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

Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

659 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 31 of 33

Police Methods in Forbes Do Not Appeal Hiring Crooks to Trap Petty Lawbreakers Should Not Be Tolerated Danger to Community If Men Are Paid on Results for Convictions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 1

EVERY fair-minded person in the community realises that in their task of upholding the law and maintaining peace in the land, the members of the police force are faced with a difficult job, in the carrying out of which they are, of necessity,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Ormond Murder Arrest at Temora. Police Reticent

Western Champion · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

A man was arrested at Temora (N.S.W.), on Wednesday, in connection with the murder of Mena Griffiths, at Ormond…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Miscellaneous Sheep-stealing Rampant

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 3

Sheep-stealing is more rampant than previously known in the Bathurst district. Most sheep owners report losses, one of the heaviest…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

'Bus Theft. Conductor Bailed Up. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 1

An armed man balled up the conductor and driver of a motor 'bus at Maroubra early this morning and succeoded in escaping with his bag,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Police Raid Sequel

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

Raymond John Gunn was fined £50, with £12 costs, at the Forbes Police Court for being the keeper of a room used for betting. The police…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Court Banquet

Western Champion · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 1

Following the installation of the junior officers, a combined senior and junior court banquet was held…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Hit with Brick" Parkes Girl Alleges Assault

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 2

Harry Pepper was committed for trial at Parkes on a charge of felonlously wounding Ivy Jones, with intent to murder her. The girl, who…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ormond Murder Man Detained At Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 2

A man who is suspected by the police to have committed the murder of Mena Griffith, a 12 year old school girl, in Melbourne, on November 8,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Valuations Appeal Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 2

The adjourned Valuation Court to deal with the 1929 appeals, will be held at West Wyalong on Wednesday, 10th December. The 1929 appeals only…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Petty Robberies Number Reported in Cowra. Is the Shortage of Police Responsible?

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 November 1930 · page 2

The following letter was read at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council from the Sergeant of Police, Cowra, advising that owing to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Unusual Burglary

Western Champion · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 9

The Police Department desire it to be widely known that in a recent burglary in Sydney three highpowered oxy cutting machines were…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Telegrams Brutal Murder. Youth Sentenced to Death. Melbourne

Western Champion · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 9

A youth named Herbert James Donovan has been sentenced to death at the Sale Criminal Court (Victoria) for the murder of Elizabeth Matilda…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Burglary at Molong

Western Champion · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 9

Molong has received a good deal of attention from burglars lately and a further robbery took place last Monday night, when the shop occupied…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Serious Riot. Police and Communists

Western Champion · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 5

In a clash between Communists and the police in Macquarie street on Tuesday afternoon, batons were drawn and ten arrests made. Two…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Death Sentence On William Schubert Redhead Murder SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 1

William Schubert, who was charged with the murder of his little daughter at Little Redhead, near Newcastle, was found guilty and sentenced to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Council Wants Costs For Appeal Court Expenses

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 3

At the Land Valuation Court at Parkes the other day, Mr. T. Watson, who appeared for the Goobang Shire Council in the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

William Schubert Charge of Murder Trial Commenced (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 November 1930 · page 1

At the Central Criminal Court to-day the trial commenced of William Schubert, 50, a laborer, for the atleged murder of his daughter, May…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Grenfell Police Buildings. Installation of Electric Light

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 December 1930 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Marin, M.L.A., has been advised that the Minister has approved of the provision of the necessary funds to permit of the above work…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Preston's Tirade. Contempt of Court. Seven Days' Seclusion

Western Champion · Monday 1 December 1930 · page 1

So obnoxious were questions put by Michael Preston, aged 25, laborer, to inspector Lynch at the Central Police Court (Sydney) on…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Stones Thrown Abattoirs Attacked. Police Fire Over Mob. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 1 December 1930 · page 7

Late on Saturday night between 25 and 30 men attacked the Aberdeen abattoirs, where the master butchers are killing stock for the Sydney meat…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →