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Courts & crime, 1923

7,397 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 250

Charge of Forgery Witness in Murder Case Thomas Cook in Court Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 6

Thomas Cook, a farmer, of Minnomungie, who is a material witness in the Yarra inquest, made a brief appearance at the City Court to-day,…

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Boy's Death Auburn Accident Driver Charged

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 9

Frank Smythe, 6, of Dartbrook-road, Auburn, was knocked down by a motor car near his home yesterday afternoon, death being almost instantaneous…

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"MONSTROUS" Prevalence of Stealing Remarks by Chief Justice

The Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 6

The Chief Justice (Sir William Cullen), presiding over the Full Court of Criminal Appeals, made some remarks this afternoon upon the…

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LOTTERIES Police Oppose

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 5

In view of the new legislation the conference of the Police Association decided to-day against raising money by art union or lottery hospitals…

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'Dr. Grace Norton' 12 Months' Gaol Forged Cheques

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 1

Greta Kathleen Maisey. 43, at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, pleaded guilty to having forged and altered three cheques She wan sentenced to…

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Charged with Fraud Comm. Traveller Arrested MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

Following an alleged deal in a second-hand, motor car in Sydney in February, William Bryan Long, a commercial traveller, was arrested at St…

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Kogarah Police Court. Wednesday, February 28, 1928. (Before Mr. Gates, S.m.) Threw Ticket at Inspector

The Propeller · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

Matthew Ross was proceeded against for behaving in an offensive manner at Rockdale on February 24. Ticket Examiner Wing gave evidence…

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At Revolver Point "I Want Your Money" Three Youths Charged

The Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 9

The holding-up of a shopkeeper at revolver-point; a fight; a night spent in Hyde Park; and a "spinning" head caused by wine said to have been…

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Yarra Murder Gruesome Story Bonfiglio's Evidence. MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 5

Sensational evidence was given to-day at the coroner's inquiry into the Yarra murder mystery. Frank Bonfiglio, an Italian…

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Police Officer Honored Tom Pauling Retires

The Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 8

Mr. Tom Pauling, who recently retired from the police force, was the recipient of a handsome pair of silver vases at the police conference to-day…

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Laws Long Arm The Rathenau Murder STOCKHOLM, Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 1

A German named Behr has been arrested on the charge of Participating in the murder of Herr Rathenan, the former German Minister for…

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Police Don't Want to Hasten Baldness

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 8

Among improvements suggested at the conference of the Police Association to-day was one that policemen's cape should be properly…

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Police Force. No Federal Organisation. Conference Decisions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 10

The Police Association decided at its conference yesterday to reject a proposal that a Federal Advisory Council should be formed, to be composed of representatives of the…

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Air, or No Hair Police Going Bald

The Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 6

A policeman is nothing if he is not good-looking. His hair is one of his allurements, and if he takes his cap off to wipe a perspiring, brow he likes to…

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Watching the Welfare of the Police Force

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 1

Members of the Executive of the N.S.W. Police Association, selected at the annual conference, the left of which is being held to-day in Sydney…

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Secret Practices Police Want Power "Private Hospitals"

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

More power is desired by the police to obtain avidence in cases where it is suspected that a certain class of nefarious practice is…

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Jing's Jingle Chinese "Ring-in" Police Snare Gambler

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

There was a sequel at the Central court to-day the alleged "ring in " yesterday of two Chinese who were stated to have been…

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Police Economies Queer Cases Cited Saving on Dead Men

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 5

A too-frugal policy on the part of the Police Department in various matters was again complained of at the Police Association…

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High Court Bench Justice Duffy's Illness Piddington's Chances

The Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 10

A rumor is current in Bar circles that, in consequence of the ill-health of Mr. Justice Gavan Duffy, a commission as an acting High Court judge…

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No Chance! of Clearing Court' Hunter's Hill Refusal

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 9

A request that the Hunter's Hill Police Court be cleared rohile an exception was made in connection with a charge of assault brought by…

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