Kyogle Tragedy Sentenced to Death
In the Central Criminal Court Michael John McHugh, 37, carpenter, was charged with having, at Kyogle on December 23, 1930, murdered Wary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1931
510 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 26
Trial Next Tuesday Forbes Murder Case
John Peckham, of Forbes, who faced a charge of maliciously slaying Robert Hill, at the local Police Court early last month, and who later appeared…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →ACQUITTED Murder Charge at Deniliquin (By Wire) Sydney
At the Deniliquin Circuit Court, Alfonso Munoz, charged with the murder of William Patiick Smith at Barman, was acquitted…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →After Many Years Marsden Police Station Closed
The Police Station at Marsdens, which has been in existence for many years, was closed during the present week, as a new station has been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Discharged Stranger at Court "Language" Case Early Morning Talk
A charge of using indecent language, preferred against Arthur Dye, a stranger to town, at the Forbes Police Court last Tuesday,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Djstrigt Court Increase in lowers Probable Government's Bill
It is stated in legal circles that an enlargement of the powers and functions of the District Court at the expense of the Supreme Court is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Another Big Raid Two Alleged S.p. Shops Raided.the Principals and Four Others Arrested. Exciting Chase by the Police
Usually the policy of the Police for years past locally has been to allow some months to clapse between raids on alleged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →After Hours. On Licensed Premises. Fines at Police Court
The consolidated revenue and the Police Reward Fund received ed their fortnightly contribution at the Police Court, before Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Moratorium Act. Case at Trundle. Magistrate's Decision
A case of considerable Interest to the community was heard before Mr. C. A. Arnold P.M,. at the Trundle Police Court on the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Peckham Found Guilty Echo of Forbes Shooting Tragedy Sentenced to Five Years Gaol
THE sequel to the murder at Fortes on March 10 of Stan Robert Hill, was heard at the Dubbo Circuit Court last Tuesday, when John Peckham, 40 years, was found guilty of manslaughter, and sentenced to five years' imprisonment…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Perjury ? in Trespass Case Magistrate's Opinion
"I am seriously considering sending the papers in this case to the Attorney-General. Perjury is far too rampant in the courts to-day and I think there is a case for a prosecution here. There is also evidence that one of the defendants…
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John William Eade, a Cessnock minor, was sentenced to death on Tuesday, by Mr. Justice James for the murder of Mrs. Julia Emily…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Assault Charge Against Calarie Youth He is Discharged
Charged by Henry Bert Strickland with assault and using insulting words on April 18, John Reed, a Calarie youth, defended…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Ripper" Murders Sentenced to Death (By Wire) Sydney, TIMirsday
A cable from Dusseldorf states that Kuerten, who was charged with the "ripper" murders, was sentenced to death on each of nine charges of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Abduction Charge Fails Dusky Maiden Admits Going Away with Married Man. After He Had Refused to Take Her. an Erambie Mission Romance Ends in the Police Court
A dark skinned young man named Kingsmill Brown, when answering a charge of abducting a young girl named Phyllis Coe…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Burglar Bolted Exciting Police Chase
When a burglar was disturbed at Box Hill (Vic.) last Wednesday night a chase ensued, it was practically as exciting as a movie scene. Twice…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Court Scene Clerk v Bench MELBOURNE
There was a heated scene in the City Court to-day, when the Clferk of Courts, Mr George Ryan, refused to obey the orders of the Chairman of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"The Yankee at King Arthur's Court."
It's really too bad that Samuel Clemens couldn't have lived to see Will Rogers as Hank Martin, the Connecticut Yankee, who was transported back…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Contingent Catches Train and Is Caught by Police. Travel de Luxe Terminates at Parkes
A troop from the army of unemployed which has been marching and countermarching over the depression-stricken West for some mohths past, gaining (unfortunately) fresh recruits from time to time as work grows scarcer, broke away from their possies at Forbes on…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Youts Convicted Magistrate's Strong Comment
"Perjury is far too rameat in Court today, and I think there is evidence for a prosecution here. There is also evidence that one of…
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