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Courts & crime, 1915

5,681 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 250

Police and Firemen Working for the Patriotic Funds

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1915 · page 16

Following upon the decision of the powers-that-be to devote the whole of the proceeds of this year's athletic carnival of the Police and Firemen to patriotic purposes, a dozen…

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Helping the Funds. Police and Firemen's Big Effort

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1915 · page 4

Several of Sydney's patriotic funds are likely to benefit in a substantial manner as a result of the hard work the police and firemen are putting in with the object of making…

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Retrenchment in Public Services Rail and Tram Men May Lose Annual Increases Industrial Court Case

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1915 · page 9

The Industrial Court inquiry now beng conducted by Mr. Bccby in regard to the proposed suspension of all increments due to the staff of the Railway and Tramway Services in…

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Shop Theft

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 11

An elderly woman named Maria Horsey picked up a piece of voile on Saturday at Mark Foy's, Ltd. She was detected in the act. As this was her first offence, the stipendiary magistrate (Mr. J. L. King) said [?]…

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Italian Consul Sentenced

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 7

AMSTERDAM, Sunday.--The "Nossische Zeitung" reports that the Italian Vice-Consul at Liege has been sentenced to two months' imprisonment for assisting…

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Theft of Jewellery

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 8

About 4.30 yesterday morning, the shop of William Rupert Snow, jeweller, 130 Liverpool Street, was entered by burglars, who got away with diamond rings and other Jewellery to the…

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Daring Burglary. Diamond Jewellery Stolen Big Window Broken

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 3

Burglars carried out a daring coup in the city in the early hours of yesterday morning and got clear away with £300 worth of diamond Jewellery from Mr. William H. Snow's…

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Saving Woman From Insult Cowardly Assault

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 6

Frederick Atkins, of Union-street, Pyrmont, protected a woman from the insults of two men in Market-street, city, after midnight on Saturday, and because of his action was set…

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"Not War, But Murder."

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 7

ROME, Saturday.--The newspaper "II Secolo" says that Germany's action in raiding the peaceful fields of Norfolk was not war, but murder, and will make Germany's…

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Million's Club Collector. Charged with Embezzlement

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 5

Reginald Henry Weston, 27, was charged, at the Water Police Court, this afternoon, with emh[?]ling £10 10s, the property of the Millions Club. The Secretary of the club stated…

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Italian Vice-consul. Sentenced at Liege. Amsterdam, Jan. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 9

The "Vossiche Zeitung" states that the Italian Vice-Consul at Liege has been sentenced to two months' imprisonment, for assisting communications between Belgian…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 7

Industrial Courthouse, Queen's-square.—Before Mr. Justice Heydon.—At 10 a.m.—for hearing; Further directions as to pronouncement of November 30 last as to proceedings before Industrial Boards under present…

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Police Carnival. Help for Patriotic Funds

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 4

The police and firemen's annual gathering this year will take the form of a carnival in aid of the Patriotic Funds. The event is fixed for Saturday, February 27, at the Agricultural Show Grounds. Among…

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Charge of Murder. Father and Son Quarrel. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 7

Albert Walker, 20, was brought before the Bendigo Police Court yesterday on a charge of the murder of his father, James Walker, 53, a marino dealer…

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Wednesday, January 27. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 7

In Equity.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Street.—No. 1 Jury Court.—At 10.30 a.m.; Golden Spring Mining Company and Companies Act, motion to continue injunction…

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Fined for Street Betting. Police Back Non-starter

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 3

Michael Gilroy, 33, was fined for street betting by Mr. Barnett, S.M., at the Water Police Court to-day. Constables Nuss and Jones said that they…

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Law Notices. Monday, January 25. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 7

Before the Registrar.— 10.30 a.m.; While [?]. Ainsworth…

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On Errand of Murder. Blucher's Second Offence. Reply to the Baby Killers. London, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 1

The Times, in a leading article, says-- "We have seen the British reply to the German sea-raid upon Scarborough. We rejoice to announce that a German battle…

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Rural Sensation. Remarkable Poisoning Case Charge of Attempted Murder. Sequel to a "Joke." Accused Committed for Trial

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 4

In the Lilydale (Victoria) Court, on Friday. William George Parnell was charged with attempted murder by administering poison to Ernest E. Hadfield at Mooroolbark on January…

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Story of £1000. Told at the Central Court. Charge of False Pretences

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 3

A respectively-dressed man, John Henry Burgees, 42, appeared in the dock at the Central Police Court this morning on two charges of false pretences…

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