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Courts & crime, 1922

7,218 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 250

Land and Valuation Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 6

Before Mr. Justice Pike, Chancery-square.—At 10 a.m.: No. [?] Minister for Lands v Knight; 18 and 19, Ryan v Breen; 44, Chapple v Collins; 49 and 50, Coonamble Pastures Protection Board v M[?]o; 45,…

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Police Promotions List Issued To-day

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 10

The following promotions have been approved by the inspector-General of Police (Mr. J. Mitchell):— Sergeant First-class.— R. Phelan,…

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Murder Charge Priest Arrested Brother's Life Insurance VANCOUVER

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 1

A message from Montreal states that a sensation has been caused by the arrest of Abbe Delorme, a leading Catholic priest, who is charged with…

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Warning to Foolhardy Sorters a Bondi Bather Fined at Paddington Police Court Disregarded the Beach Inspector and Danger Flags

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

A case of special interest because of the recent demonstration of the dangers run by surfers on the ocean beaches, came before Paddington Police Court to-day…

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Law Notices. Thursday, February 1[?] Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 6

In chambers.—Before the Prothonotary in No. 1 Court, at 2.15. p.m.—White and another v Ryan, examination of judgment debtor. Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Prothonotary, at 11…

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Another New Court Variety in One Group

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 3

No increase has taken place in the number of courts in Chancery Square at the top of King-street. A small building south of the main historic…

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District Court. (Before Judge Cohen.) an Ashfield Contract

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 6

Thomas John Farrow, of 142 Frederick-street, Ashfield, military staff instructor, was the plaintiff in an action against Percy Garden Peard, of New-street, Ashfield, school…

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The Brighton Murder Baker Admits Shooting "Did Not Intend to Kill" MELBOURNE

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

The trial was commenced this morning of George M'Pherson Baker, 40, who is charged with the murder at Brighton on December 31 of Joseph Rainsburry, a…

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International Court "Sign of World's Conscience" LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 8

A message from The Hague states that the Dutch Foreign Minister, in welcoming the Permanent Court of international Justice, said that it was…

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Contempt of Court Publisher to Show Cause Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

The Radak case was mentioned before the Chief Justice Sir William Irvine, to-day when an application was made on behalf of Thomas West Orton for an…

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Industrial Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. [?] W. Kitching.) Registration Application

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 6

Hearing of the application on behalf of the Stationmasters and Night Officers' Association for registration as an industrial union of employees is still part heard…

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Arbitration Court Its Position and Duties Defined by Mr. Justice Powers MELBOURNE

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

"The economic position to-day cannot be altered by political or trade union manufactures nor by court awards."…

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Both Sides Guilty of Contempt of Court Mr. Bottomley Fined £100 LONDON

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 1

Ruben Bignold und Horatio Bottomley. M.P., have applied against each other for the application of the rules for committal for contempt of court…

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Land Court. (Before Mr. Justice Pi[?]) Mr. Hanbury Davies appeared for the Crown. Land Board Findings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 6

On the application of the Minister for Lands an application by Patrick Keys for conversion of his special lease, 1916-3 Boorowa, into an original conditional purchase, No…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 5

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate —For hearing.—At 10 a.m.—Profiteering Prevention Act. Proceedings in respect of offe[?]ces. At 10.30 a.m.—Industrial Arbitration Act: MA[?]pherson v…

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The Speejacks Passenger Arrested Charged With Stealing An Opal

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 3

[?] who arrived in Syd-ney recently by the motor pac[?] [?] which is owned by Mr. Gowen, the [?] an milli[?]ire. was arresied…

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Magistrate's Comment Resentment by Police "Do Not Press for Convictions"

The Sun · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 7

The statement made a week ago at the Central Police Court, by Mr. Jennings, S. M.-- that it seemed to him the police wanted sometimes to get…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. Gale, S.M.) Bad Language

The St George Call · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 5

Walter Simmons pleaded guilty to using bad language in Woniora Road, Blakehurst, on 12th inst. in the presence of several ladies and Constable…

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Kogarah Police Court. Wednesday, February 15. Refused to Leave Hotel

The Propeller · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 5

Walter Pinson, Neil Thomas MacKellar, and Reuben Thomas Jones were charged with that they did, while being disorderly, refuse to leave the Sea…

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Chinese' Ears Burnt Young Man Charged

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 4

Edward Charles Banbury. alias Brown. alias Ridell. 25 was charged. before Mr. Giles Shaw. S.M. at the Central Police Court. to-day with maliciously Indicting…

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