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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

7,397 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

Alleged Fruit Stealing. Charge Withdrawn. Peculiar Law

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 3

At the Liverpool Court, on Friday, 9th inst., before Messrs. Chippendall, P.M.; and B. Drinan, J.P., Alfred Barry was charged by Clarence Patrick Downey…

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Motor Fatality Driver O'hara Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 11

As a sequel to the motoring mishap by which Gordon Cheers, aged 35, of 16 Edgar Street. Auburn, was fatally injured at Canterbury on Saturday…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 10

Before his Honor Judge White.—In No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.: Dalton v New South Wales Mont de Piete, Deposit, and Investment Company, Limited (part heard): Smith v New South Wales Mont de Piete,…

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Police Carnival Prehistoric Polo

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 12

A feature at the police sports meeting on the Show Ground on February 24, in connection with the Police Hospital Carnival and Art Union, will be the…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 10

Before the Industrial Registrar, 78 Elizabeth-street.— For settlement of minutes of Court's order.—At 10 a.m.: Re Bricklayers (State), Builders' Labourers (Cumberland and Newcastle), Carpenters and…

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The Country "Socked" His Money Assault Charge Fails LITHGOW

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

There is at least one worker at Marrangaroo who truly "socks" his money. He uses his sock as a bank, He told this to the Wallerawang Court,…

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The New School. For Eight Thousand Students. Old Gaol Passes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 13

The conversion of the congeries of dolorous building known as Darlinghurst Gaol into a well-lit, well-ventilated modern technical school, to accommodate 8000 students, each…

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Police Athletes Hospital Sports Display

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 12

The Inspector-General of Police (Mr. Mitchell) some months ago arranged with Professor Frank Stewart to instruct the police in physical culture,…

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Woman Faints in Court

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 7

Shaken by sobs as she faced the magistrate at the Redfern Court to-day, Kathleen Josephine Murphy, aged 27, married, fell in a faint when she…

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Fatal Collision Motorist Before, Court

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 12

The sequel to the motor smash at Campsie on Saturday, when Gordon Lionel Cheers, of Auburn, was killed, was heard in the Burwood Police…

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"Like a Novel" Yarra Murder Evidence Man Arrested Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 8

The statement made at the week-end by the police investigating the Yarra tragedy, to the effect that they had secured evidence which would lead to…

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Firemen's Claims. Prepared for Arbitration Court

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

The Fire Brigades Employees' Union of New South Wales has lodged with the Arbitration Court a new claim for increased wages and improved working…

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Hard Court Tennis Rapid Progress in Suburbs

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 4

The New South Wales Hard Court Association's annual mixed teams' competitions which are in full swing, have attracted many new players and clubs which had…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, February 14. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 10

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Justice Campbell, in the Ranco Court.—At 10 a.m.: Downie v Jamleson, for furthre discovery: Dessaix and others v Hayes-Williams, to amend declaration. Before the…

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Yarra Murder Mystery Deepens "Not My Daughter !" Statement by Mr. Coughlan MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 7

Mr. John Coughlan, father of Bertha Coughian, speaking today about his daughter's disappearance, said that he did…

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Boundary Fence Who Should Pay? Aldermen in Court

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 12

Two alderman—one of Concord and the other of Au[?] were parties in a small debts case at Burwo[?] Court, yesterday…

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"Mustn't Touch" Court Depositions S.M. and Counsel

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 8

During the hearing of a summons case, in which he leds prose[?] Mr. Kidston picked up the depositions from the table where they…

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District Court. (Before Judge White.) Ownership of Diamond Ring

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 10

Hearing was continued of the interpleader actions, respecting the ownership of a diamond ring, valued at about £100, in which William Raymond Dalton, horse trainer, of…

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In Chinatown White Girls And Yellow Man Sordid Court Story

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 8

"In view of certain evidence given by this Chinese. I intend to take further action against him— perjury," announced Mr. R. D…

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"Ringing In" Alleged Horse's Aliases Melbourne Sensation Man in Court Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 7

Investigations into the cause of the Wanderings of the tratter known as Membrine Chief have brought the detectives on to the…

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