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Courts & crime, 1906

8,464 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 250

New Zealand Seamen. Arbitration Court Award. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 7

The award in the seamen's dispute is practically on the lines of the previous award The increase of pay asked is refused, also preference to unionists…

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Police Courts. the Manly Watem Chute. Application for a Licence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 8

Before Mr. E. H. Wilshire S.M., yesterday at the Water Police Court, Louis De Groen, lessee of the Manly Water Chute, applied for the endorsement of a theatrical license, or rather for a license for the…

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Anarchy in Russia. Revolution by Murder. Strikes Abandoned. the First Fruits. London, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 7

The Warsaw correspondent of Reuter's Agency reports that the revolutionists have resolved to desist from political strikes, and turn their energies to political…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar.) Hearing of Creditors Petition

Evening News · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 8

The Bergen Patent Automatic Street lighter Company, Limited, versus David Wilkins. An order sequestrating the estate was made, Mr. L. T. Lloyd being appointed official assignee…

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Police As Revolver Shots. Are They Proficient? the General Takes Action

Evening News · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 6

Since the murder of Constable Wallace, at Newtown, the question has been raised as to the proficiency of the police in the use of the revolver. It has also been stated that the…

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Christmas Eve Mishap. Grounding of the Sydney. Marine Court's Inquiry

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 5

The grounding of the steamer Sydney on Long Reef whilst on the passage from Newcastle to Sydney on Christmas Eve was investigated to- day by the Court of Marine…

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An Important Point. Under the Liquor Act. Full Court Appeal

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 5

The Full Court to- day had before it an important appeal under the Liquor Act of 1898. The appellant was Kate M' Connell, licensee of Dind's Hotel, North Sydney, and…

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Newtown Tragedy. the Webley Revolver. and the Sydney Police. Inspector- General's Opinion

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 4

A member of the "Australian Star" staff this morning had a short interview with Mr. Garvin, Inspector -General of Police, on the subject of the Webley revolver and its…

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Newtown Tragedy. the Fight with Tanna. Ineffective Police Cartridges. Harmless Wounds Inflicted

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 6

Yesterday the City Coroner inquired into the circumstances associated with the deaths of Constable John Wallace and the kanaka, Willie Tanna, who murdered him, and then committed…

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Before the Court. Accused Plead Guilty. One Accused Fined Fifty Pounds

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 7

Before Mr. Smithers, S. M., Charles Sacks (37), clerk, was charged by warrant with assisting in conducting the business of a certain room at 198 Pitt- street, city, used by…

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Justice Finnemore. Judge of the Natal Supreme Court, Sands a Remarkable. Testimonial, to Cuticura

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 4

"I suffered a severe attack of eczema on the scalp, face, ears, and neck, and was for several months under professional treatment, but became worse. My face was dredfully disfigured, and I lost nearly all…

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"Don't You Remember Sweet Alice?" Love Letters in Court. Buckley's Show. the Bandicoot's Burrow

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 4

An amusing case was that at Parramatta Small Debts Court, when Wm. Buckley (for whom Mr. T. Rose appeared) sought to recover £9 3s 6d-- as he averred, money lent--…

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Arbitration Court. (Before Judge Heydon, President, and Messrs. J. P. Wright and E. Riley, members.) Application for Common Rule. the Sydney Ferry Award

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 4

Mr.Croft appeared for the applicants, the Industrial Union of Ferry Employees; Mr. Broomfield, Instructed by Messrs. Stephen, Jaques, and Stephen, for J. and A. Brown; Mr…

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Stealing From Grace Bros. Three Women Charged

The Australian Star · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 6

Before Mr. King, D.S.M., at the Glebe Police Court yesterday, Alice Ward (37), Elsie Ward (16), and Agnes Golden appeared to answer a charge of stealing a nightdress,…

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Sawyer Before the Police Court

Evening News · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 4

Before the Water Police Court this morning. Charles Sawyer, who said that he was a labourer, and 50 years of age, was charged with having maliciously inflicted grievous bodily…

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Charges of Assault

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 8

Before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S.M., yesterday, at the Water Police Court James Walsh, 33, a clerk, was charged with having on February 13 unlawfully assaulted Arthur Richard Bolton. The prosecutor stated…

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Lady with Sovereigns. Edward Selfe Sentenced

The Australian Star · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 6

Edward Selfe appeared in the dock at the Quarter Sessions yesterday afternoon. The charge was having on December 23 stolen the sum of £10 from Annie M'Ivor…

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Marine Court Inquiry

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 4

An inquiry was held yesterday by the Marine Court into the circumstances attending the grounding of the Newcastle and Bunter Riven Steam Navigation Company's steamer…

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Police Courts. Sly Grog Selling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 8

At the Water Police Court yesterdae, before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S.M., Minnie Mckinnon, 27, described as a domestic servant, was charged that on February 14 she, not being the agent or senant of the holder…

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Police Courts. Glebe Shop-lifting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 8

Three women, named Alice Ward, Elsie Ward, and Agnes Golden, were charged at the Glebe Court yesterday with stealing underclothing from a local draper's shop. An attendant law the women at the counter…

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