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, 1923

7,397 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 250

Cruelty to Animals Police on the Alert

Evening News · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 6

It has been represented to Mr. Oakes, the Chief Secretary that [?] deal of unnecessary cruelty is [?] by thoughtless and careless drivers…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Old Dan Ryan "Happy in Me Six Foot Two" Gaol at 90 YEARS

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 9

"Happy? I'll be happy In me six foot two!"--Daniel Ryan, aged 90. An old man named Daniel Ryan…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

From Court to Country Rockhampton

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 7

It is reported here that Todd, who played tennis in Centrar Queensland during the holidays, with J. O. Anderson, has purchased a holding at Julia Creek in the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Murder and Suicide Barred House Mystery Coroner's Verdict London, January 13

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

Murder and felo-de-se was the verdict at the coroner's inquest into the death of Cecil Maltby, who shot himself in his house in Regent's Park as…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Law Notices. Monday, January 15. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 6

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m., Tost and anor. v Harris; at 10.45 a.m., Dray v Lee; at 10.45 a.m., Lee v Dray. CHIEF INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE'S COURT…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

F Industriar Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 5

square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate 10 a.m.: For herring; Minister for Labour and [?] v Pearce ([?] cases): same v Woo[?]dge: [?] weston; Patterson v Hogan: Association of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Charge of Theft

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 10

At the Central Police Court yesterday Charles Guyatt and John O'Connor were charged with stealing eight cases continuing 360 dozen saucepans, 13 dozen wrenches, 45 dozen pairs of scissors, six rolls of…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 5

the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Samuel v Felumb, 45 a.m.: Ward v Wassall and another…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Scot's Protest "I'm a Foreigner" Question for Magistrate

The Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 7

Is a Scotchman a foreigner? The question is left for the Highland Society, as it was, not settled at the Central Police Court to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Use of Wireless Not for the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 6

Although the possibilities of wireless have been investigated by the New South Wales Police Department, nothing has been done to enlist its aid…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

To-day's Law Notices Supreme Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 8

In Chambers.--(Before Mr. Justice Gordon.) in the Bunco Court. At 10.15 a.m. Ex parte Foley, re Ovens, to remove caveat. (Before the Prothonotary) In the Prothonotary's…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Law Notices. Tuesday, January l6. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 5

[?]mhers.—Before Mr. Justice Gordon, in, the [?] Conrt.—At 10.15 a.m.: Ex parte Foley, re [?] to remove caveat. Before the Prothonotary, [?]he Prothonoiary's Public Chambers.—At 2.15…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

More Arrests Police Returns for 1922 3000 More Drunks

The Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 9

Gases which went through the hands of the police last year numbered 56,274, as against 54,178 In 1921 -- an Increase of 2096 -- according to a…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Law and Profits Fair Rents Court Ups and Downs

The Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 8

This morning the usual procedure at the Coroner's Court was relegated to the background. There was no talk of medical…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Alleged Theft of Iron & Harness Two Men Charged

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 1

At the Parramatta Police Court on Thursday, 11th inst., before Mr. W. S. Arnott, S.M., Austin Henry Staples and John Joseph Longhurst were…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Parramatta Police Court Thursday, January 11

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 5

Edward Popplewell pleaded guilty to a charge of erecting a building not up to the requirements of the ordinances and without the approval of the Prospect and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Hornsby Bank Robbery Manager Charged

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 1

In the Albury police court on Monday morning, George Kenneth Kitching, 39, on remand,. was charged,. as manager of the Hornsby branch of the Government…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Fine and Gaol for Violent Man

Evening News · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 7

"Defendant is well-known in his district as a very violent man and has numerous convictions against him, including two for…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Hornsby Bank £5400 MENTIONED Manager Charged

Evening News · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 7

There was an unusually large gathering at the Hornsby Police Court to-day in anticipation of the hearing of the case against George…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 9

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: The Miller AutoBody Company, Limited, v Leake…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →