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Courts & crime, 1908

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Police Band Dinner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 11

The annual dinner in connection with the N. S. W. Police Band was held last night at the New Masonic Hall, Castlercagh-street. Superintendent Sherwood took the chair. Among those present were…

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Police Band Reunion

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 4

Members of the Police Band, and their friends, to the cumber of 70, held their annual reunion and smoke concert at the New Masonic HaH, Castlereagh street, city, on Monday evening…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Rogers, K. C., at 10 a. m.— Neils v Smith, Hicks v Walters, O'Brien v Plater. Note.—The list will be called over punctually at 10 a. m…

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Police Band Re-union

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 3

A large number of members of the New South Wales police force ceased from chivvying the restless burglar and the cheerful toper last night to gather in the new Masonic-hall on the…

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The Terang Horror Chard Sentenced to Four Years. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 7

David Chard, the young Terang farmer, was found guilty at the Supreme Court, Warrnambool, to-day on a charge of attempting to cause poison to be administered…

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Incitement to Poison Baby. Chard Sentenced to Four Years. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 7

David Chard, the Terang farmer, who was found guilty at Warrnambool last week on a charge of attempting to cause poison to be administered to his illegitimate child, with…

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Divorce Court. Judicially Separated

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 4

Mr. Justice Simpson sat in Divorce Jurisdiction this morning, and disposed of a number of miscellaneous motions. In the suit of Bridget Kain, formerly Ryan, of Parkes…

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Police Courts. Beer in a Backyard

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 4

At the Central Summons Court yesterday, before Mr. King, S. M., Sub-inspector Kelly proceeded against Tommy Beatie for selling liquor without a license. Mr. Hayes (Crown Law Department) appeared for…

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Police Courts. for Sly-grog Selling

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 10

At the Central Court, Tommy Beattle was proceeded against by Sub-inspector Kelly on a charge of selling liquor without a license. Mr. Hayes prosecuted, and Mr. Moss appeared for the defence. Evidence was given by…

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Special Mining Court. Hearing Evidence

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—The Special Mining Court resumed this morning, and proceeded with the hearing of evidence called by the Proprietors' Association in reply to the miners…

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Coal Court. Seaham and Wallsend Shiftmen. Matters Referred to Court. "Shiftmen's Action Unjustifiable." Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 8

The Royal Commission arbitrating on disputes on the northern coalfields resumed its work at Newcastle Courthouse this morning, his Honor Judge Heydon presiding…

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Law Notices. Tuesday, February 25. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 4

Term List.—Divorce Appeal.—Dearman v Dearman, Pettitt co-respondent. Bankruptcy Appeal—In re Thomas Edwin Brown, bankrupt; Mary Brown respondent. Motions, etc.: Ex parte Richard C. Hagon…

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[All Rights Reserved.] the Murder in the Night Express Chapter X.—(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 8

That was his story. People at first waited for him to make it clearer, were annoyed that he should make such feeble explanations, when he ought to know the case called for…

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District Court. (Before Judge Rogers.) WILSON v FITZJOHN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 4

Mr. Blacket, instructed by Mr. J. W. Abigail, appeared for the plaintiff, James Augustus Wilson, trading as the Belmore Timber Company; Mr. Garland and Mr. Peden, instructed…

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Local Option Court. Hotels at the Glebe. Seduction by Three Suggested

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 4

The special licensing courts appointed to deal with the question of the reduction of hotel and wine licenses under the local option vote sat at Darlinghurst this morning. Judge Backhouse…

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The Coal Troubles Sittings of the Special Court Wallsend and Seaham Stoppages Newcastle

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 6

The Special Coal Court resumed its sittings to-day, when the stoppages at Wallsend and Seaham Collieries were referred to. Evidence is being taken with regard to Wallsend, but…

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Coal Mining Crisis. Application to the Court. Work on Pay Saturdays. Seaham Men in the Wrong

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Monday.--When the special mining tribunal resumed its sitting this morning. Mr. Kelynack, who appeared for the colliery proprietors, brought before the Court two…

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The Street Signs Case. City Council's Bylaws. Have They the Force Law? Full Court Reserves Judgment

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 3

The Poll Court (Mr. Justice Cohen, Mr. Justice Pring, and Mr. Justice Sly) resumed the hearing this afternoon of judgment in the adjourned test case, regarding the validity Of the…

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Commercial Law. Mr. Justice Sly's Hint to Merchants. the Comhercial Causes Court.expedition and Finality Assured

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 6

"I am sure you will be glad to hear that we settled that action," said the manager of a city business to a valued employee. "We compromised it for less than it would hare cast us…

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Divorce Court. a Suit and a Pursuit. in Search of an Actress. (Continued from page 4.)

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 5

In the suit of Arthur Aaron Herman, against Florence Adele Constance Herman, formerly Caton, an application was made by Mr. Fraser, on behalf of the petitioner, for leave to dispense…

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