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Courts & crime, 1926

8,105 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 250

"Two Attacks" Police Charge Laborers Gash in Head

The Sun · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 8

According to a statement made by Sergeant Leonard at the Central Police Court to-day, two men, after assaulting and leaving a man…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 22. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 7

Term List.—In the Banco Court, at 10 a.m.—Criminal appeals: R. v Tighe (part heard), R. v Maher. In Chambers.—Before Mr. Justice James, in No. 3 Jury Court, at 9.30 a.m.—Ex parte Richard and…

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Crime Expert In Hands of Police Master of Disguises Paris, February 20

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 1

A versatile criminal, with attributes reminiscent of Landru, has fallen into the hands of the police. He is Georges Delormel, and was arrested for…

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Eloped ? Romantic Court Story "Rats in Trap" Ring Sold for Petrol ?

The Sun · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 9

An elopement. A stolen' car. A shortage of petrol. A pawned wedding ring…

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Has Dived 200 Feet French Criminal's Daring Queer Court Scene London

The Sun · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 7

Georges Lormel, the French criminal, who has used many aliases and disguises, and who is suspected of being a second Landru, under a gruelling cross-examination, refused to…

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Shop Stewards' Recognition Award Varied Welcomed by the Court B.H.P. Company Agrees Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 5

In the Federal Court Sir John Cuick, Deputy President, granted tee application of the Federated Society of Boilermakers, the iron…

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Parramatta Police Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 3

For having ridden a motor cycle without a light in Mary-street, Granville. Albert C. Roberts, at the Parramatta Police Court yesterday, was fined £1 with…

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Ex-boxer in Court Assault Charge Fails

Evening News · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 7

David Depens, 30 who was a prominent boxer some years ago was acquitted at Darlinghurst Sessions to-day of a charge of assault…

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Burglary at Lighgow. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 10

On Sunday, night the premises of Mrs. J. Ashley, in Main-street, were entered by a burglar. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley left the premises about 3 p.m. On their return about…

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Alleged Fraud. Solicitor Charged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 7

Leslie Walter Groom, aged 47, a solicitor, was charged before Mr. Jennings, S.M., at the Central Police Court yesterday with having fraudulently omitted to account for the sum of £2[?]25 to James…

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Charge of Assault. Mudgee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 10

At Mudgee Police Court to-day, before Mr. Prior, P. M., Thomas Henry Fitzsimmons was charged with assaulting and robbing Nathoo Khan at Yarrabin. He was remanded till…

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Notorious Criminals Escape From Gaol Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 1

Caries Warison and Thomas Samuel Hood, interstate criminals, who escaped front Townsville gaol on Sunday, are still at large…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Cohen, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m: Cracknell and another v Fullers' Theatres, Limited, Murni[?] v Grimley. Note: The list will be called over punctually at 10 a.m…

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Police Transfer Narrandera

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 8

Constable Daley, who was recently transferred from Narrandera to Yenda, has been promoted to sergeant and transferred to White Cliffs…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 6

Before the Industrial Registrar, Board of Trade Room, University Chambers, 78 Elizabeth-street.—At 2.15 p.m.—For hearing: Re Australian Insurance Staffs Federation, N.S.W. branch, application for…

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Land and Valuation Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 6

Before Mr. Justice Pike, Chan[?]ry-square.—At 10 a.m— Objections to valuations: G. E. Morgan, valuation district of North Sydney…

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Chief Industrial Magistrates Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 6

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Minister v Joyce, Rovles v Ashley, Minister v McAnna (4), Minister v Hislop, Lloyd, Ltd. (2), Ogilvie v Hislop, Lloyd…

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Murder Charge. Man Committed for Trial. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 9

The City Coroner (Mr. Berriman) to-day committed for trial Martin Reuben Knopp, formerly a cook on the steamer Ashridge, on a charge of having murdered Walter…

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On Murder Charge Knopp Sent for Trial Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 1

A sordid story was unfolded at the Coroner's Court to-day. when Martin Reuben Knopp was committed for trial on a charge of having murdered…

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Parramatta Court House (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 3

Sir,—Just a few lines in protest against the inadequacy of the Parramatta Court House. During the recent hot weather prevailing during the currency of the…

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