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Courts & crime, 1905

8,785 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

Liverpool Police Court. Friday, January G. (Before Messrs. Chapman and Christiansen, J's.P.) Story of a Jug

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 3

John Rea, a young man of about 24 years of age, was charged with stealing a silver jug, the property of Mary Rea, of Macquarie Fields, and valued at £5, on…

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Penrith Police Court MONDAY. Before Me[?] F R Wil[?], P.M, and [?] Perkins, J.P. Man and Wife

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 4

Margaret Randall v Josiah Randall, wife maintenance—adjourned case Mrs Randall said she could not produce any further evidence, and defendant said he had nothing further to add. An order…

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The "Push" Pest. Police Activity Required

Evening News · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 6

The aggregation of "talent," which is generally known as a "push," does not, apparently, confine itself to any particular locality. Also, it would appear, that with the change of…

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Hunter's Hill Police Court. Friday, January 6. (Before Messrs. W. D. Armstrong and A. P. Lord, J's.P.) Cruelty to Horses

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 10

William Moxen appeared in answer to a summons issued at the instance of the police, churning him with having, on the previous Friday, cruelly ill-treated two…

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Arbitration Court's Action. the Men Indifferent

Evening News · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—Respecting the colliery strike, no alteration has taken place since yesterday in the city and suburbs; and, in fact, right throughout the district everything is very…

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Charge of Child Murder. Against a Nurse. How She Was Arrested

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- The nurse, Edith Fillen, who was arrested yesterday on a charge of murdering a newly-born male child, by drowning it in Merri Creek, was before the City…

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Police Courts. Drinking at the Bar on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 9

At the Newtown Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Donaldson S. M., Carl H. Christensen, licensee of the Puileney Hotel, St. Peters, was charged, with having permitted liquor to be consumed in the bar of his…

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Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, January 10, 1905. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, S.m.) Charge Against a Publican. Calling the Sergeant Names

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 8

Daniel Smith, of Tattersail's Hotel, Parramatta, was charged with using indecent language within the hearing of Persons in a public street—George-street…

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Law Notices. Monday, Jan. 16. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 9

In Equlty—Before his Honer the Chief Judge.—At 11.45 a.m.: Wolsoley Sheep-shearing Machine Company, Ltd., v. Cooper Sheep-shearing Machine Proprietary, Ltd, motion to continue injunction…

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Could Not Be Setled Out of Court

The Arrow · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 6

A good story is told concerning a certain magistrate, who always endeavors to smooth over any little difference which may be brought before him…

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Constable As Burglar. Serious Charges Against a Police Force

Evening News · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 10

Startling allegations of bribery, corruption, and conspiracy in the Manchester police force were made jat a recent meeting of the City Courted ty Mr. Ross Clyne, a newly-elected…

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Bogus Police Sergeant. Pay Clerk Robbed of £930. Remarkable Imposition

Evening News · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 4

One of the most originally-planned and audaciously-executed robberies which have ever been recorded in South African crime was recently carried out in Natal, with a success, which has…

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Small Debts Court MONDAY. Before Messrs F R Wilshire, P.M., L Perkins, F Wilson, and J Blaikie J's.P

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 6

William Winder v Alex Fairweather, claim £7 18, for fruit and cases supplied. Defendant did not appear. Verdict of Plaitiff, full amount costs of court, and witnesses expences 5s…

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Licensing Court MONDAY. Before Mr F R Wilshire, P.M, Mr W C Fulton and Dr Barb[?]r, J's.P

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 6

The license of the Commercial Hotel, High-street, Penrith, was transferred from G H Horan to John Henry Eagles. The quarterly Licencing Inspector report…

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£1000 for an Assault

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 January 1905 · page 3

Because he declined to put out a lighted cigar when riding in a Liverpool Corporation electric tramway-car, Dr. Hall, Medical Officer of Health for Prescot, was…

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Alleged "Push" Assault Policeman Roughly Handled

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 January 1905 · page 8

While Constable Hennessy, of No. 2 Station, was arresting a man at Quay-street, Ultimo, yesterday afternoon, he was the victim of a cowardly attack by several…

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Steyne Court

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 15 January 1905 · page 2

This popular seaside resort has been attended largely of late, those exhilarating pastimes, shooting the chute and tobogganing being of course the principal attractions…

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Newcastle Strike. Wheelers Remain Firm. Prepared to Suffer Gaol. Newcastle

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 15 January 1905 · page 7

Following upon the leave obtained by the Attorney-General from the Arbitration Court to prosecute the men under section 34 of the Arbitration Act, in consequence of their…

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Charged with Stealing

The Australian Star · Monday 16 January 1905 · page 4

A married woman named Mamie Astle, aged 28, was charged at the Water Police Court to-day with stealing a postal note for 7s 6d, and £2 in gold, the property of Sarah…

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Hawkesbury Oysters. Charged with Stealing from Crown Lands

The Australian Star · Monday 16 January 1905 · page 5

William Izzard, of Brooklyn, near Peal's Ferry, was proceeded against to-day in the Water Summons Court by David W. Benson, inspector under the Fisheries Act, on a…

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