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Courts & crime, 1903

8,645 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

Central Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 8

The following transfers of publicans' licenses were granted at the weekly meeting of the Central Licensing Court:--James H. Milson to Claude Levan, Union Hotel, Union-street, Newtown; Charles Haddow to Harry Austey,…

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Police Courts. Pilfering From Ships

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 8

An effort is being made by some of the shipping companies of the city to put down pilfering from ships, winch they complain is carried on extensively. At the Water Police Court yesterday a wharf-laborer named…

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DISTRICT COURT.—January 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 7

Before the Registrar in No. 2. Court, at 10.30 a.m. —Cox v Rath…

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The Advertisement Frand. Medicine and Ventriloquism. a Man Sent to Gaol

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 4

"Man, young, trustworthy, wanted invest few pounds with another, returning Sydney and islands, sound experience, previous experience unnecessary, sobriety indispensable; with…

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Theft of a Bas Relief. Valued at £20,000. LONDON, Jan. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 5

The bas relief entitled " The Descent from the Cross," which is the work of Luca della Robbia, and which is valued at £20,000, has been stolen from the church of San Severo,…

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The Auburn Murder. Dr. Furnival Interviewed. More About Constable Long

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 6

Dr. Furnival, upon whom devolved the duty of pronouncing that the life of Constable Long was extinct, told an "Evening News" representative that he had not made any very close examination…

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Auburn Tragedy. Result of the Inquest. Finding of Wilful Murder

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 3

Mr. T. E. MacNiven, S.M., presided over an inquest at the Royal Hotel, Auburn, yesterday afternoon to inquire into the death of the late Constable Samuel William Long, who…

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Newcastle. the City Court. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 6

At the Newcastle Police Court to-day, before Mr. F. G. Scott, A.S.M., Robert Herron, aged 40, miner, and Edward Mills, aged 30, miner, were charged with having, at Catherine Hill Bay, on or about the 14th instant, in company,…

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The Auburn Tragedy. Inquest on the Victim. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 4

The Parramatta District Coroner held an inquest at the Royal Hotel, Auburn, on Monday afternoon respecting the death of Constable Samuel William Long, who was shot in the bar of…

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The Southern Coal Trade. Interpretation of the Arbitration Court Awards

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 6

BULLI, Monday.--Considerable dissatisfaction exists at the several collieries amongst the employees, caused through the alleged, arbitrary way in which the colliery managers are interpreting…

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The Auburn Tragedy. No trace of Murderers. Police Still on the War-path

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 5

There are no new developments in connection with the murder of Constable Long at Auburn yesterday. The police have absolutely nothing to work upon, and their…

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Elingamite Wreck Inquiry. the Court's Decision. All-round Blame Apportioned. Captain's Certificate Suspended

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 6

AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Monday.—The postponed decision was given to-day by the Elingamite wreck inquiry Court. Mr. Haselden, S.M., in delivering judgment,…

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Tragedy at Auburn. a Constable Shot. Body Found in an Hotel. Supposed, Encounter with Burglars. the Inquest. Verdict of Wilful Murder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 5

Early yesterday morning the quiet little village of Auburn was startled by hearing that Police Constable Long, one of the most trustworthy officers in the Parramatta district police force, had been shot…

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Law Report. Monday, January 19. Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. Arthur Henry.) Examinations Under Section 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 7

Re August Gorling. One witness was examined and the examination was adjournel to the 21st instant. Re William Ray. Mr. Frawley appeared for the…

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Murder at Auburn Constable Killed by Burglars. a Brutal Tragedy. Shot From Behind, in a Hotel Bar. Murderers Evidently Desperate Men. an Early Morning Crime. the Landlord's Shocking Discovery

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 5

The quiet suburb of Auburn was the scene of a cold-blooded and brutal murder early yesterday morning, when Constable William Samuel Long was shot by armed burglars, and died almost…

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Wreck of the Elingamite. Decision of the Court. Captain and Officers to Blame. Defective Engines. Captain's Certificate Suspended. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 4

The Court of Inquiry into the wreck of the Elingamite gave its decision to-day. After reviewing the case at length the Court states that owing to some defect in the engines the reversing gear would not…

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The Elingamite Wreck. Finding of the Court. Master Guilty of Gross Negligence. First and Second Officers Severely Censured. Captain's Certificate Suspended for Twelve Months

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 6

AUCKLAND, Monday.--The finding of the Court of inquiry into the wreck of the Elingamite was given to-day by Mr. Haselden, stipendiary magistrate. It is contained in a bulky…

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Audacious Theft

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 6

Detective A. Murdock made a smart capture of a purse-snatcher in George-street West, on Monday afternoon. A young woman named Lavera Mills, who resides in annandale, was seized by her…

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A Pickpocket Sentenced

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 7

At the Central Police Court, Joseph Young, 25, labourer, was charged with assaulting Lavera Mills, and robbing her of a purse, 7s 5½d in money, a railfay ticket, and a bill, of the total…

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The Auburn Murder. Police Still in the Dark

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1903 · page 4

The police at midday to-day were apparently as far as ever from achieving any success in the hunt for the murderers of Constable Long. As the result of something which has been discovered by…

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