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Courts & crime, 1920

6,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 250

Charge of Murder North Sydney Woman's Death

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

Annie Edith Naughton, [?], was charged at the Central Criminal Court this morning with the murder of Mary Jane Ryan at Sydney on August 23 last…

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Ireland. the Cork Murder. London, March 22

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

In the House of Commons, Mr. J, I. Macpherson (Chief Secretary for Ireland), replying to a question by Lord Robert Cecil, said be had no further information regarding the…

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Election Fraud Charge United States Senator Sentenced. New York, March 20

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 9

Senator Newberry has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment and fined 10,000 dollars in connection with election fraud charges…

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Police and Firemen Friday Night's Concert

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

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

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Charge of Murder Mrs. Naught0n on Trial Alleged Illegal Operation

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

Annie Edith Naughton, aged 60, who was dressed in deep black, was charged at the Central Criminal Court today with the murder of Mary Jane…

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Loss of the Lubra. Marine Court Inquiry

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

An inquiry into the wreck of the steamer Lubra was held by the Marine Court yesterday, Judge Cohen presiding. with Captains Vine Hall and…

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Central Ceiminal Court. (Before Mr. Justice Wade.)

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

Mr. W. T. Coyle, Crown Prosecutor. SENTENCES FOR MANSLAUGHTER. William Henry Blackburn, who was charged with the murder of John Holton at Surry Hills,…

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Surry Kills Tragedy Military Medallist Shot Agnes Collins's Story Finding of Murder

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 3

The inquest into the death of Deter, Geary, M.M., which occurred at Surry Hills on February 21, was concluded at the Coroner's Court yesterday…

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Captain's Death Stabbing on John A. Campbell Coroner Opens Inquest Verdict of Murder

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

The City Coronel (Mr. Jamieson) opened an inquest this morning touching the death of Frederick W. Wost, master of the American vessel John A. Campbell…

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Shots in a Tram Cullen Before the Court

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

As the result of the shooting affray in a tram near Grace Brothers, on March 4, Walter Christopher Culien, 29 chauffeur, was charged at the Central Police…

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Law Report. High Court. Enemy Subjects' Mining Shares

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

The Court had before it in Burkard v Oakley and another a special case to determine certain points of law under the War Precautions (Enemy Shareholders) Regulations…

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District Court. (Before Judge Cohen.) Claim for Damages

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

Roy Benjamin Barnett, of 39 Hunter-street, clerk, claimed £70 from Mary Wilkins, of Car[?]ya, Boronia-street, Kensington, as damages for injuries caused to himself and a motor cycle…

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Concerning Interject0rs Police Treatment of Them Complaint to "The Sun"

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 2

Speaking this morning in reference to a letter received by "The Sun" front Mr. S. V. Larkin. who complained that the police were harsh on persons…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, March 24. High Court of Australia

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

At Darlinghurst Court House.—At 2.30 p.m.: Waterside Workers' Federation of Australia v Commonwealth Steamship Owners' Association and others (case stated). (For re-argument.)…

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Supreme Court. Banco Jury Court. (Before Sir Win. Cullen, C.J., and jury.) a Foreman's Peril. Broadfoot v Railway Commissioners

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

The plaintiff, Adam Byoadfoot, formerly employed in the railway works at Honeysuckle Point as a working blacksmith's foreman, sued the Railway Commissioners to…

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Marine Court. (Before Judge Cohen and Assessors, Captains Vine Hall and Chudleigh.) Loss of the Lubra

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

An inquiry was held concerning the wreck of the collier Lubra, which occurred at Catherine Hill Bay on the night of February 19. Mr. Curtis appeared for the Department of…

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NO. 1 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Pring and jury.) Breach of Promise Action. Jenkins v Milne

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

Further evidence was given in a case in which Ellen Elizabeth Jenkins sued H. A. Milne, alleging breach of promise of marriage and claiming £1000 compensation. It…

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Criminal. Charge of Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 9

Before Mr. Justice Wade, at the Central Criminal Court, Annie Edith Naughton, aged 61, for whom Mr. W. Blacket, K.C. (instructed by Mr. E. U. Abigail), appeared, pleaded not…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 7

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—At 10 a.m.: The Australian Picture Palace, Limited v Brown and a[?]. (part heard); Rich v Nesbitt, Hendrickson v O'Donnell. Not.—The list will be called over punctually…

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Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 7

Cause Lists.—In Banco Court, St. James'-road, at 10 a.m.—Matthews v Rosenfield and another (part heard). At 2 p.m.—Wilson v Kendall. Notice to jurors.—The jurors engaged in the above part heard case are…

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