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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

11,639 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 250

S.m. Severe Driver Drunk Nine Month's Gaol

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 3

"SIX months in prison does not seem to have done you much good, so that you can't expect much consideration from me." said Mr…

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Woman Shot Twice. Elderly Man Charged. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 17

As a result of the shooting of Mrs Kathleen Bensttad at Essendon on Thursday afternoon. James McClure, 80, letlred railway employee, appeared at the Citv Court to-day,…

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Sheep Stealing From Paddock at Eastern Creek Plucked the Brands

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 1

For stealing a sheep from a paddock at Eastern Creek, Cecil Frederick Luke was fined £5, in default one month's hard labor, at Penrith…

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High Court Appeal

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 7

The annual convention of the Miner Federation which was to have been opened next Tuesday has been postponed in[?]ely owing to the fact that on…

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Mystery Assault at Punchbowl Man Found Unconscious in the Bush

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 3

Mystery surrounds the finding of Phillip Meagher (26) laborer, of Augusta Rd., Punchbowl unconscious in the bush off Rossmore Avenue,…

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Man's Job Carrying Payroll Police Advice

The Sun · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 3

Friday in most city and suburban establishments is pay day, and hundreds of thousands of pounds arc drawn from the banks. Street thugs are here…

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Summer Hill Tragedy. Double Murder and Suicide. Coroner's Verdict

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 14

The Parramatta District Coroner (Mr. H. Richardson Clark), at the conclusion of an inquiry into the deaths of William Cecil Plumb, 40, a carpenter, and Irene Beatrice…

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Breadcarters in Court Commissioner's Advice

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 8

In order to settle the bickering and fighting,which has been evident in the ranks of the Breadcarters Union as to who is entitled to carry on its affairs…

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Melbourne Fire Inquiries by Police Melbourne

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 2

DETECTIVES are investigating an outbreak of fire in premises occupied by the London and Parsian P[?] Company, in Brien Lane, off…

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"Just a Joke" Going Through His Pockets "A Beer Party" Six Months' Gaol

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 3

In answer to a charge, at Penrith Police Court on Monday, of stealing from the person, of Christian Henry Ahmelman, at Emu…

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The Dog It Was That Died! "Sandwich and Eggs" Cost Beggar Three Months' Gaol

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 5

In North Sydney Court yesterday William Fraser (60), laborer, paid the bill for one sandwich and two fried eggs, which he demanded with vile…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 10. Commonwealth Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 14

No.2 High Court, Courthouse. Darlinghurst.— Before his Honor, Doputy-Presldent Sir John Quick-At 2.15 p.m.—Association of Raliway Professional Officers of Australia v Victorian…

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Wild Chase of Girl Fought on Roof With Four Police

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Friday.--In an exciting chase over a city roof today, between one of three girls who had escaped from a…

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Police Duped by Girl Amazing Escapade Ran Away From School

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 1

A REMARKABLE, story was related by a run-away schoolgirl who was located by police on Central-Railway Station last night…

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Iron Knob Stranding. Marine Court Inquiry. "There's Something Wrong."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 14

In the early hours of the morning of January 4, the steamer Iron Knob, which is owned by the Broken Hill Pty. Coy., Ltd., ran ashore near Port Albert, Victoria, when on a…

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District Court. (Before Acting-Judge Mack.) Valuable Horse Injured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 14

Cecil Patrick Hogan, of Beaconsfleld-avenue, Concord, proceeded against William Michael Lowe, of Lewis-street, Punchbowl, claiming £200 damages for injuries alleged…

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Police for Samoa N. Zealand to Defer Wellington, N.Z.

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 2

THE actual despatch of the newly formed military police for Sam[?] may be deferred until the Minister for Defence, Mr. Cobb, arrives back in New…

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Poignant Drama on Country Road Girl Found at Dawn Story of Assault "Thought I Was in Trouble" Hands Tied

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 1

Deliberately tying her hands behind her back, and throwing herself On the roadside, to be later picked up by a passer-by…

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Quarter Sessions. No. 1 COURT. (Before Judge Armstrong.) Crown Prosecutor, Mr. V. H. Treatt. SENTENCES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 14

The following persons, who had either pleaded guilty or had been convicted during the week, were dealt with as stated:— Sidney Richardson, 29, carpenter,…

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Police Guard Sad Farewell Of Escapee and Young Wife Drama on Ship Married Only Three Months Back to Prison

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 2

While gay streamers fluttered round her shoulders, a sobbing woman stood on the wharf yesterday, and waved…

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