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Courts & crime, 1906

8,464 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 250

Burglary at Granville

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 9

A burglary took place on Saturday light at A. M'Millan's boot shop. South-street, Granville. The place was locked up as usual at 10 p.m., but about two hours and a half later the…

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Stealing on a Mail Steamer. Found in a Lady's Cabin

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 7

John Lawle, alias Lomberg, 32, a waiter, was charged at the Water this morning with being, on the 30th day of December, on the mail steamer Nera for an unlawful purpose,…

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Caricaturist in Court

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 4

'Alexander Lang, a caricaturist, at present appearing at the Opera House under the name of "Cruickshank," was sued yesterday by Roland Bishop, contortionist, for £22 7s 6d,…

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Bonfires in Woolloomooloo. the Police Stoned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 5

The police had a lively experience in Dowling-street, Woolloomooloo, early this morning. About five bonfires had been lighted by, larrikins in different parts of the district,…

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Before the Court. a Youth Fined

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 6

A youth named Walter Dymont was brought before' Mr. Wilshire at the Water this morning and charged with having thrown a missile in a public place, to wit,…

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Another Bonfire Incident. Four Constables Stoned. Police Draw Their Revolvers

Evening News · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 3

Quite a lively time was experienced in Ann-street, Surry Hills, late last night, or, rattier, at an early hour this morning. A tremendous bosh fire was constructed, and…

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The Police Attacked Again. By Suburban Rowdies. One Prisoner Escapes. the Other Secured

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 4

As might hive been expected the end or the year could not be allowed to pass off without an attack being made on the police by the ruffian element of city or suburb…

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Loses Her Money. and Her Husband Also. Who Was It Robbed Her? a Wife Accuses Her Husband of Stealing Her Money and Then Disappearing

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 4

She was worth a lot of money when she married him, and has got a bit left yet, although the inroads he has made into it would, if continued, soon land them both…

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William-street Sensation. a Painter Runs Amok. Fires Six Revolver Shots. Desperate Struggle with the Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 5

The sounds of revolver shots at the intersection of William and Forbes streets about 9 o'clock on Saturday evening caused great excitement in that neighbourhood. The…

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A Lunatic at Large. He Runs Amok. Fires Revolver Shots and Scares the People. a Fight with the Police

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1906 · page 4

One often hears about members of Eastern nations running amok with pistol, knife, or dagger; but it's not very often a white man takes up the black man's burden in this…

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Police Courts. an Old Hand Sentenced

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 8

A wan named Laule, alias Lamburge (32), appeared at the Water Police Court to answer a charge of being on board the French mail steamer Nera for an unlawful purpose. The evidence went to show that Constable…

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Alleged Assault in a Police Cell. Prosecutor Disappears

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 4

The tailor, John M'Namara, 46, who on November 28 last was charged at the Central Police Court with assaulting Thomas Roberts, and breaking his jaw and nose, in a cell at the…

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Chinaman Sent to Gaol

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 4

A decrepid old Chinaman named Ah Man was charged under the Vagrancy Act to-day at the Central Police Court. The police stated that John was in a very dirty condition, and a…

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Stealing on a Mail Steamer. Found in a Lady's Cabin

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 6

John Lawle, alias Lomberg, 82, a waiter, was charged at the Water yesterday with being, on the 30th day of December, on the mail steamer Nera for an unlawful purpose,…

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The New Liquor Act. Police "Not Rushing Things."

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 4

The new Liquor Act, with its penalties for being found in a public-house "at unlawful hours," came into force yesterday. It was expected that there would be some…

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Law Notice. Tuesday, January 2, Arbitration Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 8

Before the Registrar.--At 11 a.m. Re Wire-netting Workers award, to settle minutes of award. At 11.30; Re carpenters' award, to settle minutes of award. At 12 noon; Re coal-lumpers' award, to settle minutes of…

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Battle of Tsu-shima. Court-Martial to be Public LONDON, Monday, 2.50 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 January 1906 · page 1

Admiral Rozhdestvensky, who was signally defeated by Admiral Togo at the battle of Tsu-shima, has appealed to the Tsar to permit of the court-martial into the…

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Melbourne Shooting Case. a Publican Charged. Police Court Proceedings

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 6

Further details are now available of the charge of shooting made against Edgar George Dove, licensee of Massle's Hotel, Collingwood…

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Assault in Company. An Unwilling Prosecutor. Three Men Charged

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 7

At the Central Police Court yesterday afternoon three young men had to face Mr. Payten, S.M. William Davidson, 24, a fireman; Bertram…

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Laid Up for Repairs. Man Charged with Assaulting Police

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1906 · page 4

Joseph Pitch, a 24-year-old storeman, brought before Mr. Payten, S.M., at the Central Police Court to-day on four charges of being drunk, using indecent language in…

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