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Courts & crime, 1918

4,672 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 234

Regent Square Murder. London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 9

At the trial of Louis' Volsin, a French butcher, and Madame Roche, against whom a verdict of murder was returned at the coroner's inquest concerning the death of Madame…

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Court Business

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 5

Return of business transacted, by the Clerk of Petty Sessions (Mr. A. G. Hardwick) at Liverpool during the year ended December 31, 1917:—(Vagrancy and…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 9

Before the Registrar—At 10.30 a.m.: Garden ats Arp[?]…

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Charged with Arson. Ex-lightweight Boxing Champion. w[?]

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 1

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Regent-square Murder. London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 13

At the trial of Louis Voisin and Madame Roche for the murder of Madame Girouard, whose body was found in a cask in Regent-square Gardens, the Judge directed the…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 3

This attractive sporting event in aid of hospital funds will be held on Saturday, March 3 next. As an added attraction to a monster sports…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 9

Industrial Court-house, Queen's-square.—No. 3 Court. —At 11 a m.—Before his Honor Judge Curlewis— For hearing: Re Printing Trades Group No. 6 (Female Printing, Cumberland and Newcastle) Board…

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Granville. in Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

At the Parramatta Court on Monday, W. P. Upcroft (health officer, Granville) prosecuted for the municipal council of Granville, In cases for the recovery of sanitary…

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St. George Police Court. Wednesday, January 16. BEFORE Mr. C. N. PAYTEN, S.M. Entertainment Act

The St George Call · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 5

Hector Pope Melville was proceeded against by summons on a charge that while proprietor of the Cronulla Picture Theatre, Cronulla, he failed to furnish…

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Police Raids. North Sydney Surprise

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 9

Inspector Cook and a body of police made a raid late last night on a house in Atcherson Street. North Sydney Seventeen men were arrested as a result of the raid, and were taen…

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Charged with Arson Pugilist in Trouble Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 6

Leonard Porter, an eye specialist, and former lightweight boxing champion, has been committed for trial on a charge of arson arising out of a fire at his residence…

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"Go Free," Said the Court

The World's News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 7

MAGISTRATE: "Madam, your husband charges you with assault." Madam; "Yes, your honor; I asked him if he would ever cease to Jove me, and be was…

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In His Own Interest. Methylated Spirit Fiend. to Serve Three Months in Gaol

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 1

"He is a methylated spirit fiend." said Constable Power, alluding to Robert Leatherd, 28, a man with only one hand, who was charged at the Central Police Court this morning with…

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Fair Rents Court. an Altered Receipt

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

Applications for determination of the fair rent in respect of the following premises were dealt with by Mr. Jamieson, P.M., at the Fair Rents Court, Albert-street, Circular Quay:—…

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Law Notices. Monday January 21. Suprmem Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 9

Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Deputy Prothonotary; Sazen v Saxon at 10 a.m. Alcock v Alcock, at 10 a.m: in Robertson v Robertson, at 10.15 a.m; Jameson v Jameson, at 10.15 a.m.; Barrett v Power,…

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Police and Firemen. Big Hospital Carnival. Rush for Art Union Tickets

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 3

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The Returned Soldier's "Quiet Maro." A Court Case from seven Hills

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 10

On Wednesday, at the Parramatta Small Debts Court, A. Falconer "asked for his money back" (In a case of what appeared like one of alleged breach of warranty…

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Nuisances to Publicans. "Only to Hang You!" A Prohibitionist in Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 5

At the parramatta Police Court on Wednesday, a case (which ought to prove interesting publicans mid their servants, us also to the general public) had…

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Law Report. Industrial Arbitration Court. (Before Judge Curlewis.) Change of Name

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 9

Mr. M. Henwood applied on behalf of the New South Wales Sheet Metal Workers' Society for the cancellation of its registration The object of the application was to make…

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Parramatta Small Debts Court. Wednesday, January 16. (Before Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge, S.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 4

The following verdicts were given:— water and Sewerage Board v. A. Aplin. —Verdict for 11s 11d and costs. Same v. J. W. Trott.—Verdict for £1 2s…

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