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Courts & crime, 1909

7,627 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 250

Mr. Thomas's Endeavours. Denies Influencing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 7

The Postmaster-General (Mr. Thomas), who has been doing his utmost to bring about a conference between the parties concerned in the Broken Hill trouble expressd his…

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Law Notices. Friday, January 8. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 5

In Chambers.—At 10 a.m.: Rex v Jones, for ball. Prothonotary's Office.—It is hereby intimated that during January his Honor Mr. Justice Sly will be in [?]his Chambers every Tuesday and Friday (excepting…

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The Newcastle Tragedy. Supposed Attempted Murder and Suicide. Mrs. Saddle's Remarkable Statement

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—The woman Florence Margaret Handle, who was shot at Hamilton on Tuesday, has made a remarkable statement to the police regarding the tragedy in which Albert…

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Broken Hill Strife Activity of the Police Country Constables Waiting

The Australian Star · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 1

"If things remain as quiet on the Harrier as they appear to be now, we won't tend any more police from Sydney." said a police officer this morning. The remark was…

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Barrier Struggle. a Grave Situation. More Police Sent. Pickets Under the Red Flag

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 7

BROKEN-HILL, Thursday.--The much-debated arrival of additional police took place shortly after 5 o'clock this morning, and passed off without the slightest symptom of a…

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The Broken Hill Trouble Arrival of the Police a Quiet Reception Broken Hill

The Australian Star · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 6

A contingent of police arrived by special train shortly after 5 o'clock this morning. Owing to the fact that they had been expected earlier they did not receive the…

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Quartering the Police. the Mayor's Hostility. "Not in the Town Hall." Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 7

The combined unions have received a telegram from Mr. Josiah Thomas, the Postmaster-General asking for a delegate to be ready to leave for Melbourne to meet Mr…

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Broken Hill's Previous Crisis. the Great Struggle of 1892. Affrays with the Police. the Arrest of Strike Leaders

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 6

Although the industrial upheaval at Broken has not yet reached, the dimensions of the great strike of 1892, it has assumed proportions that are attracting great public interest…

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Police Courts. Charges of Assault Dismissed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 18

At the Central Police Court, Frederick Simpson (24), poulterer, was charged with assaulting Constable Edmond Jones whilst in the execution of his duty, on the morning of January 1. Mr. J. Abigail appeared for…

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No More Police. Monday's Assault. an Official Statement

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 10

The Chief Secretary stated yesterday that advice had been, received of the safe arrival at Broken-hill of Superintendent Mitchell with his detachment of 50 police. No demonstration was…

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The Assault Incident. Why the Police Did Not Interfere

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 14

The Chief Secretary said yesterday that he had received a report by mail from Superintendent Johnston, giving details of the doings at Broken Hill on Monday, when mine officials…

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Murder—£100 Reward

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 4

The following notice is gazetted:—Whereas on the morning of the 13th instant, a woman named Johanna Kelly was found in bedroom No. 16 at the…

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Tennessee Night-Riders. Sentenced to Death

Evening News · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 8

LONDON, Friday Evening.—Eight Tennessee night riders have been found guilty of murder, six of them fa the first degree. [In October last the correspondent of the…

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Corrupt Russia. Wholesale Bribery and Theft

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--Many high officials at St. Petersburg, including the Chief Assistant of Police, have been arrested for bribery and corruption…

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Court Cases Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, January 6. (Before mr. M. S. Love, S.m.) Biotous Behaviour

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 8

Cecil Byrnes was fined 10s, with costs 3s 6d (in default, three day's imprisonment), for behaving in a riotous manner in Station-street, Parramatta…

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Leaving Unextinguished Fire. Case in the Bush. Police Court Proceedings. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 14

At the police court to-day Joseph Godfrey and James Jones were charged with leaving fire in the open air before the same was extinguished. Sub-Inspector Anderson informed…

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More Mounted Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 14

"Is there any intention of sending further batches of police to Broken Hill?" the Chief Secretary was asked yesterday. "From advices to hand," Mr. Wood replied, "there…

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A Marblette Factory. Builder Charged with Conspiracy

Evening News · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 10

At Newtown Police Court Jacob Wurz, 61. builder, was charged by warrant with, hayving conspired with Sydney Hudson, alias Elbury, to cheat and defraud Donald Slade, of…

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Fountain Court

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 5

Outside, the City raven and roars, But here, a stonethrow from the street, The tumult dies, the light is calm. With hands set heavily on his knees…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1909 · page 6

Before the Registrar, in No. 2 Court.—At 10 a.m.: Harden v Browne…

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