Court Jester's Competition
Weenie (aged 5, at further end of the dinner table): "Oh, mummie, do come and look! The jelly has caught cold, and it is shivering like anything."— Made up by Ruby Bruton (aged 13),…
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8,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 250
The Customs Duties. Alleged False Entry. A Merchant Charged
In the summons division of the Water. Police Court yesterday H. Wolfson appeared to answer an information that on December 6, at Sydney, he did make an entry of…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Defrauding the Customs. An Entertainer Charged. A Cinematographe Confiseated
At the Water Police Court (summons division) yesterday James Mullins, professional entertainer, was charged that on November 12, at Sydney, he evaded payment of duty…
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MELBOURNE, Friday. -- A young man named Ernest Dowell, aged 10, was arrested to-night on a charge of murdering an old man named John Membrey. The deceased was being assaulted by…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Evasion of Customs Duties. a Showman Charged. Heavy Fines Imposed
Before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., at the Water Police Court yesterday, James Mullins (27), professional entertainer, was proceeded against by Inspector J. T. S. Donohoe for having, on…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Court Pride of Australia
The financial meeting of the Court Pride of Australia, No. 2488, A.O.F., was hold on Monday evening last, Bro. G. Gregory, C.R., presiding over a fair attendance of members…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In the Divorce Court
Judge; "So you want a divorce simply because your wife won't speak to you when she gets angry?" "Yes, that's it."…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Trials for Murder. Should Capital Punishment be Abolished ?
Probably the main ground of the interest felt in trails for murder, remarks the "Saturday Review," is the intense personal concern every man feels in his own safety…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ryde Police Court. Tuesday, January 28. (Before Messrs. G. M. Pope and R. T. Sutton, J's.P.) Bad Language
Arthur Wicks, summoned by the police for having made use of obscene language within hearing of persons passing in the public streets, was fined 5s together with 4s l0d costs of court…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Children's' Corner. Court of Entertainers
King Highandmighty, whose word is final, and whose sword is sharp. Queen Youngheart, who loves everyone not grown up, and does exactly as she pleases…
Continued on Trove, page 40 →The Chinese Court. Position of the Empress Dowager
The members of the Chinese Empire Redform Association which embraces in its ranks a large number of the Chinese resident in the metropolis, regret the turn affairs have taken in their native land…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Why the Police Force is Disorganised. Promotion, Pay and Influence
In a recent article we drew attention to the erratic method current in connection with promotion in the Police department. We know that seniority alone, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Law Report. Friday, January 31. Bankruptcy Court. Voluntary Sequestrations
William Leger, of Cleary-street, Hamilton, bricklayer. Mr. L. T. Lloyd, official assignee. John Cusack, of Lismore, labourer. Mr. W.H. Palmer, official assignee…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ryde Revision Court. Alderman Adams' Grievance. High Handed Proceedings. The Mayor's Action Condemned by She Council. Counsel's Opinion to be Obtained
An open court for the revision of the municipal lists of the Ryde municipality wuas hold at the Ryde Council chambers on Friday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Redshaw)…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Supposed Murder of a Chinese
Investigations concerning the disappearance of Ah Won, Chinese gardener, at Yamba, Clarence River, revealed bloodstains on tine curtains of the bed, the floor of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Kicked to Death—to Be Tried for Murder
An inquest was held concerning the death of John Gray, who died in hospital at Perth, W.A., as the result of a brutal assault in Hay-street. Three men, Mackay, Cullen,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →POLICE V. People. Stuckey Too Smart. a Prosecution that "Petered Out."
CONSTABLE SAM. STUCKEY is an exceedingly smart, astute young officer, and bids fair to surpass the crafty, keen-scented "Mister Brooks," who once "captured" a cold in his nose without…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Husband Charged with Murder. Melbourne
An inquest concerning. the death of Jane Fagan, who died from wounds inflicted by her husband, who was present in custody, was opened and adjourned to-day…
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John Hi[?]are, 52, described as a carpenter, was charged at the Water Police Court today, before Mr. G. H. Smithers, S. M., on remand, from. Newtown. with assaulting a girl,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stealing From the Person
Francis James Murphy (25), carpenter, having a tendency for tricks pertaining to the art of legerdemain, thought, by way of diversion. that he would "keep his hand in" and,…
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