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

Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

280 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 14

Sequel to Car Collision Damages Against Government District Court Action

Macleay Argus · Thursday 3 July 1919 · page 5

At Kempsey District Court on Monday, before his Honor Judge Cohen and a Jury, the cross actions were heard of Tyne v. Whitfield (as nominal…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Kempsey District Court Saturday, June 28th. Before His Honor Judge Cohen. OLEGG V. PARISH

Macleay Argus · Thursday 3 July 1919 · page 3

This was a claim for damages, £93, through a fire spreading from defendant's to plaintiff's. Mr. Cowan, instructed by Mr. H. J…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A Lad's Death. Kempsey District Court, On MONDAY, before His Honor Judge Cohen. MINTER v. MOORE

Macleay Argus · Thursday 3 July 1919 · page 4

This was an application under the Workmen's Compensation Act for compensation in respect of the death of a son of claimant, who resides at West…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

District Court. (Before His Honor Judge Cohen)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 4

The District Court list was a short one, a lot of cases being left over until the following come [?] account of the influenza. Amongst the cases…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

District Court. Wednesday, July 2, 1919. (Before His Honor, Judge Cohen) McRAE v. REICHART

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 6

This was a claim for constructing dams at Gloucester. Mr. R. J. Browning, instructed by Mr. L. O. Martin, for plaintiff; Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Kempsey District Court

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 5 July 1919 · page 5

At the District Court, Kempsey, before Judge Cohen, cross-actions were heard between the Government and Francis Eugene Tyne, motor car…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

District Court. McRAE v. REICHART

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 July 1919 · page 4

This was a claim for constructing dams at Gloucester. Mr. R. J. Browning, instructed by Mr. L. O. Martin, appeared for…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Murder for a Cigarette

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1919 · page 2

A one-armed man will be tried shortly in Paris for murdering a corporal. The pair quarelled for the possession of a cigarette, which is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Copeland Police Station

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1919 · page 2

Constable Smith informs us that it has now been decided to maintain the Copeland Police Station. The flat had gone forth that it was to be abolished…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obliged the Court

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1919 · page 3

Fifteen hens were brought into court at Birkenhead (Liverpool) Sessions in connection with a case of theft, and the recorder remarked that…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Taree District Court Wednesday, July 2, 1919. (Before Ills Honor, Judge Cohen) McRAE v. REICHERT

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1919 · page 2

This was a claim for constructing lams at Gloucester. Robert Duncan McRae deposed: I [?] a contrcator, and have had 15…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Theft of Mailbag. Two Arrests. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Thursday 10 July 1919 · page 5

Detectives arrested two men last night in connection with the theft of a mailbag on a Manly steamer…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Bellbrook Police Station

Macleay Argus · Thursday 10 July 1919 · page 4

The Under-Secretary for Public Works has informed Mr. H. D. Morton, M.L.A., that approval has been given to provision being made on the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Revision Court

Macleay Argus · Thursday 10 July 1919 · page 4

A Revision Court to revise the part of the list for each polling place for the Electoral District of the Hastings and Macleay will be held at Kempsey…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Annoying Theft

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 2

A day or two ago a case of mandarine oranges purchased at Martin's Creek for Mr. Hitchcock arrived by train, but on coming to take delivery…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Alleged Theft of Clothing

Macleay Argus · Thursday 17 July 1919 · page 10

Alice May Longbottom, a colored woman, on bail, was charged with stealing two blouses, singlet, boudoir cap, a handkerchief, pair of black shoes…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

A Bold Theft. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Thursday 17 July 1919 · page 5

Charles Cobterill, Milson's Point, while purchasing a ticket for Brisbane at the Central Railway Station, placed a bag on the floor. A thief took it…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Kempsey Police Court. Monday, July 14th. Before Mr. E. P. Noonan (Chairman) and Mr. J. W. Anderson, Js.P

Macleay Argus · Thursday 17 July 1919 · page 10

James Davis, a colored man, was charged with stealing a ring, value £1, from Denni[?] Sherry. Accused was remanded for 8 days. Bail refused…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Licensing Court. Kempsey, Monday, July 14. Before Messrs. E. P. Noonan and Dr. Lancaster (Licensing Magistrates)

Macleay Argus · Thursday 17 July 1919 · page 9

Renewals of licenses were granted to Ernest Patrick Whelan, Pelican Island Hotel; James Charles Anderson, Gladstone Hotel; William May, Wine…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Alleged Theft

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 8

At the Macksville Police Court Alfred Gillett was charged with stealing a waterproof cape value 27s 6d and pair of military boots, value…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →