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Courts & crime, 1907

8,293 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 250

Court of Marine Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge and Assessors, in No. 2 District Court, at 10 a.m.—Re the Master of the Annasona…

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Gold Stealing. Western Australian Inquiry. Conclusion of the Commission. Perth (W.a.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 7

In the course of his report on gold stealing, the Commissioner, Mr. Barkor, says:—"Goldstealing on mines will never be stopped if mine-owners do not select their men, whether…

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Alleged Attempted Murder. Woman Shot at Perth. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 6

On the Esplanade last night a sensational shooting incident occurred. Just at the approach from Barrack-street half a dozen shots were fired in quick succession, and people…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 2[?] Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 4

Term List.—Motions generally—Demurrer: O'Keefe and others v Williams (part heard). Motion on notice: In re the Hon W. C. Hill and another. William Chamberlain caveator, to remove caveat. New…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar.) Creditors' Petition

Evening News · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 5

William John Munro v. John Krueger Kelmar: An order sequestrating the estate was made, Mr. L. T. Lloyd, being appointed official assignee…

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Fire at A.n.a. Exhibition. Queensland Court Damaged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 8

A fire occurred on Friday at the Exhibition Building, where the A.N.A. Exhibition is being held. The outbreak resulted in the Queensland Court, which was a most attractive feature…

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Loss of the Annasona Marine Court's Decision Master's Certificate Suspended

The Australian Star · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 1

In the Marine Court this morning George William Blackstock, master of the barque Annasona, appeared to show cause why his certificate as master should not be suspendod…

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Stating a Special Case Were the Proper Points Taken? Full Court Application

The Australian Star · Monday 25 February 1907 · page 1

In the Full Court to-day Mr. Boyce (instructed by Mr. Thompson, of Lithgow), mentioned the case of Rex v. Samuel James Bailey…

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Assault

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 4

At the Newtown Court, before Mr. C. N. Pay ten, S.M., George Black was summoned for assaulting Ernest Schumann, on February 15, at Kurnell Park. Complainant said he was employed by the trustees of the Park, and…

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Imprisoned for Assault

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 4

At the Central Court, John Riley, a dealer, appeared on a charge of being drunk in King-street on Saturday night. There were also two charges of assaulting Constables Anderson und Toohey while in the executoin of their duty…

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Assault at Kurnell

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 7

At the Newtown Court yesterday afternoon William George Black, of Sutherland, was proceeded against for unlawfully assaulting Ernest Schumann at Kurnell Park…

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Charge of Assault

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 5

Henry Dorhauer, a young man, was yesterday. [?] the Paddington Police Court, committed for trial on a charge of assaulting a young woman…

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A Farmer Sent to Gaol

Evening News · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 5

Thomas Eviston, 34, described as a farmer, was charged at the Redfern Police Court this morning with obtaining £5 6s from Matthew Ryan by means of a valueless cheque, drawn…

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'Two-up" at Berry's Bay. School Surprised by the Police. Defendants Sent to Gaol

Evening News · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 4

James Holmes, Edward Thew, James Fleetwood, Arthur John Waterhouse, Lionel Waler, and George Angus Hall, appeared before he Central Summons Court this morning, on…

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The Berry's Bay School for Playing Two-up Police Court Proceedings

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 1

The North Sydney two-up school case came to the Central Police Court tor conclusion this morning, before Mr. Smithers, S.M. James Holmes, Edward Threw, James…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Murray and a Jury, at 10 a.m.: Bolton v the Council of the Municipality of Newtown (part heard). Before the Registrar, in No. 2 Court, at 10.30 a.m.:…

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Alleged Theft of Canvas. Two Youths Committed for Trial

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 6

Two lads named Sydney Joseph M'Lean, 16, described as a wire-worker, and Leslie Cyril Peterson, 17, no occupation, were brought up at the Water Police Court…

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A Brutal Assault. Man Kicked to Death. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 7

Charles Henry Clarke was the victim of a brutal assault at Beechworth on Saturday, when he was fearfully kicked. He died from his injuries last night. An inquest was opened…

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Assault on a Woman Ten Pounds or Three Months

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 6

A respectably-dressed young man named William Newton was charged, at the Water Court yesterday, with unlawfully assaulting Florence Fletcher on Friday night,…

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A Startled Court

Evening News · Tuesday 26 February 1907 · page 4

"Lucretia Borgia!" shouted the officer at the desk of the Water Police Court this morning, in dramatic tones. Everyone in court started. Had the heroine…

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