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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

7,218 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Alleged Fraudulent Misappropriation. Ex-Solicitor Charged

Truth · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 4

At the Central Summons Court last Tuesday, Roy George Ironside Dent, of Castlereagh-chambers, 10 Castlereaghstreet. City, an ex-solicitor, appeared…

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POLICE v. PEOPLE. Sensational Story of a Struggle. and a Long Delayed Arrest. William Jordan Charged, and Discharged

Truth · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 11

Before Mr. Gates, S.M., at the Newtown Police Court on Wednesday. William Jordan, 28, was charged by warrant with, at Camperdown on December 3,…

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Wife Murder Black Found Guilty LONDON, February 2

The Sun · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 1

Edward Black has been found guilty of having poisoned his wife, and has been sentenced to death…

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Mysterious Witness Veiled Widow Gives Evidence in Murder Trial

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 2

LONDON. Friday Night.—In the Armstrong trial, where Herbert Armstrong is the defendant on a charge of attempted poisoning, a heavily-veiled widow, whose…

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Alphonsine Assaulted; And Robbed of Purse and Bangle. Maisie Williams Committed on Theft Charge

Truth · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 11

A laundry proprietress named Alphonsine Le[?] was robbed of her purse which contained 30s[?] and her bangle, at the Macquarie Hotel in Goulburn-street…

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Movie Murder Star Actresses Subpoenaed Young Broker Sought Mary Miles Minter in Box VANCOUVER

The Sun · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 1

A message from Los Angeles says that Mabel Normand, Mary Miles Minter, and Edna Purviance, of Charlie Chaplin's studio, who found the…

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Donnybrook at Doncaster-avenue. Extraordinary Dispute Results in Russell Getting Kurt; And Tenant Barden Being Charged With "Grievous Bodily."

Truth · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 7

The neighborly amenities of Doncaster-avenue, Kensington, came under review at the Central Police Court on Wednesday, when Mr. Adrian, S.M., had…

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McDONAGH'S Misfortune. His Loss of a "Lump O' Money". Meeting with Darlinghurst Belles. He Subsequently Misses £100. Which He Accuses Two Women of Stealing

Truth · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 7

Thomas McDonagh is well past middle age: and he follows the occupation of a stone mason. At about noon on January 21 he was…

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Wild Week for Labor Mr. McGirr's Bid for Sydney Seat Police Guard for Executive Meeting

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 2

Practically every member who attended the meeting of the A.L.P. Executive on Friday night was under police protection. Their experiences earlier in the week had…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate. —At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Keogh v Tatte[?]ll, Daly v McLaughlin, Greene v Bryson's, Ltd…

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Betting on Bicycle Races Prosecutions at Police Court

Evening News · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

Henry M'Grath, 28 was charged before Mr. Jennings, S.M. at the Central Police Court to-day with illegally betting on bicycle races at the Sydney Sports…

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Scratched the Constable Woman Fined for Assault

Evening News · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 6

Stella M'Cartby, was charged at the Central Police Court this morning with having assaulted Constable Noble. the officer, who appeared to the witness box…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

At the Industritl Court, Queen's square.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Edmunds.—For hearing.—No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.: Re Plaster of Paris Makers' (Cumberland) Board. Application by the Federated…

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Profiteering Prevention Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

In No. 4 Industrial Arbitration Court, Queen's square. —Before his Honor Judge Reeby, President.—At 10.30 a m.: Fixation of retail prices of meat—Sydney area, Dubbo, Narromine, Warren, Trangle, Wellington,…

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Gun Alley Murder Search For Witness MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 8

Albert Henry White, who was subpoenaed and did not appear at the coroner's inquest regarding the death of Alma Tirtschke, the victim of the…

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Degrees of Assault 20- to Six Months Fists, Boots, Teeth, Bottle

The Sun · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 8

At the Newtown Police Court today, when Edward White, aged 30, was convicted by Mr. Gale, S.M., on five charges, he turned in the dock, lost…

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Money in the Bank Ferry Employee Charged Constable Tests a Key

Evening News · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

[?] Kiely was [?] at North Sydney Police court to-day with— 'That at North Sydney on December [?] he did have in the [?] of the…

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Police Raid Goods Secured at Bulli

The Sun · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 10

Detective-sergeant Quin and Detective Sadler, Sergeant Bray, and Constable Davereaux (Bulli), and Constables Nicholls and Hogg (Ashfield), went…

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Tuesday, February 7. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

In Chambers.—Before the Deputy Prothonotary, in the Prothonotary's Chambers.—At 9.30: Halls and others v Nicol. Queensland Insurance Co., Ltd., garnishee. At 11 a.m: Att[?]ey General v Mercantile…

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Bookies and Cycling "Some Understanding" Police Officer's Statement

The Sun · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 7

Before Mr. Jennings, S.M., in the No. 2 Division of the Central Police Court, today, Henry McGrath, aged 23, was charged with having, at the…

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