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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

7,397 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Wanted a Police Station At Lidcombe

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 4

Ald. Campbell, at last Wednesday's meeting of the Lidcombe Council, drew attention to the great need there is for a new police station there. He went on…

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Our Pacific Police Nafitalai Kaisawani Arrives Turbulent Malaita

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 7

Mr. Mafitalal Kaisawani, native sub inspector of police in the Solomon Islands, is a perfect example of the men who preserve law and order in…

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"Knife in Him' Murder Charge Woman for Trial Crosses Hill

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 11

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Murder Alleged Infant's Body Discovered Seven Other Charges Wellington, N.Z.

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 7

As a sequel to the discovery of the body of an infant burled on premises at Newlands, near Johnsonville, some time ago, Daniel Cooper and Martha…

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UNCONTROLLABLE Young Girl in Court in Chinese Dens

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 7

"It is a reflection on the society of her home, and a pity that a girl of 17 cannot be controlled by her mother."…

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In Chinese Dens Girl of 17 Weeps in Court

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 7

"This is a reflection on society as a whole Prison is not the place for a girl of her age. the Legislature didn't mean it for that…

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M.L.C. Inb Court Charge of Drunkenness Medical Observation

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 8

When Mr. James Wilson, M.L.C., appeared in the dock at the Central Police Court to-day to answer two charges, Inspector Spyer asked for a…

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M.L.C. in Court King-st. Affair Remand for Medical Observation

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 7

Mr James Wilson. M.L.C.. aged 62 years, appeared at the Central Police Court to-day on charges of having been found drunk in king…

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Theft at Baths

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 1

Whilst he was swimming at the Municipal Baths yesterday a thief took from the coat pocket of J. Murdoch, Dora-street, Hurstville, a watch…

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Man Punched "Unprovoked Assault"

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 8

Leslle Wilson (21) was fined £3, with £2 costs in default two months gaol by Mr. Peisley, S.M., at the Central Police Court to-day, on a charge of…

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M.l.c. Charged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 6

At the Central Police Court yesterday James Wilson, 62, a member of the Legislative Council, was charged with being drunk in King-street on Tuesday night, and with having damaged two windows, to…

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Exciting Chase Sequel to Burglary BATHURST

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 9

Stephen James Tucker after an exciting chase by two constables amongst the market gardens on the Macquarie River flats was arrested…

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Linseed From Meggitts' Charge of Stealing

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 7

In the Central Police Court to-day William MacCorquodale, aged 42; Robert Williams, aged 42; and Alban Austin, aged 41; were charged before…

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"Slip" Carr Hotel Episode Fined for Assault

Evening News · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 9

C. W. ("SIP") Carr, who created a sensation on Saturday by running 100 yards in 9 4-5sec, thus breaking the N.S.W. and…

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"His Preserves" Grocer v. GROCER Assault Charge

Evening News · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 10

How rival grocers met on a roadway and one attacked the other, accusing him of peaching on his preserves, was told to the…

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"Like a Madman" Lawyer's Plaint Assault Charge

Evening News · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 9

"Ha looked in my direction, and like a madman said, You—mongral.' Then he made a rush at me."…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge White, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.: All undefended actions and matters, and afterwards the following defended matters:—In the matter of the Workmen s Compensation Act, 1916,…

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POLICE ! St. George's Cry

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 3

A St. George police division, with headquarters at Kogarah, to deal with burglars and picnic revellers and what not, was the request made to the…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 6

Before the Industrial Registrar, 78 Elizabeth-street.— For settlement of minutes of Court's order.—At 2.15 p.m. Re carpenters, etc. (State), bricklayers, etc. (State), plasterers, etc. (State), plasterers, shop…

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