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Courts & crime, 1906

8,464 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 250

Trouble in a Police Cell Alleged Assault on a Prisoner

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 4

A tailor named John M' Namara was brought before the Central Police Court again to-day, and charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on Thomas Roberts on the 28th…

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The Magistrate Understood

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 4

"I may say, your Worship, that as a matter of fact my client is the wrong man," said a solicitor to Mr. Smithers, the S.M. at the Central Police Court to-day. "He known…

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At the Police Court. the Accused Remanded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 10

George Champion, 55, a labourer, was presented at the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Wilshire, S.M., upon a charge that he did on January 6, at Sydney, feloniously…

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A Magistrate's Comments. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 7

At the police court to-day, the first prosecutions under the new Licensing Act took place. A number of persons were charged with being on hotel premises after legal hours…

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Bankruptcy Court

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 4

VOLUNTARY SEQUESTRATIONS. Daniel Charles Hook, of Walgett, Civil servant Mr. I. T. Lloyd, official assignee. Clara Tilley of Jersey-road, Paddington,…

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Police Courts. Publicans Prosecuted

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 8

At the Central Summons Court yesterday, George Ross, licensee of the Royal Town-hall Hotel, Kent and Druitt streets, was fined £10. with 6s costs, for selling liquor on Sunday, December 24…

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Serious Charge. Rockdale Sensation. Alleged Assault on a Girl

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 7

An unusual case was heard at the Newtown Police Court yesterday, when a painter named Edward John Patterson (30), appeared before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., to answer…

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Court of Arbitration

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 8

Before the Registrar,--At 10 a.m. Re Sawmill award, appeal under clause 10. At 10.45 a.m.; Re Wire setting Workers award, to settle minutes of award. At 11 a.m.; Re Brewers' award, to settle minutes of…

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Delaying Admittance to the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 8

William M'Knight was proceeded against in the Summons Division of the Central Police Court yesterday on a charge of having, at 11.50 p.m. on December 19, delayed admittance to the police to the Crown Hotel,…

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Police Courts. Convicted on Three Charges

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 4

Annie Rudd, 35, was convicted at the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Wilshire, S.M., on three charges. On a charge of having stolen from Maggie Curran, of 16 Argyle-place, on…

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Visitor from England. Indulges a Taste for Literature. and Gets Into Gaol

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 4

"I am a new arrival Lere from England," said Frank Lester, at the Water Police Court to-day, addressing Mr. Wilshire, S.M. "We don't want your class here," responded…

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Athlete Charged. "Inflicting Bodily Harm." "Two Hundred Pounds for a Good Belting."

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 6

The case was continued before Mr. C. S. Donaldson, S.M., at the Central Court yesterday afternoon, in which Sydney James Ryan, better known as "Chiddy" Ryan, an athlete,…

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Trouble in a Police Cell. a Prosecutor Vanishes

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 4

John M'Namara, 46, tailor, was, for about the sixth time, brought up at the Central Police Court to-day, on a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Thomas Roberts, on November…

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Harry Diamond's Death. the Inquest Finished. a Verdict of Wilful Murder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 4

Yesterday the inquest on the body of Harry Jarvis Diamond, who died at Sydney Hospital on December 16, from the effects of morphia poisoning, was concluded…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Monday.) Hearing of Creditor's Petition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 6

John Campbell v. A. Pearce The Registrar made an order sequestrating the estate and appointing Mr. W. H. Palmer official assignee…

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Harry Diamond's Death. Verdict of Wilful Murder. Mrs. Johnston Committed for Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 8

The adjourned Inquiry into the death of Harry Diamond was resumed yesterday by the City Coroner Mr. A. N. Barnett. Anate Johnston was present in custody…

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Alleged Murder in Western Australia. Shot in a Quarrel. Minister Takes Action. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 7

Mr. Moss, Hon. Minister for Justice, supplied the press to-day with details concerning the killing of John Louton on Yanyereddy station, in the Gascoyne district, on…

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Police and Hotel. Alleged Delayal of Admission. a Fine of Ten Pounds

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 6

The case was continued at the Central Summons Court yesterday afternoon in which inspector Hinds proceeded against William M' Knight and Charles M' Knight upon an…

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A Terrible Revenge. a Factory Bombarded. for the Murder of Russian Soldiers. London, Monday, 3.15 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 1

In order to avenge the murder and mutilation of his Dragoons at Riga, Colonel Meydel summoned the starving men and women of the city and besieged the Provodnik factory…

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Law Report. Monday, January 8. Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. Arthur Henry.) Creditor's Petition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1906 · page 4

John Campbell v A. Pearce. Mr. T. J. Dickson appeared for the petitioning creditor, and moved for an order sequestrating respondent's estate on the ground of non-compliance…

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