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Courts & crime, 1907

8,293 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 250

A Ferocious Dog Causes Police Court Proceedings

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 6

In the summons division of the Water Police Court yesterday Benswick Bulmer, a resident of Bourke-street, Surry Hills,was prosecuted by William Ewing, who lives at…

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Willis Charged with False Pretences

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 18

At the Central Criminal Court during the week, Mr. Justice Rogers sat to hear, with a jury, a charge of false pretences, in connection with land transactions, against William…

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The Whiteley Murder. Rayner's Parentage

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday Evening.—The solicitor for George Rayner, the reputed father of Horace Rayner, the murderer of Mr. Whiteley, explains that the latter knew two…

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Parramatta Police Court. Saturday, January 20. (Before Mr. W. Clarke. D.S.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 1

Fancy Kendall (50), a well-known local identity, was charged with stealing in the garden of Walter Chew, three dozen nectarines of the value of 1s, on the 25th…

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Another Jewellery Theft. Thieves Make a Haul at Concord

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 4

The residence of Mr. A. Grant-Thompson, traveller, in Mason-street, Concord, was entered by thieves between 12.30 and 2.30 p.m. yesterday, while the family was absent, and…

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Ghastly Murder. Woman's Throat Cut. White Cliffs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 9

A ghastly tragedy occurred here this evening, when May Coonoy, one of the unfortunate class, living on the outskirts of the town, had her throat out from car to car…

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Police Life Saving. the Society's Awards

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 5

Although the Metropolitan Police Life Saving Class has not been in existence very long, the members have shown great proficiency under Constable G. H. Regan, who is instructor…

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Police Courts. Pak-a-pu Prosecutions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 11

The hearing was continued at the Central Court on the cases arising out of the raid on January 5, on premises at 410 Pitt-street, used as a pak-a-pu shop. The charge of acting as doorkeeper, which had been…

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A Millionaire's Murder. Trial of Thaw. London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 9

A jury to try Harry Thaw, a millionaire, charged with the murder of Stanford White, another millionaire, in New York, has not yet been empanelled. Owing to…

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N.S.W. Police Force--The Recent Promotions

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 23

Mr. W. R. Elliott. To be Superintendent, third-class, in charge of Albury (Murray) district, vice Bell. Mr. A. Johnston…

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Serious Tram Accident. Inspector-general of Police Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 9

Mr. Thomas Garvin, Inspector-General of the New South Wales Police, met with a painful accident yesterday morning. He was a passenger on the 8.40 tram from…

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Inspector-general of Police Injured. a Fall From a Tram

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 10

Mr. Thomas Garvin, Inspector-General of Police, met with a serious accident yesterday morning, his right thigh being broken. Mr. Garvin, who resides in Challis-avenue, Darlinghurst,…

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The Late Mr. Whiteley. Verdict of Murder. Parentage of the Accused. London, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 9

The Coroner's jury has returned a verdict of wilful murder against Rayner, the young, man who shot Mr. Whiteley, the well-known London universal provider…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. Arthur Henry.) Creditors' Petitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 6

Alexander William Borton v Alfred Henry Aldridge. On the application of Mr. Bell who appeared for the petitioner this motion was adjourned to February 4…

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The Murder of Mr.whiteley Who Was Horace Rayner's Father? London, Tuesday. 3.10 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 1

The solicitor acting for George Rayner, the supposed father of Horace Rayner, the murderer of Mr. Whiteley, owner of the Mammoth Stores in London, explains that Mr…

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Superintendent A. B. Walker Acting-inspector-general of Police Sketch of His Career

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 5

Superintendent A. B. Warlker took up his duties as Acting-inspector-General of [?]o this morning. Mr. Walker, who is an Australian native,…

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Mr. Garvin's Accident Superintendent A. B. Walker Appointed Acting Inspector General of Police

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 7

Superintendent A. B. Walker, of Goulburn, the senior superintendent in New South Wales, and the officer who shot the bushranger Thunderbolt, has been appointed to…

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Captain and Sailor a Prohibition Matter Matter Referred to the Full Court

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 6

Yesterday in Chambers Mr. Justice A H. Simpson had before him an application in connection with the prohibition order which had been obtained by William…

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Turf Topics NewmarKet and Cup Weights A Review of the Handicaps Racing Under the New Act—Queenie's Court's Challenge Stakes. Vanadium's Anniversary Handicap—Form at the A.J.C. Meeting. Inter-state Sport—Notes and Items—Selections for Warwick Farm

Referee · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 1

THERE would appear to be a good deal of necessity for the creation of the advisory board provided for in the Games and Wagers Act,…

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Police Courts. Charge of Assault and Robbery

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 5

Matthew Keane (21), who was described as a laborer, was before the Central Court on a charge of assaulting and robbing Thomas Williams. Prosecutor, who is an old man and a blacksmith by trade, stated that on…

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