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Courts & crime, 1917

5,120 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 9

Before his Honor Judge Docker.—At 10 a.m.; Joseph v Head (part heard), B[?]sch v Street, Wildey v Mulligan. Note.—The list will be called over punctually at 10 a.m…

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A Second Charge. Alleged Theft of a Cow

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

Both accused were also charged with stealing a brown and white cow, unbranded. the property of James John Pye, at Schofield, on or about July, last year. Mr…

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Police and Fireman's Carnival

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 12

Last years various charieties benefited to the tune of £7000 through the splendid efforts of the members of the Police and Fireman's organisation…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 10
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At the Police and Firemen's Carnival, at the Agricultural Ground, on Saturday, February 24, a display of fire-flighting will be given. A realistic touch will be given to the performance…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 9

Industrial Courthouse, Queen's square.—Before Mr. Justice Heydon.—At 10 a.m.: For judgment: Re Labourers' Group, No. 1 (Railway and Tramway Construction, etc.), Board—Application for…

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Bankruptcy Court. Voluntary Sequestration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 9

Max Krantz, of Broken Hill, hotelkeeper. Mr. W. H. Palmer, official assignee. CREDITOR'S PETITION. James Martin and Co., Limited, of Concord…

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Coffins Ready in Court

The World's News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

"LES NOUVELLES" gives details of a trial for espionage which took place at Mons Six months ago. Eight Belgians were sentenced to death. They were tried in camera, and were…

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Spit Road [?]Sts. Warning by Police

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

In consequence [?] ing been made [?] the way in [?] ing disreg[?]…

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Brave English Girl Wins Servian Cross. Ergeant Flora Sandes Leads an Assault

The World's News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

IN "The World's News" of January 6 some interesting particulars were given of the sareer of Sergeant Flora Sandes, who was de[?]orated for bravery by the Prince Regent of…

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Monday, February 12. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 9

Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Deputy Prothonotary; Chapman and others v Cremen, 11 a.m.; in re gent one ex parte Rawlinson, 12 noon; Moore v Moore, 2.15 p.m. Before the Chief Clerk.—Brown v Brown, 10…

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Chemists Track Murderers. Science Aids the Police

The World's News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 8

THE modern detective when out on investigation of a murder finds it almost imperative to have a chemist close at hand, ready to analyse blood-stains, clothing, or any other…

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Engine Driver Shot. Police Report From Wellington

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 3

The [?] of police Mr J. Mitchell received a report this morning [?] the wellington [?] stating that [?] engine-driver, employed on the…

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Horrors Accumulate. Submarine Sinkings. Growing Murder Roll. Mr. Gerard's Passports

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 9

During Thursday sixteen vessels were sunk by submarines. Included among these was the American schooner Charles K. Schule, which was hound for Rotterdam. It is estimated that there arc now 100 submarines operating…

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Marine Court. Wreck of the Belmore

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

At the Marine Court yesterday before Judge Docker, and Captains John Vine Hall and Simpson, assessors, an inquiry was held into the…

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Rev. J.P. Charged. Alleged mazing Case of Shoplifting. Public Schoolmaster Sent for Trial

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

Before the Westminister Court the other day an amazing charge of alleged shop lifting was heard, defendant being the Rev. Dr. William…

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From a Church Window. What Police Saw at Camperdown

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

In the newtown summons Court, patrick Maher licence of the Hampshire Hotel George-street Camperdown, was charged with selling liquor after closing time on January…

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Law Notices. Saturday, February 10. Commonwealth Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 9

Before Doputy Industrial Registrat, in Prothonotary's Public Chambers, Supreme Court.—At 10 a.m.: Objection to application of Association of Draughtsmen, Department of Royal Australian Navy, for…

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"Stop Work." Court to Take a Firm Stand. Warning to Unions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 14

Mr. Justice Heydon delivered a reserved Judgment in the Industrial Arbitration Court yesterday in a matter in which members of the Federated Ironworkers' Association…

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Parramatta Court. Wednesday. February 7. (Before Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge, S.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 3

The Board of Health proceeded against Llewellyn Lewry, butcher, of Church-street, Parramatta, on a charge that on 8th January he did not keep his salting…

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