Men With a Mania for Murder
QUITE a number of the unaccountable murders that are committed to-day are the work of men who, under certain conditions, have a passion for taking…
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562 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 29
Land Court. Before Messrs. Capper (Acting Chairman) and I. Whereat, M.B. Fifth Day—tuesday
A.L. applications recommended at rentals of 1½d—H. A. Smith 1300a, 860a, and 750a; F. Schiffmann 610a; rentals of 1d—H. Donnelly, senr., 640a and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Ballarat Murder
The man, William Iles, wanted in connection with the murder of Mrs. Graham, near Ballarat, was arrested while working on a chaff-cutting…
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13. — Two followers of Bacchus appeared before Mr. E. M. Cohen, this morning. One had appeared similarly charged only the morning before and had…
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THE Local Land Board, comprising Messrs. Capper (Chairman) and I. Whereat, M.B., held a three days' sitting at Wilson's Downfall on Thursday,…
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Tuesday, MaRch 17.—A frequent offender appeared before Mr. K. E. Cohen, this morning, charged with insobriety. He asked for leniency to be shown him, but on…
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JOHN FRITH was charged with consulting Leopold Grob, thereby occasioning actual bodily harm. From the evidence it appeared that on…
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The sale of the blood stock took place on Friday last, and was remarkably successful, very high prices generally being realised. There was a large attendance of buyers,…
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The Central Council of the Church of England Temperance Society, presided over by the Archbishop of Canterbury, has endorsed the Licensing Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Court. Tuesday, March 17Th. Failing to Send Children to School. (Before R. H. Allnutt, P.M.)
POLICE v. M. Carr[?] failing to send his child, Michael Carroll to school the required number of days during the half year. The evidence of Norman Pock,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Special Mining Court
Jodge Heydon, in announcing his intention of re[?] from the [?] dency of the special Mining Court at [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Court. Wednesday, March 18. BEFORE the Police Magistrate. Alleged Illegal Detention
Albert Sommerlad sued Dinah White to obtain possession of a heifer which plaintiff claimed as his property. Mr. Harris appeared for the plaintiff and Mr…
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FRIDAY, MARCH 20.—The dock accommodation was taxed to its utmost this morning, no fewer than seven "show" inebriates appearing on the usnal charge,…
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Mat. Coleman was proceeded against by the police for using a horse with a sore back Fined 10s…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Licensing Court. (Before Mr. W. Brown, L.M.)
Application was made for transfer of the license of the Warialda Railway Hotel from D. P. McInerney to John Alfred Wilkinson…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Idaho Murders. Orchard Sentenced to Death. London
Harry Orchard has been sentenced to death at Boise City, Idaho, U.S.A., for the murder in 1906 of Mr. Frank Steunenberg, ex-Governor of Idaho…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Arbitration Court Trouble
The Blackball Miners' Union, New Zealand, has decided not to pay a fine of £75, imposed by the Arbitration Court…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Day Dawn Murder. Execution of Harry Smith
Harry Smith was executed in Fremantle Gaol. West Australia, on Monday morning for the murder of a man named Clinton at Day Dawn on…
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TUESDAY, MARCH 24.—A "son of the prophet" appeared before Mr. E. M. Cohen, this morning, charged with insobriety. Accused pleaded guilty. Constable…
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The Local Land Board, comprising Messrs. Capper (Chairman) and I. Whereat, M.B., held a two days' sitting at Acacia Creek on the 17th and 18th…
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