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Courts & crime, 1907

8,293 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 250

Police Courts. an Old Man Commuted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 8

At the Paddington Court, William White (60). was committed to the Central Criminal Court on a charge of breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Arthur Ouinton, Leichbardt-street, Waverley, on February 20,…

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Law Notices. Friday, March 1. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 7

Term List.—Motions, etc.: In re Ernest R. Abigail and John J. Kiely, gents., etc, ex parte Incorporated Law Institute, to answer affidavits, etc. (part heard); in re gent., one, ete, ex parte Incorporated Law…

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The Scene in the Court Intense Excitement

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 4

The deep hold which the case has taken on the minds of the American people was shown in the vast crowds that sought to obtain admission to the court- room yesterday…

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Northern Miners Application to the Arbitration Court

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 1

The Arbitration Court this morning considered an application of the Registrar for the cancellation of the registration of the Colliery Employees Federation of the…

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Solicitors Before the Court Messrs. E. R. Abigail and J. J. Kiely

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 5

The matters of Messrs. E. R. Abigail and J. J. Kiely were again before the Full Court this afternoon. Mr. Reid continued his address on behalf…

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Alleged Prohibited Immigeants. the Sonoma Trouble. Important Magisterial Decision. Language Tests in Open Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 7

Before Mr. M. S. Love, D.S.M., yesterday, at the Water Police Court, the eleven men—seamen of the steamer Sonoma—who were recently releated from gael, appeared to answer…

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Solicitors Cited. Case Before the Full Court. in Re E. R. Abigail and J. J. Kiely

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 8

The case of Ernest Robert Abigail and John Joseph Keily, who were called upon lo show cause why they should not be struck off the roll of solicitors, came before the Stale Full Court…

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Lank Appeal Court. (Before the President, Mr. H. A. G. Curry, and Commissioners C. Brandis and W. Houston.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 7

Sarah Anne Lectham appealed against the decision of the local land board in respect of claim by Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Ltd., for contribution towards coat of crecting…

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Equity Court. (Before the Chief Judge In Equity, Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) Welsbach Light Company V Grace Brothers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 7

Mr. Knox, K.C., and Mr. Leverrier, instructed by Mr. V. Le Gay Brereton, appeared for the plaintiff; and Dr. Sly and Mr. Mann, instructed by Messrs. Leibius and Black, for the…

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Arbitration Court. (Before the President, Judge Heydon, and Messrs. J. P. Wright and E. Riley.) Cancellation of a Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 7

Mr. Windeyer, on behalf of the Registrar, appeared in support of an application for the cancellation of the Sydney Wharf Labourers' Union. Mr. Beeby (Brown and Beoby)…

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Solicitors Showing Cause Messrs. E. R. Abigail and J. J. Kiely Before the Full Court the Ludlow v. Prior Case

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 1

The Full Court (the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Cohen and Mr. Justice Pring) was further engaged to-day in hearing the matter in which Ernest Robert Abigail and Jonn…

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District Court. (Before Judge Murray and a Jury of four.) Action for Alleged Libel. Sleath v "Dally, Telegraph" Newspaper Company

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1907 · page 7

Mr. Dradburn, instructed by Mr. J. B. Frawley, appeared for the plaintiff, Richard Sleath; and Mr. Lamb and Mr. Plckburn, instructed by Messrs. Laurence and Laurence, for the…

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Stealing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 18

Horace Burnett (22), described as a comedian, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment at the Central Court for stealing a watch, chain, and cornellian stone trinket, valued in all at £3, the property of Ah Lum,…

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Balmain Police Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr. Isaacs, S.m.) Alleged Unlawful Assault

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 4

Albert Poyitt, 21, laborer, was charged with uniaw[?]ully assaulting J. Reilly, at Balmain, on the 19th inst…

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Stealing a Bride

Evening News · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 4

All Moscow Is talking of a betrothal tragedy which took place there recently. A young aNd well-to-do Siberian trader, who had lately returned to Moscow fell in love with a…

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Probate Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 11

The following applications have been granted by the Registrar:- Probates: Catherine Jurd, Martin Garrahy, Thomas Edward Phillips. Andrew Wishart…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 11

Before his Honor Judge Murray.—At 10.30 a.m.: All undefended actions. Not before 11 a.m.: Bolton v the Council of the Municipality of Newtown (part heard before a jury). Not before 2 p.m.: Anderson v…

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Friday. (Before Mr. Isaacs, S.m.) Alleged Assault

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 4

Charles W. McDonald, 34, butcher, for assaulting his wife, was reminded until Wednesday. DETENTION. E. M. Hindman sued. R. Craig…

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Hunter's Hill Police Court. Friday, February 22. (Before Mr. W. D. Armstrong, J.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 7

Reginald Collison surrendered to his bail in answer to the charge of having been found drunk in Woolwich-road on the 10th February. He pleaded guilty…

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Presentation to Police Officer

Evening News · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 5

Sub-inspector Matthews, who has been promoted to, the No. 1 Division was on Thursday right, at the Newtown Town. Hall, presented with. a diamond. scarf pin and an illuminated…

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