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Courts & crime, 1921

7,036 stories in Sydney's papers · page 82 of 250

Police Association "Non-Political," says Secretary

Evening News · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 6

If an impression exists that the Police Association approached the Labor Conference with a view [?] linking up politically with the Labor Party. It is…

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Campaign of Arson Sinn Fein Incendiaries in England Farms and Hayricks Suffer Police Precautions in London London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 1

The authorities are taking the most serious view o£ the Sinn Fein organised . campaign of arson In England, of which the 60 fires on the Tynesldo…

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Chief Industrial, Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 8

Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.— For hearing: Couch v Vas…

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Early' Morning Theft

The Sun · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 5

Some person who moves about in the early morning at Chatswood secured some clothing from the footpath in front of Charles Stuart Lecky's house…

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Alleged Theft of Racehorse

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 8

Herbert William John Foley, 37, a trainer, was charged at the Paddington Police Court yesterday with having stolen the racehorse Association. Mr. R. D. Meagher appeared for the prosecution,…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 8

Before the Registrar.—At 10 a.m.: In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916, and in the matter of an arbitration between Frederick Phillip Chapman and A. Persons mid another. At 10 a.m.: In…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 8

Ellenor Brown, using an instrument with intent to procure a miscarriage…

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Profiteering Prevention Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 8

In the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court, Queen's-square.— Before hin Honor Judge Beeby, President.—At 10 a.m.—Inquiry under Section 10: Mrs. P. Kirby and Son, Limited. Applications for increases in the price…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 8

Industrial Courthouse, Queen's-square.—Before his Honor Judge Rolin.—For hearing—No. 2 Court, at 10 a.m.: Re Breadcarters' (Country) award, application by Breadcarters' Union of N.S.W. for variation…

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Films Case High Court Judgment Facts for Full Court

The Sun · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 8

In the High Court to-day the Chief Justice (Sir Adrian Knox), giving judgement in the claim of the Minister for Customs v. Australasian Films…

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After the Ball Stabbed in Three Places Rabbiter Charged Orange

The Sun · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 3

Sergeant McLean, of Millthorpe, shortly before midnight arrested a young man, Alfred Gainsford, a rabbiter, and locked him up on a charge…

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Making a Hard Tennis Court

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 10

The vogue of the game in the country, where turf courts are a luxury scarcely to be expected, brings into prominence the topic of hard…

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High Court Judges Sydney Sittings Opened

The Sun · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

The sittings or the High Court of Australia were opened at Darlinghurst to-day. Among the judges in Sydney are the Chief Justice (Sir Adrian…

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Tragedy Recalled in the Divorce Court

Evening News · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 3

David Wittair was granted a de[?] Mr. Justice James [?] adultery with Long [?]…

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Navigation and Judiciary Acts High Court Case

Evening News · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 4

Mr S[?] who appeared for the Federal Government, mentioned the matter of the [?] of the Navigation Act, [?]…

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Major Cross' Claim Dismissed by High Court

Evening News · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 4

The Chief Justice of the High Court (Sir Adrian Knox) gave judgement to-day on the demurrer raised by the Commonwealth Government on the action of…

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Federation and States High Court Case Finding the Parties

The Sun · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 3

When the matter of the Judiciary Act, 1903-1920, and the Navigation Act, 1912-1920, was mentioned before the Chief Justice (Sir Adrian Knox) in…

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The Films Case Chief Justice's Finding Full Court to Consider

Evening News · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 4

The Chief Justice of the High Court. Sir Adrian Knox, gave his reserved decision to-day in the claim by the Minister for Customs against the Australasian…

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Escape From Gaol Young Man Scales Wall Two Offenders Sentenced

The Sun · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 8

Having escaped from the Narranderra lock-up on January 15, by sealing the walls and forcing a passage through the iron bars of the roof…

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