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Courts & crime, 1923

7,397 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

Young Lady Alleges Assault. "I'll Be Your Boy !" Incident at Baulkham Hills

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 1

" Have you got a boy ?" "No." "Well, I'll be your boy." "Yes I will."…

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Cries of "Murder" Savage Attack in Train Melbourne Sensation Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 7

Cries of "Murder!" on an electric train near Auburn yesterday caused the motorman to stop the train, where-upon a passenger named James Ashton…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, January 17. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 9

In Chambers.—Before the Prothonotary, in the Prothonotary's Public Chambers.—At 11 a.m.: Henry v Henry, inquiry as to means. At 2.15 p.m.: Gibbs v Lorek…

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Alleged Theft. Bank Manager Charged. £5400 Involved

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 9

At the Hornsby Police Court yesterday George Kenneth Kitching, lately manager of the Hornsby branch of the Government Savings Bank, was charged with stealing £5400,…

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Trainer Charged Alleged Theft of Horse MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 7

Augustus Hampel, horse trainer, was arrested at East Caulfield to-day on a provisional warrant charging him with having stolen a racehorse. Silence, the…

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Mr. Giles Shaw Industrial Magistrate

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 9

It is understood that Mr. Giles Shaw, chairman of the Stipendiary Bench of Magistrates, will take up the duties of Chief industrial Magistrate, when…

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£6000 Mentioned Alleged Conspiracy Three Men Charged

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 11

On the application of Mr. Regers, of the Crown Law Office, at the Central Police Court to-day. Norman M'L[?]d. [?] William Gunner 45 and Eugene…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—At 10 a.m.—In Cha[?]bers, in No. 2 Court.—In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1[?]1[?], and in the matter of the application of Doris Mabel Dewley…

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Items From Country Centres Sheep Stealing Charge Coonabarabran

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 6

At the local police court yesterday, before Mr. M. H. Cleeve, P.M., John Sharrock, Gordon Cavanagh, and James M. Cavanagh were committed for trial, at…

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Making Wives New Education Gaol Transformed Bright Classrooms

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 10

[?]esides training young carpenters, makers of pottery, and many other tradesman, the new East Sydney Technical College at the…

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Interstate Police Match. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 12

A cricket mutch between teams representing the victorian and New South Wales police forces was played today. A Johansen captained the visitors, and the Victorian eleven was led by F. Lockyer. The…

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Hard Court Games Presidents Statement

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 6

[?] Court Tennis Association, writes.—W[?] to the paragraph i[?] "Evening News," in which [?]…

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Stitches in Face Police Describe Hotel Row

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 5

Charles William George Anderson 36, appeared before Mr. Giles Shaw, S.M., at the Central Police Court to-day, on a charge of having…

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Mystery Fire North Sydney Blaze Police Inquiring

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 7

The North Sydney [?] making inquiries into the [?] of a [?] which damaged the occupied by B. [?]…

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Help Police Duty of Citizens Govt. Threatens Action

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 9

It is the duty of every citizen to [?] the p[?] when necessary, in the maintenance of law and order…

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Law Notices. Thursday, January 18. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 6

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Justice Gordon, in the Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.: In re gent, one, ex parte Ingram and L.P. Act, to show cause. Protho[?]otary's Office.—Before the Chief Clerk.—At 11…

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'Lord's Cousin' Man in Court Idle and Disorderly Charge

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 9

The allegation that Alec Westland Robertson, 25, had been representing himself as a cousin of Lord Mountbatten was made…

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At "Dungowan" Sequel to Police Raid Much Liquor Seized Fines Total £100

The Sun · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 7

Mr. Hawkins, S.M., and Inspector Small were both very emphatic in their condemnatory remarks at the conclusion of the hearing at the Manly…

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Kogarah Police Court. Wednesday, January 17, 1923. (Before Mr. Hawkins, S.m.) Assault at Penshurst

The Propeller · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 5

William Thomas Chaney proceeded against John Hamilton for assault. Mr. Les. Gannon appearing for the complainant…

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Assault at Hurstville

The Propeller · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

William Packenham, master builder, was fined 10, with £210 costs, at Kogarah Police Court, on Wednesday, for having assaulted an employee, James…

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