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Courts & crime, 1926

8,105 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 250

Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

Queen's square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10.30 a.m.—For hearing: Pickard v Metters, Ltd.; same v Lever Bros., Ltd…

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Woman's Death Third Man Charged

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 7

A third man, Leonard Edwin Smith, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with having been concerned in the death of Caroline Ethel…

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Tram Driver Charged Drunkenness Alleged

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 7

On December 17 last Timothy Egan, a tram-driver, was called off his tram by Inspector Brown, of the Tramway Department, and charged with being…

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Plan That Failed Alleged Burglary a Strange Case

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 1

THE story of an alleged burglary staged with intention of defrauding an insurance company was told at the Quarter…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Cohen.—In No. 1 Court.— At 10 a.m.: Watt v Ku-ring-gai-Shire Council (part heard): Josephson and another v Lane; Northern Electric Company, Limited, v Glazebrook; Porter v…

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Child "Slaves" Magistrate's Charge "No Justice" Adelaide

The Sun · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 16

Mr. W. Hall, S.M., at the Law Reform Commission, said that many State children boarded out were nothing but child slaves, giving…

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N.z. Arbitration Court

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.). Wednesday. There in serious dissension in Labor's ranks regarding the election of it representative op the Arbitration…

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Push Terror Not Enough Police Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 9

A deputation from Coburg today asked the Chief Secretary for better police protection. The speakers referred to the brawl at Campbellfield on…

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Police Doubts Bendigo Doping Story Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 3

The Bendigo Jockey Club officials and police do not attach much importance to the story of an alleged attempt at doping at Bendigo racecourse…

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CRIMINAL (Before Judge Edwards.) Crown Prosecutor: Mr. T. S. Crawford. Charged with Conspiracy

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

Edmund Christie (45), cook, and Henry Broit (33), working jeweller, were charged in No. 1 Court of the Quarter Sessions with having conspired…

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Employers' Action. Appeal to High Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 13

In view of the decision given by Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., at the Burwood Police Court, on Tuesday, in the case of Cowburn v the Clyde Engineering Company, Ltd., in which he…

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Law Notices Thursday, February 11. Supreme Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

IN CHAMBERS.--(Before the Prothonotary.) in the Prothonotnry's Public Chambers, at 10 a.m. O'Brien v. Waters, Lawson Theatres, Ltd., garnishees; Marsh v. Coffey, to set aside…

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Law Notices. Thursday, February 11. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

In Chambers.—Before the Prothonotary, in the Prothonotary's Public Chambers.—At 10 a.m.: O'Brien v Waters, Lawson Theatres, Ltd., garnishess; Marsh v Coffey, to set aside judgment: Barriott v…

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Greeks Cheer in Court Charge That Failed

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 10

THE DIGNIFIED allence of the Central Court was disturbed to-day by a great burst of cheering, when Mr. Macdeugal, S.M…

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40-Hour Week. Water Board Decision. Court's Delays

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 10

The Water Board yesterday unanimously agreed to grant t[?]e miners, boodlers, and truckers engaged in pressure tunnel work a 40-hour week, but no travelling time…

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Quarter Sessions. No. 1 COURT. (Before Judge Edwards.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

Crown Prosecutor, Mr. T. S. Crawford. CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY. Edmund Christle, 45, cook, and Henry Broit, 33, working jeweller, were charged…

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Stunting Pugilists Outdone Suzanne's Pose "Court Czarina" Slights "Poker Face"

The Sun · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 1

Holding al fresco receptions outside tennis courts where Helen Wills is playing, Suzanne Lenglen lolls in, delicious Parisian confections, and announces that she is evading the boredom of witnessing "indifferent tennis."…

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District Court. (Before Judge [?]hen.) Roseville Shopping Area. Watt v Kuring-gai Shire Council. This action is still part heard. (Before Judge Cur[?]vis.) Collision at Co[?]ee. Cohen v Smith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

Laurie Coben, junr., of Evanst-road, Rushcutter Bay, warehouseman, sued G. F. Smith, of Bathurst, a Civil servant, clainting the sum of £170 in respect of damages sustained by…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 8

Queen's square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate. —At 10 a.m.—For hearing: The Australian Theatri[?]l and Amusement Employees' Association v Hugh J. Ward Theatres Proprietary, Ltd. (2 cases), the…

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Charge of Theft

The Propeller · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

Henry Lawrence Messrs, 21, was charged with stealing a motor bus fire extinguisher, valued at £ 7, at Penhurst, the property of Frederick…

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