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

Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1943

89 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 5

Goulburn Assault Death of Elijah John Day Soldier Faces Serious Charge

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 2

A Coronial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths on Elijah John Day, 42, a resident of Goulburn, who died in the Goulburn…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

District Divorce Case Misconduct Alleged Supreme Court Sits at Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 1

Court history was made in Queanbeyan yesterday when the first sittings of the Supreme Court (in divorce) were…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Items of Interest Mr. Police Magistrate Ryan Transferred

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 2

we understand, says Coonia "Express," that Mr. M. J. Ryan, Police Magistrate, Mining Warden, etc., for this district, with headquarters at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Insufficient Evidence Theft Charge Dismissed

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 1

At the Canberra Court on Wednesday Norman Charles Male, cleaner, pleaded not guilty to a charge of larcery of three bottles of liquor the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Kitchen Front Don't "Murder" Vitamins

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 May 1943 · page 3

Are you a "murderer?" Do you cook green vegetables for the family every day? Do you include in the family menu a raw salad…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Telegraphic News Gaol Prisoners' Demand

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1943 · page 1

BATHURST.—Twenty-five prisoners in Bathurst Gaol have staged a sit-down strike, demanding a 25 percent, increase in the rates paid for…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Don’t “Murder” Vitamins

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 May 1943 · page 4

Are you a “murderer” Do you cook green vegetables for the family every day? Do you include in the family menu a raw…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 June 1943 · page 1

Before Mr. Donaldson, PM„ this morning, at the local Court of Petty Sessions, Walter James Reynolds was charged with being drunk on May…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Local and General Police Magistrate Welcomed

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 2

Before the business of the Braidwood Police Court commenced on Thursday Mr. J, B. Mullen (Goulburn), on behalf of the legal PM., who sue-…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court (Continued from front page)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 3

Replying to further cross-examination by Mr. Mullen, witness said: Yes, then I realised I was likely to be in a bit of a bother myself. I caught the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police Court (Before Mr. R. Donaldson, P.m.). Traffic Cases

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 2

At the Braidwood Police Court on Thursday a member of the fighting services, L. J. Petty, was charged with having driven a motor vehicle…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

18 MONTHS Ex-Solicitor Sentenced

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 2

On remand, Leopold Stewart Johnstone, 35, Bachelor of Arts, once a teacher at a denominational college and alderman of the city…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

One Year and Six Months' Gaol for Ex-goulburn Solicitor

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 2

On remand, Leopold Stewart Johnstone, 35, Bachelor of Arts, once a teacher at a denominational college and alderman of the City Council,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Seven Bicycles Taken Man Charged

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 1

Over a period of nine days, seven bicycles have been missed in Queanbeyan by their owners. As a result of police investigations…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sentenced to Death

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 July 1943 · page 3

Lionel Roy Barlow, 24, soldier, was found guilty in the Sydney Central Criminal Court On Tuesday of the murder of Albert Edward…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

VAGRANCY Two Young Women Charged

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 July 1943 · page 2

Two young women appeared before Mr. R. Doraldson P.M., at the local Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday afternoon. They were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 2

The following cases were heard before Mr. Donaldson, P.M., on 9th July:— John Noble, Joe Rafola, Thomas…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stealing on the Railway Porter Sentenced to Three Months

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 2

William Leonard Clare, 31, leading porter porter in charge of the tranship stage at. Goulburn railway goods shed, appeared at Goulburn Police…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Aliens Charged

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 2

Otta Lassila, a Finn, was charged by summons under Regulation 17 (1) of the National Security (Aliens Control) Regulations for having left the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

OVER £600 in Notes Taken From Burbong Home Alleged Breaking, Entering and Stealing Young Man Charged

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 July 1943 · page 1

When a junior railway porter was searched by police £500 in £5 notes was found in a tunic pocket and £71 in a money belt, it was stated…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →