Suspected Murder in in S.a
ADELAIDE, Saturday Morning.—A. man [?] Frank Ward, was recently arrested at Eudunda on a charge of having goods in his possession supposed to have been stolen. Accused…
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Holidays for the Police
As a result of the persistent efforts of Mr. Dacey, M P., the Government has consented to the police in the colony being allowed a fortnight's holiday every year, but it is rumored…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Metropolitan Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Gibson). Alleged Grave Assault
George Gardiner, a man of middle age, was charged with assault with intent on Theresa Maud Ellen Moran, a married woman, aged 19 years, at Plumpton, near…
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AT the above Court, bitting at Darlinghurst on Wednesday, 8th mutant, the appeal of M. Considine against the recommendation of the Board in respect of his special lease, No. 98-15 Lismore, which was…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →The Horsham Tragedy. Verdict of Wilful Murder
MELBOURNE, Friday. -- In the case of Dan Young, at Horsham, the inquest was concluded to-day. A large quantity of evidence was taken, and the jury found a verdict of wilful murder…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Police Courts. a Rude Interruption
At the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Wilshire, S.M., Andrew M'Allister (46), dealer, was charged with stealing the sum of 30s, the property of Owen Sullivan. The prosecutor was in a hotel in…
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Uncle Jack: Hullo, Freddy, what's the matter? Has someone been beating you? Freddy: N—n—no. B—but I had a fight with, another fellow, and I hurt him so bad I can't help…
Continued on Trove, page 38 →Criminal Court. Cases for
The following cases are set down for hearing at the Darlinghurst Criminal Court. on Monday: Kate O'Rourke, arson; Edward Cox, Frederick Johnson, and Frank Ward, assault; Percy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Metropolitan Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Gibson and Juries.) Crown Prosecutor, Mr. W. L. Merewether. SENTENCED
Henry Compton, a middle-aged man, who was found guilty on Wednesday of having indecently assaulted a female child three years of age, was sentenced to penal servitude for four years…
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Katrie O'Rourke, arson; Edward Cox, Frederick Johnston, and Frank Ward, rape; Percy M'Donald, horse stealing…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Oxley Murder. Story of the Crippled Boy Wilson in the Witness Box
BRISBANE, Friday. -- The magisterial inquiry concerning the death of the boy Hill, who was found murdered near Oxley, was held at the Police Court, South Brisbane, to-day, before…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Second Edition. a South Australian Sensation. Murder of a Hawker Suspected. a Man Under Arrest
ADELAIDE, Friday. -- Sensational developments have taken place in connection with the arrest of a man named Frank Ward at Endunda on a charge of having goods in his possession supposed to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Central Criminal Court. (Before Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury.)
Mr. G. C. Wade was Crown Prosecutor, THE PETERSHAM TRAGEDY. The trial of Stewart Wilson Christopher Briggs was concluded. The accused had been arraigned the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Children's Pages. (Conducted by Dame Durden.) Court of Entertainers
King Highandmighty, whose word Is final, and whose sword is sharp. Queen. You[?]gheart, who loves everyone not grown up, and does exactly as she pleases…
Continued on Trove, page 38 →Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. Arthur Henry.) Estates Sequestrated
New South Wales Mont de Piete v. Michael Joseph Curry. An order was made sequestrating…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Oxley Murder Yesterday's Inquiry. Wilson Gives Evidence. What His Son Says. Sensational Testimony. Incriminates His Father
BRISBANE, Friday.—At the inquiry into the Oxley murder to-day the crippled boy, in giving evidence, deposed to his father leaving him for some time while he…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. A. Henry.) Hearing of Creditors' Petitions
In the matter of M. Simmons, S. E Lees, and R. H Fancourt, executrix and executors of the will of Michael Simmons, deceased (trading as "Mick" Simmons) v. W. Slowgrove, Mr. Adrian Knox appeared on behalf of the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →District Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) Alleged Injuries Through Vibration. Agnew v. Muras
Mr. James, instructed by Mr. E. Meyer, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Whitfeld and Mr. Garland, instructed by Mr. Weaver, for the defendant. This was a claim for £200 damages brought by…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Dastardly Crime. the Oxley Murder Under Investigation. Who Killed Alfred Stephen Hill? Inquiry by a Judicial Tribunal. Bbisbane
An inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of the boy Alfred Stephen Hill, who was murdered at Oxley on December 10 last, was commenced to-day at the South Brisbane Police Court…
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