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Courts & crime, 1931

8,409 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 250

"Respect for Police" Constables Doubtful One Insulted-one Punched

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 4

"I have great respect for the police as a body of men. It has always been drilled into me to respect the police." Brian Noel Burchana (22), at the…

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High Court of Bridge Ex-Secretary's World Rulings

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 9

MAJOR J. H. MONTAGU, A former secretary and committeeman of the Portland Club, the recognised head body of the card world. which was…

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Law Notices. Thursday. January 22. Federal Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 5

Before his Honor Mr Justice Lukin.—In No. 1. High Court, Court House, Darlinghurst.—At 10.30 a.m.; Hearing of creditors petition Re Reginald Lindsay Blick, ex parte Bertram Walter Ezzey;…

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Mutiny Court Martial on Naval Depot Ship London

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 4

A COURT-MARTIAL of 31 of the crew of H.M.S. Lucia, a depot ship, charged with disobeying orders on January 4, has been opened…

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Red Flag Sung in Court Union Dismay Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 13

A scene unprecedented in the history of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court occurred about 10 minutes after the judges had…

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A Plot to Overthrow British Rule Indian Plans For Murder Orgy Leaders Caught Calcutta

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 4

A plot to murder the police and Government officials, burn all police stations, and establish government by Congress in…

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Broken Batons in Court Sequel To Melbourne Demonstration MELBOURNE

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 8

BROKEN batons, torn banners, and formidable-looking iron bars filled one corner of Che City Court to-day, when, as a sequel to the unemployed…

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Years of Luxury by Pretence! Police Charge When Woman Arrested Pose of Wealth

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 2

Behind the arrest of a married woman in an expensive flat at Neutral Bay last night lies what is perhaps the most…

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FOR 12 Months Arbitration Court Orders Cut Formal Variations Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 13

To meet a national emergency, the Arbitration Court to-day ordered a reduction of 10 per cent. in the wages of all members of the unions and organisations named as respondents in the applications recently heard by the court. The reduction will operate for 12 months from…

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UNEMPLOYED. Demonstrations in U.S.A. Police Use Gas Bombs. New York, Jan. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 9

Unemployed [?] many of whom professed to be Communists, staged demonstrations and "hunger marches" throughout the United States to-day. Police in Los…

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The Lucia. Court's Finding in First Case. Seaman Dismissed. LONDON, Jan. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 9

The first court-martial arising out of the incident on the submarine depot ship Lucia on Sunday, January 4, resulted in Able Seaman H. T. Gratton…

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No Order First Moratorium Case S.M.'s View Court Appeal Fails

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 14

Mr. Laidlaw, C.S.M., gave his judgment to-day at the Central Summons Court in the first court case under the Moratorium Act…

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Spots Ticked Off Time and Debts Strange Color Scheme in Court Case

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 3

RED spots--black spots--purple spots! The court of the Chief Industrial Magistrate yesterday abounded with spots…

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Powers of Parliament Council's Fate High Court Reserves Decision Argument Ends Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 5

WHEN the High Court continued the hearing of the appeal of the New South Wales Government in the Upper House bolition case to-day, the…

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'Fruit" Machines Are Banned Order by Minister to Police Action Against Hotels and Clubs Will Follow

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 8

ACTION is to be taken against "fruit" machines in city clubs and hotel bars. THE Chief Secretary, Mr. Gosling, in reply to Mr. O sullivan in the…

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"Gold" Find at Pendle Hill Court Turns Down Application Woman Looks for Hidden Treasure

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 5

This is about a garden that nearly blossomed into an Eldorado. Shortly after George Knight bought thirty acres at Pendle Hill for flower…

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"Red Flag" Sung by Crowd Led by A.C.T.U. OFFICIAL Demonstration At Court "Social Revolt" Cheered Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 1

AS soon as the Arbitration Court Judges had loft the Bench, Mr. Crofts, of the A.T.C.U., led the singing of…

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Federal Court Orders Wage Cuts 10 Per Cent. Off Many Awards Saving of £30,000,000 New Rates in Force for Year Half-minute Bomb Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 1

THE Federal Arbitration Court, in reserved judgment to-day, pronounced in favor of a general reduction in wages for a period of ]2 months, and thereafter until further order…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

Quecn's—square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Sinclair v Mitchell, Wood v Hartshorn, King v Langley, Lodbrook v Clark…

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"Punched" Police Charged Youths' Story

The Sun · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 7

After Edward William Olsen, 19, laborer, and Alan Charlton Riddell, 19, clerk, had stated at the Paddington Court today that they had been…

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