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, 1916

1,367 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 69

Gasino Police Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

At the Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Peisley, P.M., J. T. Lynn proceeded against V. T. Ryan for sending him an offensive card through the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Small Debts Court

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

James Gallagher v. Mrs. Osborne. Claim for four pounds seventeen. The complainant stated that he was at Wulff's Hotel on the 21st December,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Amusements. Star Court

Northern Star · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

At the Star Court to-niglit the principal film will be entitled, "Wild Olive,'- a 5000ffeet picture which deals with a young man being sentenced to death on the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court. Friday, February 11th. Before Mr. H. F. W. Fletcher, P.M. Leaving Horses Unsecured

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

Mr. H. L. Cranswick, Municipal Inspector of Nuisances for Murwillumbak, proceeded against A. Lohnmann for leaving, a horse in the street,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

A Maori Prophet. Resists Police Arrest

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

Considerable excitement has been caused in the Urewera country on account of the behaviour of the Maori "prophet," Rua, who is the nominal…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Daring Burglary. Thieves Frustrated. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

Three thieves made an attempt last night to steal a tray containing diamond rings valued at fifteen hundred pounds from the window of Messrs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The War. German Editor Sene to Gaol

Northern Star · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

LONDON, Friday.—Berlin news states that Meyer, editor of the Socialist paper "Vowaerts has been prosecuted for inciting, class hatred and printing a pamphlet entitled "Who…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Star Court Pictures

Northern Star · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 4

The Star Court pictures 'on Saturday night included some very taking pictures and the large audience was kept both interested and amused. Despite the adverse weather the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court Cases

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

At the local Police Court yesterday, before Mr. H. F. W. Fletcher, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:— Andy Coolwool, for being drunk, fined…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Woodburn Police Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

On Saturday hist before Mr. A. J. Piesley, P.M., three young men, C. Robson, John Powell, and Maurice Powell, were charged with stealing waler melons, on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Serious Charge. Defrauding Defence Department. Man and Woman Before the Court. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

At the Central Police Court to-day Alfred William Gillett (34) and Elizabeth Mary Gillet (34) were charged with falsely pretending to Herbert M. Cousin,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Alleged Cattle Stealing

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 7

At the Woodbnm Police Court on Saturday last, before the P.M., Arthur Whipps, farmer and grazier, of Dungarubba, was proceeded against o a charge of stealing a cow, the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 2

Nundah v. William Henry Bostock, claim £10 for damages. Mr. J. C. Mcintosh (McIntosh and Best, Lismore) appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. A. M. Sullivan…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lismore Police Court. Monday, February 14, 1916. Before Mr. A. J. Peisley, P.M. Straying Stock

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 2

On charges of allowing stock to stray, preferred by Henry J. Pritchard, Straying Stock Inspector, Nurse Tyrrell (who was represented by Mr. J. C. McIntosh), George Griffen, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Murder War. on Merchantmen. German Admiral's Threat. London

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 5

Admiral von Tirpitz, per the Press Bureau in Germany, is pouring out high pressure newspaper articles, upholding the coming new murder war on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

An Insult to the Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 4

In the Glen Innes District Court on Wednesday, when the ease of Perkins v. Brook was called, the solicitor for the defendants produced a rule nisi, granted by Mr. Justice…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Magistrate Speaks Out. Drunkenness the Cause. Life and Property Not Safe. the Wet Canteen. Sydney, Tuesday Night

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 5

Referring to yesterday's riot, Mr. Clegg, P.M., at Liverpool, after remanding three men charged with offences arising out of it said from the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Soldiers' Riots. Disgraceful Scenes. Police Powerless. One Man Killed. Others Injured. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 5

A soldiers strike occurred at Liver pool yesterday, which culminated in a midnight riot at the Central Railway Station…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Later Particulars. Special Train Demanded. Civilians Dragged About. a Police Warning. Sydney, Tuesday Night

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 5

Two soldiers who were arrested last night appeared at the Water Police Court this morning and were remanded with dozens of other soldiers who were…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

In the West Livening Up. Fierce Artillery Duels. Seventeen Air Fights. Armed Merchantmen. German Admiral's Threat. More Murder and Piracy. The Western Front. Attack on Soissons. Germans Driven Back. London

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 5

An official communique issued tonight states:— Following a bombardment north-east on Soissons, the Germans reached our…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →