Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1898

60 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 3

Police Court

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1898 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday two youths named W. Brien and Alf Struttles, found playing the game known an "heading them," in the backyard of the Caledonian Hotel…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 2

At the Police Court on Wednesday, Mr. Adrian presiding, a coach license was granted to Geo. Harper to ply between Moree and Teleraga…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

District Court. Thursday, October 20. (Before His Honor Judge Gibson.)

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 2

W. E. Gregory v J. T. M'Kenzie, claim £22 9s 4d. Mr. Stirton for plaintiff. E. G. Kabitz v J. Gardiner, claim £36 7s 7d. Mr. Stirton for plaintiff. Verdict for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police News

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

At the Police Court, before Mr. Adrian, P.M., A. D. Campbell was charged with having three champagne glasses in his possession, reasonably supposed to have…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

The following cam of public interest were dealt with by Mr. Adrian [?] since Tuesday last:—HODSON v. LEWIS…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Serious Assault

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

James Richard Brown proceeded by summons against James M'Inosh for serious assault, alleged to have been committed on Monday last…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Adrian, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:—Edward Corr, drunkenness fined 3s or 24…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 2

At the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Adrian,P.M. C, Hodson an apprentice, summoned his master M. Lewis, tailor, for 10s wages alleged to be due. There was a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

No Travelling Statement. Decision by the Full Court

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 4

On Friday last the Full Court was called upon to dear an appeal against the decision of the Carcoar justices in respect to a "travelling sheep case."…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police News. (Before Mr. Adrian, P.M.)

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 2

Robert Pilcher charged with drunkenness and against whom there were a number of previous convictions was fined 5s, with the alternation of 24 hours gaol…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Alleged House Stealing

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1898 · page 2

Albert Miller was charged with stealing one mare and aim) a saddle, the property of Arthur Thompson at Moree, on Oct. 28. Arthur Thompson deposed: The prisoner…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police News. Monday, November 14. (Before Mr. Adrian, P.m.) a Souraon Boy

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1898 · page 2

Harry M'llwrith, a Subraon boy, was charged with absconding from the service of Mr. H. R. Murray, to whom he had been indentured as an apprentice for a term of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police News. Alleged Breach of Agreement

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1898 · page 2

At the Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Adrian. P.M., and Mr. A. Thompson. J.P., C. B. Western proceeded by summons against A. E. Warrington. for breach of a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police News

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1898 · page 3

At the Police Court yesterday before Mr. Adrian, P.M., Thomas Tierney, residing near Tycannah, was brought up on a wrrant charged with assaulting his wife, Margaret…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police News. Monday, November 28

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1898 · page 2

The investigation of a charge of alleged larceny of a constables helmet, with accompanying incidents of using abusive language and resisting arrest, occupied the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police News

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 December 1898 · page 3

At the Police Court yesterday, before F. G. Adrian, P.M., George Oliver Shaw, poundkeeper, was proceeded against by the Inspector of Nuisances for failing to destroy…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police Statistics, &c

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1898 · page 8

Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., has kindly furnished the following particulars of the business transacted at the Moree Court House. Births registered during the year 222, as…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Shocking Murder of a Girl

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 31 December 1898 · page 4

A special despatch to the San Francisco "Chronicle" from Vancouver, dated November 30 days: A shocking murder occurred at Westminster, BC.,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Transvaal. Uitlanders Grievances. Police Kill a British Subject

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 31 December 1898 · page 5

A sensational episode, news of which has been received from the Transvaal,again indicates the bitterness of anti-British feeling in the Republic…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

A Fearful Tragedy in Queensland. Three Person's Murdered. the Police Baffled

The Gwydir Examiner and Moree General Advertiser · Saturday 31 December 1898 · page 3

A terrible triple murder, coupled with the outrage of two young females, was committed within two milos of Galton (Q.) on Monday night. The victims wore Michael…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →