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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1915

5,681 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 250

Wheat Appeal. Questions for the High Court. Is the Law Valid? Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 7

The Interstate Commission to-day stated a case for the High Court in the matter of the appeal of the State of New South Wales against the decision of the Commission as to…

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Law Report. High Court. (Before Mr. Justice Rich.) Federal Capital Resumption. Claim for Compensation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

Mr. James and Mr. Breckenridge, instructed by Messrs. Cope, Kent, and Gaden, as agents for Mr. D'Arcy H, Bucknell, of Yass, appeared for the plaintiff, John Blundell, junior, in a…

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Admiralty Court. (Before Mr. Justice Street.) a Claim for Salvage. Wilson v. the Ship Tasman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

Argument was concluded, and his Honor reserved Judgment…

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The Sheep and Wool Grower Sheep and Wool a Deal in Sheep. Case Before Supreme Court

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 8

The case of Daniel Patrick Leaby and John Jeremiah Leaby against Thomas Cogan was before the Supreme Court (Sydney) on Monday on a motion by…

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Wheat Act Invalid. Inter-state Commission's Decision. Interesting Judgments on Constitutional Law. State Appealing to High Court

The Land · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 6

At Melbourne on Monday judgment was delivered by the Inter-State Commission in the case in which the Commonwealth Government charged the…

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The Produce World Wheat Act Invalid. Inter-state Commission Decision. Appeal to High Court. Minister Coes On. Where Are We?

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 7

The Inter-State Commission has delivered its judgment in the case in which the Commonwealth Government charged the New South Wales…

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Supreme Court. in Banco. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sly, and Mr. Justice Harvey.) a Verdict Challenged. Scottish Halls, Ltd., v The Minister

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

The appeal is still part heard. (Before Mr. Justice Pring, Mr. Justice Gordon, and Mr. Justice Ferguson.) DISPUTE ABOUT HIRE OF MOTOR CAR…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 9

Philli[?]-street.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.— At 10 a.m.: For [?]—Durack v Dance, same v L[?]ndan. Gregory v Dohson. same v Gibson, same v Thompson (2). Kir[?] v Martin (2). Dunleavv v…

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Theft of Films

Evening News · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 6

Benjamin John Talbot, 18, was charged at the Newtown Police Court with the theft of four reels of films of the value of £19 10s, the property of Harold William Hedges…

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Fined for Theft

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 9
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Herbert Kimber, aged 23, was, at the Central Police Court yesterday, fined £20 and £5, in default six months' hard labour, on charges of having stolen a watch, the property of Fred Smith, and also a watch…

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An Afghan Charged. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 18

At the Adelaide Police Court to-day [?] Khan, an Afghan, charged with having attempted to murder Florence Mand Bhagat Singh by firing a revolver at her in a house…

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Country Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 18

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Cann) has sanctioned a trial of several new uniforms for the police in the hot country districts. The blue serge jumper and stout riding pants will be…

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Cockatoo As Witness. in Alleged Stealing Case

Evening News · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 6

Grave and composed, as befitted the surroundings, a large and intelligent-looking cockatoo occupied a seat in Ashfield Police Court. A youth was charged with stealing it…

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Fay Up or Go to Gaol

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 2

It was reported to the Granville Council that several offenders, who had previously been fined for allowing cattle to stray, had neglected to pay the fines…

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Liverpool. Police Protection

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 5

The Police Department wrote to Liverpool Council, in reply to an application for more police protection, that the present strength was considered sufficient for…

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Hampton Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 8

The Town Clerk, Sydney, wrote to the Ryde Council, at its last meeting, acknowledging receipt of its communication requesting the city architect to report on…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 9

Before his Honor Judge Rogers, K.C.—At 1O a.m.: All undefended actions; appeals against assessments of rateable property within the city of Sydney. Note.— The list will be called over punctually at 10 a.m…

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Probate Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 11

The following probates and letters of administration were granted by the Registrar of Probates during the past week:- Probate.—C. W. Purnell, Thomas Llewellyn,…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 9

At the Industrial Courthouse, Queen's-square.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Heydon.—At 10 a.m.: For hearing—Re Manufacturing (No: 2) Group, No. [?] Board, for nomination of employees' representative:…

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