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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

4

Young man charged with murder in Brisbane court

Kenneth Williamson, 39, laborer, appeared before City Police Court on a murder charge for the death of William George Woodcock, allegedly from a fracas in a watchhouse cell after drunkenness conviction. Police recount his arrest, morgue viewing, and subsequent statements. remanded for a week.

General Hospital City Watchhouse Kenneth Williamson A. P. W. Tregear P.M Williamson Williamton Brisbane William George Woodcock William Woodcock P. Glynn Sid

New Trial Ordered in Mackay Clerks Conviction Case

In the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday a new trial was ordered for Charles Forrester clerk after his appeal against conviction and sentence for stealing £141 8s. The hearing noted the Mackay trial and that Townsville would be more suitable for the retrial, with the criminal sittings set to begin on May 18. Forrester is freed on bail in 60 pounds with a 60 pound surety, and legal representatives for both sides were named.

Court of Criminal Appeal Charles Forrester Maccrogian Mackay Townsville Webb Myr E. A. Douglas Forrester Justice Brennan Hell Self J. D. Stanley Nell O'Sullivan W. F. Lee A. T. O'Driscoll

Keeping the Wolf From Door Fines For Illegal Betting

Arthur Coleman and several others were charged in Morwitch's Building Queen Street for possessing instruments of gaming and carrying on illegal betting. Coleman admitted betting on his own behalf and was fined 10 pounds with a month’s imprisonment if default. Victor Tucker Barnett and William O'Brien also faced penalties, with fines from 10 to 20 pounds and potential imprisonment for defaults.

Arthur Coleman Miner A. P. W. Tregear P.M Coleman Want Morwitch’s Queen Street J. Mackay Morwitch Victor Ernest Tucker Percy Barnett Mackay Tucker

Piles Disappear With Internal Remedy Vaculold

A physician explains piles are caused by poor circulation and stagnant blood. Internal treatment is promoted as the safe method, with Vaculold advertised as a harmless tablet backed by a guarantee. The maker claims success in 1000 cases and offers refunds if dissatisfied.

Leonhardt

Alleged False Union Ticket Case Heard in Brisbane Court

Evidence was presented in the Brisbane court over a case against William Francie Moore charged with forging a Waterside Workers Federation certificate and attempting to secure a plebiscite vote. The witness list included Brennan, Forbes, and Marshall with testimony on the certificate’s forgery and membership status. Moore denied naming his source, admission noted, and he was remanded with bail extended pending Thursday proceedings.

Ee A. P. W Brisbane Moore James George Forbes City Hall Waterside Workers’ Federation Bryan Thomas Edward Brennan Warren Street Valley ALP Deengine Alfred Edward Marshall Water‘side Workers’ Federation Per Brown Federation Lst Mr. O'Connor T. M. Brannelly J. J. O' Connor

Found Dead on Railway Near Zillmere

Police witnesses at an inquest said relief worker Martin Gurowski likely sat on the railway line and slept before a train struck him. The body was found beside the line near Zillmere on April 5 or 6, with witnesses noting head injuries and prior fits.

Martin Gurowski Gurowski Zillmere Percy Philip Compton Geebung Edward Samuel Mintz Caboolture Blake Sandgate Denis Sprenger Chermeide

Probaig Wee Granted in Supreme Court Estates

Probaig Wee granted in the Supreme Court yesterday to the estates of the following, the amounts given representing gross values William John Clement late of Enat Bundaberg retired Joiner realty 1629 personally £4 Alfred Pickering late of Fernty Grove Enegerra Brisbane retired farmer realty 5411 personalty CET

Probaig Wee Supreme Court William John Clement Enat Bundaberg Alfred Pickering Fernty Grove Enegerra Brisbane

Bourke Charged Over Treasury Hotel Incident

Joseph Henry Bourke of Herbert Street Spring Hill faced charges after being found at the Treasury Hotel on Sunday March 29 in the private bar area. He claimed the name Eric Joseph Bourke and pleaded not guilty. Police testified to locating him among several men. he denied attendance or giving another name. A magistrate fined him £1 with three days in default.

Joseph Henry Bourke Herbert Street Spring Hill Treasury Hotel Geror Elizabeth Palethorpe Gonble Palethorpe M. Hishon C.P.M

Theft of Tarpaulin Plea in Police Court at Deception Bay

Noel Roberta aged 18 a leather worker and Tan William Blenktey aged 17 a labourer pleaded guilty yesterday before Mr A P W Tregeer P M in the Police Court to stealing a tarpaulin valued at £110 at Deception Bay near Brisbane on May 2. They had used the tarpaulin as a camping covering during a fishing trip and it was recovered in Roberta's home in good condition. They entered into a recognisance of £5 to await judgment within six months.

Noel Roberta William Blenktey Lanbourer A. P. W. Tregeer P.M Deception Bay Brisbane Oliver James Wallin T. M. Brannelly Roberta

Conviction Quashed For John Eokles By Court of Criminal Appeal

The Court of Criminal Appeal quashed the conviction of John Eokles a 21 year old drover for receiving stolen property. His Honour Justice Brennan released him on bond of £50 at Mackay on October 3 giving him two years to appear for sentence if called.

Court of Criminal Appeal Justice Macrossan Justice Webb E. A. Douglas John Eokles Drover Mackay Justice Brennan Eokles

Uneasy Judge Questions Plea Bargaining in Lower Court

In the Court of Criminal Appeal Justice Macrossan criticized the pattern of pleas of guilty in lower courts saying there is a tendency to break down cases and plead guilty. He noted senior officer consent is required and questioned police doubts about convictions. The appeal by John Thomas Ralph against a December 1934 break in and entry conviction and a 12 month sentence was dismissed.

Court of Criminal Appeal Justice Macrossan H. T. O'Driscoll John Thomas Ralph Beerwah

Railway Awards Interpreted in Industrial Court ruling

The Industrial Court interpreted railway awards determining a whitewash worker’s status. The court upheld that a spray whitewasher is not a spray painter and so earns labourer wages plus a shilling daily clothing-damage allowance. Proceedings were led by officials Ferry and Riordan with Railway Department counsel O Malley and unions reps Valentine Cole Furness Moroney Davis.

T. A. Ferry W. J. Riordan J. P. O'Malley Railway Department J. C. Valentine Australian Fedbeater United Locomotive Engineers A. Cole Maintenance Employees' Union W. W. Furness

Sewerage Workers Award in Industrial Court ruling

The Queensland Industrial Court heard an application by the Sewerage Workers Union to obtain the Oram award for sewerage workers in northern Queensland excluding Brisbane and Theodore. The Industrial Registrar ordered service of the motion and claim on the Minister for Public Lands, Public Service Commissioner, and several employer associations with responses due by June 8.

Fore In Workers” Union Oram Mbourera Queensland Brisbane Theodore Chambera Yeaterday Minister For Public Lands Publc Service Commissi Oner Theueensland Local Authorities’ Association Employers Association of Central Queensland Mackay Employers’ Asociation North Queensland Employers‘ Association

Courtd of Criminal Appeal Dockets and Civil Sittings Summary

Court agenda listing leave to mopem against conviction in King v Atherton, Driver v McClahan appeal, ex parte Rowling mandamus, stamp duties, probate motion for Jolah Singh, Mortgagors Relief Act motion, Chambe in Court re probate, and bankruptcy jurisdiction cases including discharges for Lester William Barr, Clarence Henry Bart, and others.

Court OF Criminal Appeal Justice Blacrossan B.P.J Justice Webb Justice Henchman King Atherton Justice Macrossan E. A. Douglas Jolah Singh Jackson and Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd Lester William i Barr Lester William Speir Barr Norman Agnesey Barr Ae Borman Ayesley Barr Clarence Y Barr Clarence Henry Bart

Alleged Theft of Machinery in Blackbutt Case

On February 7 1924 at Blackbutt William E Houston and John C Hare faced charges of stealing machinery valued at £50. The pair were remanded and bail was extended with a May 12 appearance date at Blackbutt Police Court as reported by Mr A B Tregear PML City Police Court yesterday.

Blackbutt William E. Houston John C. Hare A. BP. W. Tregear PML Peeterday

Leave to appeal refused for Victor Parmenter

The Court of Criminal Appeal refused leave to appeal for Victor Parmenter a 32 laborer sentenced to two years six months by Mr Justice Macrosson for stealing a handbag containing £127 from a woman on October 4. Public Defender W L Salkeid acted for the applicant while MB T O D riscall represented the Crown.

Court of Criminal Appeal Yenteraay Victor Parmenter Justice

Crossword Clues From Courier-Mail 367 Clues

A fragmentary crossword clue list from the Courier-Mail presents entries such as ACROBE Confer Rises 11 Knock 12 Restrain 12 Picture M4 Pointed 18 Completely 18 Discourse 20 Bkid, with partial numbering and incomplete terms. The readable items suggest a scattered puzzle with missing segments and unresolved clues.

Speeding Fines Hit Numerous Brisbane Motorists

In City Summons Court yesterday, two fines of £10 were issued for speeding. Offenders include Rinda Atherton of Auchenflower and Cyril Bradley of Brisbane. Several others received £7, £5, £3, or £1 fines for various traffic offences across Brisbane suburbs. The list names many individuals and their addresses, reflecting widespread enforcement of speeding, crossing intersections, and parking rules.

J. W. Cockings P.M Rinda Atherton Wienholt Street Auchenflower Cyril Bradley St. Paul's Terrace Brisbane William Thomas Coward Ipswich Road South Brisbane Joseph Reginald Good Grey Street William Ernest Samson Queen's Road Hamilton

Obituary notes for J Johnston and several Sydney papers

Obituaries report Mr. James Johnston of Dalby aged 85 former undertaker and builder with council ties and rifle club captain. Also listed are Lachlan McKinnon of Lismore a long time Wicks employee and Boy Scout leader and Elisabeth Midge of Paddington who lived there 66 years. Mrs Sidney Martin of Brisbane and Wellington charitable worker noted with surviving children and sisters.

J. Johnston James Johnston Patrick Street Dalby Oddfellows’ Lodge Esa Garrow Maclean Lismore Boy Scout Movement Paddington Birmingham England Queensland Joseph Lapworth Ipswich Brisbane Old Memorial Church of England Christ Church, Milton Thomas Midge Ahtieges Messrs. W. F A. E. Tudge Meadames W. Forbes Manny H. Caldwell Imaaiinas R. £. Hatt Naw Sidney Martin Sidney George Martin

Answers PADDY Camp HU and Courier Mote Q&A snippets

A collage of letters and notes from readers and officials. Questions cover taxation, pensions, war badges eligibility, university building plans, vehicle ferries, spare parts availability, and travel fares. Entries reference Brisbane and regional Australian locales with casual guidance and official contacts.

Elderly Grazier’s Death Inquest Opens In Hobart

Deputy Coroner Mr M J Hickey opened an inquest into the death of John Alfred Hawkine, 72, grazier, who died at St Martin's Hospital after a fall from a step ladder at Devon Hill station. The inquiry, adjourned to Blackbutt, noted Dr Douglas certified death but did not report to authorities.

M J. Hickey John Alfred Hawkine St. Martin's Hospital Bek Hospital Devon Hill Moors Consable PF B. O'Farrell Douglas Esk Blackbutt

Local names listed with streets in Virginia and Brisbane area

A fragment lists individuals including George Joseph Long, Arthur Wilbon, Harry Fallows, Trevor Stales, Jack Edwin Williams, Harold Edward Hopper and others tied to streets such as Selsen Road Mundah Parry Street Bulimba Clarence Road Indooroopilly Wellington Street Clayfield New Sandgate Road Clay Feld. It notes that in such case six costs of court were added.

Manly George Joseph Long Selsen's Road Virginia Arthur Wilbon Roberton Road Mundah Harry Fallows Parry Street Bulimba Trevor Stales Clarence Road Indooroopilly Jack Edwin Williams Wellington Street Clayfield Harold Edward Hopper New Sandgate Road Clayfeld Costa

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