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Courts & crime, 1929

11,099 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 250

District Court

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

Before the Registrar.—At 10.30 a.m., Cavallari v Tuminello Brothers…

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Alleged Murder and Arson. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 12

When the case in which isabel Williamson (52), housewife, and Joseph Stanilaus Philipron (21), draughtsman, are charged with having set fire to the dwelling-house at New…

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Murder by Order of the TONG

The World's News · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

WY did Chung Yi Miao, the Chinese law student, murder his beautiful Chinese bride while they were on their honeymoon at Keswick? He…

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Theft of Silver. Ship's Steward Fined. a Generous Captain

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

"He's a good steward, and he was intoxicated at the time. I guess I'll pay his fine, if I may," said the master of the American motor-ship City of Dalhart, Captain R. Rose,…

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To Gaol 'Night Club Queen' Goddard Fined £2000 LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 1

Found guilty on all charges, ex-Sergeant George Goddard, for accepting bribes, was sentenced at the Old Bailey…

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Secretary Threatened. Court Proceedings Follow

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

Following the advice of Mr. Flynn, S.M., at the Campsie Court last week, Gordon Herbert Dall, secretary of the Belmore Sports Club, charged James Pederson, at the Campsie…

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Both Were Tired of Life Poison and Gun Each-gets One Hour's Gaol

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 6

Two cases of attempted suicide came before Mr. McMahon, S.M., at the Kogarah Court, yesterday. The first was that of Mrs. Rita Johson,…

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Law Notices. Wednesday, January 30. Supreme Court

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

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Justice James.—In No. 3 Court.—At 10 a.m.—Neil v Russell, to set aside judgment. In Divorce.—Motion: Friend v Friend, for custody,…

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Women and "Lifers" Keeping Men in Gaol How It Is Done Welcome Reform (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 6

Sir,-- It is [?] to see the "Labor Daily" ventaining the "Married Women's Maintenace inquity, and those of us who suffered through its…

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"I Said I Would Shoot; I Did" Father-in-Law on Murder Charge

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 9

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--"I told Devers that if he came on to my property I would shoot him. He came on, and I shot him."…

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Court Proceedings Commenced Salvation Army Dispute LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 4

That certain members of the Salvation Army desired to effect a radical change in the constitution of the organisation, which General Booth…

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Legal Issue S. Army in Court London

The Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 1

General Booth's petition for an injunction, restraining the High Council of the Salvation. Army from deposing him from office and electing…

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Fremantle Seamen. Registered in W.A. State Court

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 15

Last week the Registrar of the W.A. State Arbitration Court (Mr. F. Walsh) granted the application of the Fremantle Branch of the Seamen's Union for…

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Salvation Army. Court Case Resumed. London, Jan. 23

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

An official statement issued by the Salvation Army after midnight stated that no compromise had been reached, and General Booth's case will proceed before the High…

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New High Court Judge Mr. Owen Dixon Chosen

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday.--The new High Court judge, vice the late Mr. Justice Higgins, was announced by the Prime' Minister to-day. He is Mr…

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That Judges' Car Area "No Rights," Says Police Chief Mitchell

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 5

MR. JUSTICE JAMES, to the "Pictorial" last night; "Oh, yes, judges have a special reservation in which to park their cars…

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Red Rose Passenger Was Missing Police Now Investigating Strange Case

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 3

Though the Red Rose 'plane waited at Mascot yesterday, there was no sign of the man who said he was A. A. Kenny, of Warren, who anxiously…

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Police Get Water Instead of Beer Wily Publican's Ruse Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 5

Spectators in the Horsham Court became convulsed with laughter today during the hearing, of a cans in which Albert McGee, of D[?]en Hotel,…

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Exonerated Shooting of Natives Police Justified Finding of the Board Canberra

The Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 11

The police and white settlers in Central Australia are exonerated from all blame for the shooting of natives in the report of the…

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Blood-covered Clothes in Car Theory of Murder in Melbourne Mystery SYDNEY S.M.'s SON

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The police continued the search unavailingly to-day for Mr. L. Williams (23), an electrician and…

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