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Riverina · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1925

1,611 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 81

Armed Communist Sentenced. COLOGNE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 2

The Communist Kehl, in whose house weapons were found, has been sentenced by a British court martial to 20 months' imprisonment. The defence…

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Union Treasurer Sentenced to 12 Months SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 1

Thomas Bath, 44, was convicted of being an accessory after the fact of embezzlement, while treasurer of the Felt Hatters Union, and was…

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Lilydale Tragedy. Police Expect to Make Arrest Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 2

An early arrest is expected in connection with the Lilydale tragedy. The police are confident that they will shortly recover the gun from which…

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New Zealand Mystery. Husband Charged with Wife Murder a message from Wellington (N.Z.)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 6

States that there was an important development on Monday in the Mouat mystery. Fredick Mouat was discovered in a brick kiln in the…

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Lilydale Murder. Man Wanted Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

The Victorian police hope to up the mystery surrounding the death of the young man Bent by the apprehension of Howard Vernon, who is…

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Murder at Redfern. Sydney, To-day

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 4

Mrs. Mary Smith was brutally murdered at her house, Douglas Street, Redfern, about 2 a.m. this morning, and her daughter, Alice Quirk…

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Brutal Murder Redfern Sensation SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 1

There was a sensational occurrence in Douglas Street, Redfern, at 2.30 this morning, when two shots were heard, followed by loud screams,…

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Husband and Doctor Charged. Alleged Illegal Operation. SYDNEY, To-day

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 4

Following the death in a private hospital on March 4, of Elma Mary Reading, the husband Sydney Reading (30), estate agent, and James…

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Cables Murder Trial Elsie Cameron Case LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 1

The trial opened at the Sussex Assizes of Norman Thorne on a charge of murdering his fiance, Elsie Cameron Thorne pleade not…

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Mr. Bavin Reply to Mr. Justice Powers Court Influenced by Threat Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

The Attorney-General, Mr. Bavin, stated to-night that he had received from Mr. Justice Powers, president of the Federal Arbitration Court, [?]…

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The Lilyvale Murder

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 2

Melbourne detectives are now confident they will shortly be able to trace Howard Vernon, who they desire to interview in connection…

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Police Court. Tuesday, March 10. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 2

Walter T. Hunter was fined 10s, together with 8s court costs, on a charge of failing to return his expired motor license…

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Wagga Police Court. (Before Mr. J. B. Cibron, P.m.) False Pretences

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 5

Gilbert George Nalder, known as Bert. George, a resident of Marrar. was charged at the Wa[?] Police Court on Monday last with having…

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Redfern Murder Detectives Busy SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 1

The detectives who are investigating the Redfern murder mystery are satisfied that the man Smith, who was located at Woy Woy last night,…

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Lilydale Murder Suspect Arrested MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 1

Howard Vernon, wanted in connection with the murder of William kent, at Lilydale, was arrested late last night at Middle park…

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Telegraphic. Brutal Murder at Redfern. Sydney

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 3

A mystery surrounds the brutal murder of Mrs. Mary Smith, at her home, Douglas-street, Redfern, about 2 a.m. this morning, and the serious…

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Not for the High Court Nonsense Might Do for Arbitration Court. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

In the High Court Mr Justice Starke rebuked the Seamen's Union representative, Mr Foster, for taking nonsense. That sort of thing might do…

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Quarter Sessions. Wagga Criminal List District Court Actions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 2

On Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock the March sitting of the Wagga Court of Quarter Sessions will begin. Judge Bevan will preside, and Mr P. V…

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Thorne on Trial Crowded Court Case for the Prosecution London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 2

The court at the Sussex Assizes at Lewes was crowded for the opening of the trial of Norman Thorne, charged with the murder of Elsie Cameron, at…

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Waterside Troubles Another Slur on Arbiration Court Engineers Against Overtime Fremantle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

Owing to the refusal of the stokehold hands and engineers to supply steam for Winches to enable lumpers to work orertime last night, the…

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