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Courts & crime, 1920

6,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 250

NO. 1 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Pring and Juries.) a Disputed Balance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 5

An action was brought by Frank Cridland Carriers, Limited, against the New Caledonia Meat Company, Limited, to recover £42/7/, a balance alleged to be due on account between…

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

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 6

"You can't fight at al, in my opinion, But Lord, it don't matter," said Jane, She heisted her basket on her arm and clapped Banch heavily on the shoulder…

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Law Report. High Court (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Knox.) Land Tax Assessment Case

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 5

His Honor formally pronounced Judgment in the case of Kiddle v the Deputy Federal Commissioner of Land Tax in Sydney. The judgment of January last reduced the assessment…

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NO. 2 Jury Court. (Before his Honor, without a jury.) a Garrington-street Property. Sherlock v The Minister

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 5

The issue in this action was also the determination of a resumption dispute as to the value of a block of city property, having 49ft 4in frontage to Carrington-street,…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 9

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Mcintosh v MeCall, same v Phippen. At 10.30 a.m.: Jones v Soulos, Hoobln v same…

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Parramatta Police Court Wednesday, March 17

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 2

John 'Brien, found drunk in Macquarie-street, pleaded guilty. Sergeant Gillies stated that the man was suffering more from gas and shell-shock than , drink…

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"Dr. Fletgher" Expensive Motor Outings Ends in Police Court

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 1

"This man is well known to us, and is one of the worst impostors in Sydney" said inspector M[?]nkey at the Central Police Court this morning, when…

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Police Pensioners

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 7

Mr. J. Ashton says: "My experience is that nine out of every ten, for a Cow years at least, go into some little business, or follow some other occupation…

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Stole a Sulky Sentenced to Six Months

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 4

William Walsh, 26. was charged, before Mr. Rutier, at the Central Police Court this morning, with having used as pony without the consent of the owner…

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Laundry Wages Theft. Man Arrested in Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 10

Detectives W. Thompson, of Sydney, and G. Ferguson, of Newcastle, yesterday, at Newcastle, arrested a main named Erie Sonter; and charged him, before the Newcastle Court, with…

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Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 9

Canse Lists.—In Banco Court, St. James'-road.—At 10 a m. Matthews v Bosenfield and another Notice to jurors: The jurors summoned to attend Banco Court on Monday, March 22, instant, are required to…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 9

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—At 10 a.m.: Colivas and another v Gillin; the Australian Picture Palace, Ltd., v Brown and another; Kidman v Grayson, Grayson v Kidman, Attorney-General v Ma[?]boub; in the…

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Serious Offences. Two Soldiees Sentenced. Mr. Justice Wade's Comments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 10

At the Central Criminal Court yesterday Mr. Justice Wade passed sentence on two returned soldiers, William Henry Blackburn and George James Cook, both of whom had…

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Gold Bag Trail 3500 Sovereigns in Packets Police Inspector's Story Six Men and a Woman Charged London, January 30

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

The seven persons-- six men and a woman-- who were arrested in connection with the withdrawal of gold from the Bank of England, appeared…

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Coogee Murder Meagher's Trial on

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

The case known as the Coogee murder. In which John Meagher is charged with the murder of his wife, Kathleen Marjorie Meagher, at Coombes Flats…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

This year's charity effort of the police and firemen is drawing to a close. On Friday night they will hold a concert at the Sydney Town Hall, at which the art union will be…

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Commonwealth Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 9

At Darlinghurst Court House.—At 9.45 a.m.: Before his Honor Mr. Justice Powers, Deputy President: Small Arms Factory Employees' Association v the Honorable the Minister for Defence (for judgment)…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 9

Industrial Court house, Queen's-square.—No 1 Court.— Before Edmunds, Rolin, and Curlewis, J.J.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing Re United Bank Officers' Association, appeal by Commercial Banking Company of…

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Libelling Ministers. Former Internee Sent to Gaol. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 11

Paul Friedrich William Elfred Klatt, an exinternce, described as a commission agent, was fined £60, and in addition sentenced to six months' imprisonment, at the police court…

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