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Courts & crime, 1924

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Court Interjection Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 1

The action—Rofe versus Smith's Weekly was resumed to-day. While Mr Innes was across examining plaintiff with regard to what…

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The Turf "Princess Wynn" Charge of Stealing a Racehorse & a "Blueduck" Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 4

At the Central Police Court to-day, Robert Ba[?]e, 61, a well-known horse trainer, was charged with having re[?]elved the racing maro, Princess…

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Aboriginal in Court

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 2

An aboriginal who appeared in the Sydney Central Summons Court yesterday was fined 5/9 or seven days' imprisonment for not paying his fare…

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Municipal Appeal Court

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 2

Those ratepayers who did not come to an amicable agreement with the municipal authorities at the two friendly appeal courts recently held at the Town…

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Blue Anchor Murder Vaquier on Trial Mrs. Jones Denies Misconduct London, July

The Daily Express · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 2

The trial commenced to-day of the Frenchman, Vaquier[?] is [?] with the marder of a publican [?] Jones, at the “Blue Anchor” [?]…

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Bi[?] Assault. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 1

At the [?] Court [?] Charles James Burke 27 [?] six months [?] for…

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Blackmail. Ex-constable Sentenced. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 1

Cecil Edgar Hopkins, former member of the Police Force at Parkville was found guilty at the Court of General Sessions to-day, on a charge of…

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Rogues Sentenced. Robbery Under Arms. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 3

Richard Willis, who was convicted at Darlinghurst Sessions of the theft of a bag containing £160, was sentenced by Judge Edwards to-day to five…

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Excited Court. Rofe Libel Action

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 3

The action Rofe v. "Smith's Weekly" was resumed in Sydney. While Mr. Innes was cross-examining the plaintiff with regard to what…

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At the “Blue Anchor” Vaquier Murder Trial London, July 3

The Daily Express · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 1

The feature of the Vaquier trial today was a duel between Mrs. Jones and Mr. Curtis Bennolt, K.C., (for the defence)…

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Vaquier Sentenced. Passionate Outbursts. London Murder Trial. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 2

A remarkable scene marked the close of the trial of the Frenchman, Jean Pierre Vaquier, charged with the murder of Alfred Poynton Jones, licensee…

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The Taxi-cab Murder O'neill Convicted. Prisoner Collapses. Perth

The Daily Express · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 1

The trial for murder of John O'Neill has concluded the accused being found guilty but recommended mercy on account of his youth. He…

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Daddy Is Dead a Mother's Tale Told in Coroner’s Court. London, July 5

The Daily Express · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 1

A heartrending story is contained in the evidence given at an Inquest at Wandsworth into the death or Betty Beadon, aged 7 years, who…

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Hunt for Highwaymen Task for Melbourne Police. Masks and Daring Robberies. Public Told to Keep Early Hours

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 1

Four sensational hold-ups of prominent citizens by men wearing marks have caused much excitement in Melbourne. The police say it is the work of an organised gang. "Squizzy" Taylor and three companions…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, July, 7, 1924. (Before Mr. H. H. Chippindall, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1924 · page 6

Among the cases dealt with were the following:—Fisheries Act Breach. For having had in his possession a…

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Police Traps. Raids on Hotels. Remarks of Judge. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1924 · page 2

Argument was concluded to-day before Mr. Justice James in chambers on behalf of licenses of Usher's Metropolitan Hotel and the Hotel…

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Graziers' Income Tax. Comments on Court's Decision. Repayment Involves Millions. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1924 · page 2

Commenting on the High Court's decision that the Federal Parliament acted unconsitutionally in passing legislation under which graziers are taxed…

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Police Recruits

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 July 1924 · page 2

The Chief Secretary, Mr. C. W. Oakes, states that there is no intention of extending the age at which recruits are now received into the police…

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Wagga Police Court. Tuesday, July 9, 1924. (Before Mr. H. H. Chippindall P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 July 1924 · page 4

Mrs. Frederica Parker herbalist wan charged that on May 8, 1924, she advertised that she treated disease injury or aliment and…

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Resourceful Bootleggers Plot. How the Police Assisted Philadelphia, July 8

The Daily Express · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 1

General Builer, the City's Anti-Liquor Crusader has disclosed a beer-smuggling plot. As showing the bootleggers'…

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