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

Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1911

917 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 46

Mysterious Murder. East End Landlord Found Dead

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 2

The following is an account of the murder of Leon Beron, many references to which have been rec[?]c in the cables:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Divorce Court Romance. Husband and Wife Reconciled. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 3

The vestibule of the Supreme Court was the scene of a romance this morning, when a husband and wife came to be divorced. The husband was in the custody of a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Casino Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 8

WEDNESDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY, 1911. BEFORE The P.M. (Mr. C. F. Butler). and Messrs. R. Page, E. de C. Irby, and W. Kennedy, J's.P…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Casino Police Court. Three Men Committed for Trial

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

At the Casino Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Butler, P.M., Oliver Miles was charged with having forged a cheque drawn by F. W. Hewitson, by altering the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Claphah Common Murder. Morrison Committed for Trial. London

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 3

Steiner Morrison, who is alleged to be an Australian, has been committed for trial for the murder of M. Beron, a Russian Jow, on Clapham Common on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cases Settled Out of Court

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

In certain cases instituted by the Sawmilling Employees' Association, for the enforcement of penalties, an announcement by the secretary, Mr. Johns, in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Perth Murder. Smart Sentenced to Death. Perth

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 9

Alexander Smart, convicted of the murder of Ethel Harris at Perth, was sentenced to death. When asked whether he had anything to…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Murder of Count Buturlin. the Verdict. St. Petersburg

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 9

Count de Lacy and Dr. Pantchenko were found guilty, the later under extenuating circumstances. A verdict of not guilty was returned in the case of Madame Mouravief[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Casino Police Court. Wednesday, February 15. (Before Messrs. J. C. Butler, P.M., R. Page, and E. de C. Irby, Js.P)

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 8

THE police proceeded against Robert Harrison on a charge of riotous behaviour in a hotel on the 6th inst. There was no appearance of…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bulldog's Vigil. Defies the Police for Five Hours

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 3

Once again the true tale has to be told of the faithful dog that would let no one touch the dead body of her master. A bulldog defied the efforts of the City Police for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

Before the P.M., Mr. C. F. Butler. AN OLD CASE SETTLED. Ramat Khan summoned Meyer Baun for Illegal detention of a brown mare and foal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court Scene. Indecent Language

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

In the Lismore police Court yesterday Howard Holland was charged with using indecent language on February 11 in Magedian-street. Defendant admitted he used…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Street Incident. Magistrate and Constable. an Information Dismissed

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

Robert Price, a cabman, was summoned at the Lismore Police Court on Monday before Mr. C. F. Butler, P.M., for using abusive language in Woodlark-street on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wanted by the Police. London, Sunday Afternoon

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 3

The police are still actively searching for the man Hutchison, for whom a warrant has been issued for the alleged poisoning of his father and a guest, who is…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Murder Trial Sequel. Wife Found to Be Insane. St. Petersburg

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 3

Madame De Lacy, whose husband, with Dr. Pantchenko, was convicted of the murder of Count Burtulin and sentenced to penal servitude for life, has been found to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Adelaide Drivers' Strike. Industrial Court Award. Adelaide

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 3

The South Australian Industrial Court gave its judgment to-day in the case arising out of the big strike of drivers before Christmas. The men's minimum wage has…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Alleged Murder. Adelaide

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 5

A verdict of wilful murder was returned by the Adelaide Coroner against Francis at the inquest concerning the death of Owen Colwell…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Northern Star. Published Daily. Wednesday, February 22, 1911. Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 4

At the Lismore Police Court yesterday (Tuesday) before the C.P.S., Mr. Gi[?]son, a man named George Bianey was fined 10s and costs for being drunk the previous…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Methylated Spirits. Nine Men Charged with Drunkenness. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 5

When nine men were charged with drunkenness in the Water Police Court yesterday the police said they congregated around a fountain in Hyde Park the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Court of Honor

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 4

Every German regiment has a peculiar institution called the "Court of Honor," a committee of officers to whom all insults and misunderstandings must be submitted,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →