Apparatus for Making Fire Police Allegations in Court a Chiropodist Charged Sydney
The discovery of an apparatus which the police alleged was ready to he used to set fire to the Sydney Arcade was described,…
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Shooting at Balranald Italian Farmer Found Guilty Sentenced to 18 Months’ Gaol
After a retirement of two hours on Tuesday night, the jury in Deniliquin Quarter Sessions returned a verdict of guilty against Antonio Patti, an Italian, of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Valentino Audino, his father-in-law and compatriot, at Balranald…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Tenterfield Tragedy Accused Convicted and Sentenced
John Trevor Kelly (24), who was charged at the Armidale Circuit Court with the murder of Marjorie Constance Sommerlad, at Hillcrest, in…
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John Trever kelly, aged 24 years motor mechanic was found guilty at the criminal court on Wednesday of the murder of Marjorie Constance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man's Alleged Deception Earns Him 6 Months' Gaol Sydney
Charged with the attempted theft of £20 from the mother of a girl who had been reported missing. Harold Stanley Sampson, aged 26, motor…
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Apart from a matter which as contested and is reported under a separate heading, the following matters were dealt with by Judge B. V. Stacy in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Unregistered Driver Went to Police Station for Licence
For driving a motor vehicle before he obtained a driver’s licence, Kenneth G. Norris was fined £1, with 5/6 costs, in Deniliquin Police Court yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hotelkeeper’s Appeal Against Licensing Court Order
Appeal was made by Stanley Kimber, on behalf of the Kimber Estate, to Judge Stacy in the Deniliquin Quarter Sessions on Wednesday, against the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Pyjama Girl Police Take Unusual Course ALBURY
In the hope that someone will recognise the clothing, the police have dressed a wax dummy in the garments, similar to those recently…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →“Pyjama Girl” Police Hopes High “Clothes From Lagoon Belonged to Her” SYDNEY
In the hope that someone will recognise the clothing police have [?] a was d[?] to [?] to those [?] found in the lagoon…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wages Theft; Robbery in City Thief Gets £40 MELBOURNE
On his way back from the bank with £10 in his possession, Keith Wood, aged 17, an employe of the Geconda Fur Company, Leroy Buildings,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stabbing at Skating Rink Youth Sent to Gaol Geelong
Charged with having stabbed Hobart Lawrence Picone, aged 19, Of Gheringhap street, Geelong on April 25 after an altercation at the Geelong skating…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Domestics Seek Protection of Arbitration Court Sydney
Steps will shortly be taken to have domestic employes included in the Industrial Arbitration Act. All members of the State, Parliament will be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Seek Sister Missing Men Development Narromine Mystery Narromine
Detectives investigating the Narromine mystery disappearances are now endeavoring to trace the sister of Timothy OâShea, one of…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Who Is Boxer Richards’ Manager? Action Commenced in Supreme Court Sydney
Although it was recently announced that Mr. Jack Munro had become manager of Ron Richards, the Australian middleweight boxing champion, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Women Join Men In Assault and Rob Garage Attendant SYDNEY
Assaulted and robbed early to-day of £6, the contents of a city service station till, an attendant, Joe Crawford, of Mascot, was treated at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Believe Man Drowned Sydney
Police are searching for the body of Percy Albert Honeysett, aced 42, of Leichhardt, whom they believe was washed, off the rocks while fishing near…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Missing Hen Clue Police On A New Line Blotting Paper Ma[?] Reveal Important Link SYDNEY
With new information to work on, the police are now confident that they will be able to clear up the âmysterious happeningsâ in the Narromine…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Toll of the Road Victorian Premier Concerned Will Consult Colleague in Charge of Police Melbourne
Concerned at the road accident toll revealed in the Statist’s latest report, 198 killed and 3589 injured in six months—the Premier (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mother Dies From Son's Assault
Mrs. Mary Truda, aged 54, of Chats wood, who was found in her home on April 26 with her tongue almost torn out, died in hospital after every effort…
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