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Courts & crime, 1912

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Visitors From England. Heavy Fine for Assault

The Sun · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 8

At the Glebe Court to-day James Plumley, 40, was charged with assaulting Annie Rogerson at Leichhardt on Saturday night. The evidence of prosecutrix was that at about 11.30 on…

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Industrial Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 4

Before the Acting Industrial Registrar.—At the Industrial Registrar's Office. Queen's-square.—At 10 a.m.: Application by the Federated Masters and Engineers' Association for constitution of board; for…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 4

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Paris House, Limited, ats. Pic…

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Scuffle at Bondi. Charge of Assault and Robbery

The Sun · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 7

An exchange of blows by two men, followed by a scuffle, on the vacant allotment at the rear of the dressing sheds at Bondi yesterday morning led to an accusation of…

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Magistrate and Defendant. "Don't Be Impertinent." Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 10

James Holmes, a leading bank manager, yesterday answered a charge arising out of a horse straying, and on sitting down when charged was ordered by Mr. A. O. Butler, the…

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A British Ultimatum. Banker in Mexican Gaol. Mexico City

The Sun · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 1

The British Government has made a demand for the release of Mr. George Ham, a banker, who has been kept in a Mexican gaol for over two years without being able to…

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Why the Police Were Sent

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 6

When seen on Saturday morning with regard to the despatch of police to Newnes, the Acting Inspector-General, Superintendent Sherwood, stated that only two or three constables had…

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Police Courts. Negligently Driving Motor Vehicle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 4

At the Water Summons Court on Friday, before Mr. Maitland D.S.M., Inspector Trenchard proceeded against Percy Godfrey for having on December 28 last, negligently driven a motor vehicle in…

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More Sly Grog. Police Visit Fitzroy Street

Evening News · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 5

William Henry Sorby, 27 appeared before Mr. Smithere, S.M. at the Central Police Court this morning, and pleaded guilty to seeling liquor at a house in Fitzroy-street, Surry…

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Law Notices. Monday, January 22. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 4

In Equity.—Before the Chief Clerk in Equity.—At 11 a.m.: Farmers and Settlers' Co-operative Society, to pass accounts. Probate Jurisdiction.—The following accounts will be…

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Police Grievances. Want Paying for Overtime. Present Arrangements Unsatisfactory

Evening News · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 9

There appears to be a growing discontent among members of the metropolitan police form at the present system, whereby they are set paid for overtime. The regulations are…

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Ethics of Bookmaking. Police Inspector's Opinion. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 10

The New South Wales Totalisator Commission heard the evidence to-day of Police Inspector Ellison and Mr. G. Fowlds. Inspector Ellison said bookmakers were…

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The Badge Strike. Tram Men Idle. Police Make Arrests. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 10

In consequence of the strike of the Brisbane Tramways Company's employees over the refusal of the company's manager to allow them to wear the union badge while on duty,…

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The Court of St. Simon. by Anthony Cartridge, Chapter Iii. (Continued)

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 3

His voce had suddenly changed. Very slowly he dre[?] from his pocket the little parcel wrapped in tissue paper. With nervous fingers--very whi[?]e and shapely [?]ngers they seemed…

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In an Oyster Saloon. Foreigner Charged with Assault

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 7

Spero Frank[?] 24, was charged at the North Sydney Police Court on Monday with having, on January 15, maliciously inflicting grievous bodily [?]n on James Cowan…

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Police Courts. a Valuable Shawl. Alleged Theft

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 7

Before Mr. Wilkinson, D.S.M., on Monday, at the North Sydney Police Court Joseph Leonard, 24, was charged with stealing a bag containing a shawl, valued at£23 10s, the property of Eisie Cox, on…

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Assault in Company

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 5

At the Water Court, Gustav Wahlross and Charles Renwald were charged with assaulting Lawrence Murphy on January 16. Both men pleaded not guilty. Prosecuter stated that he was an A. B. on the Port…

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Alleged Attempted Assault

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 14

WEST MAITLAND, Monday.--George Newton (19) was committed for trial at the West Maitland Police Court to-day on a charge of assaulting a young woman in the Maitland Park on…

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Mrs. Bray Charged

The Sun · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 8

Mrs. Bray appeared later before the Water Police Court, charged with shooting at Henry Bray, at Leichhardt, on December 19, with Intent to murder. She was remanded to the…

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Stealing 0[?]Rich Feathers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 7

Walter Flemming, 26, was charged at the Water Police Court on Monday, before Mr. J.L. King, S.M., with stealing 44 ostrich feathers., valued at £6 11s l0d, the property of the A.U.S.N Company, from the…

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