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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1914

7,545 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 250

Burglary at Lidcombe. Residence of Hewly Married Couple Ransacked

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

A most daring [?]lary was committed on Saturday night, between [?] and [?] o'clock, at the residence of Mr. Roy Hulbert, in Kerr's-road, Aldcom[?]…

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Looking for Lodgings. Man Accused of Theft

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 5

Arthur [?] Police Court, charged with [?]…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 8

Before his Honor Judge Docker, in No. 2 Court.—At 10 a.m.: Redding v Benjamin and another, Ochlrich v R. H. Gordon and Co., Ltd., Butler v Cox, Smethurst v Smethurst…

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From Gaol to School. Impending Charge at Darlinghurst

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

The task of converting historic Darlinghurst Gaol into a High School will abortly be put in hand. Mr. Hall, Attorney-General and Minister for…

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Opposite Decisions. by Customs Department and Magistrate. Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

Unusual features are associated with the rate of the Customs officer whose position was recently under review by the Department. The officer in question, D. Stewart, was…

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Contemptible Theft. Harbor Collision Incident. Would-be Rescuer Robbed

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 9

A contemptible thief was on the Balmain New Ferry Co.'s Lady Rawson when it collided with and sank' the motor-launch Loney on Monday night…

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"Not Desirable." Victorian Police Association

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The Victorian police, according to statements made in the Legislative Assembly to-day, recently applied to the Chief Commissioner for leave to hold a…

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Court of Marine Inquiry

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 15

Before Judge Backhouse, with Assessors. -- In No. 1 Court. At 10 a.m.: Re the Kosciusko…

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"Wilful Murder." Wolverhampton Mystery. Jury's Open Verdict. London, Wednesday Morning

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 7

The inquest into the death of Mr. Kent Reeks, the young ship's engineer, who was so mysteriously murdered a few weeks ago, and whose body with two bullet wounds in the…

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Sculler's Troubles. Albert Haydon in Court

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

After Edward Haydric professional supplier appeared at the Balmain Police Court to-day. His wife Isabellia Hayden, was to have proceeded against him on a charge of wife…

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Law Notices. Court of Marine Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 8

Before his Honor Judge Backhouse, with Assessors, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m. Re vite the Kosciusko…

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Police Courts. Alleged Conspiracy. Dry-cleaning and Bookmaking

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 16

At the Central Police Court on MondaY before Mr. Love S.M., William Lyle, 26 and Edward Tutty, 33, were charged with conspiring to defraud Daniel David Seymour of £27…

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Mrs. Pankhurst's Challenge Police Hoodwinked. London, Wednesday Morning

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 7

Mrs. Pankhurst hoodwinked the police last night. Addressing an open-air meeting from the window of a house in Notting Hill, she…

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How Some Co-operative Societies are Run. Manager Charged. With Issuing False Balance Sheet

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 1

At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions, before John Rogers, John Skillcorn Sk[?]corn was charged with publishing a false balance - sheet…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, February 11. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 16

Chamber List.—Before Mr. Justice Harvey, in No. 3 Court.—At 10 a.m.: Sheridan v Deuchar, special case; in re gent, one, etc, ex parte Cooper, for delivery up of deeds, etc…

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Suppression of Shop Betting the Police Give a Hint

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 1

The law to the contrary, a deal of "shop" betting has obtained in Sydney for some time past, but the fact of business at some of these establishments being transacted a little too…

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The Reeks Murder. Attempt to Explore Pit. the Coroners Verdict. London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 1

A miner to-day attempted to descend the shaft Dear Wolverhampton, in which the body of Thomas Reeks, the Sydney engineer, was found…

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District Court. (Before Judge Backhouse.) Seamen's Compensation Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 8

Malcolm v Australian Steamships, Ltd. The case of William Malcolm, second officer of the coastal steamship Burwah, on the morning of May 8 last, when…

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The Police Hoaxed. a Suffragette Ruse. Mrs. Pankhurst's Double. London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 9

Mrs. Pankhurst, the leader of the militant suffragettes, has returned to London. It was announced that yesterday she would address a meeting from the window of a house…

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Curried Prawns. Once More in Court. Coupon Manager Goes for Damages

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

At the Parramatta District Court on Thursday, before Judge Rogers, the following case was [?]sted:— Cecil W. Morris v. Cosmos Psaltis…

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