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, 1913

1,549 stories in Riverina's papers · page 27 of 78

Arbitration Court. Great Union Case. Over 600 Respondents

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day Judge Higgins commenced the hearing of the plaint lodged by the Builders and Laborers' Federation of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wagga Police Court

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 2

At the court yesterday morning before Mr. J. D. Walker, C.M., Aercas Fenton was charged with being drunk in George-street, Wagga, on the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Crime in Sydney. Daring Theft. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 2

Thieves entered the residence, of Thomas Furze, Park-road, Moore park, in broad daylight, and ransacked the place throughout, and carried…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Scandala. Informer Shot Dead. Suspects Arrested. New York

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 2

Terry Maida, who have information to the Attorney-General, as to the connection of the members of the New York police in the recent graft…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Arrested For Murder. Nobleman Charged. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

Baron Bisting, a rich Lithuanian landlord, has been arrested at Warsaw, on a charge of murdering Lavislas Lubecki, who a few days ago was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burglary Epidemic. Accused on Trial. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

A boy named George, Filby, who recently held up and robbed a young girl at Narrabeen, pleaded guilty at to-day's sessions, and was remanded…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Soft-hearted Juries. Murder Penalties

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 4

The increase in the number of murders [?] to jealousy and [?] France has attached the attention of French legislators and a Bill has been…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court. Tuesday, April, 29. Before Mr C. J. B. Helm, P.M. DRUNK

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 4

Patrick O'Loughlin pleaded guilty to being drunk the previous day, and was final [?] or 11 days hard labor. RAILWAY CASES…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Scandal New York

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

Four New York police officers are being placed on trial on charges, of graft covering a period of four years…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Maternity Bonus. Alleged Frauds. Doctor and Nurses Charged. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

To-day, Dr. Leger Erson and Nurses H. Hurrell and C. Donaldson were charged with conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth by means of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Russian "Court of Petitions."

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 7

There are many interesting particulars in the new issue of the Russian Year Book concerning the famous Court of Petitions of the Russian…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Raid Carefully Planned. Union' Charged with Conspiracy. Drastic Action. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

Fifty detectives and 21 constables carefully planned the raid and the thorough search of Kingsway. Besides manuscripts, several columns of types…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Raid Suffragettes Several Arrests. Cardinal Gibbons' Plea. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

A hundred police raided the Women's Political Union's headquarters in London to-day, and arrested seve officials, including Mrs. Drummond and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Raids On the Track of the Suffragette. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 4

A hundred police raided the Women's Political Union head-quarters in London, and arrested seven officials, including Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sensational Tragedy. Police Sergeant Shot. When Serving Summons. Crime of Eccentric Orchardist. Son Also Wounded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

A shocking tragedy occurred at St. Ives, on the north shore line, this morning. Sergeant Edwin Hickey attempted to serve two commitment…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Cowardly Assault. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 3

Whilst, James Tempest, a retired railway servant was proceeding home through a lane at Petersham late last night, three men sprang upon him and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Alleged Burglary. Accused Committed. Threats of Shooting. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 4

At the police court to-day, Frederick Dickson was committed for trial on a charge of burglary in a dwelling house at Newtown. Constable Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Punchbowl Tragedy. Open Verdict Returned. Police Complimented. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 4

The inquest into the death of the girl Esther Porter, at Punchbowl, was resumed to-day. William Chard, bread carter, said he had known…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Alleged Theft. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1913 · page 2

Henry Newman was brought before the police court and charged with the theft of a number of articles, valued at £100, the property of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Murder of a Countess

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1913 · page 3

The body of the Countess of Cottingham was found shot in a wood at Oxfordshire…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →