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Courts & crime, 1925

8,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 250

The Sirdar's Murder Two Brothers Charged Prisoner's Admission

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 4

The two persons who were recently arrested in dramatic circumstances in a Cairo tram bound for Alexandria, in connection with the murder of the…

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Stealing Thunder

The St George Call · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 6

At a late hour at Rockdale Council last Thursday night, Ald. Edwards waxed indignant over what he considered, an attempt to steal his…

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Daring Theft

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 7

On Thursday of last week, at 5 p.m. a daring theft was committed In Tile Crescent, Fairfield. While quite a number of people were standing on the footpath in…

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Kogarah Police Court. Wednesday, February 18. (Before Mr. Longfield, S.m.) Theft of Oysters From Lease

The Propeller · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 2

Three young men named Walter Green (23), Frederick Eagles (22), and Charles Doyle (22) were proceeded against for illegally taking oysters from…

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Magistrate Praises Sergeant

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 4

On Thursday, at the conclusion of the care arising from tile recent hotel brawl at Lideombe, Parramattta's magistrate had a word or two to say about one of…

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Sentenced at the Sessions

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 7

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day Judge Rolin passed the following sentences. James Bourke, 31 a labour, indecent assault 12 months hard labor…

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Assault and Bobbery Charge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 6

Michael O'Neill, aged 32 years, a batter, and Joseph Henry Smith, aged 48 years, a shearer, were charged before Mr. Laid[?]aw, S.M., at the Central Police Court yesterday with having assaulted Edward Patterson on…

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"Worst Woman in Sydney" Commotion at Central Court Gaol for Six Months

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 5

Described by the police as "the worst woman in Sydney," Matilda Devine (26) created a commotion at the Central Police Court…

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More Police

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 4

Having convicted a man on a charge of assaulting a constable, Magistrate Perry, at the Parramatta Police Court on Thursday, said that police officers in…

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Alleged Murder. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 10

The City Coroner (Dr. Ramsay Smith) to-day committed for trial Thomas William Ashby, about 50 years of age, on a charge of the [?]lful murder of Robert James Trenorden at…

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Kogarah Police Court. Wednesday, 18th February. Before Mr. Longfield, S.M.

The St George Call · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 2

Walter Green, Frederick Eagles and Charles Doyle were each fined 20/-with 3/4 costs, for taking oysters from oyster lease No. 7874. held by Emma…

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Husband Charged Wife Poisoned MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 7

Further evidence bearing on the poisoning of Mrs. Beatrice Miller on December 23, was given in the Criminal Court to-day. Her husband…

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Theft From Motor £120 in Jewels Missing

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 9

A suit-case containing jewellery and clothing, worth £120, was stolen from a motor car standing outside the Australian Club, Macquarie-Street, City…

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A Police Station

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 7

In a "minute" to Fairfield Council on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Alderman H. W. Stein) considered It most important that action be taken towards tile…

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Police Hospital Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 2

Several Picture Theatre Proprietors in St. George District have generously promised to set aside a night in aid of the above, and the first will take place…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—At 10 a.m., in Chambers in No. 1 Court: In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916, and in the matter of the dependents of Thomas Ellis,deceased, in the…

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Pleaded For Leniency But Magistrate Could Not Comply

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 6

"If I get off this time, I won't do anything like it again I wan under the influence of drink at the time." This statement was made by Annie…

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Married at 14 Dancing Mistress Charged Bigamy Alleged

The Sun · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 9

Clara Violet Morrell an attractive looking and well-dressed young woman said to be well-known as a Sydney dancing mistress, appeared…

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Kogarah Police Court. Wednesday, Februaby 11. (Before Mr. Longfield. S.m.) Vehicle Driver Fined

The Propeller · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 8

Charles Setton Stone, aged 25, was proceeded against for being under the influence of liquor while driving a horse and sulky at Blakchurst…

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