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Courts & crime, 1920

6,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 250

Under the Bed St. Peter's Gagging Incident Arrested Han Before the Court

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 3

The incident at St. Peter's on Saturday morning last when a young [?] who had been left to watch for [?] posed house[?]was later four[?]…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate, at 10 a.m.:—For hearing: Gordon v Spence, Wilson v William, Taylor v Hender, Ltd., Finucane v Lockwood (2), Turnbull v same (2), Rowland v Moroney…

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Alleged Stealing in a Dwelling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

At the Newtown Police Court yesterday Charles Aubrey Jack Evans, 17, was presented on three charges of having stolen Jewellery of the value of £32 at the residence of Charles Harrison, William-street, St…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—At 10 a.m.—Goddard v Morton, Chandler v Hale, Duprera v Collins, Dickenson v Hyde. Glass v Sly, Brodie y Impey. Note.—The list will be called over punctually at 10…

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Thieving at Cessnock Additional Police Wanted CESSNOCK

Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 6

During the past few months poultry raisers, vignerons and orchardists have been robbed of poultry and fruit wholesale. Watchmen have been employed in…

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Law Notices. Tuesday, February 10. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Justice Street in No. 1 Jury Court.—At 10 a.m.—Royd v Blake. Application under R. P. Act. re caveat. Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Deputy…

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Was It Murder? a Chester Case "I Asked Her for a Kiss"

The Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 8

In the London Criminal Court of Appeal, Arthur Beard, convicted at the Chester Assizes of the murder of a girl and sentenced to death, applied for…

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Trade with Britain Court's Decision Licenses Not Required

The Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 9

The Sydney office of the Department of Overseas Trade, London, has received the following cable:--"In view of the recent decision of the United…

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A Story of Murder and Mystery Fergus Hume's Interesting Serial Story. "The Dark Avenue." the Twenty-seventh Instalment. (Continued from the last Issue.)

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 8

Praise remained at Beysham Abbey for two days, and proved himself to be a welcome guest and an amusing companion, Lady Grest especially…

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The King's Deputy Prince Prepares for Departure Nation's Most Popular Orator Pomp and Ceremony at Court London, February 6

The Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 7

The Prince of Wales will leave, England on March 9, and will land at Auckland on April 17. ("The Sun's" Special Representative) LONDON, February 7…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 9

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—for hearing: Gregory v Bruce (3), same v Young, same v Fickel, Brookes v Niesigh, Jackson v Sa[?]t (3), Durack v A[?]tkin and others…

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Conspiracy Charged Investor Before Court "£19,000 Involved"

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 5

Eric Linden, aged 32, whose occupation was given on the charge sheet as an investor, was before Mr. Burton Smith, S.M., at the Central Court…

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Parramatta Police Court Monday, February 9

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

Robert Bell, charged with behaving in a riotous manner in the bar of the Granville Hotel, was fined 10s, or four days. William Hilder, charged with behaving…

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Charged With Conspiracy Investor in Court £19,000 Mentioned

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 1

Erie Linden 22 described as an investor appeared before Mr. Burton South at the Central Police Court this morning on a provisional warrant charged with…

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Theft of Skins

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 1

Two hundred for skins and nine or ten hides worth [?] were stolen from the [?] of [?] Moffiin Limited at the [?] Mountain and Oven…

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Bank Theft. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 12

A theft was perpetrated at the Commercial Bank, West Maitland, this morning by a stranger, who endeavoured to got cash for a valueless cheque. On presenting the…

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British Crime Wave Burglary Insurance Rates. London, Feb. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 11

Owing to the numerous burglaries the insurance companies are heavily increasing premiums on shops and warehouses, especially those stocking textiles, and are refusing to…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 9

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—At 10 a.m.: In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1919, in the matter of an arbitration between [?]da Mary Layings and the Railway Commissioners for New South…

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