"Knocked Off a Stool" Quaint Tale of Assault
"I was sitting on a stool in the backyard of the hotel all by myself," explained Joseph Stephens at the Central Police Court to-day, "when…
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Hard Court Tennis
Entries for the annual mixed teams competition of the N.S.W. Hardcourt Association, Western Suburbs Division, close on February 16, and the competition will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man on Trial for Murder of Schoolboys
AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Monday.--John Christopher Higgins appeared at the Supreme Court today, charged with the murder of two Walkino…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Called for His Wife Darlinghurst Mix-Up Charge of Assault
Arising out of a disturbance in which a one-legged returned soldier was injured, Algred William Trenholme, a laborer, aged 24, was charged at the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Woman's Plea "Don't Send Me to Gaol" Shoplifting Charge
"Do have mercy on me, just for my boy's sake! I'd rather die here than disgrace him by going to gaol. My husband was a clergyman. Through…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Suburbs. Campsie Police Protection
The Campsie Chamber of Commerce has received a letter from the Chief Secretary's Department, in reply to its request for more police protection at Campsie. It states that…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Today's Courts Supreme Court
In Chambers.--Before the Deputy Prothonotary, in the Prothonotary's Public Chambers, at 9.30 a.m.--McIntosh and Sons, Ltd., v Woolgar, examination of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Paddington Murder Williams Surrenders. Whitten Confession. Newcastle
Edward Williams, for whose arrest a warrant had been issued on a charge of having murdered his three children in a room at 167 Underwood-street, Paddington, on the night of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Story of Williams' Tragedy Told in Police Court Williams in Court Conversation Detailed "They Were Dead Asleep" Detective-sergt. Ryan's Evidence Kept Away From Curious Eyes Newcastle
SELDOM a more tragic story been told in court than that unfolded at Newcastle to-day. Edward Williams was charged with feloniously and maliciously murdering his three children on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →District Court Action. Orange
At the Orange District Court, before Judge Armstrong, A. H. T. Sherwin, of Cargo, sought to recover £131/1/4 from the Boree Shire Council, being half the amount of a gratuity…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Lucky to Escape with His License Motor Driver Fined £10--Magistrate Impressed Willi Good Record
At the Central Police Court yesterday William Boyd was fined £10, in default three months' imprisonment, for driving a motor car whilst under…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cyclist's Racing Restricted by Court Melbourne
[?] granted an Injunction restraining Frank Gurry, professional cyclists, without the consent of the plaintiffs Jacob Campbell and James…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Law Notices. Tuesday, February 12. Supreme Court
In Chumbera.âBefore the Deputy Protlionotary, In the Prothonotary's Public Chambers.âAt 9.30 a.m.: M'Intosh and Sons, Ltd., v Wool[?] examination of Judgment debtor 10 a.m.: Attoney General v…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tenterfield Escapee Still Uncaptured Forty Years Mostly in Gaol--Jumped a Wall When Gaoler Was Absent
TENTERFIELD Monday--The pri[?] George Graham, [?] Thomas [?] who escaped [?] Tenterfield [?] on Thursday morning, is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Contempt of Court" Master Baker Reprimanded MELBOURNE
Admitting that the necessary information demanded by the High Cost of Living Commission had not been prepared by him owing to pressure of…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Quarter Sessions. No. 1 COURT. (Before Judge Cohen.)
Crown Prosecutor, Mr. C. E. Walsall, Solicitor-General. LARCENY AND FORGERY. William Benjamin, who pleaded guilty last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Second Chance Shoplifting Charge Woman in Court
Anna Kit[?] 38, of refined appearance, who pleaded guilty at the Central Court to-day to a charge of having stolen a dress…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Quarter Sessions Appeal Court. (Before his Honor Judge White.)
Rose Walsh, who was convicted at the Control Police Court in December last, and sentenced by Mr. A. Blix, D.S.M., to six months' imprisonment for stealing from the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shot Fired Incident at the Central Man in Court
"This man," said Sergeant Na[?] (police pr[?]cutor), at the Central Court to-day, "failed to answer to his bail last month. He…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Accountant Gets Three Years' Gaol On Large Salary--He Gets the "Horse" Mania--Loses Heavily--And Absconds Counsel's Plea Fails
At the Quarter Sessions yesterday Judge Cohen passed sentence upon William Benjamin, who had been found guilty last week of robbing his…
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