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Courts & crime, 1920

6,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 5

Industrial Court House, Queen's square.—No. 2 Court. —Before his Honor Judge Rolin.—At 10 a.m.—To be mentioned: Re Wire Netting Makers, etc. (State) Board. Application by Wire Netting Workers of…

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Body Under a Log. Supposed Murder Near Blayney

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 4

The Inspector-General of Police has received a telegram from Superintendent Thom (officer-in-charge of the western district) stating that the body of William D. Jones (60) had been…

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Police Increases. Retrospective From December 1

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 4

Sir George Fuller, Chief Secretary, states that the increases of 17s a week in police pay will operate as from December 1 last. The increase will apply to all salaries up…

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Blayney Mystery Supposed Murder of Rabbiter Sydney Detective Inquiring

Evening News · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 4

The supposed murder near Blayney. reported to the Inspector-General of police yesterday, is being investigated by Detective-Sergeant Robson, who was…

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Coogee Murder John Meagher on Trial 40 Witnesses to Be Examined

The Sun · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 5

The trial of John Meagher, charged with the murder of his wife, Marjorie Kathleen Meagher, at Coombe Flats, Coogee, on November 20 last year, was commenced this morning at tho Central Criminal Court, before Mr. Justice Wade and a jury…

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Crime in Ireland. Mysterious Shootings. a Daylight Murder. London, March 25

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 5

Another mysterious shooting has occurred, this time in the centre of Dublin. Yesterday evening three men laid in wait for an unknown man, aged 25. While two held…

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Law Notices. Monday, March 29. High Court of Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 5

At Darlinghurst Courthouse.—At 10.30 a.m.—Motions. Appeals: Cropleys, Ltd., v Vickery and others; Hayes Williams (Registrar-General) v Heron and others; Hayes Williams (Registrar-General) v Heron…

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Murder in Ireland. Magistrate Killed. Shot in a Tram. London, March 28

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. Alan Bell, resident magistrate of Dublin; and president of the court which is investigating the investments of proclaimed organisations was murdered in the street, while…

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Criticised Decision. Magistrate in Defence

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 9

ARMIDALE, Monday,--In the Armidale Police Court this afternoon, Mr. W. A. Flynn, police magistrate, referred to the statement of Judge Hamilton when dealing with an appeal against…

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Meagher Murder Trial Jury Visit Scene of Tragedy Court Room Again Crowded

Evening News · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 5

Accompanied by two Sheriff's olders, the jury in the Meagh murder trial this morning ins ected the seena of the Meaghor tragedy. the Jury, which was locked up all night, left the Central…

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Alleged Theft of Gold. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 6

Among the passengers by the Anchises, which reached the Outer Harbour on Sunday, were Henry Smithson, his wife, and child. The husband appealed at the Adelaide Police…

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Three Men Charged Breaking and Entering Case

Evening News · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 4

William Gale 20, laborer; Jack Person, 30, laborer; and Frederick Robinson, 20. a Cork cutter; were charged before Mr. Button smith, at the Central Police…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—At 10 a.m.: The Australian Picture Palace, Ltd., v Brown and another (for judgement). Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Mangan v Chetter…

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Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 6

Cause Lists.—In Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.: Hingston v the Macdonald Kitchener Mines, Ltd; Paxton v the Globe Newspaper Company, Ltd. Notice to jurors: The jurors summoned to attend Banco Causes…

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Shipping in Strike Time Should Dues be Charged?

Evening News · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 5

[?] conference [?] of a strike [?] charges,…

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Commonwealth Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 6

At Darlinghurst Court-house.—At 10.30 a.m.—Before the President, Mr. Justice Higgins: Australian Timber Workers' Union v John Sharp and others, part heard…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 6

John Meagher, murder (part heard)…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 6

Industrial Courthouse, Queen's-square, No. 2 Court.— Before his Honor Judge Rolin.—At 10 a.m: For nomination of assessors and hearing. Re Government Railways (traffic) award, application by Railway…

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Constable Arrested. Charged with Breaking and Entering. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 9

At the Central Police Court this morning Constable Alfred L. Edwards was charged with committing a robbery at Rothwell's, Ltd., Edward-street, and also with robbery at the…

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Opera House Robbery Cheques for About £6000 Youth Charged

Evening News · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 4

Gordon Stephens Taylor, [?] described as a gunsmith, was charged at the Central police Court this morning with stealing a cash box containing £12 7s 6d…

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