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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

5,876 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 250

Police Courts. Theft of Boots

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 9

On the 3rd inst. Edward Conway, a motor mechanic, went to a city boot shop and selected two pairs, of boots, valued at £3 5s, which he told the salesman to deliver at 29 Derwent-street, Glebe, between 3 and 4…

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Charge of Murder. Police Constable Remanded

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 11

Frederick Nathaniel Fisher (28), police constable, who was arrested in the "Loretto" ten rooms, Bathurst Street, on Monday night, on charges of murdering Jessie Dunn, or Nealon,…

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Old Man in Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 13

BATHURST, Tuesday. -- A very old man named Muscortie was before the Bathurst Police Court, charged with having no means of support. Evidence was given that Muscortie was a native…

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Scarcity of Police Burglars' Merry Time

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 8

According to a letter written by the Lid combe Council to the Inspector- General of Police, burglaries in the district are becoming intolerable. The council appealed to the…

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Kangaroos. Scenes at Goulburn. a Court Case. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 12

Some excitement prevailed in town on Saturday night owing to the behaviour of a section of the Kangaroos. When the police effected arrests a call was made for…

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Alleged Bribery. Military Contractor in Court. Committed for Trial

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 5

Mr. Mac[?]ariane, C.S.M., is the summons division of the Central Police Court, resumed the hearing of the charges against Nathan Jacobs, clothing manufacturer, carrying on business in…

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Restless Labor. the Southern Crisis. Wheelers Against Ballot. Federal Court's Powers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 9

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday. -- A new development occurred to-day in connection with the South Coast mining trouble, and judging from opinions expressed. It looks as though the crisis…

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FOWLER v. Chinn. Case in Court. Both Parties Pined. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 16

The altercation that took place in Collins-street, between Mr. Fowler. M.P., and Mr. Henry Chinn (formerly Engineer-in-Chief of the Transcontinental Railway) in the forenoon…

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Coal Miners. Position on the South Coast. Status in Federal Court. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 13

Although a ballot is to be taken to-morrow to determine whether the miners will resume work, there is uncertainty as to what will be the ultimate result. The miners…

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Conspiracy Charge. the Xylite-blacklock Bother. Vera Cleary Brought Before The Court. Remanded to Appear at Brisbane

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

A case arising out of the alleged tinging-in of the well-known Sydney unregistered performer. Blacklock, as Xylite, at Brisbane in October last, was brought…

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Parramatta Court. Monday, January 10. (Before Mr. M. H. Fitzhardige, S.M.) She only said so!—A Young Girl in Trouble

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

Florence Cabill, a girl about 19 years of age, was charged with stealing at Moss Vale two brooches and a safety chain, valued at £5, and the property of Roderick…

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To Attack Salonica Enemy Preparing Desperate Assault Three Armies Concentrated Compulsion in Britain Nationalists No Longer Oppose Steady Advance of the Russians Heavy German Losses in Champagne Salonicas Peril Desperate Attack Foretold Three Enemy Armies London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 1

Athens messages confirm the belief that a converging, three- sided attack on Salonica is imminent. There have been big arrivals of munitions…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 6

Phillip-street,—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate. —At 10 a.m.: For hearing, Kyprioppoullos v Kalisperis (part heard)…

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Police Courts. a Son Charged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 6

William Howard Strong, 19, was yesterday charged at the Water Police Court with maliciously wounding his fa her, Arthur Strong, aged 42. In applying for a remand, the police prosecutor stated that on…

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New Court for Prothonotary

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 6

More structural alterations are in the course of progress at the Supreme Court. A small but convenient court for the use of the Prothonotary (Mr. Walsh) is being…

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Mr. Anstey and the Soldiers Story of an Assault Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 7

Mr. Anstey, M.H.R., came into conflict with soldiers on duty at the Town Hall recruiting depot recently, and was ejected from the premises. According to his own statement,…

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Law Notices. Thursday, January 13. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 6

Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Deputy Prothonotary.—Rostock v Rostock, 10.15 a.m. In Equity.—Before the Deputy Registrar.—At 11 a.m.: Public Trustee v Millington, to settle minutes of…

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Tragedy at Ultimo. Attempted Murder and Suicide. Woman Attacked with Axe. Husband Cuts His Throat

Evening News · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 1

While Mrs. Alice Hayes, 40, slept in an upstairs room of her home at 36 Burlinson-street, Ultimo early this morning, her husband. Edward [?] laborer, attacked her with…

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Police Sergeant Shot Narrow Escape From Death Revolver Duel on a Wharf

Evening News · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 7

At the Central Police Court this morning, before Mr. M'Farlane, Charles Perrin, 23, was charged with shooting Police Sergeant William Henry Butcher, with intent to murder…

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