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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1910

8,183 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 250

The Strike. Northern Wages Board Proprietors Submit Claims. Adjournment Asked For. Refused by the Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--The Compulsory Board appointed under the Industrial Disputes Act to inquire into the conditions of the mining industry in the north resumed its sittings this…

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Sentenced for Stealing

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 10

George Frank, a cook, was charged at the Water Court with stealing a gold bracelet, a pair of gold pince-nez, and 16, the property of Louis Pruhomme, on January 22; and also with stealing boots from John…

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Sentenced

The Star · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

At Sydney Quarter Sessions yesterday the following sentences were recorded by his Honer Judge Murray:--William Leah, 23, found guilty of stealing…

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The Clontarf Disturbance. Proceedings at the Police Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 5

At the Water Police Court yesterday Frederick Horton (21), who described himself as a laborer was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Clontarf on the previous day. He…

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A Carrier Injured. Assault Alleged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 7

Alfred Ernest Gay, an elderly carter, sustained an injury to the head yesterday, which he alleges was caused by a young man hitting him with a shovel outside the Masonic Hotel,…

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The Nasik Murder

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 6

LONDON, Thursday Evening.—Kanare and six others have been committed for trial in connection with the murder of Mr.Jackson the Mr, Jackson, the Collector at Nasik in the Bombay Presidency,…

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A Chauffeur Charged. Tram Conductor Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

Before Mr. J. L. King, S.M., yesterday at the North Sydney Police Court, William Edward Burcher, 23, Chauffeur, was charged with having on January 20 last, by the negligent driving of a motor car, caused…

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Stealing From a Warehouse Fifty Tin Trunks Taken

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 10

At the Central Police Court, William M'Kinnill, 29, laborer, was charged with breaking and entering the warehouse of Alfred Chowne and others, trading as Chowne Brothers and…

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Industrial Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

Before the Industrial Registrar.—At 11.45 a.m.—For hearing: Re Clothing (Tailoring) award, application under clause 19, by J. E. Shannon…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

Before his Honor Judge Backhouse, at 10 a.m.—Examinations of judgment debtors (in Chambers in No. 2 Court): Morris v Wells, Clarke v Goldsborough, Hauer v Fagan, Sprague v Shelton, M'Connachy v Tighe,…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

Bowling and others, conspiracy (part heard)…

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Police Courts. a Sneak Thief

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

George Frank, 52, a cook, was charged at the Water Police Court, before Mr. W. Clarke, D.S.M., with stealing a pair of boots valued at 6s 9d, the property of John Hunter and Sons, Ltd., on…

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Court of Marine Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

Before his Honor Judge backhouse, with Assessors, at 11 a.m.—Re the Muniara…

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Police Protection Story. Another Press Romance

The Star · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

It was stated by the "Telegraph" that at the wharf laborers' meeting it was necessary, for the police to force their way in to protect Mr. Hughes. Our reporter informs us…

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City Coroner's Court. Septic Peritonitis

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

The Deputy City Coroner (Mr. H. S. Hawkins, P.M.) held an inquiry yesterday into the death of Annie Merriman, 37, a widow, who died on Jan. 20 at No. 82 Oxford-street, Paddington. The medical evidence was…

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The Kurri Kurri Explosion. Telegram From Police

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 7

WEST MAITLAND, Friday Afternoon.—Superintendent Saunders to-day received the followed message from the South Maitland Mining Field Between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning…

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Grounding of the Muniara. Marine Court Inquiry

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 7

The circumstances respecting the grounding of the steamer Muniara were investigated before the Marine Court, sitting in Sydney, this morning, under the presidency of Judge…

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Federal Court V Wages Board. Employers' Difficulty

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 5

A meeting of the executive of the Employers' Federation of New South Wales was hold yesterday. A discussion took place on the respective powers of the Fedaral Arbitration…

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Law Notices. Friday, February 4. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

Pro[?]notary's Office.—Before the Chief Clerk.—Plant v. Plant, 10.15; Burgess v. Burgess, 10.15. In Equity.—Before the Deputy Registrar.—At 11 a.m.: orchard v Gardner, to settle transcript index. 11.30;…

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