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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

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The Informer's Story. What He Was Paid to Do. the Court's "Leniency."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 9

BERLIN, Monday.--Mr. Stewart was shocked at the severity of the sentence inflicted by the Court. The Court regarded the fact that Mr. Stewart,…

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District Court. (Before Judge Docker.) a Music Case. Copyright Involved. Kelly v Alexander

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

Mr. Ferguson, instructed by Mr. Reginald Sullivan, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Davidson, instructed by Mr. John Hughes, for the defendant…

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Industrial Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) the Lithgow Fines. Jordan v Mullalley and Others. Application Withdrawn

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

Mr. F. W. Kitching, of the Industrial Court, appearing on behalf of the prosecution, stated the fines had been paid, aud asked leave to withdraw the application for warrants of…

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Knocked Out Unionists. Specials" Count Scalps. Forces for Rockhampton. 4000 Police in Brisbane. Colonels in the Ranks. BRISBANE

The Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 7

Brisbane, is more like itself to-day. Most, shops are open and the strikers vigilance officers diligently taking names, lists of which are going to the Trades Hall…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 7

Edward Hugh Robinson, 16, was charged yesterday, at the Central Police Court, with stealing1 six cows, valued at £34, the property of three separate owners, at Moore Park, on January 25. Accused, it was stated,…

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To Prevent Stock Stealing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 11

On the invitation of Mr. S. G. Reid, of Mascotte, pastoralists in the Wee Waa district have formed an association for the prevention of stock stealing, with Mr. Reid as…

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Alleged Jewellery Stealing. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 20

In connection with the jewellery robbery[?] from Messrs. Webster and Cohen's premises, Little Collins-street, on February 4, Edward Parker and John Jackson were arrested this…

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Gaol Complaints. Trouble at Pentridge

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 18

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--After weeks of murmurings and bickerings, two prisoners in the indeterminate yard at Pentridge got out of hand to-day, and after exchanging threats came to…

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Police Grievances

The Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 5

Presumably inspired statements continue to be printed in your journal as to what the Labor Party intend doing for the policeman in the distant future, but I assure you that…

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Glen Moan Tragedy. Lawless Sentenced to Death

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 47

Lawrence Lawless, a middle-aged man, charged with murdering Una Lucy Cover, at Glen Moan, Liverpool Plains, on October 23, 1911. was convicted by a jury, and sentenced…

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Parramatta Court. Saturday, February 3. (Before Mr. G. Addison, J.P., C.P.S. and Chamber Magistrate.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 3

Edward Russell, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct at Rockwood, was fined 20s (or seven days Imprisonment…

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Industrial Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 7

At the Industrial Courthouse, Queen's-square.—Before his Honor Judge Schooles.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Re Butchering (Wholesale) Board award, appeal to Court (part heard)…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 7

Before his Honor Judge Docker.—At 10 a.m.: Dakin v Wright, Allum v Goodenough, Jordan v Curry. Note —The list will be called over punctually at 10 a.m. Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Ongley v…

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"Two-up" on the Increase. Balmain Youth Charged

The Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 8

George Appleton, 20, pleaded guilty before Mr. Maitland at the Balmain Court to-day to a charge of playing a game called two-up. Mr. Maitland: Is there much of this sort of…

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"At Death's Door." "Absolutely Fizzling Out." Queensland Magistrate's View

The Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 7

Through passengers from Brisbane to Sydney by to-day's express train were scarce. Usually the sleeping carriage has a full complement, but to-day the number was…

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Police Pay. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 20

In addition to increased pay, ranging from 6d to 1s a day. recently granted the police force, the Colonial Secretary has announced that every member at the end of ten years'…

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Tell-tale Finger Prints. Two Men Arrested. Charged with Jewel Robbery

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--An extensive jewellery robbery at Webster and Cohen's establishment, Little Collins-street, on Saturday or Sunday, has caused an uneasiness among business…

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The Police Service. Conditions in the West

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 9

PERTH, Tuesday.--It is rumored that in addition to the increases of pay recently given, the police, that three months' leave of absence on full pay will be allowed after ten years'…

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Justice Exacts Extreme Penalty. Three-Months' old Crime. Glebe Murder

Globe · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 2

Before Mr. Acting-Justice Ferguson, Campbell Nairn Moir was charged at the Sydney Criminal Court with the murder of H[?]ury Truvascus, at the Globe, on October 31 last…

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At the Court of King Mob

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 8

The application of the Queensland Government for the assistance of the military in preventing domestic violence in Brisbane, then imminently threatened, gave Mr…

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