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Courts & crime, 1921

7,036 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

Law Report. High Court. (Before Sir Adrian Knox, C.j.) Claim for Penalties

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 7

Minister for Customs v Australasian Films, Limited, and another. The matter is part heard…

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6.—Police Telephone

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 3

After re-building a residence for the local constable and moving him from Prospect to Wentworthville it is a pity the One of Wentworthville's Business Houses…

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A Bag-snatcher Theft From Old-age Pensioner

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 8

Christopher Conroy, aged 57, a laborer, pleaded guilty at the Central Police Court this morning to a charge of having stolen from the person of…

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Commerce Court a Judicial Tribunal President a High Court Judge

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 8

The Commonwealth Court of Commerce will be a Superior Court of Record, and will have as its president a judge, who shall be appointed by the…

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New Police Secretary Mr. Maddocks Appointed

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 8

The appointment of Mr. S. A. Maddocks as secretary of the Police Department, has been confirmed by the Executive Council…

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No Dismissals. Profiteering Court Inspectors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 11

At yesterday's meeting of the State Parliamentary Labour party, the Attorney-General (Mr. M'Tiernan) explained the position with regard to the Public Service Board, and the…

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New Police Secretary Mr. S. A. Maddocks

Evening News · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 5

Mr S A Maddocks who has been assistant secretary to the New South Wales Police Department for several years has been appointed secretary in…

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Transferred Police. 'Influence" Alleged. Mr. Dooley's Denial

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 8

The transfer of two policemen from Marrickville to another district was the subject of some strange statements at the last meeting of the Marrickville Council. It was asserted that…

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Police Want Basic Wage Ask Permission for Deputation

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 8

At a meeting of the committee of the Police Association last night it was decided to make application to the Chief Secretary for permission for a…

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Railways Union Registration Granted By Federal Court

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 9

Since November an application for the registration of the Australian Railways Union has been before the Federal Arbitration Court, but on…

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Court-martial. Dissatisfied Duntroon Men Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 11

Considerable interest was taken in the court-martial proceedings against Captain F. G. Grainger, the finding in which was promulgated on Saturday by the State Commandant…

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Unions Registered in Federal Court. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 11

The Registrar of the Federal Arbitration Court, Mr. A. M. Stewart, announced his decision to-day to grant certificates of registration to the Victorian Railway Administrative…

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Police Removed. Mr. Dooley's Denial. Merely "Sent On" the Complaint

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 10

The Acting Premier (Mr. Dooley) referred yesterday to statements made at the last meeting of the Marrickville Council that, following a deputation to him, two policemen…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, February 9. High Court of Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 5

At Darlinghurst Court House.—At 10 a.m.: In the Original Jurisdiction. (Before the Chief Justice.) For hearing: Osborne v. Commissioner of Taxation. SUPREME COURT…

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£500 for Salvage. Dilkera's Crew's Claim. High Court Award

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 5

Deferred judgment was given by Chief Justice in the High Court yesterday, in an action by the captain, officers, and crew of the steamship Dilkera, for salvage services…

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District Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) Cart and Lorry Collide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 9

John Joass Root, a Campsie greengrocer, sued Hans Kris Kirstensen, of the same suburb, claiming compensation in respect of damages caused to his cart through the…

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Athletics the Australian Horse Carnival Sports Police and Firemen's Carnival: Concerning Sprinter Davidson

Referee · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 9

A very auspicious start was made with, the Horse Carnival last Saturday evening at the Show Ground, and provided the weather be fine it should be a big…

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Supreme Court. in Bankruptcy. (Before the Registrar.) Hearing of Creditors' Petitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 9

Re William Price Jones, ex parte Sidney Kidman. Adjourned to February 14th. Mr. Taylor (Messrs. Allen, Allen, and Hemsley) for the petitioning creditor…

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Judge and Jury a Newcastle Verdict Comment in Court Newcastle

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 7

Judge Hamilton commented severely on the verdict of a Newcastle jury last night. The Jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case in which Walter…

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Law Report. High Court. (Before Sir Adrian Knox, C.j.) Claim for Salvage Services. Brissendon and others v the S.S. Bombala

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 9

Judgment was delivered by his Honor the Chief Justice in the claim in original Jurisdiction, in Admiralty, by the master (Harold Brissenden), officers, and crew, of t[?]e…

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