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, 1922

1,698 stories in Riverina's papers · page 41 of 85

Xmas Eve Brawl Death of Ernest Taylor Morton Again Charged SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 22 June 1922 · page 1

Richard Charles Morton, 19, news vendor, at whose first trial the jury disagreed, was again arraigned at the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

COURT-MARTIAL Charge re Exams. Alleged Cheating SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 22 June 1922 · page 1

A court-martial was held aboard the cruiser Brisbane to-day, when five warrant officers appeared to answer charges arising out of certain…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

That Expensive Saloon McDonald and His Staff Police Case Not Ready SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 22 June 1922 · page 1

The case in which Geo. McDonald and five other men were recently arrested, charged with having charged excessive fees at the hairdressing…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Naval Court Martial Officers Charged Alleged Faked Examination Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 1

The Excellency of answers given to questions in the recent Naval examination for promotion having aroused the suspicion of the authorities, five…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Police Court. Wednesday, June 21. Before Messrs. Walsh and Browning, J's.P. DRUNK

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 2

William McGrath, for. drunkenness, was fined 5/-, or imprisonment till the rising of the court. INDECENT BRHAVIOUR…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Daily Murder London, June 21

The Daily Express · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 1

Two special constables while cycling near Keady, Autrim, with a farmer were shot dead by gunmen from behind a hedge…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Murder Mania Another Strange Case London, June 21

The Daily Express · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 1

A verdict of guilty, but insane, has been returned in the trial for murder of a lad named Walker, aged 17. He called up a messenger boy on a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Nine Charges of Stealing £120 Worth "Doing" Neutral Bay and Mosman SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 1

Nine charges of stealing in Neutral Bay and Mosman, involving the loss of about £120 worth of goods, have been preferred against a man who was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A Wife's Sentence. Murder or a Husband. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 2

Reuter's special Paris correspondent states that Madame Bessarabo was sentenced to 20 years penal servitude, while her daughter was acquitted. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kennedy's Murder a Remark Overheard "You Murderous Villains!" SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 1

Detectives are anxious to hear from the person or persons who were heard to express, "You murderous villains!" or words to that effect, on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Court Martial in Sydney. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 2

A court martial was held board the cruiser Brisbane to-day, when five warrant officers appeared to answer a charge arising out of certain…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Scene in Court. a Virago Cuts Loose

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 2

A SENSATION occurred in the Rockhampton (Q.) police court last Thursday morning, when a young woman Annie May Scaplon, alias…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

French Murder Daughter’s Confession Dramatic End of Trial Paris, June 21

The Daily Express · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 1

The trial for the murder of Madam Bes[?]rabo and her daughter has ended in the mother being found guilty, after a confession had been made toy…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Alleged Excessive Charges. Barbers Before the Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 2

The case in which George M'Donald and five other men who were recently arrested and charged with having charged excessive fees at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cost of Living. Board's Declaration Valid. Industrial Court's Decision. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 2

The Full Industrial Court, by a majority, ruled that othe cost of living decision of the Board of Trade of May 12 last, is valid…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Basic Wage. Board of Trade’s Decision Valued. Action Not Limited to Annual Consideration. Industrial Court Rules B Y a Majority of Two to One Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 23 June 1922 · page 1

The Full Bench of the Industrial Court, decided to-day, by a majority, ruled that the Board of Trade’s Cost of Living declaration of May 12 is valid, Judges Cu[?]wls, Beeby and Rolin endorsed the Board of Trade’s action; Mr. Justice Edmunds…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Surry Hills Murder. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 June 1922 · page 3

Dectectives are anxious to hear from persons or the person heard to express, "You murderous villan," or words to that effect on Saturday night…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

[?] in Court [?]

The Daily Express · Saturday 24 June 1922 · page 1

There was a [?] in Court to-day when [?]red Pack was con[?]ted of having [?] [?] to a [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Surry Hills Murder a Missing Man. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 24 June 1922 · page 8

Detectives Inquiring into the Burry Hills murder are endeavouring to find a person who, It is believed, could throw light on the matter…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Others Threatened Police Precautions. London, June 23

The Daily Express · Saturday 24 June 1922 · page 1

Many members of the House of Commons besides Sir Henry Wilson have lately received threatening letters from Sinn Fenners, but his were…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →