Handclapping in Court. Greets Verdict at Goulburn. Judge's Warning. Sydney
When the jury at Goulburn Circuit Court returned a verdict of not guilty in the case in which Nathaniel Watling was charged with having…
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10 Percent Wage Cut. Must Stand Says Court. Federal Government's Application Rejected
In a reserved judgment the Full Arbitration Court yesterday dismissed the application of the Federal Attorney-General (Mr.Brennan) on behalf…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two Informations Against South Grafton Alderman Magistrate's Finding Dismissed and "Permitted to Be Withdrawn"
The proceedings instituted by Gerald Walter Fitzgerald against Norman Clarence McLennan, taxi-car driver and alderman of the South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floods at Lismore Water Highest in Town's History Many Houses Submerged; Refugees In Court House and Police Station Tremendous Damage in Brisbane; Water Now Subsiding Lismore
The flood position is still serious, and the water is now at the highest point in the history of the town. Many houses are completely submerged…
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At the Newtown Court to-day, Vin[?]zo Malnponte (33) was remanded on February 13 on a charge of having murdered G[?]iseppe La Spina on…
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At the Central Court to-day, Bernard Basem (37), a clerk was remanded on two charges of alleged false pretences. It was alleged that he falsely…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Court. Wednesday, February 4th. (Before Mr. J E. McCulloch, P.M.)
A. C. Hatch for failing to return expired certificate and number plate Fined 10- and 8- costs D. J. Byrnes, for driving a motor…
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At the Moree District Court last week two claims in connection with work on the Warialda Yetman road were dealt with…
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Flood waters in Queensland and on the north coast of New South Wales are gradually receding. Tremendous damage has been done…
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The Windsor police are investigating a mysterious incident near Cattai Creek yesterday, when two young men, members of a picnic party, were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →RECEDING. The Flood Waters. Lismore Police Tackle Big Job. Sydney
Floodwaters in Queensland and on the North Coast of New South Wales are gradually receding. Tremendous damage has been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Five Murders Laborer Theft Suicides BERLIN
A quiet-living laborer, Falmer, residing at Gielsdrop, without reason, suddenly shot dead his wife, two children, aged 1 and 3, his…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Systematic Sheep Stealing Accused Man's Admission Stole One Sheep a Week to Eeed his Family
In the Court of General Sessions, Melbourne, before Judge Weinarski, poverty and a starving family were pleaded as an excuse for sheep…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Battery Charging "A Special Formula" Basis of Court Case Sydney
When the case in which Lionel Brierley (46), accountant, and Kennedy Brown (53), salesmen, charged with having conspired to defraud…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →IS McMAHON INNOCENT? Murder of Mena Griffiths. Important Development. Melbourne
An important development has occurred in the preparation of the Crown brief for the forthcoming trial of Robert James McMahon, who has, been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Charged With Third Degree Methods Judge Disbelieves Complaint YOUNG
Charges of third degree methods made against police officers at the Young Sessions were disbelieved by Judge Coyle. He said he thought it…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Disturbance Prevented By Presence of Police BRISBANE
An ugly situation developed at Charleville (Q.) yesterday, when the mail train arrived, carrying a number of loyalist Shearers, to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Newtown Murder. Inquest Opens. Doctor's Evidence. Sydney
An inquest into the death of Gulseppe La Spina (38), an Italian fruterer, who was shot in his shop at Newtown on January 26. was opened by the City…
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When certain charges of "third degree" methods were made against police officers during the progress of a court case at Young, Judge Coyle…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Lang Censured For Using Police. SYDNEY
At the Labor Council a motion was moved condemning the Lang Government for sending police to the north-western areas of N.S.W. allegedly…
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