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Courts & crime, 1913

9,727 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 250

A Jeweller's Window: Smashed in the Small Hours. Prompt Work by the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 8

The vigilance of Constable Rowsell in the early hours of this morning was repsonsible for a smart arrest. At about 1 o'clock the constable's attention…

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Murder or Mishap "Dark and Sordid Tragedy." Story of an Attempted Rescue. London, Monday, 8.20 p.m

The Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 8

The shooting of General Madero and the ex-Vice-President, General Suarez, has created the greatest excitement throughout Mexico…

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Sugar Case. Matter Before the Court. the Judgment. Appeal Dismissed with Costs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 6

Argument was finished last week before the State Supreme Court, consisting of Mr. Justice Pring, Mr. Justice Street, and Mr. Justice Sly, in the appeal by a director of the…

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Government House Supreme Court Case. Relators' Contention. a Special Dedication. Challenged by Government

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 6

The case brought to test the question of ownership of Sydney Government House was before the Supreme Court yesterday in its Equitable jurisdiction. The Chief justice (Sir…

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A Witness's Duty. Ruling of the Full Court. Sir Norm and Maclaurin's Appeal Dismissed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

Judgment was given yesterday morning by the Full Court Bench (comprising Justices Pring, Street, and Sly) in the appeal against the magistrate's decision in imposing a penalty…

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The Burglar Boom. the Undermanned Police Force. How the Men Are Distributed. the Duty on a Station

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 6

The formidable list of burglaries in the city and suburbs during the week-end provides an interesting and very strong argument in support of the fact that the metropolitan police…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 10

Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.— For hearing: Nolan v O'Neill: Roe v Mottramm (2)…

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Sentenced to Death

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- At the Supreme Court, Ballarat, to-day, before Mr Justice Hood, Frank Attenborough, an ex-jockey, was charged with having committed an offence against a…

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Tug and Ship Collide. Marine Court Inquiry. Mate Charged with "Misconduct."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- An investigation was begun to-day by a Court of Marine Inquiry, consisting of Messrs. V. Tanner, P.M., and Captains J. Tozer and R. Wills, concerning the…

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Is Burglary Made Easy? Opinions From South Sydney

Evening News · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 12

aLDERMAN Munger (Mayor of Mascot) holds very strong views regarding the [?] police protection afforded to his district, where the population in increasing by leaps…

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Tuesday's Police

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. E. L. Maitland, S.M., dealt with the business at Parramatta Petty Sessions on Tuesday. Timothy McKay, 71, laborer, was fined 5/-, or two hours, for drunkenness…

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Man of Many Aliases. Sentenced on Two Charges

The Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 7

Arthur Buchanan, aged 45 years, who is also known by many other names, was charged at the Balmain Police Court to-day with stealing. It was alleged that on…

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Jockey Apprentices Charged. Row with the Foreman

Evening News · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 3

Thomas William Rose and Joseph [?] jockey apprentives at James [?] stables. Parramatta were charged at the local court with [?] harm on…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 10

Before his Honour, Judge Murrary.—At 10 a.m.—Appeals against aassessments of rateable property within the City of Sydney. Causes: Rayner v the City Brick Company, Limited (with a jury); Abel and…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 10

Before Mr. Justice Heydon.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Re Miscellaneous Group, for constitution of Board for Biliposters: Connington v Council of Municipality of Kogarah, summons to show cause…

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Getting Cheques Cashed. Youth Sent to Gaol. Adelaide

The Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 7

Henry Michael Simmons, who for weeks has been duping hotel managers and motorcar proprietors, was proceeded against at the City Police Court to-day. He is a…

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"Dangerous, Bad-minded Man." Union Treasurer Sent to Gaol

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The trial of George Monday e[?]treasurer of the United Laborers Union, on a charge, of having stolen £312, the property, of the union, was concluded in the…

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Reported Dead. the Husband's Return. Wife Charged with Bigamy

Evening News · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 9

Before Mr. Love. at the Balmain Police Court this morning, Gertrude Grace Sophia Kinnalr, 30, formerly Coles, was charged with having gone through the ceremony at marriage with…

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Boxer O'grady Charged. Alleged Watch-snatching. Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 4

Alfred O'Grady, the well-known featherweight boxer, appeared before the City Court this morning to answer a charge of larceny. Detective Rohan stated that on February 2…

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The Militant Pankhurst. Before the Police Court. Great Hostile Demonstration. Bail Granted Conditionally. London, Tuesday, 8.55 p.m

The Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 9

A great crowd assembled at the Epsom Police Court to-day, when Mrs. Pankhurst was presented on a charge of having procured certain persons to commit the bomb…

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