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Courts & crime, 1921

7,036 stories in Sydney's papers · page 72 of 250

Prisoner Charged

The Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 2

Arthur Nelson, aged 21, was brought before Mr. Adrian, C.S.M., at the Central Court today, and charged with having broken and entered the home of…

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Alleged Imposition Young Woman Charged

The Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 8

Before. Mr. Jennings, S.M., at the Central Police Court, this morning, Clara la Bruce, or Qsborne, was [?]harged with having imposed on…

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The Children's Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 6

There is a quiet street in Sydney, from which you turn to find yourself in a quieter spot, a little courtyard, with groups of shrubs and palms, green, living, friendly things enlivening…

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Profiteering Prevention Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 8

In the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court, Queen's-square.— Before the President. At 10 a.m.: Adjourned inquiry under section 14. S. H. Saber; adjourned inquiry into the prices of cheese; at 11 a.m., application to…

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38 Years' Service. Active Police Career

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 6

After 38 years of active policy duty in the city and suburban areas. Inspector William Charles Bowler, on the eve of his retirement, was still able to say, "I am not leaving a bad…

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Funeral Stopped Police Take Body Randwick Incident

The Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 7

Detectives Saunders and Stinson, of Randwick, went to a house in Duntroon-street, Hurlstone Park, shortly before noon today and took charge…

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High Court Bench. Another Judge Probable

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The appointment of at least one new justice of the High Court was foreshadowed by the Prime Minister to-night. Mr. Hughes, who recently received the…

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Booking' Office Robbery Man Before Court

The Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 9

William Maxwell Maxted, aged 26, was charged at tho Central Court today with having, at North Strathfield, on March 5, between 12.5 a.m. and 5.45…

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Industrial Court. (Before Judge Rolin.) Carters' Wages

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

In the application by the Trolley, Draymen, and Carters' Union of Sydney and suburbs for an award his Honor dealt with the question of wages. He said that when Mr. Justice…

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Over £20,000 for Charity. Police and Firemen's Record

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 9

It is now practically assured, says Mr. Lindrum, the secretary, that the gross profits from the Police and Firemen's annual effort on behalf of our hospitals will exceed £20,000…

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Mill in Old Gaol. to Be Owned by Workers. Plan Advanced Another Stage. Unionists to Raise £200,000

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 8

The proposal--which is based on Guild Socialism--to install woollen and worsted mills in the old gaol buildings at Parramatta, to be owned by the workers, was advanced a further…

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Special Court Under Eight-hours (Amend[?] Ment) Act, 1920

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 8

Quarter Sessions Appeal Court, Queen's-square, Sydney[?] —At 2.15 p.m. For hearing: Application for inquiry into hours of labour of employees engaged in paper milling industry, condiment and starch making…

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District Court. (Before Judge Backhouse.) Alleged Repudiation of Contract

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

Reserved judgment was delivered in the case of A. Victor Leggo and Co., of Hamilton-street, Sydney, against J. J. Sullivan, Ltd., of Sussex-street, Sydney, in which the plaintiffs…

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Arbitration. President of the Court. Cabinet's Difficulty. Melbourne

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

Asked to-day whether the Federal Ministry had taken any steps to fill the vacancy in the post of President of the Arbitration Court which will occur when Mr. Justice Higgins…

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Bride of Thirteen Girl Wife's Hardships Relief in Divorce Court

Evening News · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 13

"That is the youngest I have had yet." commented Mr. Justice James in the Divorce Court to-day, when a petitioning wife told him she was married when…

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Commonwealth Arbitration Court. (Before the Deputy Registrar.) Bank Officers' Association

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

Judgment was delivered by the Deputy Registrar of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court (Mr. H. D. Wood) upon the objections raised against the application for registration…

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Land Appeal Court. (Before Mr. H. A. G. Currie, President, and Mr. C. E. Rennie, Commissioner.)

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

B. Webb appealed against a determination of the Nyngan Land Board in respect of the appraisement of the value of Crown improvements on his additional Crown lease at…

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Law Report. No. 2 Full Court. (Before Mr. Justice Pring, Mr. Justice Gordon, and Mr. Justice Wade.) Who Was the Defaulter? Scarlett v Scarlett, prohibition

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

Reserved judgment was delivered on an application made on behalf of Robert Dalley Scarlett for a writ of prohibition to restrain the police magistrate at Grafton, and…

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"I'm Irish!" Assault and Language

The Sun · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 10

"I'm Irish. My father and mother are Irish, and I'm proud of it. If I've hurt anybody--well. I'm prepared to pay the doctor's bill."…

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