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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

9,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Distinct Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 13

Before his Honor Judge Scholes, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.—Hamilton v Stanbridge, Small v the Council of the Municipality of Eastwood, Narbeth v Cox, Boyd v Kay, Sewell v Lance Giddings, Ltd.,…

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Hard Court Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 20

Entries for the mixed competition will close with the secretary of the Western Suburbs Association, Mr. W. H. Rowe, Waterview-avenue, Abbotsford, on Saturday, February 10…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 13

Industrial Court House, Queen's square.—No. 1 Court. —At 10 a.m., before his Honor Judge Beeby: For hearing, re Maxwell Thompson, applicant, and the Baking Trade Employes' Federation of Australasia…

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German Seamen. Seizure of Food. Sentences for Theft and Damage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 18

The case at the Central Police Court in which a number of German seaman from vessels in port which are held up owing to a strike, were charged with stealing food and…

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Free Train Ride Baulked by Police

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 5

Special Constable Lookwood, employed by the Railway Department saw a man cross the line between Nos. 1 and 2 platforms on Thursday…

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Convicted of Stealing. (Before Acting-Judge Edwards.) Crown Prosecutor: Mr. W. T. Coyle, [?]

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 5

Leslie M'Veigh was convicted on a charge of stealing six frocks, the property of Belford Knitting Mills, Limited, at Sydney, on September 15, and was…

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Stolen Cars Smart Police Work Four Arrests Made

The Sun · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 6

The police made more arrests yesterday in connection with the stealing of motor cars. In one case the incidents…

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Paddington Murders Where is Williams? Police Still Searching

The Sun · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 5

The police have heard nothing of "Professor" Williams, whose three children were found murdered on Wednesday night in Underwood-street,…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 11. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 13

In Chambers.—Before the Deputy Prothonotary, in the Prothonotarys' Public Chamber.—At 10 a.m.: Seccombe v Baker, examination of judgement debtor. Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Deputy Prothonotary…

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Shot Fired Exciting Chase Police and Burglars Haberfield Sensation

Evening News · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 6

Two shop-breakers, caught redhanded by Constable England at Haberfield last night, escaped after as sensational chase…

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Court of Public Opinion Inconsistency Of Indian Firm

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 16

"East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet . . ." Except in Pitt Street, Sydney. Which is where Mrs. Margaret T--, of Potts…

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Motor Thieves Have a Day Out One Car Recovered--Alert Traffic Officer Makes an Arrest a Melbourne Theft

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

Three motor cars and a motor lorry were reported as having been stolen yesterday. One of them a yellow Hudson,…

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Magistrate Not Wanted As Board Chairman Shop[?]istants and Warehousemen Take Exception to Appointment of Mr. Knight, P.M.

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Mr. Knight, P.M. Chief of Magistrate, was recently appointment Chairman of the Shop Assistants [?] Warehousemen…

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Law Report. Quarter Sessions. No. 1 COURT. (Before Judge Cobon.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 13

Crown Prosecutor, Mr. L. J. McKean. SENTENCES. The following persons, who bad pleaded guilty or were convicted, were sentenced or…

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E. S. & A. Bank Case Smart Victorian Police Work Plans That Went Astray

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 9

One little flaw in an otherwise excellently-constructed plan was a all that stood recently between the E. S. and A. Bank and the loss of £10,000. Had the brain that evolved the scheme by which the bank was to be victimised studied the lay of the land a little more…

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Melbourne Gas Makes Big Profits On Figures Given by Melbourne "Evening Sun"--Gas Pays at 59 Per 1000. Price Charged Is 7, 3

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday.--According to a report published in Melbourne "Evening Sun" to-night, gas employees have a forceful argument [?]…

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Special Precautions to Prevent Fires Police and Fire Brigades Will Co-operate More Closely-- Suspicious Outbreaks

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

The numerous and serious outbreaks of fire in the city recently have caused considerable concern to the authorities and to the insurance…

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Donald Grant Is Roughly Handled Finds Himself in Court--Indecent Language Charge -- Arm Screwed--Mistake Somewhere--Discharged

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 6

The evidence of Constable Blackman was [?]tly contradicted by half a dozen other witnesses at the Central Police Court yesterday in a case…

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Cyclist Corry Gives Evidence Before Practice Court--Says His Earnings Were £300--From November to January Case Adjourned

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday.-- The action to restrain Frank Corry the international cyclist, from competing at any carnivals other than those organised…

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Aeroplane Secrets Couple Charged with Theft

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 February 1924 · page 7

PARIS, Saturday.—A French engineer and a young Russian woman employed by an aviation company were arrested late on Friday night charged with…

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