An Expensive Opinion. Gaol and a Fine
SYDNEY, Friday.—Julius Stellmacher was fined £100 and to be imprisoned for six months for using seditious language. The accused remarked, "Give me German before…
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Courts & crime, 1916
1,367 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 2 of 69
Star Court Pictures
"The Lonesome Heart" was the title of a touching drama which was the chief feature at the Star Court pictures on Saturday night, a large house being in attendance. To-night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Xylite Mystery Accused Woman Charged Sydney
A case arising out of the allege "ringing-in" of a racehorse was heard at the Central Police Court, when a young woman, Vera Cleary, was cha…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Small Debts Court
C. Eden George v. G. P. Donovan, claim £7 6s for work and labor done. Mr. V. B. MaeDermott (Sullivan and MacDermott) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. J. C. McIntosh…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lismore Police Court. Monday, January 10th, 1916. Before Mr. A. J. Peisley, P.M. Straying Stock
Robert Greenhalgh pleaded guilty to allowing stock to stray. The proceedings were instituted by Henry J. Pitchard, straying stock inspector to the Terania Shire Council,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Licensing Court. Before Messrs. A. J. Peisley, P.M., S. Garrard, and T. King
Mr. J. C. MeIntosh, on behalf of Edward J. Howell, applied for a renewal of his publican's license in respect of the Imperial Hotel, Lismore. The application was…
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"The Ordeal," a sensational war film, is the principal feature for to-night at the Star Court pictures. Other films listed are:—"Not Wanted" (drama), "Horrible Hyde"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Half-caste's Crime. Murder of a Girl
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—At Rollins' Plains, in. the Port Macquarie district, a half-caste attacked a girl named Dane (with whom he had been living) on account of her having left…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alleged Bribery. Manufacturer in Court
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—At the Summons Division of the Central Police. Court Nathan Jacobs, a clothing manufacturer carrying on business in George-street West, was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Words and Blows. Parliamentarian in Court
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—In the Melbourne District Court the Hon. James Mackinn[?]n Fowler, M.P., charged Henry Chinn with having used insulting words to him, and a cross…
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MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The death sentence imposed upon Maria Black for the murder of Mabel Weston at Melbourne has been commuted to 10 years' imprisonment…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →McGRATH Murder. Hanging Recommended
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—At a Victorian State Cabinet meeting it was decided to recommend the Executive Council to authorise the execution of John Jackson, who is under…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ballina Police Court. Friday, 7th JANUARY, 1916. Before Mr. A. J. Peisley, P.M.
Ada Durrington, wife of Ernest Malcolm Durrington, of Pimlico, was proceeded against by Eunice Myra Simpson for using insulting language within the hearing of persons…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Alleged Murder. Charge Against a Constable
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The policeman, Fredcrick Fisher, was charged at the Police Court with the murder of Jessie Nealen, also with with having maliciously shot Christina Fisher…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Desperate Assault Forecasted Strength of the Enemy. London
The Paris "Petit Journal" declares that a desperate assault is impending on Salonica. There large enemy armies are concentrated near the frontier…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Struck Wtth an Axe. Son's Alleged Assault on Father
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Arthur Strong was wounded with an axe at Watson's Bay last night, sustaining a fractured skull. He is in a serious condition. His son, William…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Arson. Lodger Ignites a House. Admits His Guilt in Court
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the inquiry concerning the fire which almost destroyed the Red Hill residence of Mrs. Rentell, at Campsie, Sergeant Wright deposed to finding a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local Interest. Casino Police Court
At the Police Court on Wednesday last, before Mr. A. J. Peisley, P.M., William Creighton, a fanner, of Stratheden, proceeded against Joseph O'Brien for using…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wife Murder, and Suicide
SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mrs. Alice Hayes, 40, who resided at Ultimo and slept in an upstairs room, early this morning was attacked by her…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mexico. Murder of Americans. Question of Armed Intervention
WASHINGTON, Wednesday.—Following the murder of 18 Americans, who were shot by followers of the Mexican bandit Vila, the United States Senate is considering the…
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