Slaughterman on Trial Charged With Murder of Woman MELBOURNE
When William Phibbs, aged 48, [?]laughterman, was tried on a charge of murder In the Criminal Court today Mr Little (prosecuting) alleged…
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Twelve Months’ Gaol
George Henry Lynch pleaded guilty in the Wagga Police Court yesterday to a charge of having forged a cheque made out in the name of Geoffrey…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A. W. A. S.’s “Marriage” to Soldier Story in Police Court SYDNEY
Waller [?] James Joseph McKay, aged 30, soldier, was committed for trial on a charge or [?]camy at the Central police Court today. He was alleged to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Silent Student Released From Gaol MELBOURNE
Samuel Black, student, who has spent eight months in gaol for refusing to submit a statement of his assets and liabilities to the Official Receiver,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Chief Criticised Sydney
When Clarence Sydney McNulty was arrested last year, the Police Commissioner (Mr W. J. Mackay) had been so anxious to get him out…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →High Court Reserves Decision SYDNEY
Judgment was reserved by the High Court of Australia today on an application by the colliery properties on Maitland and north-western NSW…
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Mrs Stelle Eileen Hocking, of Quirindi. has filed an appeal in the High Court against the judugment of the State Full Court which recently set…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sentenced to Death Slaughterman Found Guilty Of Murder MELBOURNE
After a retirement of 21 hours, a jury in the Criminal Court tonight found William Phibbs. aged 47. slaughterman. of Ormond St.. Kensington,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →“Confession” To Save Other Man Charged SYDNEY
One of two men charged at Quarter Sessions today with house breaking volunteered a full confession to save his partner. James Stove Harrison,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Collars and Ties for Police
The N.S.W. police, it is stated may be seen in new uniforms. It has been recommended that tunics, instead of being buttoned to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Allegations Against Police Chief SYDNEY
Constable Neville William Grise alleged in the Supreme Court today that the Police Commissioner (Mr McKay) had published an article in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Charges Dismissed Police Magistrate’s Comment
The hearing was resumed at the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Stewart, P.M., of three charges against Frederick C. Druitt, viz., alleged larceny…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →15-Year-Old Boy Charged With Attempted Murder SYDNEY
A 15-year-old boy fired a shot at an American and then attempted to rob him police alleged at the Children’s Court today. The lad was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Corowa Police Court Dog Bites Policemen Owner Fined
At the Corowa police court on Monday last, before Mr. R. M. Stewart, P.M., Robert William Wilson, of Lindsay street was charged with keeping…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Orchestra for Police Ball
Preparations are already moving space for the Police Ball at the Palais next Thursday evening. August 31. One of the highlights will be the music provided by a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Higher Pay for Police Cadets. Sydney
The premier (Mr McKelll has approved a new wage scale for police cadets providing an increase of 10/ a week on existing rates. The new scale will operate from…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tram Conductor on Murder Charge SYDNEY
Richard William Underwood, aged 30. tram conductor, was charged at Central Police Court today with the murder of Dorothy Jean Davies, aged…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Actor Fined On Assault Charge SYDNEY
Actor Don McNiven was fined £2 at the Central Summons Court [?] for having assaulted Barbara [?] a former employe of Victoria Hotel, of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Collars and Ties for Police
The N.S.W. police, it is stated, may been in new uniforms. It has been recommended that tunics, instead of being buttoned to the neck,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Warrant Officer Heavily Fined Military Property Involved Two Other Dependants Charged
Francis Harold O’Keefe, aged 36, a warrant officer in the military forces, was charged at Albury police Court yesterday that, without lawful…
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