Clever Trickster Australian Sentenced in London London
Described as one of the cleverest confidence tricksters, Alfred Lawson, aged 58 years, who was born in Australia, was sentenced at the Old Bailey…
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Pleaded Guilty Contrary to Magistrate's Advice Sydney
Arthur Thomas Herbert Roberts, aged 40 years, fuel merchant, pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving at the Traffic Court to-day, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Telegraphic News Newcastle Murder Trial Maitland
"I do not know how Dot met her death. I did not have anything to do with the murder." These words, included in a statement allegedly made…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder of Girl Trial of Roberts Alleged Conversation Maitland
The trial of Leonard William Roberts who is charged with having murdered Dorothy May Everett, was resumed to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alleged Stolen Watch Man Before Court
George Baxter (29) was charged at the Leeton police court on Wednesday, before Mr. A. S. Kendall, J.P., with stealing a lady's gold…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sequel to Police Raid on Club Sydney
Following a police raid on the "400" club in Hunter-street, on April 8, fines totalling £130 were imposed on three men at the Central Police Court…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£1,000,000 Claim Woman's Appeal Against Judge's Order Struck Out by Full Court SYDNEY
When the claim for £1,000,000 by Mrs. Gladys Heath-Robinson against a number of well-known Sydney people came before the Full Court to-day,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Arab Sentenced to Death Jerusalem
An Arab gang leader, Mahomed Khaill Darwarsi, was sentened to death ti-day for the murder of a Jewish settler. He is also believed to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Murder of Girl Trial of Roberts Case for the Defence Accused Acquitted Sydney
When the trial of Leonard William Roberts, charged with the murder of Dorothy May Everett, was resumed at the Maitland Circuit Court to-day, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →German Bishop Leaves for Unknown Destination After Interview by Police Berlin
Monselgneur Stroll, aged 68 years, Bishop of Rottenburg and Wurtemburg, was "recommended" by the secret police to leave town." at least…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →LAX S.P. Laws Racing Body Protests Public Hamper Police Casino
Following a protest by the Northern Rivers Racing' Association, that there was great official laxity in enforcing laws against starting price betting in…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Police Court. (Today.) Before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M. Stealing Charge
Lawrence McLean pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a telescope, valued at £7. Detective Humphris: The telescope…
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James O'Connor, 27. painter, who pleaded guilty at the Quarter Sessions today, to a charge, of receiving, was sentenced to 23 months' imprisonment…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Declared Innocent After Sentenced to Death Ottawa
Condemned to be hanged on February 12 last for the murder of a girl, John Comba was yesterday declared innocent by the Ontario' Court of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →No Locks in Victorian Gaol Melbourne
Discussing recent escapes from the French Island penal settlement, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bailey) said that he had been amazed to learn that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Albury Races Successful Cup Meeting Concluded Manu Forti's Handicap Bracelet to Le Court
Manu Forti, who ran particularly well in the Gold Cup on Friday made amends by winning the President's Handicap, the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police Court
At the court of petty sessions the following cases have been dealt with since our last issue:— Kenneth Campbell (43) and John…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court Wagga, Monday, May 2 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, PM.)
Joseph H. Battley, the licensee of the Prince of Wales Hotel, was lined £7, with £1/1/ costs, on a charge of selling adulterated whisky. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Valuation Court
Appeals against the Willimbong Shire Council's Valuation will be heard on Thursday next by the visiting police…
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