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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

7,036 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 250

Gaol for a Shearer

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 5

"I will admit I am broke." said Arthur Sturgeon, 50. described as a labour at the Central Police Court to-day, when charged with being an idle and disorderly…

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Alleged Theft Barrels of Sausage Skins

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 7

At the Central Police Court this afternoon Charles William Webster, aged 30, a carrier, and John Victor Wallace, aged 22, a carter, were…

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Police Business

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 2

Following is the Parramatta police business for the year ended 31st December, 1920:—Summons cases, males 1533, females 88: apprehonsions, males 784…

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Police Association

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 6

The N.S.W. Police Association has arranged its annual conference for February 23, in Sydney, the day after the Police and, Firemen's Carnival…

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Fined for Stealing "As Good as Married"

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 9

When Agnes Mitchell, a young woman, was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with stealing, she gave evidence that, meeting a strange…

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6.—Police Telephone

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 3

After re-building a residence for the local constable and moving him from Prospect to Wentworthville it is a pity the Police Department did not complete their…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 9

Before his Honor Judge Backhouse.—At noon: In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916, and in the inntter of the application of Agnes Ann Carroll. Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Johnston and…

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Police Association General Conference

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 3

The first annual conference of the New South Wales Police Association will be hold on February 28--two days after the Police and Firemen's…

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Jockey's Assault Case. in New Zealand. Bin Deeley Fined

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 6

Ben Deeley, the Well-known Auckland jockey, was charged at the Feilding police Court, before two local J.'s P., with having assaulted Eernard O'Karie at the…

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Small Debts Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 1

Elizabeth Day, Campbelltown-road, Liverpool, made a claim against Bert Castles, Liverpool, for £4 6s, rent due. Plaintiff said she rented two rooms to Castles, with…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 9

Before the Industrial Registrar, 78 Eliezabeth-street.— For settlement of minutes of Court's order—At 10 a.m.: Re Painters, etc. (State) Award. 10.15 a.m.: Re Iron and Steel (State) Award. 10.15 a.m.: Re…

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Old Gaol. Technical College and Courts. Claim Against Commonwealth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 11

It has now been definitely decided that the site of the old Darlinghurst Gaol is to be used for a large technical college' and for the extension of the court premises at present…

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Make Guildford Grow. Police Protection

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 4

Guildford needs more police protection. The population is over 4500 and is rapidly growing. The present police staff in the district is a senior constable: and,…

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Under the Tanks. Smart Police Work

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 1

It is quite evident that the Granville police don't let the grass grow under their feet, neither do they go about with closed eyes. As First-class Constable Holman…

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Gaol to School. the Darlinghurst Area. Damage to Buildings. Claim Against Commonwealth

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 8

Darlinghurst Gaol is to be turned into a Technical College. The Cabinet decided to this effect yesterday. Part of the area is to be used for extending…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, January 12. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 9

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Justice James, in No. 3 Court —At 10 a.m. In re Gent, one, ex pirte Mary Pascali (port heard), Dodge and Seymour v Gilles (stay and security), Smith v Bailantyne (stay and particulars)…

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Police Accused "Very Serious Charge" Defendant's Allegation Statement Rebutted

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 9

A rather serious charge--that of drunkenness against two constables--was made by defendant in a case at the Central Police Court to-day…

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Gun Licence Act in Operation Soon Precautions by Police

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 1

The [?] recorded in the "Evening News" yesterday concerning two men who created a scare by [?]ouishing a revolver in…

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Athletics Big Meetings Ahead Australian Horse Carnival: Police and Firemen's Sports: State Championships, Etc

Referee · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 9

There are many important fixtures in the near future for members of the A.A.A. Firstly will come East Sydney A.A.C. activities. The club will conduct its…

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Actors in Court The Eighteen-Guinea Suit Fined for Insulting Words Charges Against Jake Mack

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 9

Further evidence was heard at the Central Summons Court to-day in the case in which Jack Martin proceeded, against Jake Mack on charges of…

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