Theft of Tools "Mine Stolen" Says Defendant
"The defendant said that some of his tools were stolen, and that he took these to replace them." This was stated by Constable Perry at…
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Police Seize Tin Worth £300
Detectives last night seized a tin worth £300 which, it is alleged, had been stolen over the week-end from Shackleton, Mason, and Co., Ltd., of Alexandria. Subsequently,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Police Warning to Bicycle Riders
If you ride a bicycle, or are likely to be riding one, this concerns you. The police intend to "tighten…
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MR. C. P. T. THROSBY, barrister (to witness, in Central Court): I don't suppose a knowledge of language would…
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MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A girl cut her hair short and dressed as a man to dispose of stolen goods, Northcote Court was told today…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Supreme Court. Causes in No. 2 COURT. (Before Mr. Justice Herron.) Verdict for £300
By consent, a veidict and judgment wete entered for John Mack, of Earlwood, who brought an action for damages against the A.U.S.N. Co., Ltd., for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Pillaging of Cargoes. Sydney Worst Port. Report to Court
"Sydney is by far the worst port in Australia for the pillaging of cargoes," says a report prepared by shipowners at the request of the Chief Judge of the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Law Report. Commonwealth Arbitration Court. (Before Judge Drake-Brockman.) John Darling Dispute. Mechanisation of Mine
Judge Drake Brockman gave a reserved judgment in a dispute concerning seniority at the John Darling coalmine, Newcastle district. This dispute is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Charged With Theft Of Munition Tools
A fitter was committed yesterday for trial on a charge of having stolen precision munition-making tools. He is James Burr Clark, 33, Merville…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Alien Guard in Defence Area. German Sentenced. LITHGOW
Carl Wilhelm Becker, 55, a German, said in Lithgow Court yesterday that for six weeks he had been caretaker of a military area on the coast…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Licensing Law Changes. Support From Former Magistrate. Referendum First
Reform of the liquor laws of New South Wales was long overdue, but in a time of war crisis should be carried out only if the people consented at a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police Want "New Order"
A "New Order" in the Police Force is urged in the March issue of Police News, official organ of the New South Wales Police Association…
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Judge: "You say that this man has been pilfering articles from your home. Can you identify any of your property in this lot?"…
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MR. A. G. BRINDLEY, solicitor (cross-examining at Quarter Sessions): Did you suggest to the other…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Carving Knife As Court Exhibit
A carving knife, a broom, and some broken glass were exhibits yesterday in an assault case at Quarter Sessions. George Wallace, 40, laborer, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gown Row Ends In Court Plea
A wealthy woman said in the Divorce Court yesterday that when she asked her husband to buy her an evening gown, he…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Supreme Court. Causes in No. 3 COURT. (Before Mr. Justice Owen and a jury.) Claim Against Doctor
Walter James Murray, carrier, of Tarcutta, sued Dr. N. F. Benjamin, of Wagga, for substantial damages, alleging negligent and unskilful treatment of his right…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Acting-judge of Supreme Court. Mr. K. A. Ferguson
The Executive Council yesterday appointed Mr. K. A. Ferguson, barrister, an acting Judge of the supreme Court in all jurisdictions from March 17 to April 30…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Law Report. Commonwealth Arbitration Court. (Before the Chief Judge, Sir George Beeby, Judge Piper, and Judge O'Mara.) Metal Trades Industry. Seven-day Roster Pay
Argument was concluded on the questions of shift work rates and annual leave, in the metal trades industry. Judge O'Mara said that he had asked…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tortured by Murder Inc. New York
The nation-wide criminal organisation, Murder Incorporated, participated in a new outbreak of violence when it threatened to kill the wife…
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