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Courts & crime, 1926

8,105 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 250

Death of Woman Three Men Charged Another Remand

Evening News · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 7

ON the application of Sergeant Dennis, Darid Scott-Taylor, 30, medical pra[?]tioner, Jack Moir Gordon, 23, medical proci[?]tioner…

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Alleged Theft From Flat at "Astor" Caretaker for Trial

The Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 9

At the Central Police Court to-day, Gabriel Albert Morgan (41), caretaker, was committed for trial on a charge of stealing three doors, two…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 10

Industrial Courthouse, Queen's-square.—No. 3 Court.— Before his honor Judge Curlewis.—At 10 a.m.— For hearing: Re N.S.W. Association of Operative Plasterers, cancellation of registration; re industrial…

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Fair Rents Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At the Fair Rents Court yesterday the following reductions were made in rentals:--No. 2 Alberta Street, Sydney, two-story residence, 42s to 30s 6d;…

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Murder of Almeida Robertson's Trial Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 1

Charged with having murdered William Charles Frederick Almoida, bank teller at Hampton, fifteen months ago. Douglas…

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Purnanga Murder a Revolting Crime Wilcannia

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 11

The district is horrified at details of the Purnanga murder tragedy. The coroner and Dr. Hellstrom returned last night with the volunteer…

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Typhoid Epidemic at Goulburn Gaol Nine Prisoners Ill Goulburn

The Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 2

During the past quarter of a century only one case of typhoid fever had been reported at the Goulburn Gaol, but since the 7th of this month…

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Daring Robbery Near Police Station

The Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 9

The residence of Allan McCorquodale, ot St. John's-road, Glebe, a few doors from the Glebe Police Station, was broken into on January 21, and…

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Land and Valuation Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 10

Chancery-square.—Before Mr. Justice Pike.—At 10 a.m. Continuation of hearing of appeals and references under the Crown Lands Acts…

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Western Suburbs Hard Court Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 18

The mixed competition conducted by the Western Suburbs Hard Court Association will be continued on Saturday, when the draw is as follows:- A Grade.—Division 1: Hereford [?] v Fivedock L,…

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Attempt to Seize Racehorse Brothers Are Fined "Savage and Brutal Assault Cessnock Tnesday

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 5

This was a savage and most said Mr. Ward, who appeared for brutal assault on an old invalid," Henry Griffith, an old man, who…

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Prohibition. Border Police Force. Montreal, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 15

At Washington the Assistant Secretary to the Treasury announced that the creation of a national police force to enforce prohibition and the narcotic and Customs, laws along the…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, February 17. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 10

Term List.—In the Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.: Divorce appeal, McNamara v McNamara, Johnson, part heard; District Court appeal, Simpson v Finlayson. Not before 2 p.m.: Halloran and Co. v the Council of…

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Court Adjourns. Sympathy for Sufferers. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 16

Mr. Deputy-President Webb adjourned the Arbitration Court this morning. When the case of the Australian Timber Workers' Union was called for hearing. Mr…

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Menacing Crowd. Threatens Non-unionists Police Summoned. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 16

Work in connection with the State Bank has resulted in many labour disputes, but yesterday morning all previous trouble was overshadowed by a demonstration of…

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All Their Rents Down Tenants Jubilant Court Sympathetic

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 5

THERE Must have been great jubilation at Dudley street paddington last night tenants to terraces had a day out at the…

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44 Hours Act. Test Cases before Industrial Court

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 9

The question whether members of Unions who, prior to January 4 last, were working under Federal awards, prescribing 48 hours as a week's work, and…

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President of Court Sydney K.C. Mentioned Perth

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 5

An Interesting rumor that has been circulated in the they concerning the permanent state Arbitration Court president is the the effect that Mr…

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Thrills Cannes Tennis Final Suzie's Tears Scene on Court

The Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 1

After Suzanne Lenglen had been hailed as the victor, at 7-5, in the second set of her memorable match with Helen Wills at Cannes, a linesman's decision against the American was reversed, and the game Was resumed, and Helen made the scores 6 all…

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