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

Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1906

8,464 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 250

Charge of Attempted Theft

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 18

Robert Woods, or O'Connell (28), described us a boot-maker, pleaded not guilty at the Central Court to attempting to steal 91, a watch and chain, a railway ticket, and a pair of spectacles, from a man in a lane off…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Alleged Theft From a Dwelling

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 18

Eileen May Moore (21), a servant, was brought up at the Newtown Court, charged with stealing in the house of Archibald Lung (Rugby Hotel King-street, New-town), a gold watch and two gold rings, the property…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Charge of Stealing From a Home

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 18

William D'Arcy (37), a sailor, now undergoing imprisonment on another charge, was brought up at the Newtown Court, charged with stealing in the dwelling-house of Richard Russell, Port Hacking-road, Miranda, a…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Queensland. Sentenced for Manslaughter. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 12

At the criminal sittings of the Supreme Court to-day, Andrew David Nicoll, who was yesterday convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of his brother,…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Police Changes

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 4

The Inspector General of Police (Mri Garvin) to-day announced that he had filled the va­cancy at No. 2 (Regent-street) Police Station, caused by. the death of Inspector Hinds…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, February 20. (Before Mr. S. Murphy, S.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 7

Leonard Harrison was charged with being drunk in Wentworth-street, Parramatta. The defendant pleaded guilty. The S.M.: Any special features about…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

A New Confidence Trick. "Heir to £4000" Sentenced

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 9

PENRITH, Friday.--George Edward Thomas who was remanded from Monday last, was brought before the local Bench to-day, and charged with false pretences…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 9

Before the Registrar, in No. 2 Court.—Hellstrom v Brown, at 10.30 a.m…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Penrith Police Court MONDAY. Before the P.M. and Mr Noble, J.P.

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 4

Joseph Henry Smith, charged with having a lady's 9 carat gold watch, albert chain and and trinkets in his possession, was remanded for eight days. Bail allowed—sell £40,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Balmain Police Court. Wednesday, 21st FEBRUARY. (Before Mr. Wilshire, S.m.). Drunks, Etc

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 3

Walter Anderson, 22, laborer, for being drunk was fined 5/-, or rising of the Court; Robert Wark, 41, tinsmith, was fined 7/6 or 2 days…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Burglary and Science. Chemical Appliances of the Upto-date Cracksman. Melting Safes

The World's News · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 13

[?] up-to-date burglar who makes a speciality of robbing [?]afes must be a scientist as well as an expert [?]n the use of tools…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Official Recognition of Police of Police Bravery. to Tub Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 15

Sir,--In your issue of the 22nd inst. 1 notice the Police Department has recognised the services of the police who took part in the recent encounter at Newtown, which…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Court of Arbitration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 9

Before the President and Members, in the Probate Court, Chancery-square.—At 10 a.m.: Re Sydney and Manly Ferries' award, for additional evidence; re Coal Lumpers' dispute, application for common rule…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Police Courts. a Dishonest Domestic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 14

At the Water Police Court Yesterday, before Mr. O. N. Payten S.M., Annie Barbara Moloney, a domestic servant, was charged with stealing in the dwelling. house of Alfred Donald Playfair, of Francis street,…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Police Courts. More Wolfe's Schnapps Cases

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 18

At the Newtown Court, before Mr. J. L. Ling, Jeremiah Matthew O'Brien, lessee of the White Horse Hotel, St. Peters, and Isaac Schofield, lessee of the Riverview Hotel, St. Peters, pleaded guilty to selling…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Full Court Mems. re Willis

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 4

Chief Justice: There is no statement by Rea that he [?]ver went into possession in 1904 of the Improvement Leases granted in his name in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Power of the Court

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 6

The case of bankrupt Waddell, who is undergoing a sentence of apparently interminable imprisonment, because he refuses to answer…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Rival Claims for a Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 17

The claims of Rockdale and Kogarah to the establishment of a Court of Petty Sessions in their midst, to suit the convenience of the residents of the St. George district, was fully discussed at a public meeting in the…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Romantic Will Case. French Lawyer Charged with Influencing a Rich Old Laly

The World's News · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 11

An extraordinary will suit is occupying the First Supplementary Chamber in Paris—extraordinary not only on account of the amount involved (£200,000), but in view of the high…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Contempt Oe Court. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 18

Sir,--In reference to your footnote commenting on my letter on the above subject in your issue of the 20th inst., I may say that I had no thought of suggesting that it is the work of a…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →