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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

9,832 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250

Ryde Court. Tuesday January 2. (Before Mr. E. L. Maltland, P.M., and Mr. H.A. Brigg, J.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 10

Godfrey Cawthorne pleaded guilty to driving a sulky without lights at Ryde after Sunset and before sunrise. Fined 10s and 6s costs…

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Hornsby Court. Friday, December 29. (Before Messrs. H. E. Jordan and G. P, Morris, J's.P.) , Didn't Know tho Policeman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 11

James Wood, charged with having made use of indecent language at Brooklyn on 25th December, pleaded guilty. He also pleaded guilty to having assaulted…

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A Prince Sentenced for Murder

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 14

Prince David Dadiani has been sentenced at St. Petersburg to 20 years' hard labor for instigating the murder of Prince Dadeschkeieni. Prince Dadiani, who is a young Guardsman, fell in…

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Trouble with Chinese Crew. European Officers Afraid of Outbreak Sixteen Charged at Police Court

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 12

The 16 Chinese who were arrested on Friday afternoon, aboard the steamer Cranley, lying in Athol Bight, Port Jackson, appeared before Mr. Smithers, S.M., at the Water Police Court…

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Alleged Attempted Murder

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 14

Alfred Thomas Swift, aged 40 years, one of the settlers on the closer settlement area at Mead, near Cohuna (Vic.), was brought before the Kerang Court on Wednesday and charged with the attempted murder of his wife…

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Stolen Siamese Royal Jewels. High Official in the Police Court. London, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 7

Paul Debusock, a former official of the Siamese Court, "who was arrested here in connection with the robbery from the Queen of Siam of jewels worth £9000 in 1909, was remanded at…

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Bill's Bike. In Dock at Burrowa. Kirby Fined for "Stealing,"

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 8

A peculiar case came before Mr. Clarice, S.M., at the Central Police Court on Thursday, when a young nu named William Kirby, 25, was charged with fraudulently…

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Burglar Struggles with Police. How Caretaker Fought Armed and Masked Men. Scene in Court. London, December 2

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 22

A fierce and remarkable struggle with a burglar was described during the hearing of a case at the Middlesex Sessions. There were two persons in the dock, one a sturdily-built,…

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Invalid or Influence? Society Woman Released From Gaol—celebrated Proud Recalled

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 10

It's better to be born lucky than rich, but in dear old England it's better to be born in Society than either. Mrs. Ruby Cameron, a young Scotch woman who…

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"Millionaire" Charged. Eccentric Man and His Brother's Death—squandered Money. London, December 3

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 22

"The Lyham-road millionaire," as he was called in court, lately prosecuted a group of men before the South-Western magistrate for robbing him. He Was brought up himself last…

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Avengement. Protecting the Police Bench of Beaks Come a Decision. Will Send Civilians to [?] Will They Protect Civilians Police?

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 5

The story of an amazing melee in a police station was told at the Glebe Police Court on Thursday, before Beak Barnett, when Charles Henry Hayden, aged 31, was…

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Libelled Police. Inspectors Awarded £100 Damages Over the Syme Case. London, December 4

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 21

Two libel suits arising out of the case of ex-Inspector Syme came before Mr. Justice Ridley and a special jury. The plaintiffs were Chief Inspector Shervington and Sub-Divisional…

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POLICE V. People. Typical Trap Testimony. Mick Farrell's Marvellous Munchausenisms. Too Strong Even for a Sydney Beak. And They Can Swallow a Lot

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1912 · page 8

From the evidence given before Mr. Clarke, S.M., at the Central Police Court last tuesday, it would seem that the ordinary man has reason to be thankful every…

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A Broken Jaw. Father and Son Charged. Magistrate's Outspoken Comment

The Sun · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 8

James M'Mahon, of Lane Cove-road, Pymble, has a record of convictions for assault and indecent language, and he and a son, John Carmel M'Mahon, figured in a case in…

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A Violent Admirer. Fined £5 for Assault

The Sun · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 1

May M'Gregorra. middle-aged woman, is very much afraid of Nicholas James Pascoe. She stated at the Central Police Court today that she had been keeping company with…

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Garbage Tin Menu. Man Who Likes Gaol

The Sun · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 3

"This is another, one of those fellows who are born tired." said Sergeant Drew, pointing to a dejected looking man. Charles Ost, aged 57. who was standing in the dock at the…

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Charges of Murder. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 9

Eugene Currie has been committed for trial at Barcaldine on a charge of having murdered John Edward M'Cabe on the night of New Year's Day at Barcaldine…

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Row on the Cranley. Sixteen Chinese Charged

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 6

Those of the Chinese crew alleged to have been concerned in the disturbance that took place on the steamer Cranley on January 5 were brought before Mr. Wilkinson, D.S.M., at…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 5

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Stoddart v the Australasian Motor Cab Company, Limited. At 10.55 a.m.: Price v Spillane…

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Story of a Crime. Told in Court. the Ipswich Murder a Jealous Lover. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 9

The Ipswich Court was crowded to hear the evidence given in the charge against John Gottlieb Jenner of having, at Ipswich, on December 23, 1911, wilfully murdered Annie…

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