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

Murray · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1937

610 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 31

Mine Shaft Murder Case Search for Woman Continues

The Independent · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 3

Detectives investigating the finding of the skeleton of a murdered man in a mine shaft at Wedderburn on January 5, are still concentrating…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Balranald "Murder & Suigip [?] Corner Girl's Diary Gave Death Pact

The Independent · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 2

After inquiring on [?] deaths of Jean Reid, l7, [?] Robert Leslie Crees, 43, [?] ried, who were both found [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Albury Police Court Negligent Driving

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 16

Desmond Robert Allison, Albury, was charged with having driven a car negligently on December 10 last. Mr. C. Manning appeared for defendant,…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Albury Police Court Baker Fined

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 8

Charles Friend, baker, Albury, was charged with a breach of the Shop and Factories Act in that he made or baked bread for sale before the hour…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Murder and Suicide

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 12

At an inquest by the Coroner (Mr. A. V. Collins) into the Balranald tragedy, a finding was recorded that Robert Leslie Cress, 40 years, married,…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Death of Jas. Scriven. Two Men Sentenced to Death. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

Rupert Davies (28), storeman, and William John Cody (24), labourer, were sentenced to death at the Criminal Court, last night, after they…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Defendant Before Court. SYDNEY, Friday afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 3

At North Sydney Polce Court Royle Charles Cooney (40), manager, was remanded to February 26th on a charge of having feloniously slain…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Prisoners Attack Police Escort. One Effects His Escape. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 1

Two men who were being held on a charge of stealing escaped from the custody of the police at Dunnedoo, after the sergeant had been struck…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

In the Nude Bathers Dealt with at Culcairn Court

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

At the Culcaim Police Court on Monday morning, Cedric John Cullen, 30 years, John Arthur Lawson, 28, and William Harvey Caton, 21, all…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Daring Robbery Thieves Enter Store Police. Quartered Next Door Dunedoo

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 5

Articles including shoes, hats suits, wearing apparel, food stuffs, tobacco and cigarettes were taken by thieves last night when they broke…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Partnership Suit Theatre Ownership Disputed in Equity Court Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 5

The hearing commenced on Thursday in the Equity Court before Mr. Acting Justice Maughan in a suit in which James Conomy, Jeffrey White and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Death of Children at Leneva Mother for Trial on Murder Charge Doctor Refuses to Answer Questions

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 11

Poignant scenes marked the inquest held at the Wodonga (Vic.) Court House on Friday, when the story of a tragedy at Leneva, a farming village…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Man Hangs Himself. When Summoned To Court. Christchurch (N.z.)

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

When the name of Phillip Grimshaw Hamilton (52), was called in the magistrate's court at Christchurch, yesterday, there was no…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

News of the World Places and Events About People Committed "Perfect Murder" Before 4000 Spectators Boy's Threat Haunted Him, Until

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 26

"A life for a life. You killed my sister—one day I shall kill you "the boy swore. IN front of 4,000 spectators and a…

Continued on Trove, page 26 →

Prisoners Attack Police Export

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 4

Two men who were being hold on a charge of stealing escaped on Wednesday from the custody of the police at Dunnedoo, after the sergeant had been…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Killed by Motor Car Elderly Woman Charged with Manslaughter

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 3

An inquiry into the death of Olive May Ross, 23 years, who was killed by a motor car driver by Mrs. Elizabeth Wyat, widow, of Urana, took…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Vandalism in Park Police Action Sought

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 1

Disgraceful acts of vandalism perpetrated in Waring Gardens recently were referred to by the Mayor (Ald. McFaull) at last night’s meeting of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wheat Stealing Charge Defendant Convicted and Fined £30

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 1

At Corowa Police Court, before Mr Thornton, relieving P.M., Rudolf Daniel Dalltz, of Oaklands, was charge with having stolen 115 bags…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Men Convicted of Murder

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 30

In one of the most dramatic scenes ever witnessed in the Melbourne Criminal Court, Rupert Davies, 28, Collingwood, and William John Cody, 24,…

Continued on Trove, page 30 →

Solicitor Charged Alleged Misappropriation. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

At the Quarter Sessions to day; David Campbell, 52, solicitor, was charged with fraudulent misappropriation…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →