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Courts & crime, 1920

6,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 250

U.S.A. Aloof No Pressure on Dutch May Join Allied Court VANCOUVER, January 21

The Sun · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 1

It is officially stated that the United States has not joined in the demand upon Holland for the extradition of the former Kaiser…

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Cricketer Sentenced' Thefts from Other Players BRISBANE

Evening News · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 5

C.W. Maddock a member of the Queensland team for the cricket match against the A.I.F., was sentenced to ten weeks' imprisonment to-day on three…

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Murder in Ireland. London, January 21

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 4

A Dublin Castle proclamation offers a reward of £10,000 for information convicting the murderers of any one of the 14 police victims, beginning with Detective Smith, shot in…

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Wednesday, January 28. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 9

In Equity.—Before His Honor the Chief Judge in Equity.—Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.: La Greca v Truda, motion for injunction; Thompson v Lloyd, motion to continue injunction; Compressed Yeast…

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Prince's Love Tokens Figure in Court

The Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 6

The purchase of jewelled love-tokens in Paris by Prince Michel Murat has just been the subject of an application in the Supreme Court of New York…

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Law Notices. Tuesday, January 27. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 9

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—At 10 a.m.—In Chambers: In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916[?] and in the matter of the application of Violet Smith…

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Attack on Police. Raid on Limerick Barracks. London, January 26

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 4

A party attacked the police barracks at Murroe, near Limerick, wherein there were eight constables, early on Sunday morning. The firing lasted for two hours…

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Wheat Cases. Two More Men Before Court. Charges of Conspiracy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 6

Before Mr. Fitzhardinge, S.M., at the Central Police Court yesterday. Thomas Smith, 51, a merchant, was charged with having at Sydney, on divers days, between November 1,…

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Carnival of Crime Police Discuss Merits of "Cat" 50 Deaths From Violence Footprints on the Sands of Crime London, January 22

The Sun · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 1

The Home Office states that 50 deaths from violence occurred in England and Wales last week. Most of the perpetrators are still…

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Cricketer Sentenced

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 5

Wired to the Evening News on Tuesday from Brisbane: "C. W. Maddock, a member of the Queensland team against the A.I.F., was sentenced to ten weeks'…

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"Nugget" Got Away Alleged Burglary at Auburn

Evening News · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

At the Parramatta Police Court today Sydney John Williams. 27 who was described as a wool-broker, was chanced with breaking and entering the premises…

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Australians Charged. Graves Detachment in France

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

Two Australian officers of the Graves Detachment in France have been temporarily suspended pending an inquiry in connection with the irregular…

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Misdemeanors a Triple Tragedy in Tasmania. Murder Outrage and Suicide

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

A revolting tragedy involving the death of three per[?] is reported from Blackwood Hill, about thirteen miler from Beaconsfiled (Tas.) Early last…

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"Killing No Murder" Editor Committed a Passionate Defence. LONDON, January 23

The Sun · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 1

Charles Diamond, a wealthy former M.P., and editor of the "Catholic Herald," who was charged at the Mansion House with publishing an…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, January 28. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 9

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Justice Street, in Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.—Thompson, Meggitt, and Co. v Moody, for judgment[?] Walsh v Walsh, write of attachment…

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Cracksmen Again. Operate on Post-office. Question for the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 9

During the week-end an unsuccessful attempt was made by thieves on the Strathfield Post-office On Monday night a second attempt was made on the same office. This was…

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The Dark Avenue a Story of Murder and Mystery, by Fergus Hume. Twenty-second Instalment. (Continued from the Last Issue.)

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 8

Miss Jence lifted him over the threshold of the restaurant with the easy strength of a gianless to the immense amusement of the passers-by. As Praiso…

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Bible Quotations Lawyer's Lapse Causes a Duel Between Bench and Bar. Law-court Stories

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 8

The criticism of Mr. Hughes recently for slips in the quotation of scripture is recalled by the following from Mr. J.A. Strahan's "Bench and…

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Perthville Hold-up. Porter Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 5

BATHURST, Wednesday.--At the Bathurst Police Court to-day, Felix Pedron (19), relieving porter, was charged with having stolen £62, the property of the Railway…

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Alleged Tick-tacking. Six Men Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 5

BATHURST, Wednesday.--Six young men, all said to be residents of Sydney, were remanded at the Bathurst Police Court on charges arising out of alleged tick-tacking at…

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