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, 1934

1,368 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 69

Still They Come More Mining Matters Heard Warden's Court

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 8

The interest cantered around the search' for that rich mineral deposit: gold, is certainly not dying in Gundagai. on Tuesday last, the Mining…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Race Horse Tipster Sentenced to Gaol

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 7

John Patrick Lane (28) a race horse tipster, has been frequenting the streets of Leeton lately and furtively whispering ."winners" in the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Motors And Sheep Stealing

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 12

A defence of the use of motor-cars by the police in country districts was made by the Commissioner (Mr. Childs) when replying at a civic…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

London Police General Knowledge Paper

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 8

The general knowledge paper set in the recent examination for entrance to the Metropolitan Police College, and published in the London "Police…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Murder Trial Case to Be Heard at Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 13

The second trial of Mrs. Lilian Anderson on a charge of having murdered her husband, Moncrieff Anderson, at Wagga, in May last,…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Doings at the Tumut Police Court Many Cases, But Short Sitting

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 1

Though Police Magistrate E. H. Harrison dealt with several matters the Tumut Police Court last week, did not take him long to get…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Police Court To-day Before Mr. J. A.S. Balmain, P.M. Indecent Language

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 2

Keiron Cummings pleaded guilty to charges of being drunk and of using indecent language in Parker street, Cootamundra. on Saturday night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Trainer Imprisoned for Assault Sequel to Disqualification Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 6

"It was an unprovoked and cowardly attack," remarked Mr. A. H. O'Kelly, P.M., in the summons court at Rockhampton this morning, in sentencing…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Had Mind of a Child Man Accused of Attended Murder Grenfell School Teacher's Escape

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 1

"I never meant to kill any one—I thank God that they're all right I" exclaimed David Joseph Griffith (53) at the Cowra…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War Drama Shot for Cowardice Pitiful Scene in Court Paris

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 1

The Courts-martial Appeal Court has upheld the war-time sentence on Second-Lieutenant Chapelant, who was condemned for cowardice at the front…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Police Court Wagga Monday, July 9 (Before Mr. R.E. Atkinson, P.m.) Missing Saddle

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 July 1934 · page 4

Thomas F. Ball was charged with having goods in custody reasonably suspected of having been stolen. Mr. E.F. Lusher appeared for the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police Court To-day

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1934 · page 2

Before Messrs. Witt and Windrim Js.p. Martin Roach, 30, a stranger, was remanded until Monday on a charge…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Barry Murder Big Crowd Attends Inquest Carcoar

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1934 · page 1

THE inquest was opened yesterday into the death of John Ryan, 79, retired, farmer, who was found shot in his hut at Barry, near…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

District Court Wagga, Tuesday, July 10 (Before His Honor. Judge Coyle)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1934 · page 3

John Blair, of Wagga proceeded against George F Holden of Melbourne, to recover £101 for an alleged dishonored cheque and £100 as…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Allegations Against Woman in Blayney Murder Mystery Death of John Ryan Big Crowd Attends Inquest Grandson Gives Evidence CARCORA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1934 · page 1

The inquest was opened to-day into the death of John Ryan, aged 79 years, a retired farmer, who was found shot in his hut at Barry, near Blayney. on June 8. Mrs. Charlotte Fowler, who has been charged with the murder, was present…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Soviet Secret Police System Re-organised Moscow

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 1

The Soviet has re-organised the O.G.P.U (Soviet police), creating a commissariat for internal affairs to take over the chief department. This…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Blayney Tragedy Death of John Ryan. Police Evidence. Tracks in Paddock

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 4

When the inquest concerning the death of John Ryan, near Blayney, was resumed at the Carcoar courthouse on Wednesday, Sergeant…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blayney Tragedy Death of John Ryan Police Evidence Tracks in Paddock CARCOAR

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 1

When the inquest concerning the death of John Ryan, near Biayney, was resumed to-day. Sergeant Blanchard said' that he at first held suspicions…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

District Court Wagga, July 11 (Before His Honor, Judge Coyle) Trotting Pony Action

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 2

The hearing was continued of the case in which John Blair, of Wagga, proceeded against George F. Holdan, of Melbourne, to recover £101 for an…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stealing Horses Two Men Sentenced to Gaol

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 2

AT THE Narandera Police Court on Wednesday last James Lodding was convicted to six months hard labor on a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →