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Courts & crime, 1916

5,876 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

Theft From Cloak Room

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 5

At the Ashfield Police Court to-day William Walker, aged 36, was charged with stealing a kit-bag containing a quantity of painters' material and clothes, the property…

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Assault on Shire Officer

The Land · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 6

A report was received by Cessnock Shire Council from the Sergeant of Police concerning an alleged assault on the council's temporary impounding…

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Roving Vagabond Three Months Gaol

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 5

While standing in front of the Tivoli Theatre on January 22 John Goque felt an unusual weight in the inside pocket of his coat. On looking for the cause he saw a…

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Chidley Arrested Again Charged with Insanity

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 5

William J. Chidley was arrested in George- street, near Grosvenor-street, city, this afternoon by Sergeant Robertson, of the Darlinghurst Police Station. He was taken…

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A Sailor's Death. Russian Soldier Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 7

Effin Rogasbow, a Russian member of the Expeditionary Forces, was committed for trial yesterday by the City Coroner on a charge of having murdered Michael M'Nally (30)…

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German in Court. Charge of Larceny. Strong Comment by Magistrate. "Ought to Be Interned." the Case Dismissed

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 5

Hermann [?] German, of [?] Victoria-street, Darlinghurst, was charged at the Water police Court, tjis morning, before Mr. Smithers, S.M., with larceny as a…

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Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 4

The following transfers of publicans' licenses were granted at Thursday's sitting of the Metropolitan Licensing Court:—Robin Hood Hotel, Leiehhardt-street, Waverley, from John Henry Hellings to Frederick James…

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Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 4

Before Mr. Justice Edmunds.—At 12 noon—For Hearing: Re award of the Government Tramways Group, No. 3 Board, for consent to appeal by Government Tramway Employees' Union; re same, for same; re…

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Disloyal Newspaper Leader. A.M.A. Secretary Charged

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 3

William D. Brett, secretary of the A.M.A., at Broken Hill, appeared at the police court on Monday charged by the military authorities that he, being the…

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Police Should Assist Councils

The Land · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 6

Section 199 of the Local Government Act provides that it shall be the duty of a member of the police force who finds a person committing a breach of the…

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The Blau Case. Merchant Charged. Alleged Attempted Bribery. Case Dismissed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 5

In the Summons Division of the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Clarke, S.M., Julius Blau, a well-known merchant, was proceeded against at the instance of Detective…

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Police Courts. Alleged Breaking and Entering

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 5

At the Central Police Court yesterday Charles Wynn Speechley, 27, was committed for trial by Mr. Barnett, S.M., on a charge of breaking and entering the dwelling of Edwin Dyson Clark, at Randwick, on…

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Man Killed. Evidence at the Inquest. Finding of Murder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 10

An inquest was conducted by the City Coroner, Mr. H. S. Hawkins, yesterday, into the death of Michael M'Nally, 30 years of age, a ships fireman. M'Nally died at St…

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President of the Prize Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 9

SIR SAMUEL EVANS (CHIEF JUDGE OF THE COURT WHICH HAS CONDEMNED HUNDREDS OF ENEMY SHIPS)…

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Crime Wave. Work of the Police Force

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 10

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Black) last night referred to the excellent work performed by the detective branch of the police force in combating the recent outbreak of crime…

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Law Notices. Friday, January 28. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 4

Chimber List.—In. No. 1 Jury Court.—Before Mr. Justice Sly.—At 10 a.m.: Beard, Watson, Limited, v Dixgon Trust, Limited, special case; [?]x parte Lucy E. Sayers, habeas corpus. Prothonotary's…

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Food Riots in Berlin. The Police Charge a Mob

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 4

Authenticated information has been received through neutral channels that great crowds demonstrated in Berlin on January 12 in front of the Government…

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No Crime Wave. "Police Force Effective." Statement by Mr. Black

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 6

According to Mr. Black, Chief Secretary, the police force has proved quite effective in dealing with the frequent eases of crime which have occurred in and around Sydney of late…

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Fined for Not Reporting. Must Keep In Touch with the police

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 3

At the Paddington (Sydney) police court Kaspar Adem Kabaldt was charged that, while being an alien enemy resident, he failed to report himself at intervals…

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"First-class Thief and Liar" Trouble Over a Ring German Dealer in Court

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 3

While discharging Hermann Heymann, 38, a German, who was charged with having converted to his own use, white a bailee, a diamond marquise ring, a gold ring set with…

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