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Courts & crime, 1905

8,785 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 250

Marine Court. (Before Judge Backhouse and Assessors Captain Boldchild and Captain M'Gibbon.) the Loss of the Violet Doepel

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 18

This was an inquiry into the cause of the foundering of the schooner Violet Doepel off the Bellinger Heads on January 24 last. The inquiry was commenced last week, but…

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Arbitration Court. (Before the President, Mr. Justice Cohen, and Messrs. S. Smith and J. P. Wright, members.) the Tanners' Dispute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 6

In the matter of a dispute between the Tanners, Curriers, and Leather-dressers' Association, an industrial union of employees, and the Master Tanners and Curriers'…

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Arbitration Court. (Before the President, Mr. Justice Cohen, and Messrs. J. Wright and S. Smith.) Tanners' and Curriers' Dispute. Decision Reserved

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 18

The hearing of the part-heard industrial dispute between the Tanners, Curriers, and Leather Dressers' Association and the Master Tanners' and Curriers' Association of New South Wales…

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Law Report. Friday, February 17.: in Banco. [Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Owen, and Mr. Justice Pring.) the Coal Trimmers' Strike. Appeal Against the Order of the Arbitration Court. Re John Effe (T. L. Webb and others respondents)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 6

Mr. Watt, instructed by Mr. W. T. Flynn for Mr. W. A. Read, of Newcastle, appeared for applicant, John Eiffe, of Harrington, and moved to make absolute a rule nisi for a…

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Aboriginal Charged with Three Murders

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 February 1905 · page 8

"Tommy," Mic aboriginal who is charged with a triple murder in the Victoria River District (South Australia), was captured on Monday at the Great Western mine, about 30 miles from Brock's…

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Charge of Attempted Murder

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 February 1905 · page 8

At the Melbourne City Court, Albert Smart, a joung man, was committed for trial on a charge of the attempted murder of lames Lording, aged 15, in the Royal Park on January 31. The…

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Steyne Court

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 19 February 1905 · page 2

Still a further attraction has been added to that popular seaside resort Steyne Court, Manly. Mahomet, an Indian juggler and contortionist of repute, performs at the court…

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Laughter in Court

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 19 February 1905 · page 4

Laughter has been heard ere now in places which seemed little conducive to merriment. Momos has…

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Queensland Mystery. James Ryan Charged with Murder. Police Court Proceedings. a Remand for Eight Days. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 11

Feeling at Crow's Nest reached its height yesterday morning when James Ryan was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of Walter Bonton at Pinelands. Ten…

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Stealing

The Australian Star · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 5

A painter named George Parker and his wife, Maria Parker, were charged at the Water Police Court to-day with stealing in company a handbag containing a purse and…

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Row at a Picnic. a Brutal Assault. Sent to Gaol Without the Option

The Australian Star · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 1

During the progress of a picnic at Clontarf on Saturday some trouble arose, as a result of which a young painter named Allan M'-Lean appeared before the Water Police Court…

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Wife-beater Sent to Gaol

Evening News · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 4

An elderly, grey-headed carpenter, named Charles Adlington,' was charged at the Water Police Court toniay with assaulting bis wife, Elizabeth Adlington on the llth instant. He…

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A Wife Beater. Sentenced to Three Months

The Australian Star · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 5

When Charles Adlington, a carpenter, arrived home on the 11th inst. his wife had a nice dinner ready for him, but, judging by, his behaviour, he was not in the humour for…

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District Court

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Before Judge Rogers.--At 10: Schwartz v. Wood and another, part heard; Peir v. Railway Commissioners of New South Wales. (Before the Registrar, in No. 2 Court.) At 10.30: Moore v. Stringer…

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Hungry Picnicker. Craving for Beef Leads to Gaol

Evening News · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 4

At Messrs. Foster Brothers employees picnic at Clontarf on Saturday, Allan M'Lean, a painter, was wandering round the provision tables and seeking a feed. He yearned for beef, but…

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Dissatisfied Radicals. Leaders Charged with Lack of Tactics

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--Many of the Radicals blame their leaders for lack of, or mistaken, tactics. Mr. Asquith's amendment to the…

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The Missing Selector. Charge of Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 6

CROW'S NEST, Saturday.--James Ryan, who was arrested in connection with the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Walter George Benton, was brought up at the local Police…

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The Murder of Grand Duke Sergius

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 6

The news of the brutal murder of the Grand Duke Sergius will be received with feelings of horror everywhere. It appears that the victim was sentenced to death by…

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Lord Mayor's Position Magistrate Gives His Decision. Case Dismissed

Evening News · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 5

Mr. Wiishire, S.M., sitting in the summons division of the Central Police Court this afternoon, gave his reserved decision in the case instituted by Alderman John Norton against…

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