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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

5,876 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 250

Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice Gordon.) Marriages Dissolved

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 10

His Honor made absolute the decrees nisi in the following suits, and declared the marriages dissolved:—George Nathan Hopkins v Alice Mary Hopkins, Harriett Elizabeth…

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The Hotels. Peoclamation Applies to Clubs. Notices Served by Police. a Legal Question

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 17

In view of the fact that the Minister's proclamation dealing with 6 o'clock closing states that "all premises licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquors situate within the…

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A Woman's Letter. The Holiday and the Court. LONDON, Dec. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 7

This is Christmastide, but the joybells of Christmas are drowned in the roar of guns. If it were not for children, no one would wish to do much from the social view of the feast…

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Queer Legacy. Free Drinks for "Savases" Chancery Court Appeal. London. Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 1

An extraordinary [?] of London was the subject of [?] Chancery to-day THe late Mr. David Louis. by [?]…

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Probate Court. (Before Mr. Justice Street.) Revocation of a Will. Walsh v Battis and others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 10

In this suit, which was an application for the granting of letters of administration in the estate of one, Charles Barry, on a revocation executed by him of his previous…

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Parramatta Court. Wednesday, February 16. (Before Mr. M. H. Fltzhardinge, S.m.) a Soldier who Struck

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 9

John Charles Morgan (20), wearing the King's uniform, appeared on two charges of assault and using Indecent language, at Guildford, on 14th Inst…

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Life in London and Thereabout. Conscription at Last—A Noisy Group in, the House of Commons—More Murder on the High Sons—Escape of a Popular Peer— British Prisoners in Germany—Germans in England. WESTMINSTER, Jan. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 7

Publication of Lord Derby's report on the result of his mission to raise a new army by voluntary enlistment had remarkable affect outside and within the House of Commons in…

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Camps-or Gaol?

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 14

Sir,-Why is it some of our authorities are inclined to make our Military Camps as much like gaols as possible. They do this and yet in the same breath call for recruits. Australia…

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Wheat Stealing Charge Methods of Handling Canowindra

The Sun · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 9

The first of two cases concerning the handling of the farmers' wheat, as between carrier and agent, was heard at the local police court this morning, before Mr. F. B…

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Conduct of Detectives Sequel to Murder Case Perth

The Sun · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 5

It is probable that, an inquiry will be held into the conduct of the detectives in the East Perth murder ease in which one of the convicted men, Thomas, has already been…

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Police Offences Fewer Drink Causes Crime Significant Figures

The Sun · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 4

The effect of the closing of hotels at 6 p.m. has engaged the attention of the Inspector- General of Police (Mr. Mitchell) during the past few days in so far as it relates to police…

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Big Effort for Hospitals by Police and Fire Brigades Next Saturday's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 5

The much-talked of carnival and art union of the Police and Fire Brigades, the whole of the proceeds from which are to be divided among 33 public hospitals, is now only a week…

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Widow’s Lot "Sing a Song of Sixpence" Ex-missionary Threatens Hero's Widow . with Summons If She Does Not Pay More Rent Ailing Woman Rises From Sick Bed to Appear in Court. Sine a Song of Sixpence-Old Nursery Bbyme

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 9

THIS is the tale of a sixpence. A soldier was killed at the Dardanelles. He left a widow and two ailing little ones. Their landlord is an ex-missionary of the…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate' Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

Phillip-street—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.— At 10 a.m.: For hearing—[?] v Hickson, same v Greenfield, same v Williams, same v Foley, same v Condon (2), same v Cheeseman, same v Stephens,…

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Alleged Stealing. Several Men Charged. M[?]wellbrook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 5

At Muswellbrook polcie court on Friday, Peter Joseph Minch and Sidney Puxty were charged jointly and separately with stealing, between April 21, 1915, and February 12, 1916,…

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Conspiracy Charges. Civil Servant Sentenced

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—John Dallas, a clerk in the Aliens branch of the Home Department, was sentenced to three years' penal servitude, and Almani (a Russian professional singer) to…

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BOGUS V.C. Australian Sentenced. London, Feb. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 9

Frank Heury Taylor, a sergeant in the Australian Force, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment at Westminster Police Court to-day for wearing a Victoria…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Backhouse and juries.—At 10 a.m.: Fo[?] v Norton, Angus v Taylor. Note.—The list will be called over punctually at 10 a.m. Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Bradley v…

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Court of Review

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Murray, in No. 2 District Court.—At 10 a.m.: Appeals against income tax assessments. Note.—The list will be called over punctually at 10 a.m…

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Fair Rents Court

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

Up to the present 27 applications have been lodged with the Registrar of the Fair Rents Court, Chancery Square, by residents of the various suburbs in the metropolitan area, to…

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