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Courts & crime, 1926

8,105 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

Law Notices Monday, January 25. District Court

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

(Before the Registrar.)--At 10.30 am.: Schlink v. Horton. At 10.45 a.m.: Parker v. Wrigley. At 11 a.m.: Browne v. Hamilton. INDUSTRIAL ARBITRATION COURT…

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Why Police Acted "Held by Some Person" Minister's Fears

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 7

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Lazzarini) this afternoon explained why police officers had been detailed to search for Mr. Percival, M.L.C…

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Alleged Bribery. Accusations Against Police. Betting Prosecution. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 11

In the Port Adelaide Police Court yesterday the case was continued in which John David Shannon and Er[?]c Wilson were charged with having been presenty at the Cheltenham…

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Mystery of Percival Minister's Extraordinary Statement Why the Police Were Used "Govt. Feared a Political Trick"

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 7

THE CHIEF SECRETARY, Mr. Lazzarini, said to-day that police were wed in search for Mr. Percival, M.L.C., "because he was not well when he attended Parliament on Wednesday night."…

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Hammer Attack "I'll Take My Gruel" Curtis Denies Murderous Intent Pleads Guilty to Wounding Sensational Story by the Police

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 8

WILLIAM HENRY CURTIS, or George H. Lacey, 45, musician was charged by warrant at the Central Court to-day with having feloniously wounded Annie Louisa Timson, with intent to murder, at Sydney on November…

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"Crazy on Guns" Boy Fined for Stealing

The Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 11

"The boy is crazy on guns, and only took them to protect his fowl yard," said Mr. Kemp at Parramatta Court yesterday afternoon, attempting to…

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Coogee Attack Confession Alleged Curtis Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 5

Details of the attack on Mrs. Annie Louisa Timson, at Coogee, on November 30, by a man armed with a hammer were related at the Central…

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Police on Duty

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

Sir,--I see there is a movement on foot to do away with the use of handcuffs, which have been in use over since tho police force first started. I…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Kaye v H. Orr and Son (an unregistered firm). At 10.45 a.m.: Neville and Barrett and others. At 11 a.m.: Vincent v Railway Commissioners for New South Wales…

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"In Governor's Yard" Draper Charged Story To-morrow?

Evening News · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 7

A CHARGE of having been [?] in the yard of Government H[?] the dwelling of Sir Dudley [?] Chair, for an unlawful purpose…

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Daring Theft. £600 Stolen. From Shipping Company's Office. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 10

One of the most audacious robberies ever attempted in North Queensland, occurred in broad daylight at Lucinda Point on Saturday, when nearly £600, representing the wages of…

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Convicts' Fury Gaol Governor Mobbed Swift Riot London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 1

There was a mutinous scene, culminating in an attempt by between 30 and 40 convicts to mob Major Benke, the Acting-Governor of…

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Snail's Pace Federal Court Union's Protest

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 6

The case listed by the Federated Clerks' Union on behalf of the tally clerks, which will include permanent wharf clerks, as well as casual tally…

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"Clean Mad" Wife Tells Court Husband Pleads

The Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

"Do you want to give evidence against your husband?" "Yes, I do. I'm afraid. I'd like to have him examined to see if he's all…

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Coogee Crime. Curtis Before Court. Admission From Dock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

Evidence regarding the brutal attack by a man, allegedly armed with a clawhammer, on a woman at Coogee, on November 30 last, was given before Mr. Giles…

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Conspiracy Charge Smith's Men in Court Hearing Adjourned

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 5

At the conclusion of the fifth day of the hearing of the conspiracy charge at the Central Court yesterday, after further…

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Law Notices. V. Wednesday, January 27. Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

Before the industrial Registrar.—For settlement of minutes of Court's Ordir.—At 10 a.m. He Stove-makers', etc. (State) Award. 10.15 a.m.: Re Government Railways and Tramways (Officers') Award;…

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Motor Thieves Fired at Police in Chase Occupants Escape Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 1

Two suburban police while riding cycles along Payneham Road St. Peters, last night, saw a missing motor car driven by two men…

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Draper Charged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 8

At the Central Police Court yesterday, Allan McPherson Brown, aged 40 years, a draper, was charged with having been found in the yard of Government House for an unlawful purpose, to wit, to steal. Brown,…

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Alleged Theft. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 15

Ernest Tutty, 41, fellmonger, and William Bruce, 36, salesman, were charged to-day with stealing £6, the property of Cliver Elsen, on the Sydney mall train between Toowoomba…

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