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Courts & crime, 1919

5,632 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 250

Demijohned and Bottled Beer. Strange Stones of Wanderings on Christmas Day. Publicans and Customers in Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 11

The Obliging Inspector. A charge against William Ernest Bucklee (who had been ill of late, had given up his hotel and secured a transfer of tins licence, and had decided to go to W.A.)…

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Licensing Court. Monday. Before Mr. T. B. Clegg, P.M., and Mr. L. C. Tennant, J.P.

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 1

An application was made for the transfer of the license of the Oriental Hotel, Spring-wood, from Desmond Bourke to George Frederick Sydenham…

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Annual Carnival of Police and Firemen

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1919 · page 2

The eighth annual sports carnival and Hospital art union, organised by the combined Police and Fire Brigades, will be held on the Agricutural Grounds on…

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Berlin a Battlefield Great Slaughter in Streets Ends in Spartacus Defeat Sudden Assault by Government Troops on Rebel Headquarters. After Fierce Fighting Order is Restored and Liebknecht's Followers Beatea—Hundreds Killed by Artillery and Machine Guns LONDON, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1919 · page 1

The Spartacus revolution in Berlin, headed by Dr. Liebknecht and von Elchorn, the dismissed Police President, has definitely failed…

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Police the World Task of Allied Armies Careful Watch Kept on Germany Restoration of Order in Balkans a Difficult Task—Bulgaria Submits Fully, but Isolated Turkish Forces Refuse to Lay Down Arms—Strong British Army on Rhine LONDON, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1919 · page 1

The Australian Press Association understands that the Allies have occupied the left bank of the Rhine and three bridges without untoward…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 8

For the eighth year in succession the police and firemen are organising a carnival and art union on behalf of the public hospitals of the State. The main function, the carnival, will…

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Bit Policeman's Instep Fighting Liverpool Irishman Six Months for Assault

The Sun · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

James Tompkins, 48, a powerfully-built man, pleaded guilty at the Central Police Court to-day to having used indecent language in the Government…

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War Bonus Seaman Sent to Gaol Row at Shipping Office

Evening News · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 8

Particulars were related this morning, at the Central Police Court, [?] Mr.[?]ten, S.M. of a [?]cene that occurred at the Shipping Controller's Officer, Dawes'…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 8

The organising secretary of the Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival, Mr. B. Fortescue, reports that the campaign will be officially opened in Martin Place on Monday, Jan. 20, by…

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Tuesday, January 14. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

In Equity.—Before the Deputy Registrar in Equity.—At 10.30 a.m.: Lodge v Permanent Trustee Co., to tax bills of costs. Before the Chief Clerk in Equity.— At 11 a.m.: Attorney-General v Dellow, to settle…

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Lively Xmas Eve Demonstration Against Police BATHURST

Evening News · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 8

Fines were to-day imposed by the magistrate (Mr. Hoicombe) on persons concerned in a serious demonstration against the police at Young on…

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Law Notices. Monday, January 13. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Zions [?]ts. Miller…

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Another District Court Judge. Mr. Ralston or Mr. Broomfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 6

It has now been decided that three of the four vacancies on the District Court Beach will be filled almost immediately. This will complete the District Court personnel until…

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Turkish Leaders Sentenced for Desertion PARIS, Monday Evening

Evening News · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 5

'Matin' says that Enver Pashn and [?] Pasha, former Turkish Ministers of War and Marine, who had fled to Germany, have been sentenced…

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Seaman Sent to Gaol. Row at Shipping Office

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 4

Particulars were related yesterday morning, at the Central Police Court, before Mr. Payten, S.M., of a scene that occurred at the Shipping…

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Law Notices. Tuesday, January 14. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 5

In Equity.—Before the Deputy Registrar in Equity.—At 10.30 a.m.: Lodge v Permanent Trustee Co., to tax bills of costs. Before the Chief Clerk in Equity. —At 11 a.m.: Attorney General v Dellow, to settle…

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Greek to the Court Spelling a Name

Evening News · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 4

There were difficulties at the Central Police Court to-day, over the spelling of the name of a witness. He was an employes in a city oyster asloon, and he…

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District Court Judgeship. Refused by Mr. Broomfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 6

Referring last night to the fact that his name had been mentioned in connection with the proposed appointments to the District Court Bench, Mr. R. Broomfield said that he…

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Alleged Smuggled Goods. Recovered by Police. Dock Guard Arrested

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 14

Property to the value of between £700 and £800, which it is alleged, had been smuggled through the Customs, and stolen from the Victoria…

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District Court Judge Inter-state Criticism Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 5

The "Argus," in its leading columns, states: "When a politician is appointed to the Judicial Bench he should be appointed for his legal attainments and…

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