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Courts & crime, 1902

8,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 250

Liverpool Police Court. Tuesday, February 4. (Before Mr. F. B. Wilshire. P.M., and Mr. T. W. Spring, J.p.) the Bicycle Assault Case. the Professor Committed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 3

James Knox proceeded against Alfred O'Brien for alleged assault. The case arose out of a dispute between cyclists and the occupants of a spring cart about the rights of the road, and…

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Burglars and Police

The Catholic Press · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 19

Burglars, according to the dailies, broke into a police station the other night. It is a great compliment to Mr. Fosbery's administration. It also will serve to strengthen…

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Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 11

The following is the list of cases and offences charged which are to be tried at the Criminal Sessions, commencing on Monday next at Darlinghurst, before Mr. Acting Justice Pring:—Florence C[?]fford, unlawfully…

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Newcastle. Alleged Theft of a Buggy Turn-out

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 10

John Jones (27), described as a harnessmakcr, was charged at the Newcastle Court yesterday, before Mr. L. D. Donaldson, S.M., with having, at Hamilton on the 24th January, stolen a mare…

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The Murder of a Bulgarian Minister

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

LONDON, February 7.—The murderer of M. Kantchelf, the Bulgarian Minister for Public Instruction, was a disappointed University professor…

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The Bulgarian Murder. London. February 7

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 6

It was a disappointed University professor Who murdered M. Kautcheff, the Bulgarian Minister for Public Instruction…

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More Police Protection Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 16

It was resolved at the last meeting of the Willoughby Council, on the motion of Alderman Leplastrier, seconded by Alderman Lanccley, "That representations be made to the…

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Small Debts Court

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 3

Commissioner of Taxation v. Joseph Sims, for Income, Tax and fines. £2 2s 7d and 5s costs was paid into court…

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Central Criminal Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 12

The following cases are set down for hearing before Mr. Acting Justice Pring at Darlinghunst : -- Florence Clifford, using an instrument with intent ; Sarah Malcnev. murder : John Simpson, conspiracy; Charles Creagh…

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Balmaln Police Court. (Before Mr, McFarlane, S.m.) We[?]nesday. February 5. [?]Traying Horses

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 3

John Weir Was fined 2s 6d and 2[?], 6d costs for allowing horses to [?]'ray. ON THE VAG Bernard Faber, 27, described as a…

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Penrith Police Court MONDAY. Before Messrs F R Wilshire, P.M., and M Long, J. P.

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 4

Laura Thomas and James Corr wore granted hawkers' licenses. Samuel George Gerrish pleaded guilty to a charge of using obscene language on the railway platform,…

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Police Courts. Illegally Using a Horse

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 12

At the Central Court, before Mr. King, D.S.M., Are lads named James Wallace (17). laborer, Frank Ward (18), jockey. William Smithers (18), laborer, James Smith (16), dealer. and Alfred Jones (18), dealer, were…

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The Conduct of the Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 4

Business men who have matters for the attention of the Parramatta Petty Sessions have great cause for complaint, owing to the unnecessary delays to which they are spjected…

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Missing Relatives. Inquired for by the Police

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 3

Since the last list of persons, in search of whom the services of the police have been enlisted by anxious relatives, was published in the "Evening News." several more letters of a similar kind…

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Parramatta Police Court Monday, February 3. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M., and Mr. J. F. Armitage, J's.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 6

A young man, out on bill, was called to answer a charge of using obscene language in Can[?]. Mr. Richardson appeared for the defendant and for him pleaded guilty…

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The Children's Corner. Court of Entertainers

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 February 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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District Court. (Before Mr. Acting District Court Judge Harris.) Action for Alleged Slander. [?]arrelly v. Smith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 11

Mr. O'Reilly, instructed by Messrs. Crick and Carroll, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Gannon, instructed by Mr. T. A. Reddall, for the defendant. This was an action brought by Mary…

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A Remarkable Crime. a Father Convicted of the Murder of His Five Children

The World's News · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 6

In last week's "World's News" an account was given of a remarkable trial going forward in France. The trial has now concluded, and the inhuman father been condemned to the…

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A Prince of Thieves. Expert Swindler Captured by Swiss Police

The World's News · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 8

The Zurich police have recently captured a soidisant baron, who is wanted by the police of London, Paris, Vienna, St. Petersburg, Berlin, and 32 other places in all parts of Europe…

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Industrial Arbitration. Probable Cases for the New Court. Iii

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 11

During the last quarter of 1901. particularly in the two latter months, very little organising work, was conducted by the officials of the Labor Council, additions to the number of new unions…

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