Warned by Magistrate
A warning to defendants to keep away from.hotels or wherever they were obtaining liquor, was given by Mr. A. B. Collins, S.M., in the Police…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Magistrate Takes Sympathetic View Of Case
Because defendant had lost his lorry and was in unfortunate circumstances a light fine was imposed by Mr. A. B.Collins S.M. on George M…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Child Crime Encouraged, Says Court
UNSCRUPULOUS parents in London, lt is alleged, specially those with large families, are deliberately encouraging their boys and girls to commit…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Magistrate Tenders Advice
Suggesting that defendant and his wife and family should get together and settle their differences, Mr. A. B. Collins, S.M., discharged Richard…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Handsome Police "A Danger''
HANDSOME policemen on point duty make women drivers forget to look for road signs. This suggestion was made seriously…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
SYDNEY. Wednesday.—Leslie Ernest Kennedy (27), a clerk, wes sentenced to life imprisonment at, the Central Criminal Court yesterday for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Murder Of Polish Fatherland Poles Charge Germany (Special to "The Miner") PARIS, April 2
THE Polish Governrnent in France has published a "White Book" accusing Germany of deliberately attempting to murder the "Polish Fatherland."…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Innocent Man Spends 3 Months in Gaol Judge Criticises Magistrates
AN innocent man who spent three months in gaol was released. when a judge criticised the magistrates, who sent him io prison. The…
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