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Courts & crime, 1929

11,099 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

Stealing the Name Catholic "Adorably English."

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 41

Dr. Temple, the Protestant Archbishop Designate of York, has been writing a pamphlet for which the "Anglos" section of the Church by Law Established are…

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Eight on Steamer. Seaman Charged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

Denjam[?]n Joseph Orwell, aged 29 years, fireman, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with having caused actual bodily harm to Robert [?]lfe aboard the…

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Earlwood Fire Shopkeeper Charged Bandaged Hand

The Sun · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 15

Frank Edward Massey, 32, boot retailer, was charged before Mr. Flynn, S.M., at the Campsie Court to-day, with having maliciously set fire to…

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Law's Long Arm Man Sentenced After 2 Years

The Sun · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 17

After nearly two years, the long arm of the law has apprehended Lancel Cox, 29 years, salesman, of Paddington…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

Before the Deputy [?]trar.—At 11.30 a.m.: M[?]ns v Van Brak[?]l; at 11.30 a.m., A. W. Dye, Limited, ats Fo[?]ster…

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Pedestrians' Paradise Gaol for Spanish Motorists MADRID

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 4

By a stroke on his pen, the Prime Minister, General Prime de Rivera, enforced the immediate arrest of any motorist who knocks down a pedestrian,…

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Baby Girl Alleged Serious Offence Half-caste Charged

The Sun · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 15

A baby girl of four years, it is alleged, was the victim of a serious offence by a half-caste aborigine in the back yard of premises off…

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Must Stop! Public Safety First Magistrate on Racing Buses

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 17

That he had driven a motor bus in a reckless manner was the charge to which Clifford Barker Williams pleaded guilty at the Parramatta Police Court on. Monday…

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Police Tests. Drunken Offenders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

Flushed face, dreary eyes, thickness of speech, and unsteadiness of ga[?]t are unmistakable indications of drunkenness, according to the evidence of Constable Francis,…

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Thrilling Escapes. Women and Children. Hide in Old Gaol

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 12

Two women and four children had a remarkable escape from being either burned or suffocated by a fire which raged around the military remount area and ammunition depot…

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Spain's New Law Pedestrian's Paradise Gaol for Motorists Madrid

The Sun · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 1

By a stroke of the pen the Prime Minister (General de Riviera) has made Spain a pedestrian's paradise by…

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Police Superintendent Farewelled. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 12

Superintendent Maze, who has been in charge of the southern police district for the last few years, has gone on long servi[?]s leave prior to retirement. His place is being…

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Prisoners Keep Flames From Gaol Worked Side by Side With Foremen

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 3

There were exciting moments at Long Bay yesterday afternoon when the flames reached the goal wall. At one time after the water supply had failed…

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Breaking in Man Burgled Gaol Ex-australian Blamed Paris, December 2

The Sun · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 12

An Australian-bound ship is bearing towards one or other of the ports, disguised as a member of the crew, a former…

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Parramatta from Day to Day Mr. J. McGoldrick Governor Parramatta Gaol

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 17

The elevation of Mr. John McGoldrick to the high office of governor of Parramatta Gaol is but a fitting reward for ability, coupled with long and…

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Contempt of Court. Motorist Fined

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

James Morgan, aged 40, blacksmith, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with having driven a motor car [?]n Darl[?]hurst-road on December 28, while under…

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Chief Industrial Macistratf,'s Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

Queen's square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Christie v [?]le: Dunk v Mrs. P. Kirby and Sons, Ltd.; Jackson v Crean…

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Pedestrian's Paradise Spain Curbs Its Motor Hogs Gaol for Slightest Injury Madrid

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 1

BY a stroke of the pen, General de Rivera, the Spanish Dictator, has made Spain a pedestrians' paradise. THE Districts new degree enforces the immediate arrest of any motorist who knocks down a pedestrian, regardless of the…

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Sabres Used. by Japanese Police. Tokio, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 12

Serious agrarian rioting is reported from G[?]fu, thousands of people being involved. An attack on a city office was repulsed by the police, sabres being used. Thirty Injured…

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To-day at the White-hot City Girl of Four Assault Story Ex-jockey Arrested

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 14

A HALF-CASTE aborigine who is well-known in the district is alleged to have committed a shocking assault on a four-year-old girl in…

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