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Courts & crime, 1920

6,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 250

Shocked the Police

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 8

Henry Daley (53) was charged at the Hornsby police court on the 27th December, before Mr. H. H. Head J.P., with having made use of indecent language in…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 9

Before the Industrial Registrar, 78 Elizabeth-street,— for settlement of Court's Ordar: At 10 a.m., re Dressmakers, etc. (State) Award, F. W. Sendoll, for exemption; at 10.30 a.m., re Govt. Railways and…

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£50,000 Murder Mystery Where Are Missing Bonds

The Sun · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 8

Particulars of a murder mystery which has baffled the New York police have been sent to Scotland Yard. Several weeks ago a young clerk…

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Law Notices. Monday, January 5. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 9

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Bradley and another v McGuinness…

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The Barrowmen Why They Are Moved Police Keep Streets Clean

Evening News · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 1

Many visitors to Sydney suring the holidays have expressed surprise at the frequency with which fruit hawkers are moved on by the police in the streets…

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Keeping Up Xmas Witness in Court Slept on Railway Station

The Sun · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 5

With uncertain gait Harry Perks, a Witness at the Central Police Court, yesterday made his way into the box. Taking a firm grip of the rail…

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By Regulation How Women's Wage Operates No Reference to Court

The Sun · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 5

There are some interesting points in connection with the Board of Trade's recent declaration on the cost of living for female workers in the metronolitan…

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A Fractured Skull Supposed Assault

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1920 · page 2

Albert Ernest Anderson (36), a wharf laborer, whose home is in Riley-street, City, was taken to Sydney Hospital by the Civil Ambulance last night…

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Alleged Assault Man Found Unconscious

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1920 · page 4

About 3.30 p.m. yesterday a man whose name is believed to be W. O'Connor, of Harris-street, Pyrmont, was found lying in an unconscious condition in…

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Athletics Police Club's Meeting

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1920 · page 8

The centre of attraction in athletic circles yesterday afternoon was the Police Barracks. Bourke-street. Redfern, where the Police Club held its monthly sports…

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Leaving the Court-martial

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1920 · page 1

With Father O'Donnell is the Right Rev. Monsignor T. King (Colonel and Senior Chaplain of the A.I.F.), a well-known Sydney priest, who was recently appointed a domestic prelate to the Pope…

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Father O'donnell's Case Trial by Court Martial First Day's Proceedings King George or Lloyd George London, November 27

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1920 · page 1

The trial by court-martial of the Rev. Father Thomas Joseph O'Donnell, Roman Catholic chaplain of the A.I.F. opened to-day at the…

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Is Violent Crime Growing in Sydney? Slum Areas Hotbeds of Vice, Crime, and Disease—Urgent Need for Removal. the Police Urge Licensing of Firearms

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 January 1920 · page 5

Crimes of violence are on the increase in Sydney. Mr. Mitchell, the Inspector- General of Police, does not deny it. He says that it was to be expected. "It is…

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Cases of Assault

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 4

Two cases of assault were reported to the police during the week-end. Both of the victims were seriously injured. On Saturday afternoon a man named W. O'Conner,…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 4

Before the Registrar.—At 10.[?]0 a.m.: Bradley and another v McGuinness…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 4

Before the Industrial Registrar, 78 Elizabeth-street— For settlement of Court's Order: At 10 a.m., re Dressmtkers, etc. (State) Award, P. W. Sendall, for exemption; at 10.30 a.m., re Govt Railways and…

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Big Pearl Theft Clever Work in France LONDON. January 3

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

Pearls valued at £72,000 were extracted from a parcel in the mail for France. The seals were left Intact…

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New Campaign by I.w.w. Songs for Use in Gaol

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 7

After remaining discreetly in the background for almost five years, the British administration of tho Industrial Workers of the World is now…

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Law Notices. Monday, January [?]. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 4

In Lunacy.—At 10 a.m.: Before the Deputy Matter in Lunacy.—Re in insane patient, examination under summons…

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Ballarat Seat. Appeal to High Court. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 7

The Federal Campaign Council of the Australian Labour party met at the Ballarat Trades Hall on Saturday night, and decided to appeal to the High Court in connoction…

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