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Courts & crime, 1913

9,727 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 250

Hurstville Hubbub. Alleged Assault in Company. Phil Pinched and Pickled for Putting the Boot into a Policeman

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1913 · page 9

Some short time ago, a Hurstville constable named Robert Young was [?]pping along Forest-road, Hurstville, when he heard—or thought he heard—some bold,…

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Constable Harper Charged and Committed. "Actual Bodily Harm" Alleged. Ambrose Green Gets a Fractured Jaw. What Happened on the Canterbury Bridge

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1913 · page 11

At the Burwood Police Court, on Thursday, January 23rd, a young man named Ambrose Thomas Green proceeded against Henry James Harper, a constable, for…

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Frail Fairies. Found in a Francis-street Dovecote. Maria Costello Socked for a Sixer. Three Other Belles on Tenterhooks Pending Magistrate Barnett's Decision

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1913 · page 5

At the Central Police Court on Wednesday last, before Mr. Barnett, Maria Costello was charged with being the holder of a house, situate at 5…

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ME Joe-ELS! Mont-de-piete Sued. By Artist Leonore Tuttle, Who Has Been in Court Before

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1913 · page 12

Before Mr. King, at the Central Summons Court, on Tuesday last, a young woman, named Loonoro Tuttle, proceeded against the Mont de Picte, Ltd., for the recovery…

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An Altercation. Death of James Murphy. W.P. Cranson Before the Court. on a Charge of Manslaughter

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1913 · page 8

A man named William Patrick Cranson, SB. was charged before Mr. King, S.M., at the Central Police Court, yesterday, with having on January 31…

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POLICE V. People. Dominant Dunn Deane Constitutes Himself Curfew Custodian. and Arrogantly Orders People to Bed. Shilly-Shally Love Theorises To Tactless Traps. Yet Victimises Civilians to the Tune of £16

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1913 · page 9

At the Redfern Court on Thursday 7, before [?]dr, Love, S.td., Thomas Robinson was charged with assaulting Constable Deane in the execution of his [?]uty, and also with…

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The Market-street Mystery. Who Killed "Snowy" Fulton? Popular Trainer Knifed in the Presence of Hundreds, And Dies a Cruelly Lingering Death. Police Powerless to Apprehend Perpetrator Six Weeks Passed and No Inquest Held. Why Is this Departmental Delay?

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1913 · page 10

Is there any safety in the streets of Sydney? We do not mean safety from Johnson's juggernauts, the rushing motor hog, or…

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Thanked the Magistrate. Sneak Thief Sentenced

The Sun · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 9

William Russell, aged 23, who has been convicted several times for stealing, received a severe sentence from Mr. Payten, S.M., at the Central Police Court this morning…

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Charged with Murder. the Death of James Murphy

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 7

At the Central Police Court on Saturday William Patrick Cranson (38), was charged with feloniously slaying James Murphy, on January 31…

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Two Beggars Sent to Gaol

The Sun · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 6

"I have been a fool," said Charles Lovejoy, when Constable Burke arrested him on Saturday. At the Water Police Court to- day the…

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Jury Stops Case. Charge of Stealing Fails

The Sun · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 8

At the Quarter Sessions, before Judge Backhouse, this morning, John Lewis Hay, aged 19, a laborer, was indicted on a charge of stealing from the dwelling of William…

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A Juvenile "Criminal." Magistrate's Severity. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 10

Considerable comment has been caused by the action of the local police magistrate in committing to gaol a lad of 16, convicted of setting fire to a heap of sawdust at Channon…

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Agra Murder. the King's Witness

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 9

AGRA, Saturday.--The trial of the natives accused of murdering Mrs. Clark, wife of Lieutenant Clark, an officer of the Indian medical service, also the trial of Clark himself and…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 10

Before his Honor. Judge Murray.—A[?] undefended actions, and afterwards the following defended action:—Douglas v Field. Note: Actions in which the hearing fee has not been paid will…

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Bankruptcy Court. Voluntart Requestration

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 7

Frederick Fielder, of 110 Wallis-street, Woollabra. Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd, official assignee. CREDITOR'S PETITIONS. Re W. Priest of Cornk[?], near Lismore,…

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Court of Marine Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 10

Before his Honor Judge Murray.—At 10 a.m.: [?] Friendhsip. At 2 p.m.: Re the Forbes Brothers…

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King's Evidence. the Indian Murder Sensation. Agra

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 8

At the trial yesterday in connection with the murder of Mrs. Clerk, wife of Lieutenant Clark, an officer of the Medical Department at Allahabad. Budha, Clark's servant, who his turned…

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A Jealous Husband. Attempts Murder and Suicide. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 9

A sensation has occurred at Otahuhu. A labourer named Mahon had a quarrel with his wife in July, and she left him, and wa[?] living with her mother. Yesterday,…

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The King. Omission From Court Circular

The Sun · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 5

The Court Circular issued on December 21 from York Cottage, Sandringham, is remarkable for the omission of the name of his Majesty from the record of the day's doings…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 3. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 10

Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Pro[?] v M'Mahon, 11.30 a.m. Before the Deputy Prothonotary.—Newell v Newell, 10.15 a.m. Buckingham v Buckingham, 10.15 a.m.; Christensen v Christensen,…

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