Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1907

1,235 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 62

The Murder of Mr. Whiteley

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 4

At the inquest regarding the death of Mr. W. Whiteley, a verdict of murder against Rayner was returned. Accused's alleged father denies parentage. It is said…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Murder of Mr. Whiteley

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 3

George Rayner's solicitor explains that Mr. Whiteley knew two sisters, Emily and Louise Turner. Rayner visited Emily, but doubted that he was the father of her son,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Court Bibles

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 4

IN Port Adelade Police Court there is a bible which was the other day condemned as being unfit for further use for court purposes. Mr. R. Cruickshank, who appeared…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn Police Court. Wednesday, January 30

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 4

Before Messrs. Belcher and Huxtable. CROSS CASES. R. W. Tweedie proceeded against Patrick Horan on two summonses for assault and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn Police Court. Thursday, January 31

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 2

Before the P.M. and Mr. Belcher. DRUNK. Two defendants pleaded guilty to drunkenness, and were each fined 2/6 or one hour in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Confirmation in Goulburn Gaol

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 4

On Wednesday morning the sacrament of confirmation was conferred upon 15 candidates in Goulburn Gaol by his Lordship Bishop Gallagher, assisted by the Rev…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A Millionaire's Murder

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 1

A jury to try Harry Thaw, a millionaire, charged with the murder of Stanford White, another millionaire in New York, has not yet been empanelled. Owing to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

General Electoral Revision Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 2

A court for the revision of the general and supplementary general lists for the electoral district of Goulburn was held this (Thursday) I morning before the Police-Magistrate, the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goulburn District Court. Thursday, January, 31

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 2

Before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge. Mr. Maitland, P.M., had a seat on the Bench, and the members of the legal profession present were Messrs. Betts (barrister), A. M. Bette, E…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goulburn Police Court

Goulburn Herald · Friday 1 February 1907 · page 2

BEFORE the P.M. and Mr. Belcher. DRUNKENNESS. Two defendants pleaded guilty to being drunk in Sloane-street on 30th instant, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burrowa Police Court. Thursday. January 29. (Before- Mr. C. F. Butler, P.M.) j [?]

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 February 1907 · page 1

[?] Landy on remand form Friday last was charged with care less use of Rye Park on the 23rd ist. and not quilty…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Goulburn District Court

Goulburn Herald · Friday 1 February 1907 · page 3

THE above court wars held yesterday before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge. The members of the legal profession present were :—Mr. S. F. Betts (barrister), and Messrs. A. M…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Electoral Revision Court

Goulburn Herald · Friday 1 February 1907 · page 5

A COURT for the revision of the general and supplementary general lists for the electoral district of Goulburn was held yesterday morning before the Police Magistrate. Five…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mining Warden's Court

Goulburn Herald · Friday 1 February 1907 · page 2

A WAHDEN'S court was held yesterday before the Mining Warden to hold an enquiry as to assessment of land belonging to C. K. Chisholm of Breadalbane, and on which John…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Young Police Court. Thursday, January 31, 1907. (Before H. Byrne, Esq., P.m.) Alleged Stealing

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 2

John Frost was charged with stealing a sulky, set of harness, and a fly tent, the property of John Dibley. There was a farther charge of stealing a chestnut mare,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goulburn Police Court. Friday, February 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 4

Before the P.M. and Messrs. Belcher and Huxtable. SETTLED. The cases of Horan v. Tweedle and Tweedle V…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn Police Court. Saturday, February 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 2

Before the P.M. and Mr. Belcher. INSANITY. A middle-aged man was before the court as being of unsound mind…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fifty-seven Men Sent to Gaol

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 4

Fifty-seven seamen and firemen of the steamer Sonoma were each sentenced on Thursday to four weeks' hard labour for combining to disobey lawful commands. The Federated Seamen's Union will…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Goulburn District Court. Thursday Afternoon

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge. The case of Mary Jane Price and Matthew Price v. John Price, claim £100, breach of agreement, was continued…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Warsaw Police Chief Murdered. London, Feb. 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 2

A band of terrorists assassinated M. Gruen, chief of the secret police, of Warsaw, while he was driving in a cab. The terrorists escaped…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →