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Courts & crime, 1926

8,105 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 250

Monday's Courts DlSTRICT COURT

The Labor Daily · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 10

Before Judge Cohen, In No. Court. At 10 a.m, All undefended actions, and afterwards afterwards the following matters: In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act 1916 and In the matters…

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New Police Chief May Be Naval Officer

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

The [?] of Deputy-Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has been offered to Captain Charles W. Rawson Royd. R N. who, if [?] accepts, will…

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Their Busy Day Police Make Five Arrests

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 11

It was with a sigh of relief that Plain-clothes Constables Lawless, and Roach, of the Darlinghurst police, signed off duty last night. They…

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Wilful Murder Coroner's Verdict Girl Goes to Trial Perth

The Labor Daily · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 5

This morning at Fremantle Courthouse, the District Coroner, Mr. H. J. Craig resumed the inquest into the death of William…

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INDUSTRIAL (Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate, Mr. G. C. Addison.) the Minister V. Hotel Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

A report of proceedings in connection with this matter is given elsewhere…

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Law Notices Monday, February 1. District Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

(Before Judge Cohen.) In No. 1 Court, at 10 a.m.; All undefended actions, and afterwards the following matters:--In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916, and in the…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 1. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 12

Belore his Honor Judge Cohen, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.—All undefended actions, and afterwards the following matters: in the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916, and in the matter's of the…

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Girl of 19 on Murder Charge Death of Father Coroner's Comment Fremantle

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 3

ALICE VICTORIA CLARKE, 19, who is alleged to have shot her father at Cootup recently, was committed for trial on a charge of…

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Bears in Court. Their Verdict Accepted. London, Jan. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 15

Grossenbacher, keeper of the famous bears pit at Berne, brought an action for defamation against three employees at the Zoo, who had accused him of cruelty to the bears…

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Life's Queer Tricks Wife Loved Sailor Sequel in Court

The Labor Daily · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 5

GLLMPSED through tho threads of evidence in an assault case which Mr. Pelsley S.M. heard at the Central Court yesterday, was…

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Wouldn't Work or Leave Home Sons Idleness Surprises Court Toowoomba

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

AN UNUSUAL case was heard at [?] Court, when John [?] was charged with [?]…

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Audrey Jacob Tells Truth About Tacke Perth Beauty Never Befriended Man Accused of the Melbourne Murder Printed Story a Fabrication

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 11

ON board the "Demosthenes," bound for Europe, is a middleaged American engineer, Roger Sinclair. With him is his bride,…

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How Joseph Turned His Coat Strong Abolitionist in 1895 Premier Declines Dictation Electors the Final Court of Review

The Labor Daily · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

ALTHOUGH SIR JOSEPH CARUTHERS in the Upper House is the active leader of the anti-abolitionist, he was not always in that frame of mind. THERE WAS A TIME, long before lie became a knight, when nobody…

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Caretaker Charged

The Sun · Sunday 31 January 1926 · page 5

Charged with having stolen casement doors, windows, and cupboards, Gabriel A. Morgan (40), formerly caretaker of the Astor Flats, was remanded at the…

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Campsie's Bad Men Connelly and Thomas Again in Court Accused, with William Jones, of Assault

Truth · Sunday 31 January 1926 · page 16

THE parable of the Good Samaritan may be known to John Joseph Riley; or it may riot be. But, at anyrate, the next time he encounters one of the species, who proffers kindness and aid, he will probably regard him with dubious eyes, and tell him to "buzz off."…

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SHOPKEEPERS v. POLICE

Truth · Sunday 31 January 1926 · page 5

LAST Wednesday the cricket match, Newtown Shopkeepers v. Police, was fought out on the Petersham Oval, in the presence…

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Return of the Count of Clovelly. Well-known Vagrant and Health Crank Again Charged

Truth · Sunday 31 January 1926 · page 20

SOME months ago there appeared in the Central Police Court an old man, who caused a considerable stir by his resolute…

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Police Fight Trouble at Charleville Officials Inquire Brisbane

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 January 1926 · page 3

Police officers out at Charleville have been assaulting each other, So much was gleaned from evidence adduced at an appeal case, which came before the…

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Police Fight Sergt. and Constable 100 Watch Amazing Street Scene Brisbane

The Sun · Sunday 31 January 1926 · page 5

How two policemen on duty fought out an argument in the street, before a crowd of 100, has just been revealed in the appeal…

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Sobbed Wildly Man Drops on Floor Scene in Court Melbourne

The Sun · Sunday 31 January 1926 · page 2

He seemed excited. As the case progressed he got more excited. As It neared its close his agitation…

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