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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

9,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 250

Jewels Worth £4000 A Man Charged

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 9

Antonius Jacobus Francescus Zetto. 25, was charged before Mr. Giles shaw, C.S.M., the centre court to-day with having stolen in the…

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Clerk Charged Arrested in Brisbane Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 8

"I have come to give myself up. I stole between £70 and £80 at Sydney. It is worrying me." According to evidence given by…

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In Hospital Grounds Two Men Arrested Charge of Stealing

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 8

Two men arrested at Sydney Hospital last night were later charged at the Central Station with stealing from the person…

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Sheep Stealing Charge Man Committed for Trial WAGGA

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 8

In Wagga Police Court to-day, Bertie Joseph Wilson was committed for trial on a charge of stealing 300 sheep, the property of R. G. L. Kiddle, of…

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Man Fined £5 Resisting the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 10

When Oscar Boughton, 23, was arrested by Constable Moon in George Street, Boughton became violent and tried to throw Moon over, according to the…

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Hotel "Barber" Worries Police Max Arrested

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 9

A number of thefts from leading city hotels should and with the arrest of a man yesterday by sergent carman, of the…

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Denham Court. of Historic Interest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 5

Motoring from London to Oxford, the road is via Oxford-street, Bayswater-road, and Uxbridge-road, passing through Acton, Ealing, and Uxbridge, then crossing the river Coine…

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Eastway Bros.' Robbery Accused in Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 3

John Ernest Swannic (20), who was arrested in connection with the robbery at Eastway Bros.. Ltd., appeared at the Central Police Court yesterday on a…

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63 CHARGES Thefts at Burwood Police Thank Civilians

The Sun · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 9

At the Burwood Polled Court today, before Mr. H. H. Chippendall, D.S.M., reference was mads by Sergeant Kennedy to the numerous thefts…

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Ray of Hope Hanging Postponed Drummer Ellis' Murder London, Monday Night

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 8

The Home Secretary to-day announced that he had received from Lance—corporal Dearnley. convicted of the murder of Drummer J.F.Ellis. and…

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Help the Police. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 5

Sir,—I have read with much interest your observations under this heading respecting the appeal of Mr. Oakes, the Chief Secretary, to law-abiding citizens to go to the assistance…

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Court Sheriff Retires Present From Judges HOBART

The Sun · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 7

After 32 years in the public service, Mr. Hector Ross, the Sheriff of the Supreme Court, and a public trustee, has retired on reaching the age limit…

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Aiding the Police Gold Watches Presented "Duty of Citizens" Auckland

The Sun · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 8

The Auckland police put their hands in their pockets and bought three valuable gold watches, which were presented to three young civilians in…

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Child Beaten Foster' Father Sentenced Two Months' Gaol Kurri Kurrt

The Sun · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 5

A boy aged 4 years and 11 months was stripped in the Kurri Kurri Children's Court to-day, and an examination showed bruises from the neck to…

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Parramatta Police Court. Monday January 7

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 2

The following Were fined 5/-, with 9/- costs. for allowing stock to stray within the municipality of Granville: C. Phillis. Mrs. Van Gelder, Donad McDonald, and…

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Charge of Theft

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 6

Leslie M'Veigh, 28. was charged at the Central Police Court, yesterday with having stolen ladies' knitted goods valued at £27. the property of the…

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Charge of Murder Man Before Court Shot in Wine Bar Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 7

John James Hirst Richards, aged 21, a car driver, was charged in the City Court to-day with having murdered Albert Edward Lancelot…

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Two Months' Gaol For Kicking Constable

Evening News · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 8

Norman Hannlman, 2[?], was arrested In Alfred-street. City, on New Year's morning, and when charged at the police station with having behaved in…

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In Defence of Mother Son Kills Assailant Police Court Story MELBOURNE

Evening News · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 7

John James [?] Richards, 21, wood machinist, was charged at the City Court to-day with having murdered Albert Edward Lancelot…

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The Police Telephone

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 5

On November 9, 1923, the Postmaster General's Department notified the Police Department that Fairfield police station would be connected by telephone. It is…

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