Boys Escape From Gaol. Kempsey
Two State boys, aged 16, Stanley Tovey and Frederick Virgo, were imprisoned in Kempsey Gaol on a charge of breaking and entering and stealing. They were remanded while the…
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Magistrate Thanked "You're a Decent Fellow"
Before Mr. Gale, S.M., at the Central Police Court this morning Bernard Dalton, aged 29, a fitter, was charged with having behaved in an offensive…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Opium in Sydney Suggestion by Magistrate BATHURST
The New Year festivities in the local Chinese quarters were disturbed by the uninvited presence of Sergeant Dunne and Constable Rhall and as a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Removal of Police. the Marrickville Incident
Ald. J. Ness, of Marrickville, writes in regard to the removal of the Marrickville police: "Mr. Dooley refuses to be drawn into a public controversy with me over this matter; but…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Murder Trial That Divided Scotland. The Mysterious Case of Jessie M'Pherson
ONE Monday afternoon of July, a highlyrespected Glasgow acountant and his young son. who had been week-ending in their seaside cottage, walked to their city…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →High Court Dates of Sittings Altered MELBOURNE
Owing to the maritime dispute the High Court's sittings have been altered, and will be as follows:--Sydney, March 29; Hobart, May 9; Melbourne, May 16…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. Justice Powers. Re-appointed to Arbitration Court
MELBOURNE, Friday.--It is now certain that Mr. Justice Powers will be immediately reappointed Deputy-President of the Federal Arbitration Court…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Removal of Marrickville Police. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Mr. Dooley refuses to be drawn into a public controversy with me over this matter, but in the interest of justice and fair play the public have a right to know why two efficient…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →A Soldier's Case Bundarra Land Referred to Appeal Court
The Minister for Lands, Mr. P. F. Loughlin, referred this morning to a complaint which had reached him from Armidale regarding the ease of a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Eaten by His Dogs Rabbiter's Terrible End Police Destroy Them Culcairn
An enquiry was held by the Coroner into the death of Alfred Martin, whose body was found by Constable Smith in a terrible condition at Thugga Station…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →" Contempt of Court " Judge Beeby v. Freedom of the Press Is Public Comment to Be Stifled? How Legal Power is Abused
Lawyers, even judges, are apt to discourse concerning "contempt of court" more fiercely than on any other legal theme. The newest judges are…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Law Report. High Court. (Before Sir Adrian Knox. C.j.) Claim for Penalties. Minister for Customs v Australasian Films, Limited, and another
In this matter, in which his Honor reserved his decision a few days ago, four witnesses were recalled and examined with respect to certain dates, invoices, and Customs…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Case of Mrs. Mort No Improvement in Health of Woman Charged with Murder of Dr. Tozer
There were various rumors around town yesterday that Mrs. Mort, who is held at the Long Bay Reformatory pending her trial on a charge of murder…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police and Firemen's Carnival
On Saturday week, the 26th inst., the police and firemen will conduct their 10th annual carnival, which this year is in aid of the hospitals of the State. New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Eight Hours' Court
The special court provided under the Eight-Hours Amendment Act, to inquire into the working hours of employees, will begin its work on Tuesday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Murder Charge. Two Young Men Accused
At the Glebe Police Court on Thursday last, Jack Carrington, 31, a carter and Ernest William Gilroy Smith, 27, a shearer, were charged before Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Champion Mean Man. Attempts To Rob Poor-box. Noted Church-thief Sentenced
The champion mean man has come to light. No, it Isn't the man that stole the blind bandsmen's music. This fellew's name is Anton Peter Petersen,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Police and Firemen Annual Hospital Carnival
Next Saturday week the police and firemen will conduct their 10th annual carnival in aid of the hospitals of the State. The programme includes…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Rumpus. Ticket Collector 'Saulted. Magistrate Hawkins On Seriousness Of Assaulting Government Officers
Before Mr. H. S. Hawkins, at one time City Coroner, and now a stipendiary magistrate, John Edward Devenish, 25, a hair dresser, was at the Central Police…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →"Lost Her Memory" That Wine-Bar Shooting. Aloysius O'toole in Court. Charged With Shooting With Intent. "I've No Recollection Of The Twentieth", Says Mrs. Marshall
As a sequel to the shooting affair in a George-street wine-bar, on the evening of January 20, whereby a barmaid named May Margaret Marshall received…
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