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Courts & crime, 1913

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Position of the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 9

CAPETOWN, Tuesday. -- The Port Lincoln is expected here to-day. The police state that they, have no instructions to arrest Knight…

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High Court Judges

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

Mr. Justice Higgins, of the High Court, will continue to act as President of the Federal Arbitration Court for another two years. This will carry him to the end of the term of his…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 9

Before Mr. Justice Heydon.—At 10 a.m.—For judgment: Domestic Group, No. 7 Board. For hearing: Brooks v Allen, same v Bell, same v Collins, same v Good-win, same v Hayton, same v Hegarty, same v…

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Contempt of Court

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 14

At the Parramatta Court this afternoon Mrs. Kathleen Smith was giving evidence in a case wife maintenance when her husband, John Smith, shouted out, "It's an absolute [?]."…

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The Fitzroy Murder. Trial Begins. "Startling Development."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The trial began this morning of Harold Thompson for the murder of Arthur Henry Trotter at Fitzroy on January 7 last. There was a large attendance of the…

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N.s.w. Police Club

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 5

The above club contested a 30 years handicap at the Domain Baths on Monday night, for a trophy presented by V. [?] O'Reilly. First heat: Const. Connors…

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The Open Door. He Just Waled In. and Narrowly Escaped Gaol

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 14

Mar[?] Telmson, a foreign sailor, who said he had deserted his ship at Newcastle, was before Judge Backhouse at the Darlinghurst Sessions on two serious charges—breaking and…

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Postal Electricians. Arbitration Court Case

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- In the Arbitration Court to-day Mr. Justice Higgins continued the hearing of the plaint of the Australian Postal Electricians' Union, which asked for more satisfactory regrading and a more…

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Gaol Without the Option. Miss Pankhurst Goes Back. London. Tuesday, 10.40 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

Miss Sylvia Pankhurst was no sooner released from prison after having had her fine paid by some unknown friend, when she smashed the windows of the Liberal…

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Fitzroy Murder. the Crown Case. Importance of Finger-prints. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 13

The Criminal Court was crowded to-day, when Harold Thompson was charged with having on January 7 murdered Arthur Henry Trotter, at Fitzroy. Accused pleaded not…

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Coroner's Court. Record of a Year's Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 10

Last year's Coroner's report contains several interesting points. One is that no fewer than seven persons lost their lives during the year by being starved to death while lost in…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, February 19. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 9

Term List.—To be taken in Banco Court.—Motion; Ex parte James W. Macarthur Onslow and another, mandamus (part heard). Special cases; In re estate of Elizabeth Macarthur Onslow and Stamp Duties Acts,…

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Love in Court. Novel Melbourne Case Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 8

A case presenting unusual features was heard at the South Melbourne Court. Jannie Malcolm, a young woman, was proceeded against on a charge of being drunk and [?]…

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Industrial Court. (Before Mr. Justice Heydon.) Appeals Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 9

A number of cases were listed, in which the Chief Commissioner for Railways and Tramways appealed to the Court against decisions given against him; Messrs, Richardson, Byrne,…

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Lottery or Building Society? Point for High Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 14

HOBART, Tuesday. -- The sittings of the High Court were begun at Hobart yesterday. The Chief Justice (Sir Samuel Griffith), Mr. Justice Barton, and Mr. Justice Isaacs were on the…

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Solicitor's Appeal. Refused by High Court. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 11

The sittings of the High Court commenced at Hobart before the Chief Justice, Sir Samuel Griffith, Mr. Justice Barton, and Mr. Justice Is[?]s. On behalf of P. A. O'Sullivan, a…

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Greater J. D. Williams Co. Equity Court Matter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 11

A petition was before Mr. Justice Street in the Equity Court yesterday for the windingup of the Greater J. D. Williams Amusement Company…

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Sworn Declarations Allegations of Corruption North Sydney Alderman Charged. Alderman Clark Puts in Affidavits Investigation to Be Held

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 10

Another lively [?] occurred at the North Sydney Council meeting on Tuesday night. Alderman Clark said he did not wish to take exception to the ministers, but he desired, with…

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District Court. (Before Judge Murray.) Sale of a Registry Business

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 9

Lucy Alice Thompson, of 5 Hunter-street, Sydney, brought an action against Lucretia Catherine Augusta Wilton, of Hamilton and Hunter streets, Sydney, claiming £100…

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High Court. Recent Appointments Defended Mr. Hughes Indignant. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 13

The recent appointments to the High Court have raised the question as to whether Mr. Justice Higgins, President of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Court,…

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