Murder Near Perth
A man named James Shaw was shot dead at West Murray, W.A., on Sunday evening, his assailant being alleged to bo a Japanese named Oki. The body of the dead man…
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Navvies and Police
Navvies on the railway line at Walhalla, V., got out of hand out Saturday night, and a number of free fights occurred at the lower end of the town, culminating in an…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →American Sailor and Police. Sydney
Constable Hogg was roughly handled by two American bluejackets last night. The Americans were drinking in the bar of an hotel in Goulburn-street, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Marine Court Finding. a Captain's Cehtificate. Sydney
The marine court has called upon captain willamson, so the steamer Hillmeads to show cause why his certificate should not be suspended or…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mysterious Murder. General Luard's Wife Shop a Tragedy of the Woods London, August 25
Mr. Luard, wife of Major-General charles Edward Luaard, of ightham knoll and her husband were about to spend some days form home. Her…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mysterious Murder. Woman Shot in a Lonely Wood. Rings Torn From Her Fingers London
A mysterious murder, which has caused a great sensation throughout the kingdom, has been committed at Seal Chart, Sevenoaks, Kent…
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The Japanese, Oki Iwakichi, who murdered James H. Shaw by shooting him, at West Murray, West Australia, on Sunday night, has given himself…
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David Jones' promises were entered by burglars yesterday, and jewellery was stolen of the value of several hundred pounds…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Burglary. Business Premises Entered. Goods Valued at £300 Stolen. Sydney
The premises of David Jones and Company, George Street, were entered by burglars between closing up time on Saturday and this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Friendly Appeal Court
Though the Local Government Act makes no provision for a friendly appeal court for the adjustment of differences of opinion concerning assessments for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Indecent Assault a Wardsman Committed for Trial. Hospital Patient Concerned
Frank Morris, wardsman at the Wagga Hospital, was charged with indecently assaulting a girl 9 years of age at the hospital on August 24…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Sevenoaks Murder. a Sensational Development. London, August 30
The murder of Mrs. Luard at Sevenoaks, Kent, has caused the greatest excitement. A sensational incident is reported in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wagga Sessions and District Court
There was only one case set down for trial at the Wagga Quarter Sessions, appointed to be open on 11th September, but it has been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sly Grog Shops. a Police Raid. Sydney
The police raided an alleged sly grog shop in Barnell Lane, Surry Hills yesterday morning. Nine men and four women were found on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. SATURDAY. Before Messrs. M. Richardson, E. Doidge, and G. Fisher, J.P. Turkey Stealing
Thomas McGeary was charged with stealing two turkeys, the property of Mrs. P. Canty. Plea, not guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MONDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. ASSAULT
W. E. Ward v. Philp Newbury. No appearance of defendant. Mr. Mac Mahon appeared for complainant, and asked the P.M. to adjourn…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Municipal Appeal Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M.
Mr. Mac Mahon appeared for the council The valuator (Mr. Thos. Williams) being ill, Mr. J. T. Renehan was engaged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Daring Burglary
A daring burglary was committed some time between Saturday night and Sunday night, from the premises of Messrs. David Jones and Co., Limited, of Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Magistrate and Solicitor
A lively breeze between Mr. Murphy, P.M., and. Mr. Lazarus, a solicitor, occurred at the Ballarat, V., Police Court on Friday. During argument by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Alleged Theft of a Watch
At the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Coghlan, J.P., a man named Reuben Heydon was charged with stealing a gun metal watch valued at…
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