Armidale Murder Death Sentence on Kelly
Found guilty of the murder of Marjorie Constance Sommerlad, at Hillcrest, near Tenterfield, on February 4, John Trevor Kelly, 24,…
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Tongue Torn Out Victim of Son's Assault Dies Sydney
Mrs. Mary Truda, aged 54 years, of Chatswood, who was found in her home on April 26 with her tongue almost torn out, died in hospital…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Ball for Local Charities Most Enjoyable Function Local Support Disappointing
The annual Police Ball was held in the Kyeamba Smith Hall on Wednesday night, and was one of the most enjoyable dances held at…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Tumut Police Court (Before Mr. Grugeon, P.M.)
George Elliott was charged with failing to keep to the right hand side of the road while driving a motor lorry at Tumut. Fined £1, 5/6…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police-court (Today.) Before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M. No Licence
Edward Francis Murray pleaded guilty to permitting an unlicenced person to drive a car. Police said that defendant's brother,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Amazing Allegations Against Goulburn Police Safely Patrol Matter Before Yass Municipal Council
Amazing allegations were made at Monday night’s meeting of the Yass Municipal Council against the conduct of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Held in Gaol Brisbane
Because he declined to disclose certain information, Reginald Dower was committed to prison during pleasure of the Bankruptcy Court judge…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Quick Return to Gaol Sydney
Released from gaol on April 1. after having served six months for stealing, Stewart Lindsay Marsh, aged 34 years, came before the Central…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →False Pretences Man Charged at Tumut
Patrick Conway, over 18-years of age, was arrested at Ariah Park foy Detective-Sergeant Ramus and Detective-Constable Nevile on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Police Ball Photographs
The photographs taken at the police ball and at other points in the town last Wednesday by Constable M'Kenzie were very successful and a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Escorted From Victoria Charged with False Pretences Here
BROUGHT FROM Victoria under escort to face the charge, John Keith Roberts was yesterday remanded on a false pretences, count it Leeton Court…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Police Court Monday, May 3, 1939 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.M.)
William J. Brennan and Patrick Brennan were charged at the Wagga Police Court with having stolen a quantity of metal. They pleaded guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police Sergeant Resents Allegations
"These men should be dealt with severely, because they came into the court and alleged that a policeman framed them," said Sergeant E. J…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Minor Court Cases
John David Lodge pleaded guilty to driving a car with inefficient brakes. It was stated that when defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Man Held in Gaol Refusal to Give Information Brisbane
Because he declined to disclose certain information Reginald Dower was committed to prison during the pleasure of the Bankruptcy Court judge,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Unregistered Clubs Police Seek Greater Powers MELBOURNE
Described by the police as "night clubs." unregistered social clubs, mostly run by foreigners, have been opened in the city in abnormally large…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Three Danes Charged in Wagga Alleged to Be Prohibited Immigrants Fine Type of Young Men
Three youths, who it is alleged deserted from the Norwegian ship Asia while she was in Sydney last week, were arrested at The Rock on Saturday and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Not Bullet, Say Police Window of Speeding Rail Motor Smashed
AFTER investigations into a sensational incident last Wednesday night when a window of the rail motor returning to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →E. C. Rolls in Court Final Judgment Sought Melbourne
Ernest Charles Rolls, theatrical entrepreneur, was entered for appearance in the Practice Court to-day when Benjamin John Fuller Pty. Ltd. asked…
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