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Courts & crime, 1909

7,627 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 250

The Judge's Duty. the Magistrate Was Not Wrong

Evening News · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 4

Albert Matthews. who had been sentenced at the Central Police Court by Mr. Barnett, S.M., on December 11, 1908, to tour months' Imprisonment In Darliaghurst Gaol, with hard labor…

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Four £10 Notes. Charge of Assault and Robbery

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 14

A young man named William Page was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital on Monday evening and treated for injuries to the face and head, several stitches being inserted in his face. He…

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Assaulting a Captain. a Seaman Sent to Gaol

Evening News · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 6

At the Water Police Court this morning, Gottfried Jansson, 40 a Swedish seaman, was charged with having assaulted Louis Mon-messon, master of the ketch Wave, which, at…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery Charge Against a Coal Lumper

Evening News · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 8

A man named William Page was set upon by three or four men, and robbed of four £10 notes Crown-street, Surry Hills, about 4 p.m. on Monday. Page showed fight, but his…

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Parramatta Police Court. Monday. March 1. (Before Mr. E.L. Maitland, S.m.) Bad Language

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 2

Alfred White was fined 40s, or 21 days imprisonment, for using indecent language RIOTOUS CONDUCT…

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The Murder of Nellie Duffy. "Billy" Wilson's Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 10

TOWNSVILLE, Tuesday.--The trial of "Billy" Wilson. the aboriginal, charged with the murder of Nellie Duffy, at Carpentaria Downs Station, was commenced in the Supreme Court,…

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The Murder of Miss Duffy. Trial of Billy Wilson

Evening News · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 7

TOWNSVILLE (Q.), Wednesday.—The case in which Billy Wilson, aboriginal, was charged with the wilful murder of Nellie Duffy, governess, at Carpentaria Downs Station, on…

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Carpentaria Downs Murder. Billy Wilson on Trial. Townsville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 9

At the sittings of the Supreme Court to-day Billy Wilson, an aboriginal, was charged with having, on September 28 last. at Carpontaria Downs station, murdered No[?] Duffy,…

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"Peel River Resumption. Arbitration Court Evidence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 11

TAMWORTH.—The sittings of the Arbitration Court in connection with thee resumed land of the Peel Itiver Estate were continued on Tuesday…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, March [?] Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 7

Term List.—At [?] a.m.—Demurrer; Russell v Jorgenson. Prothontary's Office.—Before the Prothonotary; O'Connor v Couaghan, 11 a.m.; in re gent, one. etc., ex…

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Police Courts. Tuesday, March 2. Racing Motor-cars

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 14

In the Summons Division of the Water Court, before Mr. W. M. Macfarlane, S.M., Bert Ristuccia, 18 years of age, was proceeded against by Sub-inspector Spence on a charge of driving a…

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District Court. (Before Judge Murray.) Musical Discord

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 7

Frank Gerson, musician, sued David N. Alexander and J. F. N. Thiele, The case was that Gerson was to find an orchestra of six performers, also drums, cymbals, etc.,…

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A Local Action. Supreme Court, Sydney. Rating of Crown Lands

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 1

Re N. Jones (appellant), Municipality of Rookwood (respondents). Mr. B. R. Wisc, K.C., and Dr. Weddell, instructed by Mr. J. V. Tillett…

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The Barrier Dispute Arbitration Court Proceedings. a Living Wage. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 7

Mr. Justice Higgins continued the hearing of the case of the Broken Hill Amalgamated Miners Association, the Proprietary Co. today…

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Afghanistan Raiders. Conflict Will the Indian Police. a Desperate Fight. London, Tuesday,3.35 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 1

A gang of Khost Khallat (Afghanistan) raiders entered Jardval, near Kohat, in the north-western province, of India. The police attacked the raiders and…

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The Bottomley Case. High Court Refuses a Mandamus. LONDON, Tuesday, 6.20 a.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 1

Owing to the illness of Alderman sir George smallman-- the magistrate who has been hearing the charge at the Guildhall against Mr. Horatlo Bottomley, M.P., and…

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Late Cable News. Received To-day. Charge Against an M.P. a High Court Decision

Evening News · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 6

LONDON, Tuesday Evening.—An important decision was given by the High Court to-day on an application by Mr. Horatio Bottomley, M.P…

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What Is the Living Wage? the Broken-hill Dispute. Mr. Kelynack Addressing the Court. Promises to Astonish His Honor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The hearing of the industrial dispute between the Amalgamated Miners' Association and the Broken-hill Proprietary Company, was continued by Mr…

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Law Repoet. in Banco. (Before the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Cohen, and Mr. Justice Pring.) Question of Jurisdiction. Re S. G. White (Land Appeal Court, Local Land Board, and F. G. M'Paul, respondents)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 7

Mr. Canaway, instructed by Mr. John A. Boyd, of Inverell (by his agent, Mr. G. H. Turner), appeared for the appellant, Sydney George White, of Inverell, farmer, and moved…

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Wilful Murder. Aboriginal Sentenced to Death. Rockhampton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 7

In the Supreme Court to-day the trial of Bismarck, an aboriginal, for the wilful murder of Janet Evitts at Jundah on January 14 was concluded…

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