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Courts & crime, 1912

9,832 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 250

Divorce Court. an Actor's Marriage

Evening News · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 5

Whether Eli[?]beth Ann Blackman, formerly Wabber, the petitioner, was married to Harry Darton Blackman, the respondent on September 23, [?] whether the respondent had…

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Labour and Dynamite. New Police Methods. Indianapolis, Feb. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 9

In reference to the arrest of a number of trades union officials in connection with the great dynamite conspiracy, it now transpires that the Government used a secret…

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Sport and Pastime. Lawn Tennis. New Court at Waterloo

The Sun · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 6

The new lawn tennis court at Waterloo was officially opened on Saturday by Mrs. Dacey, wife of the State Treasurer. Subsequently an adjournment was made to…

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Wanted by the Police. Married Six Times. Oakland (Cal.), Feb. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 9

The police are seeking a man representing himself to be Sir Harry Westwood Cooper. It is alleged that he bigamously married his sixth wife and left for Victoria, British…

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Struggle in Harbor. Russian Goes for a Swim. Water Police Rescue Him

The Sun · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 8

A Russian who was taken to the Reception House yesterday afternoon caused intense excitement at Dawes Point yesterday morning by jumping off Battery Point, and…

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Audacious Adventurer. "Dr." Milton Abraham. Astounding Imposition. Police on His Trail. San Francisco

The Sun · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 8

A lively hunt is now in progress for "Dr." Milton Abraham, alias Sir Harry Westwood Cooper, the notorious forger and bigamist, whose exploits are just now the talk of…

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Fire at Gordon. Charge Against Ex-m.l.a. Proceedings at North Sydney Court

Evening News · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 5

A smouldering log the Stony Creek gorge at Gordon was the subject of a prosecution before Mr. Clarke, S.M. at the North Sydney Police Court the morning. Thorn Whitford…

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Union Badges. Tram Men's Claims. Evidence Before Arbitration Court. Mr. Badger Gives Evidence. Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 4

The Commonwealth Arbitration Court was again crowded this morning, when Mr. Justice Higgins continued the hearing of the tramway dispute…

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Stealing From a Shop. Married Woman Sent to Gaol

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

At the Glebe Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Barnett, S.M., a married woman named Mary Wheeler, aged 36, was charged with having stolen 3[?] pair of gloves, a basket, 14 post cards, and two combs, of…

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"Worse Than Snake Bite." Police Court Episode

Evening News · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 6

No matter what question was addressed at the Control Police Court this morning to Mary Reynolds, [?] whose occupation was not disclosed, she made practically the same reply…

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Dr. Peacock Again. Re-trial for Murder. Police Hide Chief Witness. Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 7

After having been charged with murder in August, found guilty by his fellows, and sentenced to death in September; released on a legal technicality in December; left…

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Murder of a Rajah

The Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 9

The Indian Government is inquiring into the death of the Rajah of Maihar, who was shot in daylight in the main street of his capital during the Durbar of Delhi, and…

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Industrial Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

At the Industrial Courthouse Queen's-square.—Before his Honor Judge Scholes.—At 10 a.m.: To be considered whether to be dealt with by the Court or remitted to another tribunal: Jackson v Goodwin,…

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District Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

(Before Judge Backhouse.) At 10 a.m.: Motion--Fish and another v. Hughes. Causes: Borrill v. Jenkins (for judgment), Cole v. Allen. Fry v. Whitaker, Frank v. Caminiti, Reid v. Kayrooz, Hudson v. Keam, Roberts…

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Assault or Accident? Man with a Fractured Skull

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 7

A telephone-fitter, Roy Simpson, residing at Yasmar-street, Haberfield, was late on Saturday night found lying unconscious in Parramatta-road. Camperdown. He was conveyed to the…

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An Assault and Robbery. Committed in Belmore Park

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 6

A case of assault and robbery is reported to have taken place in Belmore Park on Friday night. Albert Hoggett, residing at "Eaton," New…

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Land Appeal Court

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 3

In discussing the appointment of Mr. Rennie, formerly of the Lands Department, to the Land Appeal Court, Mr. Trefie, Minister for Agriculture,…

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The Disqualifications Court

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 1

In last issue of the "Farmer and Settler" was published a statement by the secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, which should encourage the…

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