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

Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1904

1,111 stories in Riverina's papers · page 49 of 56

Preference to Unionists Granted by the Court. an Important Judgment

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 3

In the Arbitration Court on Wednesday judgment was given in the long-deferred industrial dispute between the Trolly, Draymen and Carters' Union of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Outrageous Police Action a Sick Woman's Misfortune. Charged with "Insulting Behaviour."

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 1

A peculiar medical case, with, as far as the patient is concerned, a most outrageous sequel, has come to light at Ballarat…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Attempted Wife Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

At the Criminal Court to-day Lawrence Raymond was charged with shooting with intent to murder his wife in King-street. Although the wife…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Crown-street Murder

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

An inquest concerning the death of Mrs. O'Hara, who, it is alleged, was murdered by her husband in Crown-street on Saturday evening, was held to-day,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gundagai Police Court. Monday, November 21. Before Mr. Nesbit, P.M.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

Mary Smith was charged with using indecent language at the Chinese gardens at 12.30 a.m. on November 19. Mr. Fraser appeared for the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

Chas. Brond v. David West, £7/13/6, wages. Mr. Fraser for complainant. Defendant admitted the debt, but stated he was auable to pay…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Electoral Revision Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 4

In the Electoral Revision Court, Mr. C. R. Kiss, the deputy electoral registrar, deposed that seven names had been added to the list, and the parties, after…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Betting Prosecution. the Police Defied

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

Michael O'Brien, a member of City Tattersall's Club in Pitt-street, in defiance of the police, stood on the stops of the club making wagers on the Melbourne…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wagga Police Court. Monday, November 22. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) Driving Without a Light

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

Henry Eastcott was charged with driving without a light on the 10th instant. Accused pleaded guilty and was fined 5/ with 4/10 costs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wagga Police Court. Monday, November 21. (Before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.m.) a Young Woman Attempts to Commit Suicide

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 4

A young woman, Laura Mary Ryan, aged 21 years, was charged that on the 15th November she did attempt to commit suicide by taking phosphorous…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wife Murder. Woman's Throat Cut. Jealous Husband Attempts Suicide. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

Jealousy is the motive attributed us the cause of another of those domestic tragedies which of late have been very common in Sydney. Late last night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wife Murder. Woman's Throat Cut. Jealous Husband Commits Suicide. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 1

Jealousy is the motive attributed as the cause" of another of those domestic tragedies which of late have been very common in Sydney. Late last night a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Land Cases. Simultaneous Application's. Full Court Application

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 4

An application was made to the Full Court (the Chief Justice Mr. Justice G. B. Simpson, and Mr. Justice Owen) oil Thursday on behalf of Finlay…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tumut T[?] District Court FRIDAY,Nov.is

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

Before his Honor Judge Rogers. Yeo [?].v Co. v. C. McDonald-- . Mr. Emanuel for Plain- tiff, tor whom a verdict was given…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gundagai District Court. Monday, November 21. Before His Honor Judge Rogers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1904 · page 2

W.E. Kyle v. J.C. Morley, work done, goods sold and money lent, £15/9/. Mr. Weckes said said the confession…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Court

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 2

Before Messrs. T. F. Mangan and J H. Burrell, J.P. ILLEGAL DETENTION Frederick Wicht was charged with…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Raymond Case. at the Criminal Court. Sentenced to Death. Raymond makes a Long Address

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 3

The case against Lawrence Edward Raymond, who is about 30 years of age, of feloniously wounding his wife, Maud Raymond, with intent to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Courts. Police Court. Monday, 21St November, 1904. BEFORE Mr J. Nesbit, P.M.

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 2

Mary Smith was charged with using indecent language at the Chinese quarters on 18th instant. Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr. C…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Small Debts Court

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 2

E.G. Cooko and Co. v. S. Solomon, claim for commission 10s 9d. Mr. C. Fraser for plaintiff. No appearance of defendant…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Important Land Court Decision

The Temora Star · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 3

The Tumut Land Board, sitting on Wednesday last, heard the first case of conflicting applications between the original selector seeking to extend his…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →