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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

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New Court-house for Kogarah

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 7

Mr. W. Taylor, M.L.A., has been advised that the Minister for Justice has approved of the Department of Public Works being asked to provide in the current year's Estimates for a…

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Police and Military. Precautions in South Wales

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 9

On the other side, alarming reports are heard of the military and police precautions being taken to cope with disorder. Elaborate measures have been taken in South Wales; police…

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Glasgow Dockers. Shipowners Adamant. Police Protection Promised

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--The Glasgow shipowners insist that the dockers shall adhere to the terms recently signed by the men's representatives, in the presence, of Sir G. R. Askwith…

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Brisbane Strike. the Badge Question. Arbitration Court Inquiry. Scene in Court. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 19

When the tramway badge case was resumed to-day before the Federal Arbitration Court, Mr. Badger wished to put in as evidence a telegram which he had received that…

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His Brother's Name. Peculiar Court Incident

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 14

A mane was broucht up for sentence at the Darlinghurst Sessions on Tuesday afternoon. and when the gaol recorder was reading out previous convictions his solicitor objected to…

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Tuesday, February 20. (Before Mr. G. Addison, .J.P., C.P.S. and Chamber Magistrate.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Patrick "Williams, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined 10s, or eight hours detention; and James Murray, for drunkenness, was punished similarly…

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The Upper Hand—Big Police Demonstration in Brisbane

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 28

Looking across Albert Square, showing foot police and special mounted police. General view of police in Market Square, looking up Albert-street. View looking down Market Square, showing parade of special foot police. As a result of rumors that reached the authorities that an attempt would be made to hold a procession in Brisbane on February 1.3, elaborate police precautions were taken to prevent such a…

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Divorce Court. the Niece From the Country

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 9

Haunsh Write, formely Shurbert, related the story of hter wedded life to Mr. Justice Gorden, in the Divorce Court, this afternoon, while giving evidence in a suit brought by her for the…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, February 21. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 8

Term List.—New Trial Motion: Harris v The Minister for Public Works. (Part heard.) Special cases: In re William H. Cannon and Crown Lands Act— Minister for Lands appellant. In re Germain N…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar.) Public Examination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 8

Re Samuel Cavin Young. The bankrupt was examined, and the matter was adjourned to March 19. SINGLE MEETINGS AND PUBLIC…

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Police Courts. Tuesday, February 20. Breach of Harbor Regulations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 17

At the Water Court, Reginald Robert Carrington, master of the steamer Wallaby, was proceeded against on information charging him with having, on January 17, signalled to the operator in charge of the Pyrmont…

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Industrial Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) a Board Refused

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 8

As agent, on behalf of Captain Allen, secretary of the Federated Master Engineers' Association, Mr. Croft made application for the constitution of a tug-boat board to deal…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice Gordon.) Decrees Absolute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 8

Decrees were made absolute in the following suits:—Eliza Benson v Francis Henry Bonson. Margaret O'Brien v Francis Charles O'Brien, Mary Hughes v Charles, Francis…

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District Court. (Before Judge Backhouse.) a Plasterer's Mishap

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 17

His Honor delivered his reserved judgment in the case in which Alfred Charles Borrill, a plasterer, sued John Jenkins, a master plasterer, to recover £400 as compensation for…

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Industrial Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) Exemptions From Wages Board

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 17

The matter of the Electrical Crane, Winch, and Motor Drivers' Wages Board was before the Court on an application by Mr. H. A. Mitchell, of the Federated Engine-drivers and…

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Admiralty Court. (Before Mr. Justice Street.) Taviuni-nera Collision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 8

Further evidence was given. The case stands part heard…

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The Supreme Court. Objection to Unlimited Appointments. an Amendment Rejected

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 18

The Supreme Court and Circuit Courts (Amendment) Bill was further considered in Committee by the Legislative Assembly last night…

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Love and a Cut Throat. Two Men and a Woman. Charge of Attempted Murder. Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 1

John Thomas Smith, lies in the Melbourne Hospital with a cut throat; James Barry, ship's fireman, is in gaol charged with attempted murder, and Lizzle Page, the…

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"You Scab!" Scene in the Arbitration Court. Spectator Speaks to Witness

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—There was some excitement in the Arbltration Court during the hearing of the Bri[?]hane Tramway Union badge disputs. When George Francis Button was…

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On a Beef. Stranding of the Mount Kembla. Marine Court's Decision

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 8

The Marine Court—Judge Backhouse, who had Captain Taylor and Carpenter with [?] as asses[?]rs—held on inquiry at Chancery square this morning into the circumstances attending…

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