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Courts & crime, 1924

9,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250

Row in Court Magistrate Wins

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 8

"you treat me in a gentlemanly way." said Sergeant Thornley to Mr. Young (barrister) at the Central Court to-day, "You are not going to…

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Row in Court Barrister v. Witness Magistrate's Threat

The Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 3

Sharp argument between magistrate, barrister, and witness almost dislocated the business of No. 3 Central Police Court this morning. The…

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Charged by Bullock

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 3

MURWILLUMBAH.--Mr. W. G. Baker. Poundkeeeper at Murwillumbah, noticed two bullocks, coupled together with a piece of rope, struggling. One of the animals…

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Murder in Court. Policeman Kills Wife. London, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 9

The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Express" describes a sensational happening in the City Court when a policeman who was [?]ued for divorce shot his wife dead before the…

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False Declaration a Witness's Evidence Three Men Charged

The Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 9

Charged with having endeavoured to induce Mrs. Annie Cohen to sign a false staturtoy declaration in connection with a pending judicial proceeding,…

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Police Appeals Date of Proclamation

The Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 3

The date on which the Police Appeals Bill, passed last session, is to come into operation, has been fixed by Cabinet. It will be February 1…

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Woman Witness 3 Men Charged Subornation Alleged Story of Struggle

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 7

Ernest William Baxter, 44, in. quiry agent; George Mosman, 27, and Ronald james sheklcton 28. were charged at the Central Court…

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Flag Upside Down Brings the Police

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 6

When the While Star liner Medic wan Steaming up Hobson's Bay on her voyage to Melbourne from Liverpool consternations was caused, says…

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Foul Murder of Young Girl a Gisborne Horror AUCKLAND

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 1

The. brutal murder of a 14-year old girl has been reported to the Gisborne police. Gwen Murray was sent to collect…

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Law Notices. Tuesday, January 29. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 6

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m. in the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916, and in the matter of an arbitration between Evelyn Hardy and J. E. Stephenson…

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Police Net Melb. Man-hunt No Sign of List Cartridges Found Melbourne

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 7

The whole .of Victoria is covered by a police net, probably the most scientifically arranged in the history of the State, for the…

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Court Tragedy Wife Shot Dead Would Not Forgive LONDON, January 28

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 7

The Paris correspondent of the Daily Express" reports that a sensation took place in the City Court. A policeman sued for divorce shot his…

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Search for List Police Follow Up Many False Clues Whole Country on Alert Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 9

The search for Norman Alfred List has gone on vigorously ever since the night of the ghastly murders in the Domain, but no definite trace of him has been found yet. EVERY clue is being followed with…

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Warren's Vain Appeal Wife's Sentence Reduced Court Adds Big Fine London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 9

The appeal of William Warren, who was sentenced in July to five years' imprisonment and a fine of 3000 francs for frauds carried out when he was the…

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Norman List Is Still Free Everyone on Lookout -- for Melbourne Botanic Gardens Maniac -- Police Follow Clues. Outgoing Ships Watched

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday. -- Melbourne in still eagerly awaiting news of the capture of List. Is Norman dead, or alive, is the question on everybody's…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 10

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Galvin v Reis, Sutton v Sutton…

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Alleged Assault

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 2

Frank Henry Page, at the Parramatta Police Court on Friday, was charged with assaulting Thomas Eyres at Granville thereby occasioning him actual…

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War Widow's Money Policeman Charged

The Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 10

"Defendant was a policeman when he came to live with me at Mosman. He said he was single. One day at the races he left me suddenly. When I…

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Elderly Man Killed Lorry Driver Charged

The Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 9

Patrick Hugh Tynan, aged 27, appeared at the Central Police Court, charged with feloniously slaying James Simmonds on January 29…

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Suborning a Witness Three Men Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 12

Endeavoring to induce a witness in a pending judicial proceeding to make a false statement on oath was the charge, on which Ernest Wm. Baxter (14), inquiry…

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