New Zealand Mystery. Maori Charged with Murder. Sydney
The body of the man, Elliott, who had been missing from Ongarato, New Zealand, has been recovered in the Waikato River. There was a large wound in the…
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Courts & crime, 1921
527 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 15 of 27
Milk Price Problem. Court Announcement. Alternatives for Government. SYDNEY
At the Newcastle sitting of the Profiteering Prevention Court His Honor Judge Beeby said: "I propose in view of the further fall in the price of butter…
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At the Police Court this morning, M. Avery pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle through the streets of the Municipality without a light and to…
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Thomas Butler la Barte, who was convicted of manslaughter of his wife, was sentenced this morning to seven years' penal servitude. The Chief…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stealing from Store. Two Men Charged. One Committed for Trial
Edward John Mabbott Cooper, and Darrell Mason, were brought up at the Tamworth Police Court yesterday, on a charge of having broken and entered…
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John Kennedy, 39, was charged at the Central Police Court today with having shot at and wounded Lilly Elliott with intent to murder her…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Park Tragedy. Speechley on Trial. Charge of Murder. SYDNEY
The trial of Chas. Wynne Speechley, charged with the murder of Constable Frederick William Wolgost, in Centential Park,was commenced at the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Park Tragedy. Statement by Accused. Verdict of Guilty. Prisoner Sentenced to Death. SYDNEY
[?] trial of Chas. Speechley, who is charged with the murder of Constable Wolgast, was resumed to-day. Accused made a long statement from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Man's Throat Cut. Excitement at Police Station Sydney
A sensation was caused at the Redfern police station when it was discovered that a man named Albert Dord had cut his throat…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ireland. Brave Postmistress. Defeats Six Armed Men. Nurse Sentenced. LONDON
A nurse was Sentenced to two years' imprisonment by a court-martial for driving a car containing rebels and arms. The postmistress at College Road…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Intent to Murder. Charge Against Railwayman. Sentence of Death Recorded. SYDNEY
Aloyslus O'Toole, a railway fireman, was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court on a charge of having feloni[?] wounded Margaret Marshall, with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tasmanian Tragedy. Painful Scene in Court. Sydney
At Ulverstone Police Court, Tasmania, George King was charged with the murder of Chrissie Venn, aged 14, at North Motton. The general public were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Divorce Court. Decree on Ground of Desertion. Sydney
"He seemed to think that his father-in-law ought to keep him." This remark was made by Mr. Justice James in the Divorce Court to-day when perusing…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Appeal Against Decision. High Court Reserves Judgment. Sydney
An appeal was made in the High Court to-day by Thomas Wilkinson, of Randwick, against the decision in a claim for 1000 damages for alleged libel…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Promotion. Alleged Favoritism. Association's Complaints SYDNEY
The secretary of the Police Association, Mr. Fortescue, issued a statement to-day setting out that the Police Association had Intely noted promotions that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Before High Court. Case of Major Stewart. Leave to Appeal Granted. SYDNEY
The case of Major James Stewart, who was twice sentenced to death on a charge of having criminally assaulted his seyenteen-year-old neice, came under the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mad Act. Attempted Murder, Followed by Suicide. Sydney
A setter named Brockleburst, near Kalamunda, whose wife committed suicide some time ago, attacked his two boys with a razor this morning. leaving…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ireland. Police and Military Cas[?] Alties. Ulster Elections. LONDON, Thursday. In the House of [?]
time, Mr. Denis Henry state that [?] January 1, 95 police had been killed [?] 173 wounded, while 45 soldiers had [?] killed, and 93 wounded in Ireland [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Accused Committed. Stealing Charge Remanded
James Hooper, alias Jack West, alias Dave McFarlane, alias. Mackie, alias Miles, was brought up on three charges at the Tamworth Police Court…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Aiding Committal of Crime. Salesman Sentenced. Sydney
John Bennett, age 21, a salesman, was charged at the North Sydney Police Court with that he encouraged James Allen in the commission of a crime…
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