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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

5,632 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 250

Judd Fined £50 To-day's Police Court Proceedings

Evening News · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 5

Ernest Edward Judd was proceeded against at the Central Police Court, this morning, on no information, charging him with having on September's made…

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Theft of Jewels. London, Jan. l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 7

A footman employed at Clarence House admitted, at the Bow-street police court, the theft of jewels belonging to the Duke [?]f Connaught, valued at £60. He said it was…

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An Old Dodge Theft by a Woman

Evening News · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 4

A few days ago a young woman covered the jewellery establishment of Mr. Hart George-street, City, and asked to see some finger rings. A pad full of…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 3

POLICE PROCESSION ENTERING MARTIN PLACE AT MONDAYS INAUGURATION CEREMONY…

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Child's Body Found Charge of Murder BATHURST

The Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 7

At an inquest at Wallerawang concerning the death of a newly-born infant, Emma May Herbert, a domestic servant, aged 25, was committed for…

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Hospital Carnival. Police and Firemen Start

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 4

By way of advertising the Police and Firemens' carnival, to be held on March 11 in aid of the hospitals, Mr. Fuller, the Chief Secretary, in Martin Place yesterday declared the…

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"Eye for an Eye." Incitement in Domain. Ex-i.w.w. Member Sentenced

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 3

John Carson (34) was, at the Central Police Court, sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labor on a charge of having incited the commission of the crime of inflicting…

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Prize Court Appeal. London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 7

The Privy Council has dismissed the appeal from the New South Wales Prize Court [?] the Turul. [This was an appeal by the Commonwealth…

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Law Notices. Tuesday, January 21. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 5

Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Deputy Prothonotary. —Hinchey v Chapman, at 10.30 a.m.; re Slater, ex parte Clark, at 11 a.m. In Equity.—Before the Deputy Registrar in Equty.—…

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Seton Murder "You've Killed Miles" Motive Not Yet Revealed LONDON, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 1

Extraordinary interest was shown in the inquest on Major Miles Seton, and the court was crowded with distinguished members of the Bar. Colonel…

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COURT-MARTIALLED Case of Military Medallist Detention Remitted

The Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 7

Lance-Corporal William Williams, Military Medallist, of the 2nd Battalion, A.I.F., did not have to undergo any punishment as the result of his…

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"Furious Pace" Quick Judgment in Court Returned Soldier's Case

The Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 8

A returned soldier was brought before the Central Summons Court today, charged with a breach of the Traffic Act. The constable who laid…

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Always in the Way Traffic Police and Motorists "Ought to Run Over You"

The Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 8

Many motorists were brought before the Central Summons Court to-day for committing breaches of the Traffic Act…

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Unhappy Police

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 1

Eight thousand delegates of the Police Union throughout the Kingdom held a secret mass meeting in the Albert Hall. It is understood that they…

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Murder Charge Bail Granted

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 7

To-day, in Chambers, in the application of Mr. H.G. Edwards (instructed by Mr. E.R. Abigail), Mr. Justice Sly. granted bail to Joseph Harrison, of…

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Challenge to Police

Referee · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 12

The Police and Firemen, as in previous years, are organising their carnival and art union with the object this year of raising £30,000 to distribute amongst the public hospitals of New…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 15

The official opening of the police and firemen's hospital carnival and art union in Martin-place on Monday was the occasion of a ceremonial march and display by…

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Parramatta Police Court Monday January 20. (Before Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge, S.M.) On Suspicion

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 1

John Carroll (for Whom Mr. Moss appeared) was charged with being found in an enclosed yard with intent to steal. The accused was remanded till 29th inst. Bail…

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Late Prince John. 28 Days' Court Mourning

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Governor-General has been advised by the Secretary of State for the Colonics that there will be 28 day's court mourning for his Royal Highness…

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Prince John Court Mourning for 28 Days

Evening News · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 1

The Secretary of State for the Colonies has advised the Governor-General that there will [?] days court mourning for his Royal Highness Prince John…

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