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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1923

7,397 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 250

"The King Hit" Brutal Assault Flemington Outrage

Evening News · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 7

Peculiar features surround an occurrence at Flemington Sale-yards last night, as a result of which Alfred George Wilson, of…

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Last Minute News Gaol Escapee Newcastle

Evening News · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 5

A report [?] by the Newcastle [?] alla[?] ex[?] at [?]…

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Latest Cables Arrested Irish Rebels. Lodged in Gaol. London, March 12

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 5

The arrested Irish rebels were taken ashore early this morning, and transferred to the Mount joy Gaol in charabancs escorted by armored cars and…

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Ups and Downs Rents Court Busy

Evening News · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 1

Some big reductions in rents were made by Mr. Jamieson at the Fair Rents Court to-day. But than were some big…

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Mr. Perry's Way Of Clearing the Court

Evening News · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 5

When a man and his wife appeared at Globe Court to-day, charged with an offence, the court was cleared, and the "gentlemen of the Press"…

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Padded Floor Kip and Penny Found Raid by Police

The Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 7

Sergeant Charlton, at the Central Police Court to-day, describing a raid by a party of police on a house in Wilson-terrace, city, on Sunday…

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Conflict in Awards. Federal Arbitration Court Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 9

"The Court, if it granted this request, would, to be consistent, have to relieve employers for the same reason where Federal awards are higher than State awards, and thereby reduce…

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District Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) a Consent Verdict

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 6

In the case in which Mary Martin, of 40 Ballast Point-road. Balmain, married woman, Claimed £400 damages for alleged slander from Archi[?]aid Mackay of 53 Ballast Point-road,…

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Land Court. (Before Mr. Justlce Pike.) a Cook's River Resumption

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 6

Reserved judgment was delivered in the claim on behalf of Matthew Collins for compensation in respect of the resumption of about 15½acres on the bank of Cook's River…

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Germans Shot Down French Troops Fire on Crowd Murder Reprisals Bloodshed and Terrorism in Buer LONDON, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 1

French troops fired on a crowd of Germans in Buer, killing five. The shooting followed the murder of two Frenchmen. Subsequently the French arrested many of the prominent residents…

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NO. 1 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Campbell and special jury.) Myerson v "Smith's Weekly."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 6

Further evidence was given for the defendant in this action, which remains part heard…

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Court of Criminal Appeal. (Before Sir William Cullen, Mr. Justice Gordon, and Mr. Justice James.) Appeals Dismissed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 6

The Court dismissed the applications made in the following cases:—Bessie Hart, convicted at Sydney Quarter Sessions in February of false pretences and sentenced to two years'…

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Free State's Foes Dramatic Story of Police Round-up Scene in Commons Labor Member Defies Speaker's Call for Order LONDON, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 11

Arrests of Irish republican suspects were effected in London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, and in Scotland and elsewhere. They were made at the request of the Free State and as the outcome of Mr. Cosgrave's recent visit to London. Included…

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Law Report. Full Court. (Before Sir Wm. Cullen, C.J., Mr. Justice Gordon, and Mr. Acting Justice Ralston.) THOMPSON v B M.A.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 6

Argument was concluded in this appeal, and the Court reserved Judgment…

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Girl's Eightieth Time Before Police Court

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 1

"She has a most unique record for all kinds of offences. This is her 80th time before the Court." commented inspector Spyer at the…

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Assault in Sale Yards

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 5

Alfred George Wilson, of Hammersmith Street, Flemington, was stopped by two men whilst walking through Flemington saleyards about 6 p.m. One…

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Magistrate's Powers a Burwood Case

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 10

At the Burwood Police Court yesterday, a young man pleaded guilty to stealing the sum of £311 1. the property of the Railway Commissioners, whilst employed…

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District Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 5

In No. 1 Court. (Before Judge scholes.) At 10 a.m.: Crulckshank v. Seatree, Soreil v. Flanagan and anor, the Harbour Newspaper and Publishing Co., Ltd., v. Young, O'Brien and…

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"Carried Baby" Man in Gaol Evidence for Friend

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 8

When James Joseph Easterbrook, 21, Jack Smith, 21, and Robert Henry Maxwell, 24, were charged at Darling hurst Sessions to-day with having…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

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

Industrial Courthouse, Queen's-square.—No. 3 Court.— Before his Honor Judge Curlewis.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Re Clerks, Casual Wharf (Metropolitan) Award, application by N.S.W. Interstate S.S. Owners'…

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