Police Court News
The New Year holidays produced the usual crop of drunks, who came before Mr. Brouhead, P. M., yesterday, when they were dealt with in the usual way…
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Courts & crime, 1928
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Husband Charged. Wife Savagely Attacked. Melbourne
At Ballarat yesterday John Murphy, 37, was charged with having occasioned bodily harm to his wife, who now lies in the local hospital in a critical…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Little Things "Wheat" That Mean Much Stealing Men's Time
"When you keep the other fellow waiting, you are stealing his time." I wonder how many of us have thought of the matter in that light. I guests…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Councils and Police. Dual Control of Traffic
The local governing bodies pay for the roads, but the police control the traffic. Before the motor ear took possession of the highway this dual…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →City Insurance Sensation. Claims Paid on Non-Existent Cars. What Police Allege
One of the most extraordinary eases on record will be that opening early this month, when seven men will face charges in connection with the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man Fatally Stabbed. Seaman Charged With Murder. Newcastle
The Newcastle Coroner held an inquiry concerning the death of William Patrick Sullivan, a seaman, who was fatally stabbed in the neck at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bathurst's Population. 11,983 in Police District
The population of the Bathurst police district, which takes in a good area outside the town, is estimated at 11,983. These are the latest figures compiled…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At the Gap. Fierce Struggle With Police SYDNEY
A young woman made an attempt to hurl herself over The Gap last night, but was prevented by three policemen after a fierce struggle, during which…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →City Insurance Sensation. Claims Paid on Non-Existent Cars. What Police Allege
One of the most extraordinary cases on record will be that opening early this month, when seven men will face charges in connection with the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wellington Police Court
The following cases were dealt with at the Wellington Police Court, before Mr. Bromhead, P.M., on Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stealing Rabbit Traps. a Smart Arrest
Constable Wods, of the Wellington police force, made a smart arrest on Friday last. Just before noon the police received word that 56…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Charged with Murdering Mrs. Sampson. Melbourne
Ernest Kleinert (20), was remanded at the City Court this morning on a charge of having murdered Mrs. Iolone Sampson, at Mitchell. A…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Stealing
A Swede, who gave the name of Dick Parker, was charged with having at Wallangarra stolen suit cases and articles of clothing, etc., valued at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alleged Assault
Alexander Gollan pleaded not guilty when charged with having assaulted Jane Holliday. Sergeant Cooper stated that at 10…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Six Months' Gaol
Ernest Mockstrasser, a Swiss, was before the Children's Court at Dubbo yesterday on a charge of indecent exposure before children. Mr. Bromhead,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Monday, January 9th, 1928. (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.m.) Drunkenness
Jack Taylor, an aboriginal, with a long list of previous convictions, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was fined £1 or seven days…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →With Police in Pursuit. Cyclist Leads Merry Chase. But Pays the Penalty in Court
Erie Warren Harris a youthful cyclist, led the police a merry dance when they sought to get him to stop one night recently because he had no light…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local and General Licensing Court
In the Licensing Court on Monday, before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M., the license of the Railway Hotel, Narromine, was transferred from John…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pirate Aborigines. Police Have to Give up Chase. Adelaide
The Government ketch Maskee, with a coroner and police and black tracker returned yesterday from Point Blaize, where officials had investigated the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Charged with Driving Motor Vehicle Whilst Under the Influence of Liquor. Sydney
When a motor, car arid a motor lorry collided in a head on collision at Rockdale last night, Andrew Simpson, the driver of the car was…
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