Timid "Ghost" Midnight Revels. Checked by Police
The ancient abbey village of Uph[?]and, Lancashire, has been startled by a mysterious "ghostly" visitant that possesses the strength of a…
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Surplus Revenue Bill. Declared to Be Valid. High Court Decision. Melbourne
The High Court gave judgment this morning in the case brought by the Government of New South Wales against the commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Women Charged. with Stealing Store Goods
At the local police court on Friday, before Messrs Kyle and Martin, J.'sP. Mary Fitzgerald and Francis Wallis mother and daughter, both married…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blackmailers. Threats of Murder. Culprits Sentenced. London, Oct. 23
At the Central Criminal Court Charles Winborn and Arthur Canham, farriers, were found guilty of attempting to blackmail J. B. Joel by threats of…
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We have in this country, states an American criminologist, and especially in Chicago and New York, more murder mysteries than in any other part…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Suffragettes in Court. Cabinet Ministers As Witnesses. London, October 22
At Bow-street police court yesterday Mrs. Pankhurst, Miss Christabel Pankhurst and Mrs. Drummond, the three "suffragette" leaders who were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Women Desire Gaol
Mrs. Pankhurst, Mrs. Drammond and Miss Pankhurst, women suff[?]gists, have been bound over to keep the peace. All the defendants elected…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. MONDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. DRUNKENNESS
Charles Cross was charged with being drunk in Parker Street, and pleaded guilty. Constable Cummins stated case. Fined 5s or imprisonment till 6 p.m…
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An application for the assessment of rent in connection with the right to enter and compensation was made before Mr G. Stevenson, mining…
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A sitting of the Warden's Court was held at the Court House yesterday before Mr. Stevenson, P.M. It appears that a mild rush has occurred…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →[?]Undagai Police Court. Friday, October 23. Before. Messrs. Kyle and Martin, J's.P
MARY FITZGERALD and Frances Wallis were charged with, in company, on October 22nd, stealing one rug and two lace plastrons, valued at 12/4, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fighting in Morocco. Police and Troops. London, October 24
A conflict occurred at the port of Mogador, in Morocco, between 400 of the Sultan's troops and 200 native police, who are under the control of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Suffragettes" in Court. Three Go to Prison. London, October 25
Mrs. Pankhurst, Miss Christabel Pankhurst and Mrs. Drummond, three of the leaders of the "suffragettes" who were arrested for their part in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Brutal Assault. Victim Becomes Deranged. Heavy Sentences Imposed. Sydney
Three young men named Fredk. Newel, Harold Price and Alfred Smith were, at the quarter sessions to-day, convicted of a brutal crime, and were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Prescription. Mistaken Mixture. Kills an Infant. Woman Charged with Manslaughter. Sydney
An inquest was held to-day on the body of a 17-months-old infant named Annie Kearney, who died after taking a dose of medicine obtained from a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Rockchoppers' Strike Application to Arbitration Court. Leave to Prosecute Strikers Sydney
The President of the Arbitration Court had before him to-day an application on behalf of the Attorney-General for leave to prosecute 64…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Women in Gaol. Countess Russell on Their Clothes
The Countess Russell writes to the “Daily News” of August 1. Your paper has always been open to anyone anxious to bring wrong-doing…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →One Hour Holiday for Police
The Inspector-General of Police has decided to allow members of the police force one hour off each alternate Sunday to attend church…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Supreme Court Bench. BRISBANE
The late Attorney-General, Mr. Blair, was offered the fifth seat on the Supreme Court bench, but he refused the offer, as he was required to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Queensland Crime. Death of a Governess. Mistress Charged with Murder. Brisbane
The Commissioner of Police has been informed in accordance with his instructions the police have arrested Mrs. Wilson, wife of the manager of…
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