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Courts & crime, 1929

11,099 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Law Notices. Tuesday. January 29. District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 8

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m.: Collis v Collis Bag Sewer. Limited. At 11 a.m.: Collis Bag Sewer, Limited. ats. Collis. At 11.15 a.m.: Kennedy v Rosebery Racecourse Co., Limited…

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Disqualified-- But Had a Win in Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 10

Though under, disqualification, .John Atkins, pony jockey, yesterday romped home on a winner. The event was held at the Central…

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No Compromise Army Goes to Court London

The Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 1

An official statement issued by the Salvation Army after midnight last night said that no compromise had been reached in the dispute over the…

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Joy Ride Tale 3 Women in Taxi Police Make Arrest

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 5

THREE women's alleged Joy-ride [?] a taxi-cub, during wh[?] the vehicle was on the road for 18 hour[?] and travelled 160 miles is said to [?]…

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Judge Latham? High Court Plum His for the Picking

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 12

IF the Federal Attorney-General. Mr. Latham, desires the vacant Judgeship on the High Court Bench, the post is his for the asking, and…

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Solicitor's Action Surprised S.M. Comment on Letter to Police Chief

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 10

Mr. H. J. M'Mahon, S.M., at Redfern Police Court yesterday,- expressed surprise at the attitude of defending, counsel (Mr. E. R. Abigail) in a…

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Not Due to Shot by Police Wharf Laborer's Death Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 4

DURING the shooting by the police in the wharf riots at Prince's Pier, Port Melbourne, on November 2, James Alan Whittaker was wounded…

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Aged Victim of Smash Still Unconscious Police Seeking Clues to His Identity

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 3

In the Royal North Shore Hospital, unconscious and in a critical condition, is an old man who was knocked down by a tram on Sunday…

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Mixed Fare Night Club Menage "Queen" in Tears "Never Bribed Police" London

The Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 1

Bursting into tears, Mrs. Kate Meyrick, the so-called "Night Club Queen," giving evidence at the Old Bailey, in…

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Bloodstained Clues on Abandoned Motor Car Murder Suspected Goulburn Man Disappears Had Recovered Stolen Car Melbourne

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 9

UP to a late hour last night, no trace had been found of Mr. L. W. Williams, of Goulburn, N.S.W., who disappeared in circumstances which have led the police to…

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Brief Taste of High Life "Wealthy Scatter" Feted by Salesmen Quick Police Work

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 2

Several days of high life at the expense of two motor firms ended suddenly when a young man was arrested yesterday on a charge of…

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Huge 'Dope' Seizure in America Murder Sequel Narcotics Worth £800,000 Woman in the Case Drugs Labelled "Scrubbing Brushes" New York

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 1

FIVE packing cases labelled "scrubbing brushes," but containing thousands of small packets of cocaine…

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Wrists Too Large for Handcuffs Guarded in Court Mystery of Ex-flying Officer London

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 1

AN ex-flying officer, whose name was not disclosed, was remanded at Willeaden (England) Police Court on a charge of breaking and entering pre-…

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Murder Charge. Father-in-law in Court. Alleged Statement to Police. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 16

Thomas Chrystal, 68, retired plumber, appeared at Redcliffe Police Court to-day charged with having murdered his son-inlaw, Richard Linde Dovers, at Woody Point…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 11

At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Sellars v Hozrgan, Tinning v Automatic Bread Baking Co., Ltd. (five cases), same v Ta[?]te, same v Hackshell, Ltd. (three cases), same v Coleman, same v Garrard, same v Green (two…

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Serious Offence Six Months' Gaol

The Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 8

"I ask for the maximum penalty in this case," said the police prosecutor (Sergeant Cummings) in the Central Police Court to-day…

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Murder Is Police Theory Motor Mystery "Body in Stream" Donnybrook Affair Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 9

LESLIE WILLIAMS, 23, the electrical engineer of Goulburn, whose car was found abandoned near…

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Wollombi Cattle-stealing Case--theatrical Cricket Match

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 8

MISSIONARIES of the Sacred Heart, photographed at St. Mary's yesterday. They attended the annual synod. Rev. J. Parner, rector of Kensington, is nearest the camera. BOW OF A HISTORIC SHIP.--The Tingira, formerly training…

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Pleaded Lapse of Memory Assault at Bankstown

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 5

"You can consider yourself very lucky you are nut sent to gaol for these offences," did Mr. Flynn, S.M., of the Campsie Court yesterday, when…

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Land Deal. Alleged Conspiracy. Three Men Charged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 11

A remarkable story of dealings in suburban land was told at the Central Police Court yesterday morning, when Ernest Slater (28), agent, Robert Hardy (48), agent, and Samuel…

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