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Courts & crime, 1912

9,832 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 250

Armed Mounted Patrols. Large Force Overawes Brisbane. Tramway Service Resumed Strike Spreads Through Queensland. 14,000 Unionists Down Tools. Premier Guarded by Armed Police. BRISBANE

The Sun · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 1

Yesterday was calm--calm with a peace that made one realise that it was really Sunday. But many feared that it was only the calm before the storm. Brisbane was…

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Boy Charged with Cattle. Stealing

Evening News · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 7

Six cows were stolen form Moore Park on January 24, and driven to inglis and Son's Sale Yords, Quay-street, city, on January 25. As a result, Edward Hugh Roblinan, a youth…

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"Position Splendid." Queensland Labor Member Interviewed. Police Charged with Provoking Crowds

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 10

"In Brisbane three out of four people appear to be in favor of the stand we have taken," said Mr. C. Collins, M.L.A. (Queensland) last night, in response to a question. "I have just…

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Committed on Assault Charge

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 5

William Fleming (30) was charged at the Water Court with assaulting Charles Foster at Sydney on January 29. Foster said accused invited him to go aboard the…

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Eggs Not Missiles. Magistrate's Decision. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 12

An interesting point was decided at tne Colac Court. Roy Graham was charged with having thrown a missile to the danger of people in the street…

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Dynamiter Sentenced. a Western Strike Outrage. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 7

In October last during the progress of a strike at [?]lleburn colliery the pumphouse at the mine was blown up by dynamite. At the Bunbury Sessions on Saturday James…

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A Police Union

The Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 9

"The announcement that the Government is to be approached and asked for its consent to form a police union is, in my opinion, a move in the right direction. It is time…

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For the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

Every constable in the London City Police Force received in Christmas week, "With Messrs. N. M. Rothschild and Sons' best wishes," a box containing a briar pipe, a pouch,…

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Industrial Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

At the Industrial Court-house, Queen's-square.—Before his Honor Jurge Scholes.—At 10 a.m.—for hearing: Re Wire Mattress Makers' Board, for nomination of chairman; re Meat Packing, Ca[?]ning, and Meat…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Docker.—At 10 a.m.: Symonds v Cohen, A. and E. Ellis, Ltd., v Ridge and another, Hordern and others v Kirk. Note.—The list will be called over punctually at 10…

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The Hillgrove Murder Case. Coroner's Inquiry Adjourned

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 15

HILLGROVE, Monday.--The Coroner's inquiry regarding the death of Samuel Watson, who was shot on the road near his homestead, was re-opened this morning…

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Police Busy Drilling. Markets Deserted

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 9

A large number of special constables was sworn in to-day, including several prominent business men. In the Government Domain this morning about 150 special mounted constables…

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Objectionable Police Methods. Abuse of Vagrancy Act

Evening News · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

The practice very often adopted by the Sydney police, of arresting a person on a charge of vagrancy, just for the purpose of holding him till a more serious charge is preferred, came in…

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Adelaide Conference. Regarding the Court Proceedings

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 10

ADELAIDE, Monday.--Mr. G. L. Prendergast and Mr. G. A. Rundle were busily engaged today conferring with the officials of the Adelaide Tramway Employees' Association with respect…

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Law Notices. Tuesday, February. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Prothonotar: Meagher v Onslow, 11 a.m. Before the Chief Clerk: Freeman v Freeman, 10.15 a.m.; Parntt v Parfitt, 10.15 a.m.; Corney v Corney, 10.15 a.m.; Perry v Willis…

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The Court of St. Simon. Chapter Xviii

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 5

Valentin's farewell visit to Carlingford Court was not altogether a success. His sister was entertaining a large house party, and she saw Valentin alone for a few minutes only on the…

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Arbitration Court. No Second Judge. Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 8

Unionists in Sydney and Brisbane appear to be under the impression that the Federal Arbitration Court is choked with work, and that the President cannot give attention to…

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Breaking the Strike. Shop Employees Resume Work. Rockhampton Police Returning

The Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 7

The Premier has stated officially that 75 percent, of the shop employees are back at work. The coal supply for the railways is sufficient to last for three months…

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At Townsville. Serious Street Disturbance. Mob Attack Police. Townsville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 9

To-day all shops were closed in Townsville. A procession was held from Victoria Bridge to Victoria Park this afternoon, in which 1200 men took part…

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Federal Aspects. Mr Fisher's Latest Statement Efforts Towards the Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Prime Minister had a long consultation to-day with the Minister for Defence. He was also seen by two Queensland Labor members…

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