[Editor: This article, regarding a court case, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 20 April 1916.] Gold in possession. Beaufort man involved. City court convicts. Notice of appeal. At the City Court yesterday afternoon before the Police … [Read more...] about Gold in possession: Beaufort man involved: City court convicts: Notice of appeal [20 April 1916]
crime law and punishment
Blowing of Mail office safe: Defendant makes statement [court report, 9 August 1940]
[Editor: This article, a court report regarding a robbery, was published in The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW), 9 August 1940.] Blowing of Mail office safe. Defendant makes statement. At Bowral Police Court on Thursday before Messrs. E. L. Brake and Walter Stokes, J’s.P., … [Read more...] about Blowing of Mail office safe: Defendant makes statement [court report, 9 August 1940]
Local [news items, 1 March 1853]
[Editor: These news items are extracts from the “Local” (general news) section published in the Hobart Town Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 1 March 1853.] Local. Dalton & Kelty. — These men have been fully committed to take their trial at the next Launceston Sittings for … [Read more...] about Local [news items, 1 March 1853]
Black thieves: Many at Menzies [9 July 1906]
[Editor: This article, regarding the theft of clothing, was published in The Evening Mail (Fremantle, WA), 9 July 1906.] Black thieves Many at Menzies Menzies, this day. — The Menzies police were apprised of a theft of clothing, which was perpetrated by a nigger at … [Read more...] about Black thieves: Many at Menzies [9 July 1906]
Country post [affray in a public house, 1 November 1828]
[Editor: These items, regarding a fight at a pub and the subsequent dismissal of two policemen, are extracts from the “Country post” section published in The Hobart Town Courier (Hobart Town, Tas.), 1 November 1828.] Country post. An affray has taken place in the public … [Read more...] about Country post [affray in a public house, 1 November 1828]
Urged soldiers to rescue him [court report, 3 September 1940]
[Editor: This article, regarding the trial of a soldier arrested for being drunk in public, was published in the Goulburn Evening Post (Goulburn, NSW), 3 September 1940.] Urged soldiers to rescue him When he was fined 10/ or 24 hours’ for drunkenness, a 20-year-old … [Read more...] about Urged soldiers to rescue him [court report, 3 September 1940]
Three months’ for stealing [court report, 3 September 1940]
[Editor: This article, regarding the trial of a man arrested for stealing, was published in the Goulburn Evening Post (Goulburn, NSW), 3 September 1940.] Urged soldiers to rescue him Pleading guilty at the Goulburn Police Court yesterday to a charge of stealing hair-combs … [Read more...] about Three months’ for stealing [court report, 3 September 1940]
Charge against manager dismissed: Explosion at freezing works [court report, 11 February 1939]
[Editor: This article, regarding a court case, was published in The News (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1939.] Charge against manager dismissed Explosion at freezing works Mount Gambier, Saturday. A charge against Ernest Victor Gerloff, factory manager, of having … [Read more...] about Charge against manager dismissed: Explosion at freezing works [court report, 11 February 1939]
Charge of explosion accessory [court report, 10 February 1939]
[Editor: This article, regarding a court case, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 February 1939.] Charge of explosion accessory Mount Gambier, Friday. Allegations that he was an accessory to explosions which destroyed Borthwick and Sons’ freezing works … [Read more...] about Charge of explosion accessory [court report, 10 February 1939]
Coolah girl’s lightning romance ends in storm of sorrow [court report, 8 May 1932]
[Editor: This article, regarding a case of bigamy, was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 8 May 1932.] Coolah girl’s lightning romance ends in storm of sorrow Had tuppence when he left me, she said Amazing story of hurried wedding sends man for trial Other ceremonies … [Read more...] about Coolah girl’s lightning romance ends in storm of sorrow [court report, 8 May 1932]
Tenterfield tragedy [crime report, 2 December 1926]
[Editor: This article, regarding a murder-suicide, was published in The Yass Courier and General Advertiser for the Southern District of New South Wales (Yass, NSW), 2 December 1926.] Tenterfield tragedy. At the inquest at Tenterfield regarding the deaths of Constable … [Read more...] about Tenterfield tragedy [crime report, 2 December 1926]
Marriage trap: Bride robbed and deserted [crime report, 12 December 1916]
[Editor: This article, regarding a case of fraud (involving marriage), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 12 December 1916.] The following appeared in our Second Edition yesterday. Marriage trap. Bride robbed and deserted. Melbourne, December 11. A … [Read more...] about Marriage trap: Bride robbed and deserted [crime report, 12 December 1916]
Died in the cells [court report, 12 December 1916]
[Editor: This article, regarding a death in police custody, was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 12 December 1916.] Died in the cells. Included in the list of persons charged in the City Police Court on Monday was the name of Robert Craig, aged 47, a … [Read more...] about Died in the cells [court report, 12 December 1916]
Police Court: Assault: A heavy penalty [court report, 9 December 1916]
[Editor: This article, regarding an assault upon a man for helping the police, was published in the Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Maryborough, Qld.), 9 December 1916.] Police Court. Friday, December 8th, 1916. (Before J. M. Bracewell, Esq., … [Read more...] about Police Court: Assault: A heavy penalty [court report, 9 December 1916]
[Timothy Skelton] [crime report, 27 October 1916]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in The Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 27 October 1916.] [Timothy Skelton] While being arrested at North Carlton, Victoria, Timothy Skelton, clerk (50), sustained a fracture of the right arm. It is alleged that accused struck … [Read more...] about [Timothy Skelton] [crime report, 27 October 1916]
Theft of golden washdirt [crime report, 16 October 1903]
[Editor: This article, regarding the theft of gold-laden wash-dirt, was published in The Bendigo Independent (Bendigo, Vic.), 16 October 1903.] Theft of golden washdirt. Tarnagulla, Wednesday, October 15. During Saturday night or Sunday some thief at the Nick o’Time … [Read more...] about Theft of golden washdirt [crime report, 16 October 1903]
The law to take its course [29 April 1891]
[Editor: This article, regarding two men sentenced to capital punishment, was published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Sandhurst, Vic.), 29 April 1891.] The law to take its course. — A meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday, when the cases of Johnston, sentenced … [Read more...] about The law to take its course [29 April 1891]
Flora Gleeson [court report, 28 April 1877]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding a woman stealing from a cemetery, was published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 April 1877.] [Flora Gleeson] Flora Gleeson was on Wednesday brought up on remand, charged with stealing two flower stands and a marble slab from … [Read more...] about Flora Gleeson [court report, 28 April 1877]
County Court [court report, 21 April 1877]
[Editor: This article was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 April 1877.] County Court. In the County Court yesterday, John Miller and Annie Miller (his wife) sued Stephen F. Croxton for £49 damages, for having assaulted Mrs. Miller by attempting to steal … [Read more...] about County Court [court report, 21 April 1877]
Police courts [court reports, 19 April 1877]
[Editor: This column of court reports, written in a somewhat humorous style, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 April 1877.] Police courts. City. (Before His Worship the Mayor, and a Bench of Magistrates.) The Nesbitts again. The conjugal bliss of … [Read more...] about Police courts [court reports, 19 April 1877]
General news [17 April 1877]
[Editor: These items are extracts from the “General news” section, published in The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide, SA), 17 April 1877.] General news. Charles Colbey and Louis Mehrtens were charged at the Adelaide Police Court on Tuesday with assaulting George Alfred … [Read more...] about General news [17 April 1877]
Newtown Police Court [court report, 28 March 1885]
[Editor: This article was published in Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 28 March 1885.] Newtown Police Court. Saturday, March 28. Mr. W. D. Meares, D.S.M., presided, and disposed of a small number of trivial cases. “CHEAP JACKS.” William Hocking and Selan A. Brown were … [Read more...] about Newtown Police Court [court report, 28 March 1885]
Income tax: Pays double and a fine [two items, September 1903]
[Editor: Reproduced below are two items regarding a man being fined for an income tax violation.] Income tax. Pays double and a fine. At the Brunswick Court this morning Phillip Hellyer was proceeded against for having failed to furnish the Income Tax Commissioner with … [Read more...] about Income tax: Pays double and a fine [two items, September 1903]
Domestic Intelligence [13 August 1844]
[Editor: These news items are extracts from the “Domestic Intelligence” section published in the Colonial Times (Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land), 13 August 1844.] Domestic Intelligence THE “COMET” COACH. — Anxious at all times to advance the interests of the colony, more … [Read more...] about Domestic Intelligence [13 August 1844]
News and notes [14 May 1873]
[Editor: These news items are extracts from the “News and notes” section published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 14 May 1873. Some of the news items came from other newspapers.] News and notes. A Chinaman named Ah Yuck was arrested on Tuesday evening by Constable … [Read more...] about News and notes [14 May 1873]