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Courts & crime, 1910

8,183 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 250

Schoolgirls Insulted. Blackguard Sent to Gaol

Evening News · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

Three girls, attending the Chatswood Public School, corn plained to the police of the North Sydney district that while near the school building on Monday afternoon a swagman acted…

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Lovers Once. a Quarrel Over Money. Sequel in the Police Court

Evening News · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 7

A case possessing some peculiar features was heard at Redfern Police Court, when Thomas M'Caskie, 24, described as a laborer, was charged, on warrant, with stealing the sum of…

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A Notorious Negro. King of Pentridge Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Criminal Court to-day, William King, negro, was charged with having on November 10, 1909, feloniously wounded Alfred George Curtis, a warder at…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

Before his Honor Judge Backhouse—At 10 a.m.: Rudge v Newton(part heard), Honey v Miller, Hill v Nichols, Dorval v Nicoll, Pearce v Hayden, Lancaster v the Chief Commissioner for Railways and…

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Industrial Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

Probate Court, Queen's-square.—Before his Honor Judge Heydon.—At 10 a.m.; Summonses for penalty, to take plea and adjourn—Davey v Cox, some v Wilson, same v Donohne, same v Cottell, same v Law[?] same v…

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Tinned Soups. Question of Fitness. Magistrate Reserves Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

The case was yesterday continued at the Central Summons Court before Mr. A. N. Barnett, S.M., in which D. Douglas was proceeded against on an information alleging that he had in his possession at…

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Prince Ito's Murderer. Sentenced to Death. London, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 7

The man who murdered Prince [?]to, Japanese Resident-General in Korea, at Harbin, on October 26 last, has been sentenced to death. His two accomplices have…

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Industrial Court Matters

The Star · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 6

In the Industrial Court this morning Judge Heydon granted an application by Mr. G. W. Hewetson to be brought within the scope of the Rous and Richmond (Sawmill…

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Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Murray and a jury.) Charge of Stealing and Breaking Out

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

Mr. Herbert Harris was Crown Prosecutor. Lewis Edward Davids, on ball from last sessions, pleaded not guilty to a charge that, on September 24, at Sydney, being in the…

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Caught in the Act. Constable's Watchfulness Rewarded. Six Years for Assault with Intent

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 7

NARRABRI, Wednesday.--Morris Hill, one of the prisoners who escaped from the train at Breeza, was charged with assaulting Michael Madden, at Gunnedah, in November last, with…

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Negro Convict King. Murderous Attack on Warder. Prefers Death to Gaol. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 6

In the Criminal Court to-day William King, a notorious negro convict was charged with having feloniously wounded Warder Curtis with intent to murder him. Accused pleaded…

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Red Flag Leaders. Again in Court

The Star · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

The Red Flag leaders were again before Mr. Clarke. D.S.M., at the Water Police Court, this afternoon. Their number has dwindled down considerably since the day…

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Police Courts. Wednesday, February 16. More Shop-lifting

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 10

Irene Victoria Grey, or Boyd, was charged at the Glebe Court with stealing a piece of dress material from Anthony Hordern and Sons. Constable Hellis, whose specialty just now is the…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar.) Certificate Applications

The Star · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

Re William Foord. The certificate was granted subject to suspension for one day on the ground that the bankrupt should have kept books…

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Law Notices. Thursday, February 17. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

Term List.—Motions generally. Motions on notice: In re Arthur Eliel Body (to be reinstated on roll of solicitors); in re John Bede Mim[?] same. [?]otions, etc: Ex parte Edwin Victor Hittmann (prohibition);…

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The £100 Fines. Application to the Full Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 10

The Full Court (the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Pring, and Mr. Justice Sly) had before it yesterday morning an application by Mr. Wise K.C., and Mr. Watt (instructed by Mr. W. T. Flynn…

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"Notorious Temora." Aldermanic Differences. Application Before Full Court

Evening News · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

An application was made to the Full Court this afternoon, on behalf of William George Goodin Lucas, of Temora, auctioneer, to make absolute a rule by which Charles Bede Trefie…

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Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Murray and a Jury.) Mr. H. Harris appeared to prosecute. Alleged Stealing and Breaking Out

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 10

Lewis Edward Davids, on bail from the Sessions of December 14, was charged with having been in the premises of Frederick Thomas Alexander M'Kittrick, warehouseman, of Sydney, on September 24, stealing three cheque…

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Industrial Arbitration Court. (Before Judge Heydon.) Application for Bricklayers' Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 5

Mr. H. Hourigan asked for the constitution of a wages board to deal with the bricklaying industry on behalf of the United Operative Bricklayers' Union. Mr. N. Phelps Richards…

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Police and People. Serious Melee in Co. Leitrim. Baton and Bayonet Charges

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 7

There were scenes reminiscent of the Land League days in the mountainous district of Aughavas, Carrigalien, Co. Leitrim, on Saturday, January 1st, when a force of 300…

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