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Courts & crime, 1906

8,464 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 250

Sentenced at the Sessions

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

George Wilson a young man, who pleaded guilty to forgery and uttering, and to false pretences, was sentenced by Judge Docker, at the Quarter Sessions, to-day. On the first charge,…

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Six Months for Assault

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 7

At the Paddington Court, Henry Edward Swan was charged with "unlawfully assaulting Emily Gillott in a violent manner' on February 10. The evidence of two…

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Burglary at West Maitland. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 6

A sensational burglary was committed last night or early this morning at the office of Mr. Arthur Prontice, solicitor, at Vindln's-chambers. The office safe was exploded,…

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Burglary in Va:[?]. Iron Safe Blown Open

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

WEST MAITLAND, Thursday.--A daring burglary was perpetrated late last night or early this morning at the office of Arthur Prentice, solicitor; Vindin's-chambers, the office being…

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Bankruptcy Court

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

VOLUNTARY SEQUESTRATION. Thomas Fanning, of 343, [?] Redfern, builder and contractor. Mr. L. T. Lloyd, official assignee…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 7

Before the Registrar, in No. 2 Court.—Goggins v [?]asling, 10.30; Matts v General Agency German Australian Steamship Company, 10.45…

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Licensing Court

The Australian Star · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 2

The Licensing Bench at the Central police Count yesterday afternoon was presided over by Mr. Smithers, S.M. The following transfers were granted:--…

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Court of Arbitration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 7

Before the President and Members, at the Probate Court, Chaneery-square.—At 10 a.m., to be mentioned: The Operative Sailmakers' Trade and Burial Society of New South Wales, claimant, and Edward…

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Wholesale Murder. Prisoner Confesses to Twenty-six

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--A man named Orchard, who has been arrested in connection with the murder of Mr. F. Steunenberg, ex-Governor of Idaho, U.S.A., has confessed…

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Gipp's Workman's Club Police Object to Registration

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 7

John Martin, secretary of the Gipps Workmen's Club, 17 Cumberland-street, applied to the Central Licensing Bench for registration. Inspector Mitchell objected to a certificate…

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Police Courts. All That Glitters Is Not Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 8

Mrs. Nellie Conroy, who resides in Macarthur-street, Ultimo, told Mr. Wilshire, S.M., at the Central Court that on a Sunday afternoon towards the end of last month, William Peninton went to her place and told…

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Law Notices. Friday, March 2. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 7

Term List.—Banco Court, St. James'-road.—Motion: Ex parte J. F. Eilis and others re J. B. Trivett. Registrar of Friendly Societies, to show cause why he should not register certain rules (part heard)…

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Druids' Funeral Funds. Eull., Court Upholds Registrar's Decision

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

The Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Cohen to-day disposed of an application by the trustees of the United Ancient Order of Druids, to make absolute a rule by which John Burt Trivett, the…

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The New Hebrides. Land Court to Be Established

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday, 2.50 p.m.—The Paris "Figaro" states that the Anglo-French Commission has decided upon the establishment of a Ccurt with special jurisdiction regarding land…

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The State Bank Robbery. Desperate Fight Between Robbers and Police

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday, 2.50 p.m.—Four youths concerned in the murder and robbery at the State Bank at Helsingfors, Finland, fled to a Wood, there they were arrested after a long…

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The Druids. and Their Rules. Before the Full Court

The Australian Star · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 7

Mr. L. Armstrong and Mr. Perry (instructed by Mr. Henry Davis) appeared in the Full Court yesterday on behalf of James Frederick Ellis, Frank Lovitt, and William…

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Arbitration Court Jurisdiction Resigning Unionists. Want Authoritative Decision. Waiting for Years

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 4

"I wish to know whether you are prepared to give an opinion as to the members of our union being bound by the terms of the Act. I refer particularly to section 9."…

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Paddington Shooting Sensation. Sawyer Again Before the Court. a Further Remand

The Australian Star · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

The shooting sensation that occurred at Coomber-street, Paddtngton, on the 10th. of February last was again revived at the Water Police Court this morning…

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Arbitration. the Union Brand. Demands for Amendment. Suggestions to Boycott the Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

The Labor Council last night decided to cooperate with the Political Labor League in a deputation to the Premier respecting amendment to the Arbitration Act…

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Not Stony-hearted. a Quarryman in Court Didn't Want to Prosecute

The Australian Star · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

Thomas Kenny, a young carter, was at the Central Police Court today charged with assaulting Daniel Daley on February 17, and robbing him of the sum of 30s…

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