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Courts & crime, 1913

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The Lawson Burglary. Two Men Before Police Court Katoomba

The Sun · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 7

Before Mr. Thomas, J.F., at the Katoomba Police Court this morning the two men who are alleged to have committed the burglary at the Lawson store were charged and…

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Alleged Theft. Father and Three Sons Charged

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 10

Four members of one family, Walter Green, [?] Green, [?] Cyr[?] Green, 29 and [?] William Green 52 (father of the other [?]) were charged at the Central Police…

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Lawson Burglary. Katoomba

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 5

Two men answering the names of Harry Moore, 22, and William Saunders 35, who were arrested at Lawson on Thursday morning in connection with a burglary at the store of Mr…

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Series of Frauds. Bogus Optician Sentenced

The Sun · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 7

William Campbell, 51, was charged before Mr. E. Maitland, S.M., at the Ashfield Court to-day with obtaining the sum of 10s from Mrs. Margaret Evans, of Alt-street…

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Police Presentation

The Propeller · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 1

Constable Young, lock-up keeper at the Hurstville police station, and who has been stationed in this district for the past three…

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Police Promotions

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 10

The Inspector-General of Police (Mr. E. C. Day) has authorised the following promotions to take effect from March 1:— Senior Constable David Young, of No. 9…

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Five Minutes' Hard Labor. Magistrate's Lenient Decision

The Sun · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 7

A French's Forest poultry farmer, rejoicing in the name of Christian Emperor, proceeded against Charles Sanders, a quarryman, at the Manly Police Court this…

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Is Burglary Made Easy What Mr. Flowers Says. Police Force Not Undermanned Efficient and Capable No Additions to Be Made

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 6

Despite the facts as to the numerical strength of Sydney's police protection, Mr. Flowers, M.L.C., who has charge of much of the important work of the Chief Secretary's…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 5

Before his Honor Judge Murray.—In Chambers (No. 2 Court).—At 9.45 a.m.: Re the dependents of John Joseph Higgins, deceased, and in the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1910. Examination…

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Robbed His Room-mate. Man Sent to Gaol

The Sun · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 8

John Leahinan, aged 40, was before the Newtown Police Court to-day on a charge of stealing money and jewellery valued at £7. The evidence was that Leahinan took…

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A Fatal Brawl. Participant Charged with Riotous Conduct

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 4

Details of a row which took place at the Royal Hotel, Leichhardt, on Tuesday night. In which a man was killed, was given by Senior constable Cogle at the Glebe Police Court this…

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"A Contemptible Man." Magistrate's Comments. "Strange Want of Feeling."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 11

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--At the Adelaide Police Court today Eva Evelynne Brokens[?]a sued her husband, Ernest Edwin Brokensha, for a sum of money she alleged she lent him…

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"Wilful Perjury." Alleged Assault and Robbery. Judge Dismisses Case

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 9

BATHURST, Thursday.--As a result of what his Honor Acting-Judge Hamilton described as "the wilful perjury" of the principal witness for the prosecution, a case of alleged assault…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 5

Before Mr. Justice Heydon.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Richardson v Chief Commissioner for Railways and Tramways, appeal to court; Byrne v Chief Commissioner for Railways and Tramways, appeal to court;…

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Not Guilty. the Fitzroy Murder. Thompson Discharged

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The trial of Harold Thompson, whom the Crown arraigned on a charge of murdering Arthur Henry Trotter at Fitzroy on January 7 last, was concluded…

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Newspaper Fined. Murder Trial Incident. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 10

In the Criminal Court to-day, at the conclusion of the Fitzroy murder trial, Mr. G. F. H. Schuler, editor of the "Age," and Mr. Thomas Prosser, the publisher, appeared…

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Court of Marine Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 5

Before his Honor Judge Murray, with assessors in No.1 Court, at 11 a.m.: Re the Brundah…

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Still the Thief. Telephone Bureaux Robbed Money Boxes Disappear. Stealing From Steamers

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 7

Robberies continue to take place with a good deal of freedom in and around the city. One form of [?] which has become rather popular recently is the robbing of telephone…

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Country Courts. Maitland District Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 5

WEST MAITLAND, Thursday.--Judge Fitzhardinge presided over the Maitland District Court sittings, which were concluded today. May Osborne, through her next friend, Thomas…

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Charged with Espionage. Captured in the Dockyards. London. Thursday 8.35 p.m

The Sun · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 8

William Klare, a German subject, was placed on his trial at Portsmouth yesterday, charged under the Official Secrets Act with attempting to obtain information that would…

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