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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

9,832 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Violent Crimes. Murder and Robbery. Warsaw, Jan. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 9

A gang of bandits broke into a lonely house at Bozenclan, near Warsaw, belonging to M. Weinberg, a wood merchant's cashier. They murdered M. Weinberg, his wife, and three…

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Mud Throwing at a Cadet. Disgracing the Uniform. Magistrate's Warning to Youth

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

"It would be a pity to see the uniform disgraced by anyone like you wearing it," said Mr. Smithers, S.M., at the Central Police Court this morning, when Joseph Patrick…

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Police Contingent. Sent to Newnes. Struck Disturbances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 9

The strike at Newnes yesterday assumed such serious proportions that it was deemed advisable to send up a detachment of police from Sydney…

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Police Courts. Thursday January 18. the Miner's £23

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

Alice Wyatt (42) wan committed for trial at the Central Court on a charge of stealing a sum of £25 from the person of Evan Owen, a recent arrival from Queensland. The pair came from Brisbane early this month,…

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Murder and Robbery. Bandits Kill Eight Persons. in a Lonely House

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 9

WARSAW, Thursday.--A party of bandits broke into a lonely house at Bozencian, near Warsaw, belonging to a man named Weinberg, who acted as cashier to a wood merchant…

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Law Notices. Friday, January 19. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Acting Justice Rich, at Chancery-square, at 10 a.m.—The King v James Morris (for bail). In Equity.—Before the Deputy Registrar, at 11 a.m.:…

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The Court of St. Simon. Chapter VI.--Continued

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 4

Valentin's grasp upon his companion's arm tightened a little. "Robert," he said, calmly, "I shall not bargain with you. This at least, is the end of…

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Crime in Vancouver. Special Police Sworn In. Vancouver, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 9

"Hold-up" robberies have become so numerous in Vancouver that the Mayor has sworn in special constables, and additional detectives…

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Taxi-drivers Who Know Too Much. Hints From Traffic Police

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 5

Complaints continue to be received by the traffic police from the public concerning the conduct of taxi-cab drivers. who refuse to accept hiring while on city stands. The drivers…

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P. and A. Societies' Council. Judges and Court of Appeal

The Land · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 8

The council of the Pastoral and Agricultural Societies' Union held a meeting in Sydney on Wednesday, Mr. P. W. A. Downes, M.L.A.,…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before Mr. Justice Rich.) Hearing of Ceditor's Petition

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

James Megaw Maclean v. Arthur Stephenson. An order sequestrating the estate was made, Mr. W. H. Palmer being appointed official assignce…

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N.S.W. Bookmakers. Police Officers' Opinion. Stiff Horses and Non-starter. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 1

Formerly the totalisator was utilised in New Zealand for the purposes of double betting as well as straight-out betting, but the former was abolished by statute…

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Friday's Police Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 6

At the Parramatta Court on Friday, before Mr. G. Addison, J.P. and C.P.S. (and Chamber Magistrate), Gilbert Allen, for incendiarism, was remanded till Monday…

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Shop Burglary. Two Men Arrested

The Sun · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 7

Mr A. Shying's tobacconist shop at 422 Pitt-street was broken into by burglars on Tuesday morning, and stock to the value of £50 was stolen. This morning Sub-inspector Jones, of the Detective…

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Mystery Baulks Police. French Motor Car Murder. Bertillon System Relied On

The Sun · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 4

A mystery that seemed to call for the genius of Sher lock Holmes to unravel has been puzzling the Frenal police. The keeper of a game preserve: near Fontaine bl[?]d, hearing a shot from a poacher as he thought…

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St. George Police Court. Wednesday, January 17 BEFORE Mr. Clarke. Sm

The St George Call · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 7

"I'm glad to notice," said P.C. Flanbranigan, 000 A, to the newspaper man, " that the Chafe Sikketary or another of them big political pots is…

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Chinaman Killed. a Young Man Charged

Evening News · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 2

At the Central Police Court this morning. William O'Riley, 21, was charged with causing the death of Sen Gong, at Sydney, yesterday afternoon…

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Probate Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 15

The following probates and letters of administration were granted by the Registrar of Probates during the past week— Probates.—Ann Donovan, Mary Ann Coote,…

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Same Level As Prisoners. Conditions of Gaol Warders

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 6

YOUNG, Friday.--A large gathering of the Young Political Labor League, took place on Thursday night, when Mr. H. R. Bowles spoke of the opprobrious conditions under which…

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City Burglary. Tobacconists Shop Looted. Recovery of Stolen Property. Two Suspects Arrested

Evening News · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 9

The tobacconist's shop of Mr. Arthur Shying 422 Pitt-street, city was ra[?]ded by burglars early on Tuesday morning last, as reported in that day's "Evening News," and stock. including…

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