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Courts & crime, 1921

7,036 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Charge of Assault

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 7

Further evidence was heard at the Central Summons Court yesterday in the case in which James Duncan, manager and licensee of the Hotel Mansions, Darlinghurst, proceeded against Charles Salon on a…

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Thefts From Cargo. Italian Sailors Sentenced

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 11

Three Italian sailors at the Central Police Court yesterday were charged with having stolen a quantity of goods from the vessel Timavo on January 11. After referring to them as being apparently of no…

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Victimisation Alleged. Railway Commissioner Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 8

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--A charge of victimisation was laid against the Commissioner for Railways in the industrial Magistrate's Court to-day. The complainant was Frederick…

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Police Swimmers

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 3

The police swimmers who intended to compete in the departmental competitions have been summoned for practice at the Domain Raths to-night, but as the baths are not open…

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Police Pensioners

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 5

The police pensioners have appealed to the Police Association to assist them in obtaining an increase of pension to enable them to procure the necessities of…

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Tribute to Police

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 8

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--A high tribute was paid to Sergeant Walsh and Constable Allen, of Port Adelaide, by the Chief Justice, Sir George Murray, during the sentencing of James…

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Police Station Burned Down

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 10
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A six-roomed house, part of which constituted the police station at Thornleigh, near Hornsby, was destroyed by fire yesterday. Constable Harmer, who was in charge, and…

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The Irish Front Hot Engagements. Police Fight Police London, January 24

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 7

Simultaneous attacks on the police and military barracks in the centre of Bandon were beaten off after 45 minutes' fighting. There were no police or military casualties. One…

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The Mysterious "S" Stinie Morrison Dead Famous Murder' Recalled LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 1

Stin[?] Morrison, who was convicted of the murder of Leon Beron In 1911 has died as the result of hunger-striking…

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Riots in India. Mob Attacks Police. Allahabad, January 25

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 7

Agrarian riots continue. A mob broke loose a Rai Bareli, and attacked armed police. One policeman was beaten to death. The police fired on the mob. Several of the…

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Ireland. Police Barracks Attacked. Northampton Ambushed. London, Jan. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 9

A simultaneous attack on the police and military barracks in the centre of Bandon (20 miles from Cork) was beaten off, after forty-five minutes. There were no police or…

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Two Killed Police and Military Ambushed "Specials" Disbanded London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 1

A mixed party of police and military was ambushed at New Birmingham, County Tipperary. Two persons were killed and six wounded…

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£750 for Information Murderer of Wolgast Police Association's Action Assistance Prom Public

The Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 8

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the New South wales Police Association held at Police Headquarters last night it was…

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10,000 Rioters Serious Trouble in India Threats Against Police ALLAHABAD, Monday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 3

Further rioting has occurred in the Fyzabad district, and in anticipation of further trouble large bodies of armed police will be despatched by…

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Law Report. District Court. (Before his Honor Judge Armstrong.) Oil Tanks at Hunter's Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 7

A matter of importance to municipalities was recently determined by his Honor Judge Armstrong at the Parramatta District Court. An application was made by the Vacuum Oil…

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After a Year. Man Charged with Murder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 7

The police made an arrest yesterday relating to the death of Norman Kable, at Redfern, after almost a year had elapsed. Kable was killed during a qunrrel in a…

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Alleged Assault

The Sun · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 1

Ronald McCallutn, a bollermaker, aged 26 was, at the Central Court today, remanded until January 31 on a charge of having assaulted Peter…

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Constable Wolgast's Death Man Charged With Murder Centennial Park Tragedy

Evening News · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 7

Charles Wynne Speech[?] 21, described as a motor mechanic, appeared before Mr. Hawkins, S.M., at the Central Police Court this afternoon, charged with…

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Wolgast Tragedy Man Charged With Murder, Remanded Till To-morrow

The Sun · Thursday 27 January 1921 · page 7

Charles Wynne Speechley, aged 31. a motor mechanic, who was apprehended at Cabramatta last night, by Detectives Anderson and Sedgwick…

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