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Courts & crime, 1908

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Parramatta Police Court. Monday, February 24. (Before Mr. E. L. Maitland, D.s.m.) Drunkenness

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 4

Alick Kindland was fined 2s Gd (or one hour's detention) for drunkenness. The same man pleaded guilty to a charge of using obscene language, and he…

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Quarrel on a Steamer Coolie Sentenced to Ten Years. Adelaide

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 8

At the Criminal Court to-day the Indian coolie Abdullah, who had been found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of Azad Ullah, who was stabbed…

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Police Courts. Committed for Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 13

At the Central Court, Oscar Charles Jacobson (19) was committed for trial on a charge of breaking and entering the premises of the Sutton Forest Meat Co., at 761 George-street, Sydney, and stealing a calico bag and…

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New Central Police Barracks, Redfern

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 24

The official opening and inspection by members of the Ministry of the new Police Barracks at Redfern took place on, February 19. The party included the Premier (Mr. Wade), the Chief Secretary (Mr. Wood), the Minister for Works (Mr. Lee), the Inspector-General of Police (Mr. Garvin), and a number of other State officials; About 200 members, of the police force paraded, and were inspected by the Premier and party…

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Police Courts. Prohibited Immigrants. Shipmasters Fined

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 7

At the Water Summons Court yesterday, before Mr. Barnett, S. M., E. Finlayson, master of the steamer Tsinan (two cases); C. D. Bennett, master of the steamer Macedonia: and Benjamin Lewis, master of…

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Stud Notes. Durham Court Stud

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 47

Certainly March 13 is some distance off, put the day will soon slip round, and then, when it is past, there will be no further chance to have a cut in for the good lots to be put up…

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An Absent Prosecutor What He Told the Police

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 8

On the 2nd January last one Edward Bailey was violently assaulted in Pitt-street, and received such injuries that it became necessary to have him removed to the Sydney…

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The Wallsend Difficulty. Decision of the Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 10

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--The Mining Court to-day gave its decision in respect of the demand made by the Wallsend miners to be paid 11s per day when called upon to wheel coal…

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Special Licensing Court Proposed Reduction at Glebe

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 7

At the Special Licensing Court at Darlinghurst yesterday Judge Backhouse and Magistrates Macfarlane and Smithers dealt with the questions of classification and reduction…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, February 26. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 7

Term LIst.—For judgment: Ex parte Richard C. Hagon (prohibition). Motions, etc.: Ex parte William Condon (prohibition), part heard: ex parte George Shute (prohibition); ex parte William O. Phillips…

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[All Rights Reserved.] the Murder in the Night Express Chapter XI.--(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 8

"I needn't have any fears about her future, I am certain," he said ingratiatingly. "You'll be king to her, I know. She'll want nothing a girl loves."…

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Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Docker and juries.) Hr..Herbert Harris prosecuted for the Crown.AN Ex-solicitor Sentenced

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 13

John Knox Malcolm, sentence on whom had been deferred pending his appeal to the Full Court as to whether the cheque which he was alleged to have forged was put in evidence on tho occasion a jury found him guilty,…

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Dearman V. Dearman Appellant Before the Full Court

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 6

Before the Full Court yesterday, in the appeal case Dearman v. Dearman, Pettitt corespondent, appellant stated that he had filed papers in connection with an application for…

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District Court. (Before Judge Rogers.) NEELS v SMITH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 7

Dr. Coghlan, instructed by Messrs. Collins and Mulholland (as agents for Mr. Laurence L. Hogan, of Young), appeared for the plaintiff, Valentine Neels, of Marengo, carpenter…

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"Rose" Roughly Handled. by the Water Police. The Skipper's Plaint

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 4

The skipper of the "Rose." a racing 18-footer, has a grievance against the Water Police methods of picking a distressed boat up. The "Rose" while…

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The Street Signs Case Full Court Judgment. Shopkeepers Defeated

Evening News · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 6

Judgment was given this morning in the Foil Court In the city signs prohibition case. Mr. Justice Cohen, in the course at his Judgment, said the motion was one to make…

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Opium Conspiracy Discovered. by Port Adelaide Police. a Branch in Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 10

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--The Port Adelaide police have unearthed a big opium smuggling conspiracy. A man named Ellison, who keeps a shop opposite the Port Adelaide railway…

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The Police Force of N. S. W. a Sketch of Its History

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 531

The mounted police force of New South Wales is somewhat unique in its creation, its conduct, and its history. It embodies the duty of the civil as well as the military, and yet…

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"Early Bird's" Note-book Turf Notes and Comments Sale of Durham Court

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 5

In our business columns will be found full particulars of the distribution of the famous Durham Court, the home of the late Mr. Charles Baldwin. The sale will spread over…

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The Coal Court. Decision Regarding Walisend Minners. Must Withdraw Claims. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 6

The Royal Commission arebitrating on matters in dispute on the northern coalfields, res[?]ned its sitting to-day. Before the Court adjourned, Mr. Kelynack…

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