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Courts & crime, 1902

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Assault on the Police. Two Constables Maltreated

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 5

For New Year's Eve, last night was exceptionally devoid of rowdyism, and the police were not called upon to deal with more than the average number of law-breakers. Only one serious…

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Burglary at Tamworth

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 6

TAMWORTH, Monday.--Saturday night being hot, Mr. and Mrs. Roacho, of Griffin-lane, retired to bed at 11 o'clock, leaving the doors and the windows of their residence open. During…

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Alleged Horse-stealing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 6

BERRIGAN, Monday.--Two young men, Alfred House and Neil Crowley, were arrested here last night on a charge of stealing two valuable draught horses from the property of John Martin, a…

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A Burglary Averted. Thieves Disturbed by Detectives

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 6

A lucky capture was effected on Monday night by Detective O'Sullivan and Plain-clothes Constable Taylor, of No. 1 Police Station. The officers were strolling along York-street,…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 4

Stealing from a Woman.—In the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. M. Macfarlane, D.S.M., Albert Harris, 28, tailor, and Frederick Davis, 40, no occupation, were charged with…

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Bonfires in the City. On New Year's Eve. Police Court Proceedings

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 5

It appears that you "can" have a bonfire in the city: an your little contribution, to the general welcome to the now year, but you "may" not, if the majesty of the law is not to…

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Virtues of "Byronite." an Inventor's Discovery. a Story Told in a Police Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A middle-aged man, Andrew Byron, apparently an enthusiast of the most aggressive type, appeared at the City Court to-day to answer two charges of obtaining…

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Assault and Robbery. Three Citizens Maltreated. A Midnight Sensation

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 5

Between midnight and 1 o'clock this morning three Sydney citizens were proceeding quietly home along George-street, when at the corner of Engine-street they paused, for a…

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Police Courts. Committed for Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 3

Yesterday, at the Central Court, Henry Flynn (40), a butcher, was charged with stealing seven live pigs, valued at £10, the property of Allen Taylor and Co. He was committed for trial, bail being allowed in the sum of…

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Liverpool Police Court. Tuesday, December 24. (Before Messrs. F. Chapman and. T. W. Spring, J.'sP.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 3

Richard Thorne pleaded guilty to a charge of allowing a cow to stray in George-street, Liverpool. Fined 1s and 4s 10d costs, in default, 24 hours imprisonment…

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The Court. Journey to Sandringham

Evening News · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 6

LONDON, December 31.—The King and the Queen were warmly cheered on their journey from London to Sandringham. The Queen was alert and bright, showing…

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Suicide in a Police Cell. the Inquest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 4

The City Coroner (Mr. J. C. Woore), conducted an inquest yesterday respecting the death of a boilermaker's assistant named William Ragen. aged 38 years, who died at Sydney Hospital on Monday…

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Friendly Societies. Court Jubilee, A.o. Foresters

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 9

The half-yearly meeting of Court Jubilee, Ancient Order of Foresters, was held on Monday night in the rooms at the rear of the Randwick Presbyterian Church, Chief Ranger S. H. Young presiding. The…

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The Court. Journey to Sandringham. London, Dec. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 7

The King and the Queen were warmly cheered on their journey from London to Sandringham. The Queen was alert and bright. Scarcely…

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Parramatta Police Court. Monday, December 30. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M., and Messrs. P. J. Braine, J. R. Armitage and JAs, Purser, J's.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 2

William Russell Lennard was charged with stealing a cheque for £36 13s 2d, the property of one Bissett, of Charters Towers (Q.), on 29th November, 1901…

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The Court of Honour. Published by Special Arrangement. Copyright. Chapter Xxii. -- (Continued.)

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 8

"Why not?" I asked. "Did not I under stand that you were a friend of his?" "Oh, yes, of course," he responded, very lamely. Admirable actor that he was, he…

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The Court. Recovery-of the Queen. Prince of Wales to Visit Germany

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--Their Majesties the King and Queen journeyed yesterday from London to Sandringham, where the Court is now established. They were warmly…

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Fighting the Firefighters. Attack on Firemen and Police. New Year's Eve in Wooloomooloo. "Ringing Out" With Road Metal

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 5

Two constables of police were brutally assaulted in Woolloomooloo last night. It appears that a huge bonfire was burning briskly, and It attained such large proportions…

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The Woollahra Shooting Case. the Three Accused Before the Court. a Solicitor Withdraws From the Case

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 4

At the Paddington Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., William Perry, 28, dealer, John M'Mahon, 23, labourer, and James Lennon, 29, horse-breaker, were brought up on…

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Liverpoool Licensing Court Tuesday, December 24. (Before Messrs. F. Champman and T. W. Spring, J's.P. Hawkers' Licences

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 2

Hawkers licences were granted to a number of Indians rejoicing in the following names Mollo Box, Man Singh, Buda Dingh, Harkan Singh, Bootah, Natoo,…

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