Gaol Life. Long Bay Penitentiary. Visited by Parramatta Ladies
A century ago, Parramatta was noted, among other things, for its Penitentiary for Women, commonly known as the "Factory." This institution was a…
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The Ellis Murder Execution Postponed London, January 7
The Home Secretary announces today that he has received from Dearnley, whose execution was fixed for Winchester Gaol to-morrow, fresh…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"Fixing" the Police a Taree Episode TAREE
"I am connected with the police and under police protection. 2 will report you to the Inspector-General." This is what Constable Hughes…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Tale of Terror Sleepless Klansmen Can Sleep Now No Murder Gang
Inspector Fowler, Chief of the C.I.B. smiled a pitying smile. He'd just been reading the sensational story of threats of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cycling Chatter Stealing a March in the Six Day's Contest Amateurs' Championship Carnival Six-day Jottings
Viewed through the promoters' eyes, the 1923 Six-Day Race was a success: but it must be admitted that on the whole, the event was disappointing…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Law Notices. Wednesday, January 9. Supreme Court
In Chambers.—Before Mr. Acting Justice Ralston, in No. 2 Jury Court.—At 10 a.m.: Ex-parte Peach, re Williams and anor., prohibition; Thompson and Facey, to strike out pleas; McLeod v McLeod, to…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Helped the Police Citizens Rewarded Auckland (N.z.)
An unusual ceremony took place last night, when, In the presence of a large gathering of police, the Minister for Justice, on their behalf, presented Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Riot at Foster Hoodlums Take Charge Absence of Police .Melbourne
A rlot has broken out at Foster, hoddlums taking advantage of the absence of the local police who have been doing duty in Melbourne since…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Kemal Pasha Attempt to Murder Assassin Hurls Bomb President and Wife Injured LONDON, January 7
The "Daily Express's" correspondent at Athens reports that an assassin bombed Kemal Pasha, First President of the Turkish Republic, at…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Assault on Police Man Sent to Gaol
Charged with riotous behaviour in Alfred Street. Sydney, indecent language, and assaulting a constable on January 1. Norman Hanniman, 25, appeared at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Broken Digger Charged With Stealing His Hopeless Plea
"I don't ask any sympathy. I have none for myself. If a chap has done harm to his country he deserves to pay for it."…
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Sgt. Sheehy and Constable Burke are making inquiries regarding the theft of £20 worth of jewellery from a safe on the R.M.S. Orvieto…
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"A barefaced impudent robbery," remarked Mr. Glles show, C.S.M., at the Central Court to-day. "You steal a case of wine form a cart,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"No Crime" Stealing From Jew S.m. Disagrees
"Stealing from a Jeu! That's no crime!" said James Ryan. a returned soldier, to the Pairamatta police…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Diamond Robbery Jewels Worth £4020 Italian Charged
Antonius Jacobus Franciscus Zet'o, 25, an Italian, was charged before Mr. le[?] Brun Brown, S.M., at the Paddington Court this morning, with stealing…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Girls at Court
"What is all the noise about?" asked sergeant Napper at the Central Court to—day, looking reprodchfully at the gathering in the public part of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gaol Fires Pentridge Mysteries ''Fire Bug" Suspected MELBOURNE
Another mysterious fire outbreak at Pentridge Gaol today was extinguished quickly. The penal authorities are perturbed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Quarantine. Without Police Guard. Alderman's Allegation
Manly Council has complained that the proximity of the quarantine station and the unguarded condition of [?] reserve constituted a serious menace to the health of Manly and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →From Pulpit to Tennis Court
All creeds and classes are represented at the Country Tennis Carnival now being held at the White City Courts. Here the Rev. Mr. Ford and Mr. W. Clement (both of whom come from Wellington) are seen practicing before the start of their contest against Willowtree. They won their match…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Law Notices. Thursday, January 10. Supreme Court
In Chambers.—Before the Prothonotary, in the Prothonotary's Public Chambers.—At 10 a.m.: Parkinson v Hannam, Swaddling and Maynard garnishees; Matthew Thompson and Co., Ltd., v Ward, Downs…
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