Singer's Accountant Sentenced
John Macpherson, accountant, was found guilty to-day of having stolen £5479 from the Singer Sewing Machine Co. He was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment with…
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Sentenced to Death. a Queensland Aboriginal. Sydney
The Queensland aboriginal Jacky Lacey, aged 30 years, was sentenced to death at Darlinghurst to-day for the murder of Mrs. Amelia Goldsmith, aged 94 years, who died…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Hillgrove Murder Charge. Jury Unable to Agree. Sydney
At the Armidale Circuit Court, before Mr. Justice Sly and a jury, the hearing was continued of the charge against Herbert Skinner, of having murdered Samuel…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Execution of Pfeffer. for Murder of Sister-in-law. Melbourne
Joseph Victor Pfeffer, who murdered his sister-in-law, Miss Florence Whitley. at Albert Park, paid the penalty of his crime at the hands of the common…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Criminal Assault. Victim Aged 94
A Queensland aboriginal named Jack Lacy was presented at the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of criminally assaulting Amelia Goldsmith, aged 94…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Albert Park Murder. Pfeffer Hanged
Joseph Victor Pfeffer was hanged at Melbourne gaol yesterday morning for the murder of Florence Whitley at Albert Park. The condemned man met his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →London Murder Charge. Accused Arrested in Perth. London
William Ward, who was arrested in Perth sonic months ago on a charge of having murdered Edward Nixon Smith, at Chiswick, near London, on November 28,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Companies Charged with Conspiracy. Washington
Advices from Juncau, in Alaska, report that the United States District Judge has dismissed 3 indictments charging restraint of trade against the Canadian Pacific…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Albury Police Court. Tuesday, April 30. (Before Mr. Roberts, P.M.). Loss of a Pair of Boots
Alfred John Heron was charged with, on April 29, stealing a pair of boots, valued at 7/6, the property of L. Molloy, storekeeper, Albury…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Rutherglen Police Court. Friday, April 20. (Before Messrs. W. C. Baylies and S. Jasper, J's.P.). Insulting Behaviour
Wm. Willis, who was on remand from the previous week on a charge of insulting behaviour on Main-street, on 18th inst., pleaded guilty, and stated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Picture Show Opposed by Police
With a few exceptions, the Melbourne police are of opinion that suburban picture entertainments have a harmful effect upon the morals of young people. As the result…
Continued on Trove, page 43 →The Capture of Bonnot and His Gang. Battle with Paris Police. Four Hours Siege. Paris
Bonnot, the notorious motor-car bandit, was fatally wounded and captured to-day. When the bandits were surrounded in a motor garage at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bogus Medical Man. Fined £20 Ob Three Months' Gaol. Sydney
At the Central Police Court to-day Samuel Freshman was proceeded against for having illegally practised as a medical man. The information set out that on April…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney Terrorised. Outcry for More Police
A reign of terror exists in Sydney and suburbs, and crime is daily on the increase. Armed burglars are beginning to seriously affect the nerves of the citizens. There is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cablegrams. (Per Reuter.) the TlTANIC Wreck. British Commission at Work. Sir Rufus Isaacs Addresses Court. London
In addition to the Board of Trade, White Star Company, and Seaman's and Firemen's Union, the Seafarers' Union, and Imperial Merchant Guild, are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Texas Court Proceedings
A Texas judge was robbed of a borse, and the thief, being arrested, was brought before him for trial. Tho judge eyed the prisoner with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Albury Municipal Appeal Court
The following cases will be taken on Monday next at 11 o'clock:—W. I. Johnson. (Albury Show Society). Alfred Chant. Thoma- Donovan. William Turner. Charles…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shocking Triple Murder Dying Locksmith on Trial. Berlin
On January 17 a shocking tragedy occurred in Berlin, when a jeweller's shop was broken into and plundered, and the jeweller, his wife, and daughter were murdered,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Siamese Conspirators Sentenced. Bangkok
In March last a revolutionary conspiracy was discovered in Sianr, many army and navy officer being implicated. The trial has now concluded of a large…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court
At the Tallangatta court on Wednesday. before Messrs. Kelley, P.M., and Reid and Grant J's.P., Edward Wm.Murphy, health inspector to the Towong shire, sued…
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