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

Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1911

67 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 4

Liking for Prison. Tramps Who Prefer Gaol

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 2

Outspoken criticism of the present prison system appears in the report of the Commissioner of Prisons issued as a Blue-book, says "Lloyd's News."…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court. Friday, December 23rd. Before Mr. J. W. McQuiggin, J.P.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 4

Joseph Cra[?]field pleaded guilty to being drunk at The Oaks on the 22nd December. Constable Coleman said the accused…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Their Own Police

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 3

In the oldest, largest, and most densely populated nation in the world there are no policemen, except in the cities controlled by…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Hobble Skirt in Court

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 2

The much decided hobble skirt was an object of great interest at the Paddington Police Court on Monday. This awesome garment…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Corse Hall Murder. Wilde Acquitted

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 3

After a trial lasting five days, Mark Wilde was, at the Chester Assizes today writes the "Daily News" on October 29, found not guilty of the charge…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Darlinghurst Gaol. Armed Guard Strengthened

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 3

The escape of two prisoners from Darlinghurst Gaol last week proved conclusively that the withdrawal of three armed warders from the towers…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police Court. Thursday, January 19th. Before Messrs. R. H. Antill and J. W. McQuiggin

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 4

John Nicholls, 34, a native of Victoria, was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support. The accused was arrested bj Constable…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Moss Vale Police Court

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 4

Before Mr. Fitzhardinge, P.M., at the Moss Vale police court last week, P. J. Cloutt was summoned by Constable White far having loitered and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court. Friday, January 27th, 1911. Before Mr. Fitzhardinge, P.M. Riotous Behaviour

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 4

Henry Hill, j[?]., pleaded guilty to a charge of behaving in a riotous manner at the George Inn on the 12th instant and was fined 5s with…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Small Debts Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 4

A. Graham v. W. C. Pearce.—Claim for 8s for load of wood supplied. Defendant pleaded not indebted, stating that he paid the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Gallant Police. "Only Did My Duty."

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 3

An act of exceptional gallantry was performed by a city policeman on Tuesday night (says "Lloyd's News" of October 23)…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fight with the Police

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 4

A brutal attack by a gang of roughs on police which developed into a street riot, took place at Wagga at a late hour on Saturday night. Three…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 2

At the Campbelltown Police Court on the 14th instant, before Mr. Clegg, P.M., seven cases were dealt with in which breaches of the Local…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court. Thursday, February 23rd. Before Mr. F. H. Galbraith, P.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 4

John Farrell was fined 5s, with 4s 6d costs of court, for riotous be haviour at the George [?]un on the 13:h January…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Small Debts Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 4

Alfred [?] T[?]itton v. Filz Hill, Moss Vale.—Claim for £4 11s 7.1 for wood delivered. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Startling Intelligence. Embezzlement of Dhrimstevlin Public Funds. Prominent Citizen Arrested and Remanded to Gaol

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 7

Dhrimstevlin, Friday Morning.—Just at the moment of going to press astounding news has reached us that Nathaniel Densmore, secretary and treasurer to the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

American Humour. a Supreme Court Fish Story

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 3

The late Justice Brewer was with a Party of New York friends on a fishing trip in the Adirondacks, and around the camp fire one evening the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Camden Petty Sessions. Thursday, February 23rd. (Before Mr T B Clegg, Police Magistrate)

Camden News · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 8

Three persons were charged by the Camden Inspector for allowing stooK straying within the Camden Municipality. Fined 5s and 6s Court costs in each case…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Flood Rains. Heavy Rains Expected. the Police Give Warning

Camden News · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 9

"Very Urgent," was marked on a communication from the Inspector General's Office, received this morning by Sergeant Schwarer at Camden. The message reads…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Mittagong Police Court

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 2

Oil Tuesday last at the above court before Mr. Galbraith, P.M. John Jones v. Charles T. Smith, claim /c=p/1 9s 3d, wages due. This…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →