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Courts & crime, 1902

8,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250

The Ariadne Case. Kerry Acquitted. Mumford Convicted and Sentenced

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 5

CHRISTCHURCH (N.Z.), Friday Night.— The trial of Kerry and Mumford for conspiracy to wreck the yacht Ariadne was concluded to-day. Freke, who had been joined in the charge, was…

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The Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 13

"Equity" writes urging upon the employers of this State "how necessary it is, if the Industrial Arbitration Act is to work smoothly, that they should select a gentleman to represent them of a fair and…

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Rockdale Revision Court

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 3

As a rule revision courts are slow things and send you off into the arms of “Murphy,” the God of sleep; but the court held on Wednesday last was…

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Police Courts. Alleged False Pretences

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 14

Charles Cornish (45) was charged at the Central Court with having obtained the sum of £11 10s from T. M. Goodall and Co. by falsely pretending that the Napoleon Reeling Syndicate had empowered him to borrow money…

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Paris Chief of Police Outwitted

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 7

Some years ago the contraband trade in Swiss watches was carried to such an excess that the Paris Chief of Police considered himself called upon to make a great exertion…

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The Ariadne Case. the Owner Acquitted. Mumford Sentenced to Four Years. Christchurch

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 12

The case in which Kerry and Mumford are charged with casting away the yacht Ariadne was resumed yesterday. Detective Goulder, of Sydney, gave evidence…

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The Maclean Tragedy. Verdict of Wilful Murder. MACLEAN

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 6

The adjourned inquest touching the death of Mrs. Dowling, one of the victims of the recent tragedy, was concluded yesterday before Mr. D. Lee, District Coroner. After…

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Country News. the Maclean Tragedy. Verdict of Murder. Maclean

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 14

At the inquest to-day touching the death of Mrs. Mary Dowling, one of the victims of the recent shooting affair, the jury brought in a verdict of murder against James Dowling, deceased's husband…

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The Arbitration Court. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 6

Sir, -- Your correspondent "Equity" and the Hon. the Attorney-General appear to be at one regarding the desirability of the representatives of both employers and employees in the…

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The Children's Corner. Court of Entertainers

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 39

King Highandmighty, whose word is final, and whose sword is sharp. Queen. Youngheart, who loves everyone not grown up, and does exactly as she pleases…

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Liverpool Police Court. Tuesday, January 21. (Before Mr. F. R. Wilshire, P.M., ana Mr. T. W. Spring, J.p.) Cattle Straying

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 3

Alfred Markham, for allowing a horse to stray on a public street in Liverpool, was fined 1s and 4s 10d costs of court. Fine paid. Charles Champion was mulcted in a 2s 6d…

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Maclean Shooting Case. Inquest on Mrs. Dowling. a Verdict of Wilful Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 9

MACLEAN, Friday. -- The adjourned inquest on the death of Mrs. Dowling, one of the victims of the recent shooting case, was resumed this morning, before Mr. D. See, district coroner…

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Yeomanry Again Surprised. Cold-blooded Murder of Natives. Gallant Fight Against Odds

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon. -- A body of 150 Boers recently surprised 25 members of the Imperial Yeomanry, who were escorting 35 natives engaged in cutting grass…

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Industrial Arbitration. Registration of Unions. Election of Members of the Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 10

The Attorney-General, Mr. Wise, states that the Pastoralists' Union, the Stevedores' Union, and the Illawarra Miners' Association, with other bodies, have applied to be registered under…

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The Adelaide Robbery Police in Pursuit. Housemen and Cyclist. Traces of the Robbers. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 8

Though the whole of the available metropolitan police is in pursuit of the highwaymen who stuck up Messrs. Greenway and Winter yesterday, they have not come within…

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March of the Chinese Court. a Brilliant Oriental Display. the Departure From Si-ngan

The World's News · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 12

Most interesting and typically Oriental scenes were witnessed on the departure of the Chinese Court from Si-ngan-fu on October 6, and of these the Shanghai correspondent of "The…

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Parramatta Small Debts Court. Wednesday, January 22. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 5

The Court was opened by Mr. L. Lane, the S.D.C. Bailiff (who was acting for the last time). T. Dixon v. John Clews.—Goods sold and…

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The Parramatta Revision Court. Charges of Attempting of Stuff the Roll. Application of Rev. T. O'Reilly Refused

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 8

The Parramatta Municipal Revision Court was held on Wednesday in the Council-chamber. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Noller), and Alderman Price, Champion, Saunders…

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Extraordinary Story of Assault

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 January 1902 · page 8

An extraordinary case of attempted criminal assault is being inquired into by the Melbourne police. Complainant is Miss Eliza Gregory, aged…

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Father Charged with Arson and Infanticide

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 January 1902 · page 8

The adjourned inquest on the death of the child, Albert Edward M'Namara, who was burnt to death in a fire at its home—a refreshment shop and dwelling at Carlton, a…

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