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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

9,832 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 250

Alleged Murder. Two Italians Accused. Plrth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 15

On December 22 a miner, Thomas Darlington, was fatally stabbed at Whir Creek, by an Italian, Joseph Selino. The two men, it is said, were fighting on…

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Law Report. Probate Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 6

The following probates and letters of administration were granted by the Registrar of Probates during the past week:— — Probates.—Hugh George Finley, R. E…

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To Make Court Plaster

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 12

Soak a sufficient quantity of isinglass in warm water for twenty-four hours; expose it to heat over the fire till the grcater part of the water is dissipated…

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Royal Jewellery. Court Official Arrested

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 13

LONDON, Friday.--In 1909 the Queen of Slam lost jewels worth £9000. A high Court official has been arrested in London in connection with the matter…

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Horsewoman's Exploit. Girl's Exciting Experience with Police

The Sun · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 3

An English girl of fourteen has startled New York with her marvellously clever horsemanship. She is Miss Helen Dorothy Preece, who is now in America for the annual horse show at Now York. Miss Preece has taken…

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Dowager Queen's Jewels. Court Official Arrested

Evening News · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 8

LONDON. Friday Evening.—An arrest has been effected in London in connection with the robbery of jewels from the Dowager Queen of glom. The jewels which were valued at…

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Police Courts. Friday, January 5. Assaulted the Barmaid

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 5

At the Water Court Thomas Longford (19), was charged with using indecent language, assaulting a female, and maliciously damaging the property of Edward Kelsall Bancroft, at Sydney, on December 23…

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The Court of St. Simon. Chapter Vii

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 23

Valentin was dining with Mademoisclle Josephine a few nights later, at a restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne, a miniature palace of glass and gilt and flowers…

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Battling with Court Scandals. Queen Mary Determined

The Sun · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 5

Queen Mary was so greatly annoyed recently by the case of Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, the lord-in-waiting whose name has been so commonly coupled with that of a lady…

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Law Notices. Monday, January 8. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 6

In Equity.—Before the Deputy Registrar.—At 11 a.m.: Taylor v Murray, to settle minutes of order; Jones v Jones, to settle minutes of decree. 11.30: Beveridge v Flatau, to settle minutes of order. 2.15:…

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Girls' Reformatory Besieged. Police at Bay. Clogs Used As Missiles

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 13

PARIS, Friday.--A mutiny, in which 300 girls took part, occurred yesterday at a reformatory at Clermont. The girls wrecked the dormitories, smashed…

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Trouble on the Cranley. Sixteen Chinese Before the Court

Evening News · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 5

The members of the Chinese crew of the steamer Cranley, who were arrested yesterday afternoon to connection with the alleged muttey on board the vessel appeared before Mr…

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Male "Flirt Catcher." Police to Protect American Men From High-spirited Girls

The Sun · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 6

An anti-flirting campaign is being carried out by Mr. Sebastian, chief of police at Los Angeles, California. A short time ago the Los Angeles police employed a female…

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Liverpool Court. Monday, January 1. (Before Mr. R. A. Ayres, J.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 5

John Connelly (61), for drunkenness In Scott-street, was fined 2s Gd, or the rising of the Court…

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Parramatta Court. Wednesday, January 3. (Before Mr. B. L. Maitland, S.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 9

A case filed against one John Slattery was adjourned till Thursday, at 8.50 a.m. The man had been arrested for drunkenness on the 1st Inst., but had turned up…

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Battle of Brookvale Hill. Charges and Countercharges. Final Bout at Manly Court

The Sun · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 6

At the Manly Court yesterday the magistrate (Mr. Smithers) had to finally adjudicate on the merits of a brisk battle fought out at Brookvale Heights on December 19,…

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Death for Throwing a Cap. Swift Decision of a French Court-marshal

The World's News · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 18

A dramatic incident enlivened the proceedings of a military court-martial which was held at Lille on November 30, under the presidency of Colonel Breuillac. A young trooper of the…

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The Police Force. Proposed Reduction of the Physical Standard. the Men Object. a Wages Board Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 5

A member of the city police force with considerable experience behind him spoke very feelingly yesterday to a representative of "The "Daily Telegraph" regarding some grievances…

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The Silver Cross All Rights Reserved. Chapter Xi. in the Court of the Praetorium. (continued.)

People · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 4

"No more war! By Hercules! And what would become of the strong and the brave, accursed Nazarene? I presume yon would have…

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Parramatta Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. T.H. Wilkinson and E. L. Maitland, S.M.s., the Parramatta Licensing Bench.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 3

The licensing inspector's quarterly report was presented. It was mentioned for the information of the Bench that the alterations at Tatteraall's Hotel…

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