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Courts & crime, 1925

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"Very Sorry" Magistrate Considerate

Evening News · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 4

"I cannot call this a case of sudden temptation: it must have been systematic and continuous. On the other hand, you have had five years'…

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Seaman Again Sentenced Fremantle

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 1

The hearing of further charges against 22 seamen of the steamer Volumnia of having refused duty, contrary to the provisions of the Merchant…

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Charged by a Bull

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 7

From Orange:— While J. M. Oliver was endeavouring to turn a bull out of a paddock on Sunday morning, the animal charged…

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When There's Murder

Evening News · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 6

WHAT happens when there is a murder? SAY, for example, a white-faced man rushes into a suburban police station with the information that there is a man stretched out…

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"A Fair Go" New Magistrate Welcomed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 2

"You may rest assured that; so far at I am concerned, everyone will get a fair deal and a fair go," Thus spake Parramatta's new…

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"Common-sense View." Our New Magistrate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 1

Parramatta's new magistrate (Mr. A R. Perry) looks at things from a common-sense point of view. On Monday, the list include a…

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Fancied Gaol for a Change Berrigan

Evening News · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 10

AFTER having broken two windows at the Shire Council Chambers. a swagman inquired the where[?] of the police station Asked why he did…

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Cestrae Case Appeal Upheld K. Cook's Sentenced Stands

Evening News · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 7

THE Board of Appeal of the Associated Racing Clubs sat to-day, when the appeal of Walter Lee against the decision of the…

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Police Telephone Numbers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 10

Writing to the "Herald" yesterday, Mr. Wm. J. Odium, of Yoorana, Mount-street, Coogee, complains of the numbers attached to police and fire brigade telephones, and the…

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Fair Rents Court

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 10

During 1924 the Fair Rents Court dealt with 1193 applications, according to a statement issued to-day by the Registrar. Of these, 202 rents were…

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He Kept "Nit" and Was Caught Three Months' Gaol

Evening News · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 5

Chased by a policemen and two nightwatchmen, one of whom fired a shot, George Reid, a young wharf laborer, was captured in…

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Murder Charge Laborer Shot Dead Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 3

James Fyfe. a laborer is reported to have been shot dead on Friday afternoon during a quarrel at his camp, half a mile from Camooweal…

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Aimed at Brisbane. Finished in Gaol. "Pitched" Clergy a Tale

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 1

James George Riddell seemed very anxious to get to Brisbane. On the strength of his alleged association with the Baptist Church, he sought…

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Fire at Balmain Police Investigations

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 7

Circumstances surrounding a fire which broke out in a draper's shop in Darling Street. Balmain, early yesterday morning are being investigated by Detectives…

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Murder Charge. Man Shoots His Mate. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 9

Police evidence was given in court to-day against John Burnham, charged, with murdering David Harold Williams, at Cedar Creek, on December 25…

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Nearly in Gaol Old Man Struck Had Been at the War

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 3

WILLIAM Nathnn, a young man. of 23, quivered for a few minutes on the brink of gaol when he appeared at the Parramatta Police…

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Man in a Mask Robbery Under Arms O'callaghan Charged Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 1

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