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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

7,218 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 250

Police Court. (Before Mr. Edwards, S.M.) Wednesday, March 1st. Hurstville Council v. Cartwright. Case Dismissed

The St George Call · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 3

The Magistrate, Mr. Edwards, who tried the case last week, gave his decision. Mr. Keslie Gannon, who appeared…

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Police Promotions Mr. Dooley's Message

Evening News · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 5

In answer to questions asked recently by the Police Association, the following telegram from the Premier (Mr. Dooley) was…

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Police Unity Federal Organisation Urged

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 9

The inter-State police delegates have advanced a proposal for the establishment of a Federal Council of Australian Police Associations, with a view to furthering the interests…

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Attacked with an Axe. a Brutal Sydney Murder

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 4

A shocking murder occurred at Erskineville (sydney) last week, resulting in the death of a middle-aged woman named Ida Parker About…

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Events of the Day. Misdemeanors Gun Alley Tragedy Ross Sentenced to Death

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 4

One of the most sensational murder cases In the criminal history of Australia was concluded at the Melbourne Criminal Court last week when Colin…

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Police Promotions Dooley's Telegram Conference Pleased

The Sun · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 8

At to-day's sitting of the Police Conference a telegram was read from the Premier (Mr. Dooley), in answer to several questions naked recently by the…

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Leasing Ground for Tennis Court

The Land · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 9

X.Y.Z. writes: Ho leasing ground for tennis court: The owner has offered to lease to us the ground on which to build a tennis court for…

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Riotous Tokio Adult Suffrage Agitation Conflicts with Police

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 14

The attempt to pass an adult suffrage bill through the Japanese Diet last week was defeated by 288 votes to 159 given in favor of the measure…

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Law Notices. Friday, March 3. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 6

Term List.—In the Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.—Criminal appeal: R. V. Carr. Motions: Blow v Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd. (part heard); Mitchell v Berry, sp, ca.; Davis v Cudmore, new trial motion…

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Court Reforms Removing the Docks Seats for Witnesses

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 3

following upon the comments by police magistrates in several parts of the country the solicitor-General (Mr. Sproule) proposes to make certain…

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Work and Wages Shearing Conditions Arbitration Court Proceedings

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 4

The president of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court (Mr. Justice Powers) has informed representatives of the [?] Federal Council of Australia…

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Special Court Under Eicht-hours' (Amendment) Act. 1920

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 6

No. 4 Court.—Before his Honor Judge Beeby.—At 10 a.m. For hearing: Application for inquiry re hours of labour of Firemen and Deckhands, etc. (Tug Boats)…

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District Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) a George-street Collision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 6

This was an action in which Samuel Dicksun, of Hiles-street, Alexandria, sued F. H. Stuart, of Liverpool-road, Chullora, near Enfield, for the recovery of £27/10/ for damages…

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Taylor Murder Two Movie Stars Named Gang of "Bootleggers" Solution of Mystery Expected VANCOUVER, March 1

The Sun · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 1

A message from Los Angeles says that the police claim that they are on the right track by yesterday's arrest of six men upon the information that…

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Law Report. Full Court. (Before Mr. Justice Ferguson, Mr. Justice Wade, and Mr. Justice James.) Crown Studios Fire. Blow v Guardian Assurance Company, Limited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 6

Argument was continued in an appeal by the defendants in an action in respect of an amount claimed under a policy of insurance, tried before the Chief Justice and a jury in…

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Parramatta Police Court Thursday, March 2

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 7

William Holden was proceeded, against by Benjamin Marceau, on a charge of insulting words. The offence was alleged to have taken place at Widemere, on…

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Alleged Theft of Watch

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 5

Arthur Douglas Southwell (20), of-Terminus-street, Liverpool, was arrested on Monday by Constable Sweeting (Liverpool police) on a charge of stealing a…

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Turnstile Case. Kiely Sentenced. Notice of Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 14

In delivering his reserved judgment in relation to charges against Goffrey Kiely, an exferry emplpyee, of having in the Commonwealth Bank money—£60/10—reasonably…

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Appreciation by Police

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 2

The following letter of appreciation of the recent action of the Granville Council in regard to assaults on the police, was road at the meeting of the council on…

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Police and Firemen Help

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 5

The Liverpool Picture Palace was crowded on Monday evening, when the police and firemen of Liverpool district held a most successful picture…

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