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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1925

8,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 250

Murder by Priest. Girl Shot Dead. London, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 13

A message from Madrid says that Marquina, a priest, aged 28, pressed unwelcome attentions upon Dolores Gonzalez, a pretty girl, aged 20 last October. Then furious at her…

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Verdict of Murder Mental Patient's Death Attacked by Room Mate

The Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 10

Was Miss Mary Mathilda Masterton, aged 50, patient at the Rydalmere Hospital for the insane, murdered by another patient, or…

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Lord Mayor's Stand "Matter for Court"

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

Certain correspondence has passed between the executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Waterside Workers' Union and…

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Failed to Appear Statements in Court

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 3

Harold Redman Lovejoy 42, an agent, was charged at the Central Court to-day with having failed to appear at Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions on…

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Call the Police! Polite Gourmet Paris, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 6

M. BOURDAIS, a discharged chef, has been arrested for the 99th time charged with ordering a meal and refusing to pay for it…

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River Mystery. Suicide or Murder? Body Recovered at Brisbane Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 13

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night a nightwatchman heard screams from the river near Margaret-street pontoon. He ran to the spot, but could see nothing. The water police…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, January 7. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 10

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Acting Justice, Maughan.— In No. 2 Jury Court.—At 10 a.m.: Hogan v Madden, for leave to prosecute; AcKroyd and another v Wakeham, for leave to sign judgment; Ackroyd…

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Law Notices Wednesday, January 7. Supreme Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

IN CHAMBERS.--(Before Mr. Acting Justice Maughan.) In No. 2 Jury Court. At 10 a.m. Hogan v. Madden, for leave to prosecute; Ackroyd and another v. Wakoham, for leave to sign…

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Sure Sensation I.a Court Again Remanded

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 4

Desire La Court. the young fureigner who was arrested under sensational circumstances In the surf at Cronulla on Boxing Day by Sergeant…

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Was It Murder? a Woman's Fate Screams in the Night Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 1

The night watchman of the Post office was started by a woman scream about 10.30 last night. He went to the river hank, where there is…

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N.S.W. Fair Rents Court. Last Year's Operations

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 4

During last year the Fair Rents Court dealt with 1125 applications by tenants for the fixing of fair rents for their premises. In 202 cases the rents were…

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De Garis Police Views "No Drowning" Letter to Wife Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 1

THOUGH the police Have made a thorough search of the Mentone Beach and Bay today, for De Garis, who, it is feared, had…

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A Win in Tatt.'s Leads to Court Dispute Over Share

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 8

The winning of the first prize in Tattersall's sweep was the basis of a motion heard in the Equity Court to-day by Mr…

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Is De Garis Dead ? Police Not Satisfied Search for the Body Two More Letters Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 9

Although the police are by no means satisfied that Mr. C. J. de Garis was drowned, a search was carried out yesterday And to-day…

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Fuller Advocates Direct Action Arbitration Court Defied the Orama Banquet and What It Led to

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

SIR GEORGE FULLER has decided to support the soldier wharf laborers in their fight against the Federal Arbitration Court. The Premier has become a protaganist of the policy of Direct Action in industrial matters…

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Fine for Stealing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 6

Before Mr. A.R. Perry S.M., at the Burwood Police Court, John Edward Offerd, aged 20 years, labourer, was charged with stealing a razor and a box a cigars, valued at £1/3/, the property of…

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A Motor Smash Police Court Sequel

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 7

The collision which occurred between two motor cars on the Lane Cove Road, Wahroonga, on Christmas Day. In which ten persons were…

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Constable Assaulted. Two Men Sentenced

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 6

Oliver Scruse, 31 years of age, a carter, and Walter John Crossing, 55, a labourer, pleaded guilty, before Mr. M'Mahon, S.M., at the Glebe Court, to having unlawfully…

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Charge of Theft £100 Involved

Evening News · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 8

OSCAR CHARLES KILLNER, 30, a clerk, was charged at the Central Court to-day with having, between December 1 and 19, at Cairns,…

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