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Courts & crime, 1921

7,036 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 250

Police and Firemen's Carnival

Evening News · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

Already the police and firemen, of this State have raised over £70,000 for charities, but they are not satisfied. They are now making another big effort a…

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Brought Before Court

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 7

At 2 o'clock this afternoon the men appeared before Mr. Hawkins, 9.M.. at tho Central Police Court. Their names were:--…

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Land Appeal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 9

Application was made by the Minister for Lands for further consideration of C. R. Lakeman's Crown lease No. 1919-18, Lithgow. Mr. Darcy Irving appeared for the Crown. The…

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Carrying Firearms Who Is a Proper Person? Appeal to Magistrate

Evening News · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 4

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Police Conference. Suggestions for Agenda

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 6

In regard to the forecast in "The Daily Telegraph" of suggestions likely to be made for the agenda paper of the forthcoming Police Association conference, the secretary stated…

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St. Kilda Murder Second Trial Resumed MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 7

The second trial of James Thomas Pearce, aged 28, and Henry Pearce, aged 22, who are charged with having murdered David Strang Davidson, aged…

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For Charity Police and Firemen's Effort

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 3

For the tenth time the police and firemen are giving their valuable time and energies to raise money for a charitable purpose-- to give ilnancial…

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Verdict of Murder Alleged Operation Death of Mrs. Berg

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 9

The City Coroner (Mr. Jamieson) held an inquiry today into the death-- in the consulting room of George Gunter, homoeopathist Moffitt Chambers,…

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Current News. Parramatta Licensing Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

At the Parrrnmatta Licensing Court on Monday, before Mr. M. Longfield, S.M., and Mi. W. F. Jago, L.M., four booth licenses for the Rosehill races were granted to…

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"That's a Lie!" Scene in Court

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 7

When William Brown was found guilty at Darlinghurst Sessions today on a charge of larceny. Sergeant Prilpott, in answer to Judge Backhouse,…

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Police Pensioners. Poor Pay Conditions. an Association Formed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 6

The police pensioners of New South Wales formed themselves into an association yesterday afternoon at a meeting held at the Protestant Hall…

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Girl From Waratah Finds Friend in Court

Evening News · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 5

For travelling from Waratsh to Sydney without having paid her fare, [?] de Glensville, 19, was fined 5s with [?] costs, in default seven days'…

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District Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) Workmen's Compensation Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 9

Thomas Parker, a butcher, applied for an order under the Workmen's Compensation Act, against his former employers, John Williams and Son, meat exporters. It appeared from…

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Political Hits Fight at League Meeting Police Take a Hand

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 7

Just before the clock chimed 12 members of the Daceyville branch of the A.L.P. last night broke up in disorder. The police took a hand in the…

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Rain of Bullets Fierce Battle Round Train Irish Railway Ambush Condemned Man's Escape From Gaol London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 1

Eight were killed and ten wounded in a sensational railway ambush at Innishannon Oo. Cork. (Reuters Telegrams) LONDON, Wednesday…

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Arbitration Court. Mr. Justice Higgins Still President. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 12

"Mr, Justice Higgins has merely announced his intention to resign; he has not resigned," the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, said to-day in reference to the presidency of the Federal…

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Police Association Registered as Trade Union 8- Per Week Increase Sought

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 8

Tho executive committee of the Police Association met last night, the president. Sergeant Pauling, Newtown, being in the chair…

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No Milk At Reduced Price Farmers Refuse Supplies Question Before Court

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 7

Mr. Curtis today appeared in the Profiteering Prevention Court on behalf of the milk distributing companies, and informed Judge Beeby. tho…

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Charge of Theft

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 5

On a charge of stealing £117, the property of Messrs. Russell, Wilkins, anil Co., of Kent-street, William Bratt, aged 21, appeared at the Central Police Court yesterday…

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Man's Skull Fractured Who Struck the Blow? Two Men Charged with Murder

Evening News · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 7

Albert George [?] fireman who [?] and two [?] was found [?]…

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