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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

9,832 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 250

Sentenced for Espionage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 17

An ex-inspector of police name Reich has been sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment at Essen for espionage. Mr. Schultz, a British subje[?] who was…

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"Ice King" in Gaol

The World's News · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 18

Mr. Taft has again refused to pardon or to reduce the sentence of Charles W. Morse, the "Ice King," who is now serving a term of 15 years in the Federal Prison at Atlanta, for…

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Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Murray.) Prisoners Sentenced

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

At the Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions Judge Murray presided, and passed sentence on a number of persons who had previously pleaded guilty to, or been convicted of,…

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Police Court TUESDAY. Before Mr. W. H. A. Pye, J.P.

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

Joseph Cullen, drunk on Western Road, Emu, was fined 2s 6d or the rising…

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Savagely Kicked. Assault on a Special Constable

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 13

A special constable named Elsenborg, who was on duty near the railway offices this morning, was savagely kicked in the abdomen by a person in the crowd, who escaped…

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St. George Police Court. Wednesday, February 29. BEFORE Mr. SMITHERS, S.M.

The St George Call · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

[?] been told, said P. C. Flanbranigau, 000 A, to the newspaper man and apropos of nothing in particular, "that, in a book that's just come out, an old…

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Cattle-spearing, Murder, and Retribution

The World's News · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 10

AS it was in the beginning so it almost certainly will be to the end, at any rate as long as there are wild blacks roaming about the…

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Shipping Police Business

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 19

It having been stated that the business now transacted at the Water Police Court is to be transferred to the Central Police Court, the Chamber of Commerce has approached the…

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Cronulla and Police

The St George Call · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 3

It is not many weeks since the "Call" mentioned that on too many occasions the well being of Cronulla had to be depended for on the presence of a very good…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Before his Honor Judge Docker, at 10 a.m.—All undefended actions, and afterwards the following defended actions:—The British Pianoforte Depot, Limited, v Eaton, Black v Robinson. Hunter v…

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Industrial Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 21
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Industrial Courthouse, Queen's-square, Sydney.--(Before Judge Scholes.) At 10 a.m.: Jordan v. Mullallcy and other, for warrants of commitment (part heard), from 19-121-11; re Billposters' (Cumberland) Board, for…

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Liverpool Court. Tuesday, January 30 (Before Messrs. F. Chapman and M. Christianson, J's.P.) Assault at the Asylum

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 5

Thomas Walsh (27) was charged with assaulting James Brown, chief attendant at the Liverpool Asylum, on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty…

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Penrith Police Court SATURDAY. Before Messrs A Colless and T D Clissold, Js.P

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

Francis S[?]aid, so elderly man, who has been travelling a boat the district with several dogs and cats, and who has been reported for leaving camp fires unprotected,…

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Police Pay. Increases Probable

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

The Premier (Mr. M'Gowen) and Mr. Flowers, M.L.C., are closely considering the question of increasing the rates of pay for the police force generally. A large amount…

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Sequel to an Old Murder. Man Gives Himself Up to New York Police for a Crime in England

The Arrow · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 3

A sensational development took place last month in connection with the mysterious crims whlen was discovered by the Leeds (england) police shortly after midnight on August 29 last…

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New Tennis Court

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 8

The St. Marys West End Tennis Club had an ideal day for the opening of their court, when there were about 100 people present, including…

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A Judge's Opinion of Gaol. "A Little Too Comfortable."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, when the appeal by John Whittaker against his conviction on a charge of assault was called on, before Judge Murray, an application was…

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Ex-police Inspector in Trouble

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 13

An ex-inspector of police named Helen has been convicted of espionage and sentenced to undergo a term of 18 months' imprisonment at Essen. Max Sehultz, a British subject, some…

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