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Courts & crime, 1903

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The Arbitration Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 3

The President of the Arbitration Court has decided to resume the hearing of industrial disputes at Newcastle, commencing on Wednesday, the 28th Inst. The East Greta part-heard case…

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Central Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 7

The weekly sitting of the Central Licensing Court was held yesterday before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M. Applications for the transfer of the followiug publicans' licenses were granted—Thomas Bass to James…

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Transfers in the Police Force

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 3

In consequence of the recent promotions in the metropolitan police force, the following transfer have been made:--Senior-Sergeant Day, of the Regent-street station, Darlinghurst; Senior-sergeant Keliy, from the super…

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Police Courts. Obtaining Goods by False Pretences

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 3

At the Water Police Court. yesterday, before Mr. F. S. Isaacs, S.M., Clara Thomas (35) was charged with having obtained various articles of clothing from Gardiner and Co. by means of false pretences. Accused obtained the…

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The Rifle. N.s.w. Police Club

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 2

Mr. R. Coombes presided at the annual meeting of the Police Rifle Club, held at the Central Barracks. There was a fair attendance of members, and the report and…

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Law. Bankruptcy Court. (Before tho Registrar, Mr. A. Henry.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 3

HEARING OP CREDITORS' PETITIONS. Bartholomew Martin Corrigan versus John Amoss. trading as J. Amess and Sons. An order was made as asked, and Mr. Lloyd appointed…

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Execution of Patrick Kenniff. for the Murder of Constable Doyle. Condemned Man's Last Words. Strong Declaration of Innocence

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 6

BRISBANE. Monday.--Patrick Kenniff, who was recently sentenced to death for the murder of Constable George Doyle, in Lethbridge's Pocket, on, Easter Sunday, was executed at…

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Law Report. Monday, January 12. Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. Arthur Henry.) Petitions for Sequestration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1903 · page 7

Bartholmew Martin Corrigan v. John Amess, trading as J. Amess and Sons. Mr. A. W. M'Carthy appeared for the petitioning creditor and upon his application an order of sequestration was made…

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The Children's Protection Act. Police Court Prosecutions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 8

At the Newcastle Police Court to-day, before Mr. Love, S.M., "Walter Alexander Howard, an officer under the Children's Protection Act, proceeded against Mary O'Callaghan and Henry O'Callaghan for having on or about…

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Alleged Burglary. Accused Sent for Trial

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 7

George Wiertz, aged 53, labourer, a native of Belgium, was charged at the Central Court yesterday, "that he did, on the night of the 21st ult., burglariously break and enter the…

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Alleged Forgery. Domestic Servant Charged

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 6

Bessie Fisher, alias Emma Nicoll, alias Emma Hayes, aged 34, described as a domestic servant, was charged at the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. Payten, S.M.,…

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Police Troubles

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 6

Constable Richard Dart met a young Norwegian sailor named Torkel Torkelson, in Sussex-street, on Monday night, in a condition of alcoholic excitement. Dart objects to anyone being…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 4

Committed for Trial.—George Wiertz, 53, labourer, a native of Belgium, was charged on remand at the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., with on the night of December 21,…

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The S.a. Murder Mystery

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Tuesday Afternoon.—The inquest regarding the death of George Cullen, the victim of the Stirling. West tragedy, was resumed this morning. Owing to the mystery…

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Delaying the Police

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 7

Yesterday at the Glebe Court a bar- tender named Albert Armstrong was summoned for having unlawfully delayed admittance to licensed premises known as the Town Hall…

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"Language" in Police Cells

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 8

PICTON. Tuesday.--At the courthouse to-day, Dr. Geo. Read, J.P., after inflicting penalties of £1 or 14 days on a man and woman for being drunk and disorderly. and £5 or two months'…

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Police Quarters. Picton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 8

At the courthouse to-day, Dr. George Read, J.P., after inflicting penalties of £1 or 14 days on a man and woman for being drunk and disorderly, and £5 or two months' hard labour for indecent language,…

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Redfern Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 4

The adjourned annual Licensing Court for the police district of Redfern was held at the local courthouse yesterday, and was presided over by Mr. Barnett, D.S.M. Applications for foot and…

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Stirling Murder. The Resumed Inquest. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 2

Further evidence was taken yesterday at the resumed inquest on the body of the old man George Cullen, who was found murdered at Stirling on the 3rd instant…

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Parramatta Police Court. Friday, January 9. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, S.m.) Alleged Detention

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 1

Maud Wade v. Sarah Ann Wade—Mr. White for the defendant. The complainant deposed that she was a married woman living with her mother at Parramatta. Complained that the…

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