Bag-snatching in Sydney. Excitin'g Police Chase. Sydney
For some weeks past women throughout the city and suburbs have been terrorised by the extraordinary number of bag-snatch-ing cases that have occurred, the thieves…
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959 stories in Murray's papers · page 36 of 48
Quarrel Over Tram Fare. Conductor and Police Killed. Rome, September 5
When a tram conductor at Genoa followed three men who left his car without paying their fares, one of the trio became angry, and, turning upon the official, shot…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Police "Graft" Scandals Admissions by the Mayor of New York. New York
Mr. William J. Gaynor, Mayor of New York, gave evidence to-day before the committee which is making an investigation into to New York police scandals…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wangaratta General Sessions. Cattle Stealing Charges Fail
The Wangaratta Court of General Sessions opened on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday, his Honor Judge Johnston presiding…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Daring Chinese Pirates. Murder and Looting. Sydney
The steamer Aldenham, which arrived from Eastern ports to-day, brought particulars of a during escapade of Chinese pirates at Dambell Island, Hong Kong…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Divorce Court Story. Wife's Remarkable Evidence
A young wife, Gladys Ruby Vera Eland' (formerly Smiles), told a remarkable story in the Sydney Divorce Court on Thursday, when she petitioned for the dissolution,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Head of Police Murdered Daring Outrage in Daylight. St. Petersburg
A daring murder involving the death of Colonel Lupakoff, head of the political pelice. was committed at Piatigorok, in the Caucasus on Saturday, in broad daylight…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Colonel Antill's Marriage. Suit Against Wife. an Order Made by Court. Sydney
A suit for the restitution of conjugal rights was brought before Mr. Justice Gordon, in the Divorce Court, this morning, by Colonel John MacQuarie Antill…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stealing a Watch. Owner Slept in a Sheep Pen
Palmer was further charged with having at Germanton on September 5 stolen one watch, one chain and one pendant, valued at £5, the property of William George…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Burglars Overlooked by Police. Subsequently Loot Premises. Sydney
The premises of Hooker and Chapman, bedding manufacturers, in. Kent street, were entered last evening by burglars, who broke open two safes from which they…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Jamieson in Danger. People Rescued From Their Beds by the Police
Shortly after midnight on Saturday, while the inhabitants of Jamieson were slumbering, the homesteads adjacent to the Jamieson River became suddenly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wodonga Police Court. a Maintenance Order
At the Wodonga Polite Court yesterday before Mr. Aldridge-Kelley, P.M., and Mr.H. Harkin. J.P., William Henry Keat, on remand, was charged with failing to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Courts. Corowa Police Court. Wednesday, September 18. (Before Mr. H. F. Roberts, P.M.) Unlawful Assault
Joseph Forrest versus William Flannagan, unlawful assault on 6th inst. Mr. Edmondson appeared for defendant, and Mr. W. M. Strong (Strong…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wangaratta General Sessions. Cattle Stealing Charges Fail
The Wangaratta Court of General Sessions opened on Tuesday, and concluded on Wednesday, his Honour Judge Johnston presiding…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sentenced to Death. Father Assaults Condemned Max
In the Melbourne Criminal Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Justice A "Beckett, a tall, well built man, named Edward McDonald, who, though only 37 years of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Court. (Before Mr A. Gates, P.M.) Friday, 13th September
W. Rankin pleaded guilty to a charge of using indecent language and being his first offence was fined 10s in default [?] days with h.l. in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court
L. L. Jensen & Co. v. B. M'Gee. Mr Beard appeared for plaintiff, Mr Nathan for the defence. The claim was for £31, alleged to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Albury Police Court. Saturday, September 14. (Before Messrs. J. J. Kingsmill and W. Whitehead, J.P.'s.)
Christopher Hanson, aged 39, actor, was charged with on September 10, 1912, stealing a quantity of rope, valued at 10/, the property of the Chief Commissioner of…
Continued on Trove, page 43 →Albury Small Debts Court. Tuesday, September 17. (Before Mr. Roberts. P.M.)
Arthur John Plummer v. J. Seymour, £4/13/9, milk supplied. Verdict for amount claimed, with 5/ costs. Ada Terrill sued F. Briggs and…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, September 19. (Before Mr. Arthur Gates, P.m.) Summons Cases
E. W. Fawcett, secretary Deniliquin Permanent and Temporary Common v. T. Collis, junr for lees for [?]gistment of stock on the common from 1st July last…
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