Bathurst Gaol Disturbance
The Minister for Justice (Mr. Lee) confirms the report that a serious disturbance occurred in the Bathurst Gaol recently. Twenty prisoners locked…
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Courts & crime, 1928
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Police Court. Monday, April 16, 1928. (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.m.) Drunkenness
An unusually big batck of drunks and persons found on licensed premises during prohibited hours were presented before the P.M. and fined £1 and 8/- costs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →When Police Meet Police. Arresting an old Chum. Sydney
Plain Clothes Constable Kimber last night arrested a man who was formerly in the same physical exercise squad as he was when he joined the police force…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dubbo Police Court. Monday, April 16--Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.m.). Motor Offenders
For having driven a motor lorry on the wrong side of Darling-street, Septimas W. Hudson was fined £2, with 8- costs. Defendant's excuse to Sergeant…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stealing the Next Door "Sticks." Man Cuts a Hole in Wall Melbourne
At the Melbourne Criminal Court, Francis McMahon was found guilty of stealing £100 worth of furniture, and was remanded for sentence. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Is Thompson Guilty ? New View of Tamworth Murder Case. Evidence That Was Not Given
Mr. W. K. Waterford, who had charge of the defence at both trials of Cyril Matthew Thompson, for the murder of William Thorley, has made the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Question of Rates. High Court Decision. Win for Catholic Archbishop Sydney
The High Court of Australia was unanimous in allowing the appeal of Dr. Kelly, Catholie, Archbishop of Sydney, against the Equity Court decision…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Licensing Court. Monday, April 16, 1928. (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, L.M.)
Mr. Havilah, Urea applied for a transfer of the license of the Commercial Hotel, Narromine, to David Edward Cashill. There being no police…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bourke Police Court. Assault Case. Defendant Committed for Trial
On Monday before Messrs M A Brown and A Carmichasl, J's.P., John Keir was charged that on the 3rd day of April, at Dry Lake, he did…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Cruelty to Child. Evidence of Shocking Treatment. Magistrate's Extraordinary Action
Shocking cruelty to a baby boy was related at the Dungog Court on Thursday, when a woman was charged frith ill-treating a child…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Handball. Will Wellington Have a Court?
Although the real activities of the Swimming Club are over for the year, the club members have not disbanded, as meetings are still…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →U.S. Crime Record. Worst in the World. Critics of Police
After a broad survey of the United States for the purpose of ascertaining why this country has the worst record for crime in the world, a committee of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Assault Charge. Chinaman and Returned Soldier
Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M., yesterday morning David Shepherd Lowe was charged with assaulting Victor Peter, a Chinese market gardener, and causing…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Police Court. Yesterday's List. (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.m.). Offensive Behaviour
On the night of March 29, Mervyn Raelon Harratt according to the evidence of Constable Tonne, won using Indecent language at Wongarbon, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Various Police Court Offences (Before Mr. W. S. Bromhead, P.M., Yesterday Morning). Vehicles Without Lights
William Hartas and C. J. Gannon were each fined £1, the first with 7/- and the second with 5/6 costs, yesterday morning for driving vehicles…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Industrial Magistrate's Court
The case of Wm. J. Moore, claiming £84/19/4, as wages due from Thomas Kevin, was again called. Mr. Kelly appeared for defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wellington Police Court. That Sunday Thirst
The following cases were dealt with at the Wellington Police Court, before Mr. Bromhead, P.M., on Friday last:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Warden's Court
The applications of M. P. Kelly and J. J. L. Kelly, for suspension of labour conditions on their private land leases, parish Wuuluman, were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Omeo Murder Trial. Griggs Not Guilty
Justice MeFarlan summed up in the case again Ronald Greeves Griggs, ex-Methodist minister, who is charged with the murder of his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Settled Out of Court
In the case of George Leslie Cox versus John Dawson, failing to pay for meals and accommodation, Mr. Kelly, who appeared for…
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