The Yarra Murder. Melbourne
Travers Tod, one of the principals in the Yarra tragedy, is a native of Adelaide, and was born in Clyde-street, Parkside. His father is a prominent member of the local…
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Courts & crime, 1899
956 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 48
Newcastle Police Court. Saturday, January 14. (Before Mr. Jas Mair, S.m.) Drunkenness
Heary Hammond (miner) and Richard Pearce (a jockey, and an old offender) were fined for drunkenness in Hunter-street on the 13th instant…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Rising in Sierra Leone. Rebels Sentenced to Death
LONDON, Saturday.—One hundred and fifty-one Sierra Leone rebels have been sentenced to death. Half of the sentence will probably be commuted…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alleged Embezzlement. Butler Charged at the Court. the Building Crowded
Crowds of crane boys and coal-trimmers assembled in the vicinity of the intersection of Bolton and Church streets yesterday morning, and…
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It is currently rumoured throughout the city, and in certain official circles, that the headquarters of the police force of the Northern district will shortly be stationed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court Monday, January 16. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.m.) Drunkenness
Victor Clesson, Alfred Smith (seamen), John Jack (miner), and Samuel Jamieson (fireman) were fined in small amounts for drunkenness…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Gatton Tragedy. the Police Investigations. Burgess' Mate. Gatton
The police state that their investigations so far have been most satisfactory. They are hopeful that in the course of a day or two they will have traced the movements…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sensation in a Russian Court. the President Shot Dead
LONDON, Sunday.—A sensational crime is reported front Warsaw, Russian Poland. A Russian military officer named Pekkorevies, who had been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Esterhazy's Evidence Desired. Judgment of the Court of Cassation. a Forecast
LONDON, Monday.—In regard to the Dreyfus case, it is reported that Major Esterhazy, who was recently summoned to give evidence before the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Greta. Police Court
At the Greta Police Court, before Dr. W. H. Rogers, J. P., R. Kelly was fined 5s or eight hours for indecent behaviour on Sunday evening. The fine…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle Police Court. Tuesday, January 17. (Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.m.) Drunkenness
John Thomas M'Donald (labourer) was fined for having been drunk in Hunter-street on the afternoon of the 16th instant…
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LONDON, Monday.—It is believed that the Court of Cassation will find Captain Dreyfus not guilty of the charges brought against him, but will…
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In yesterday's issue was mentioned that it was rumoured in several official circles and by a few prominent citizens that Newcastle would shortly become the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Yarra Murder. Melbourne
With reference to the statement by Madame Olga, it has transpired that she made no confession, but a confidential communication to Mr. Levy, her legal adviser. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Police Court Wednesday, January 18. (Before Mr. Jas. Mair, S.m.) Drunkenness
Eric Dahl (seaman) wan fined for drunkenness at Carrington on the 17th instant, OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Peter Joseph Hanley (seaman) was fined…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Gatton Murders. Burgess Before the Court. Toowoomba
At the Police Court this morning Richard Burgess, on remand, appeared before Messrs. H. W. Galloway and A. Munro, Js.P. charged with larceny. The prisoner…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →West Maitland Police Court
Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., and H. Crothers, J.P., occupied the Bench at the West Maitland Police Court yesterday. William Doherty was fined 10s, with 4s…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Alleged Embezzlement. Butler Further Charged. Accused Remanded
Frank Butler, who was committed for trial on Tuesday on a charge of having, on December 16 last, fraudulently appropriated and applied to his…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Licensing Court
Mr. Wilde. of Minmi, applied for a music permit for his licensed premises on the night of the Robbie Burns anniversary.— Granted…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wallsend Police Court. Thursday, January 19. (Before Mr. J. Mair, S.m.) Drunkenness, &c
George Heslop was fined 5s, and 4s 10d costs; Charles Stewart, 5s, and 6s 10d costs; Michael Callan, 5s, and 4s 10d costs; Willliam Barnett, 5s, and 4s 10d costs; Thomas…
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