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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

7,218 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 250

The Gun-alley Tragedy. Colin Ross on Trial for Murder. Who Killed Alma Tirtschke? Important New Evidence Weaving a Web of Circumstance. Sensational Story of a Blood-stained Bottle Alleged Confessions by Accused Man. Rigorous Cress-Examination of Crown Witnesses

Truth · Sunday 26 February 1922 · page 7

The trial of Colin Campbell Ross on the charge of having murdered the 12-yeear-old schoolgirl, Alma Tirtschke whose body was discovered in Gun-alley,…

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J. O. Anderson Supreme Famous Australian Lawn Tennis Players in Action on Friday] and Saturday Magnificent Tennis Slippery Court Patterson Beaten After Prolonged Struggle Anderson (N.S.W.) beats, Patterson (Vic), 2-6, 9-7,. 7-5, 6-3

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 February 1922 · page 1

J. O. Anderson stands admittedly champion of Australasia by the splendor of his strokes, by the supreme command of his temperament, by his…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 7

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate— At 10 a.m.—For hearing: H. Austin and five others v Board of Water Supply and Sewerage; F. Pollard, secretary Meat Employees, v A. Reynolds; Hopson v…

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Money From Gas Box Youth Charged with Theft Early Morning Chase

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 4

Al North Sydney Court, this morning, William Ford (17), was charged with breaking and entering the shop of Eliza Trulove, 23 Lane Cove-road, on February…

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Heading 'Em Terse Magistrate

The Sun · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 3

"The defendant was not playing, he was merely looking on. The guilty ones, who were playing, rushed away and the innocent one stayed behind,"…

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Moss Vale Murder Infant with Throat Cut Swagman Detained by Police Woman's Strange Story

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 1

The [?] the [?]…

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Routing the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 8

The firemen had. things ail their own way in the tug-of-war. They won in two straight pulls…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 7

Before his Honor Judge Cohen, in No. 1 Court.—Not before 10.30 a.m.: Voyce v Gregory and another, Australasian Catholic Assurance Co., Ltd., v McHugh; Donaldson v Trafford…

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Court of Review

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 7

Before his Honor Judge Cohen, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.: Appeal against income tax assessment: R. E. J. Wood, public officer, Bell and Frazer, Ltd. (part heard)…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 7

Industrial Court House, Queen's-square, No. 2 Court, before his Honor Judge Rolin.—At 10 a.m.: For hearing: Re Government Railways' (Loco. and Stores) Award, application by Railway…

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Gun Alley Murder Death Sentence Passed Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 5

The jury this morning returned a verdict of guilty against Colin Campbell Ross, on the charge of having murdered the child. Alma Tirtschke…

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Gun-alley Murder. Verdict of Guilty. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 10

Found guilty of the murder of Alma Tirtschke, Colin Campbell Ross was sentenced on Saturday morning to be hanged. Ross repeatedly protested that he was innocent…

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Police and Firemen Annual Charity Sports

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 9

It is hard for an ordinary civilian to see what pleasure a Policeman gets in going off his beat to take part in a walking contest, or why a Fireman should imagine that he is having a…

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At the Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 8

The 100yds. championship was won by G. W. Robinson (47) in 10 2-3sec. P. R. Bagwill (3) was second: W. T. Payne (38) third…

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Missing Children Found Statement to Police

The Sun · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 6

Birdie Bruce, aged 7, and Maurice Bruce, aged 2, who were missing from their home In Melroy-avenue, Kensington, since 9 o'clock on Saturday…

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"Time of Unrest" Police Conference Inspector-General's Praise

The Sun · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 7

"I would like to congratulate the executive and the officers of the Police Association on the management of affairs during the past 12 months. It…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 27. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 7

Term List.—In the Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.—Motions generally.—New trial motions: Hunting v Orient Steam Navigation Company, Ltd.; Blow v Guardian Assurance Company, Ltd…

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Another Bride at 16 Divorce Court Sequel

The Sun · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 8

James Durum Inglis, a fireman, of Charleville, near Newcastle, petitioned Mr. Justice Gordon, in the Divorce Court to-day, for a decree for…

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N.S.W. Police Association Non-political and Non-sectarian

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 5

One of the rules of the N.S.W. Police association read;— "To [?] the [?] police service by [?]…

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Clapped in Irons Passenger and Orient Coy. Appeal to Full Court

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 5

The Full Court [?] Wade and [?] heard an appeal in [?] Augustus Hunting was [?] and…

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