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Courts & crime, 1912

9,832 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250

Leichhardt Tragedy. Inquest on Baby Bray. Husband Tells How He Was Shot. Verdict of Murder. Mother Committed for Trial

Evening News · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 7

The story of a domestic tragedy was related to the Acting Coroner, Mr. Hawkins at the City Coorner's Court this morning, when an inquest was held concerning the death of a…

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Sprig of Shillelagh. Row in a City Hotel Three Hen Charged with Assault

Evening News · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 6

There was a formidable weapon exhibited at the Central Police Court this afternoon. It was a fine piece of Irish blackthorn [?] with a club sad and described as a genuine…

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Gaoled for Assault

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 17

At the Water Court, John Kelly (21) pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting Constable Christopher John Ryan, at Sydney, on January 22, and with using indecent language on the same date in Lower Fort-street, Sydney. It…

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Pledges of Affection. Police Court Love Story

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 5

A love story of the Bill Sikes description was told by Constable Houston in the Central Police Court this morning. He said that in Gipps-street, Parmont, last night, he saw a youth, James brown, 23, brutally…

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Bingara Murder Suspect

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 1

William Fred Ball, who is charged with the murder of his wife at Bingara, on the 16th inst., being taken from his cell this morning to the Water Police Court by Detectives Walker and Malone…

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Murder Near Hillgrove

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 15

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. A. R. Sherwood, on January 23, received a telegram from Senior-constable Dobbie, of the Hillgrove police, advising him of the murder…

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Police Pay

Evening News · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 11

"One of the Old Brigade" writes are the statement in our "Old Times" Column on January 20, the effect that 50 years ago first-class sergeants were paid 2s 6d per day…

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Police Officers Retiring

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 53

Within the next few weeks two police superendents will retire, having Reached the age 60. The retirement of a superintendent [?] kes. twelve Vacancies for promotion. Twelve…

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Children's Court, Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 17

Following is the record of business transacted at the Cliildren'a Court during the week ended the 20th instant:--Twenty-five-boys. and girls appeared before the Court for offences, including the following:--Breaking…

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Ball Before the Court

Evening News · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 8

Ball was brought before the Water Police Court this morning. Police Prosecutor: William Fredrick Ball. Ball: Yes, sir…

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Bankruptcy Court. Voluntary Sequestration

Evening News · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 3

Joseph George Dickson of near Trangle, share former Mr. C.F.W. Lloyd official assignee…

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How the Police Got the Information

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 8

One of the principal features of the case is the part played in it by the press reports of the tragedy, and which eventually led to the arrest. Of course the authorities will not…

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Manchu Murder League. Rewards for Killing Chinese Leaders. Startling Story

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 1

The news of a great conspiracy is forwarded to London by the Exchange Telegraph Company's special correspondent at Tientsin, from which it appears that what is…

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Freedom of Speech. Strict Police Measures in Ireland

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Monday Evening.--A force of 100 police surrounded the platform at Moyglass Tipperary, from which addresses on the land problem were to have been delivered by Mr…

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Revelations. Russian Secret Police. By Colonel James Persitz

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 4

Of all my experiences in the Russian Secret Service I recall no more interesting case than my adventure with Dmitry Bogroff the revolutionist who…

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The Court of St. Simon. Chapter V.

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 17

It was three weeks and a day since the coming of Sophy. Valentin sat alone at a corner table in a small Soho restaurant. He was amongst the latest diners, and the rooms was more than…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, January 24. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 7

In Equity,—Before the Deputy Registrar.—At 11: Re Eliza Carpenter, deceased, to tax costs. 13.30: Coben v Murray, to tax costs. Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Chief Clerk.—…

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Incendiarism in the Country. More Police Wanted. Murrumburrah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 19

The district coroner held an inquiry into the cause of the fire which, on the 13th January, destroyed a house occupied by Herbert Abraham Marshall. The coroner found…

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Bingara Mystery. Husband Found. Leaving by Outgoing Tramp Steamer. a Charge of Murder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 19

Last night Detectives Walker and Malone, in company with Senior-sergeant Wallace, of the Water Police, succeeded in discovering the whereabouts of William Ball, the husband of…

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Police Courts. Tuesday, January 23. Failed to Keep Time-sheets

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 17

Frank Joseph, of 106 King-street, Sydney, was proceeded against at the Water Court by Alfred George Panchand Jackson, an inspector appointed under the Industrial Disputes Act of 1908, for not keeping time and…

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