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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1922

7,218 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

Police Band by Moonlight

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 16

The Police Band of N.S.W., which has so gene[?]ly appeared in aid of hospitals, patriotic movements, and various charlties for twenty-five years, will now give a concert of their own under Mr. F. Iiaines, who will…

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Ex-Police Inspector Drowned

Evening News · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 3

A message from Moss Vale states that the [?] Mr. P. J. Nies, an ex-inspector Police was recovered entangled [?] the reeds in the Bong…

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Small Debts Court

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

A case in-which Annie McNamara, in the employ of the N.S.W. Bookstall, Liverpool railway station, sued Richard White,' of Liverpool, for money owing (£3 18s 6d)…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 9

Industrial Court-house, Queen's-square, No. 1 Court.— Before Judges Edmands, Relin, Curlewis, and Beeby —At 10 a.m.—For hearing: He Public Service (Hospital and Homes) Board, application by Hospital…

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The N.w. Mounted Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 8

In "Policing the Plai[?]" Mr. R. G. Macbeth has written the history of the famous Royal North-west Mounted Police, recently merged in the Royal Canadian Police. This…

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Police Appeal Bill Decision of Conference

Evening News · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 6

At the Police Conference this morning the following resolution was entered unanimously:— "That this conference, which…

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Erskineville Tragedy Remand to Coroner's Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 6

George Henry "Whitehall (40) was again before the Newtown Police Court yesterday on a charge of murdering Ida Parker, at Erskine ville, on February 23…

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The Mayor's Motor. District Court Action

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

In the Parramatta District Court on Thursday, before Judge Armstrong, Harold Oliver Saunders proceeded against [?] Anderson Simpson for the…

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Casualties. Ex-police Sergeant's Death. Moss Vale

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

The body of Mr. P. J. Nies, an ex-sergeant of police who went duck-shooting on Monday morning, was recovered in the Bong Bong River yesterday morning, It is thought that he…

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Tirtschke Murder Appeal to Be Lodged Fresh Evidence Available Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 11

Mr. N. H. Sonenborz stated to-day that an appeal against the conviction and sentence of death imposed on Colin Campbell Ross for the murder of Alma Tirtscbke will be lodged…

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Eastwood Vendetta. Parties Again in Court. "Lamentable Waste of Money."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 8

"The Eastwood Vendetta," as it has been previously referred to in those columns, was advanced another stage on Wednesday. The latest addition to the already…

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Murder and Robbery Sensation in Streets of Dublin Daring of Three Youths Thrilling Pursuit in Motor Cars LONDON, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. Max Green, the chairman of the Irish Prisons Board, and a son-in-law of the late John Redmond, was shot dead in Dublin in connection with…

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Court of Criminal Appeal. (Before Sir Wm. Culten, C.J., Mr. Justice Ferguson, and Mr. Justice Wade.) REX x CARR

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 9

John Carr, who upon conviction before his Honor Judge Beeby, at the Sydney Quarter Sessions in December last of common assault, under provocation, was bouud over to appear…

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Law Report. Full Court. (Before Mr. Justice Ferguson, Mr. Justice Wade, and Mr. Justice James.) Blow V Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 9

Argument was concluded in this appeal and the Court reserved Judgment. PROCEEDINGS ON INFORMATION. Mitchell v Berry—Special Case…

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Pimps and Police

Truth · Sunday 5 March 1922 · page 9

In two cases at the Paddington Court on Tuesday was the fallacy of the police in employing pimps, spies or informers to assist them, exemplified…

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Another Murder Prominent Irish Official Shot by Highwaymen

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 March 1922 · page 3

LONDON, Friday Night.—Mr. Max S. Green, chairman of the Irish Prisons Board, and a son-in-law of the late Mr John Redmond, M.P., was shot dead in…

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Western Suburbs Hard Court Association

The Sun · Sunday 5 March 1922 · page 9

Kurraba No. 1 bent St. James No. 2 by 64 games to 31…

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Alleged Murder. Woman Dead in Hospital. Alleged Illegal Use of Instrument

Truth · Sunday 5 March 1922 · page 2

A case from which some unusual developments may be expected came before Mr. Gates. S.M., in the No. 1 Charge Court last Tuesday. A plump,…

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District Court Judge Mr. Mocatta to Act

The Sun · Sunday 5 March 1922 · page 2

Mr. Hugh Mocatta, K.C., has been appointed Acting-District Court Judge. He will sit in the new Third Court of Quarter Sessions, which is…

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Ex-policeman's Predicament. Wife Says He Spat at Her. Knuckey Convicted of Assault. Solicitor Fealy Philosophises

Truth · Sunday 5 March 1922 · page 5

John Henry Knuckey, an ex-policeman, who now plasters for a crust, was hailed before Mr. Gale, S.M., at the Paddington Court on Tuesday, by his wife…

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