Short Story Proof of Murder
WEARY-EYED Matt Forrester, publisher of the "Daily Tribune," looked up from his proof-reading and frowned. He didn't suspect, of course…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Courts & crime, 1938
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Solicitor and Clerk Sent to Gaol Adelaide
After a retirement of four hours, a jury to-day found Martin Young, 28, solicitor. Henry Levy, [?] and Mrs. Jean Smith. 39. guilty of having…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Magistrate’s Criticism Not Likely to Be Herded Sydney
Criticism directed by a magistrate against the automatic suspension of a motorist’s licence for certain breaches is not likely to be followed by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Allegedly Set a Trap Judge Sets Aside Conviction Liquor Act Involved Sydney
Because the police set a trap to secure a case against s man, Judge Thomson in Quarter Sessions Appeal to-day quashed the conviction…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Duchess and Spain Not Satisfied With Position Government Charged London, April 28
The Duchess of Atholl has written to the Prime Minister and informed him that she is resigning as Whip of the National…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Albury Garage Proprietor in Court Car Number Plates Case Is Dismissed
Harold R. Wilson, garage proprietor, of Wilson st., not guilty of Albury Court of Petty Sessions yesterday to a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Racing Motorist Fined Echo of the Grand Prix Case in Albury Court
Evidence that a racing; motorist had driven through Dealt st, at 2.30 o’clock on Sunday morning. March 20, at a speed of 60 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Suspects Pursued Police in Wild Chase Two Arrested and Charged Melbourne
Pursued by a police patrol ear, another ear carrying two men, sped through the streets of Carlton and Fitzroy at 3 a.m. to-day at a speed of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ex-boxing Champion Gaoled on Assault Charge Melbourne
Charged in the City court this morning, before Mr. Hauser, P.M., with having assaulted Reginald Duggan carrier, of Regent st., Fitzroy,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soviet Purge Continues General Sentenced to Death Moscow. May 1
Indicating the continuance of the Soviet Purge, General Dibenko. who led the navul mutineers at [?]eningrad in 1917, and who greatly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An Unwanted Baby Strangled Coroner’s Murder Finding Bendigo
An inquest was held by the deputy coroner (Mr. G. Moore, J.P.), to-day, on the body of an infant male child which was found at California Gully…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mystery of Drifting Launch Confronts Police No One on Board Sydney
Police are confronted with a first-class mystery of a, drifting 14ft. skiff without any occupants. To-day, the Port Kembla police were advised that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Man Charged with Assault
At the Corowa Police Court yesterday, C. L. Trewartha was charged by Jonn [?] with assault, and maliciously damaging clothing valued at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court
For the first time for a number of years, proceeding were taken by the Directors of the Corowa Pastures Protection Board against stockowners for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Newcastle Murder. Roberts Acquitted
A verdict of not guilty was returned by the jury in the trial at East Maitland of Leonard William Roberts, aged 33 years, houseman…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Women and Betting. Magistrate on Discrimination. SYDNEY
At the Glebe Court to-day, Patrick Crawflord (23) domestic duties was fined £10, or twenty days, for having used premises at Tafford…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Theft From Motor Car Wagga Lady the Victim. SYDNEY
The Darlinghurst police are investigating a report of the theft of jewellery and clothing valued at £1600, stolen from a motor car in Tusculum…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Woman Admits Theft Counsel Blames “Credit” Prisoner Remanded Melbourne
Appearing in the Criminal Court to-day for Mary McCallum, of Heatherton road, Dandenong, who pleaded guilty before Mr. Justice…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →“Orgy of Stealing” 15 Months for Laborer Other Sentences Melbourne
When he pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court to-day to six counts of housebreaking and one of larceny, which were described by Mr. Justice…
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