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Courts & crime, 1924

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Bank Theft. £100 Grabbed. Successful Chase. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 4

Another sensational bank robbery was perpetrated during the lunch hour to-day, but the robber was caught. A customer of the Onion Bank of…

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The Crime Wave Assault and Robbery. Footpads in Sydney Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 2

Evidence of a serious crime was provided to-night when Alice Falkiner, a young Woman, was felled by a footpad at Hurstville and, robbed of…

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Mouat Murder Extraordinary Case Boy’s Confession Refuted Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 1

The 14-years-old boy, Ivan Mount who is held, on his own confession, for the murder of his young ,brother at Spring Vale is under…

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Millionaires' Sons on Trial. Murder of a School Mate. Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 4

The State Attorney, Mr. Crowe, in his concluding address to the court in the case in which two youths, Leopold and Loeb, sons of millionaires are…

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Murder Suspected. Double Tragedy at Newcastle. Sydney, Sunday night

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 2

A double tragedy occurred at Newcastle to-day. A message to headquarters from the local police to-night stated the James…

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Week End Robbery and Violence Bold Theft at a Sydney Cafe Mrs. Mouat Disbelieves Alleged Confession Married Couple Arrested At KATOOMBA

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 2

Violence and theft, and allegations of violence and theft, continue to be reported, principally from the capital cities. There was an exciting chase in Sydney on Saturday after thieves, who eventually made good their escape, and foul…

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Women Court A.L.P. Activity. Birth Control Discussed. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 3

A further conference of, woman delegates convened by the A .L. P. Women’s Organising Committee was held at the Trades Halt yesterday…

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Sydney's Annual Artists' Ball Disgraceful Scenes Again Reported Ambulance Brought Into Service Police Make Four Arrests

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 1

Reports from Sydney state that the annual artists' ball, held at the Town Hall, was again an orgy of disgracefulness—to such an extent, indeed, that the police had to be called in abd several people had to be taken in ambulances…

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Police Magistrate Transferred

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Flyan, who for the post 13 months has been Police Magistrate in the Wagga and Narandera districts, has been notified of his…

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An Agent Charged. Remand Granted

The Daily Express · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 2

A remand for a fortnight was granted at the Wagga Police Court yesterday in the case which He[?] George Box, an agent, of Fitzmaur…

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"Joy Riding". Must Be Stopped. a Magistrate's Warning

The Daily Express · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 2

The prevalence and seriousness of motor car "Joy-riding''' was the sub[?] of stringent comment, by Mr. W. A. Flym (Police Magistrate) yesterday at the Wagga Children's…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, September 1, 1914. (Before Mr. W.H. Flynn, P.M.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 1

The time of the court was yesterday occupied in dealing with a number of important cases, including charges of misappropriation and assault, and other…

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THE [?] Murder. Second Trail Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 1

The [?] trail of William [?] Simp[?] at Apr[?] was commenced before [?] and a jury at [?]…

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Twelve Months for Assault. Victim Beats Two Attackers. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 2

At the Darlinghurst Session to-day Edward Sexton (44) was found guilty of assault and sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment…

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District Court for Leeton Also [?]Ermanen[?] C.p.s

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 3

Mr. G. W. A. Welch is in receipt of the following commun[?]tions from Messrs. E. A. Butten[?] and M. M. Flannery, Ms.L.A.: [?] in reply to your…

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Receiver Sentenced

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 2

Four years' penal servitude were passed at the Darlinghurst Sessions yesterday on Jan George Roberts (21), who pleaded guilty to a charge of…

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Appin Murder Simpson Again Convicted Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 2

The second trial of William George Simpson, for the murder of Guy Clif ended to-day in a verdict of guilty and Simpson was sentenced to…

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Appin Tragedy. Second Trial. Simpson Sensation Sentenced to Death. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 3

The second trial of William Simpson, charged with the murder of Guy Clift, was resumed at the Central Criminal Court this morning…

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At the Court Suspects Discharged

The Daily Express · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 1

John cook, 27, a groom and Harry Samuels, 26, a salesman, who were arrested at the Artists Ball, were to-day charged with being suspected…

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