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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

8,409 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 250

Police Raid City Offices; Two Men Arrested Promoters of 16 Companies Capital Totals £570,500 Grave Charge

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 5

Stated by police to be the promoters of 16 companies, several of which are listed on the Stock Exchange and having a…

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Pauperising the Workers Federal Arbitration Court Orders 10 Per Cent. Cut in Wages. £25,000,000 to Be Snatched From Workers' Pay Envelopes

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 14

To meet what it termed a national emergency, the Federal Arbitration Court at Melbourne last Thursday ordered a reduction of 10 per cent, in the wages of all…

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Stealing Charges

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

William James Smythe and James Henry Hadler, at the Parramatta Police Court yesterday, were charged with having stolen, at Granville, between December 25 and…

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Opium Raid Sequel Two Police to Face Assault Summons

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

As a sequel to an opium den raid two police officers, who have been responsible for the conviction of many Chinese, were yesterday…

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Theft of Motor Vehicles

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 14

The continued prevalence of theft of motor vehicles has caused the N.R.M.A. to renew its representations to the Government for the early introduction…

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Withdrawn £10,000 Theft Charge

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 19

The charge against the manager of a well-known city business, of having stolen £10,000, was withdrawn at the Central Police Court…

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Sentenced to Death Editor of "Daily Express"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 15

According to an Exchange message from Riga, the Soviet of Novorossisk, the Russian port on the Black Sea, held a meeting to consider the articles which have…

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Police Court Death 60-mile-an-hour Chase After Stolen Car

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 3

CAR thieves and police courted death last night in a mad 60-miles-an-hour chase at Peakhurst. The thieves were in a car owned…

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"His Name for £5" Ormond Murder Letters Sent to Police Mystery Man Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

A FURTHER development which has occurred in the Ormond murder makes the police hopeful of gaining valuable information…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 5

Before the Registrar.—At 10.15 a.m.: Stewart, ats. Faejen Water Heaters, Ltd. At 10.35 a.m.: Samwell v Fitzpatrick. At 10.50 a.m.: Courtais, ats Perkins. At 11.5 a.m.: Love, ats,…

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"Shoot Now" Assault Comedy Captive Lost Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 13

A series of extraordinary incidents followed a brutal assault on Mr. James Dhelin, manager of the Geelong Theatre, early…

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Serious Offence Indecent Conduct Man Sent to Gaol

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

A serious charge involving indecent conduct was preferred against Roy Harold Herdis (32) at the Parramatta Police Court yesterday. He pleaded guilty…

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Federal Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 5

At Supreme Court Building.—Before the Chief Clerk.—10.30 a.m.: Re S. A. Hill, settlement of minutes. 11 a.m.: Re E. B. Carman, taxation of costs. 11.30 a.m.: Re P. A. Robinson,…

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Nose, Hand, Rib Broken Gaol For Assaulter Of Constable

Evening News · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 3

A broken nose, broken rib, and broken hand were injuries received by Constable Astill when endeavoring to remove two men from the Leichhardt…

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Ex-constable Charged Early Morning Incident His Story Accepted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

What happened in front of Lett's garage in Western-road, Parramatta, about 2 a.m. on January 11? Did Godfrey Robert Lett, an…

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South Australian Police. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 10

The Government has decided to make a cut of [?] per cent. in the wages of police from January 31. The Commissioner of Police and the principal officers are not included in…

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Police and Parson Mutual Appreciation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 3

At his farewell social, Rev. H. W. Mullins said that he regretted that no member of the police force was present, not that they were required at that meeting, but…

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Murder Charge Three Youths for Trial Bathurst

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 13

After the inquest on Dan Loo, the aged Chinese who was shot on November 30, Thomas O'Hara, 18, Robert George Bonham, 18, and…

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Pa's Slipper Will Save Police Trouble

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

Police state that the only action likely to be taken in connection with the stone "bombardments" in Smith Street, Balmain, during the last few…

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Poisoning Alleged Attempted Murder Charge Grazier Held Milton

Evening News · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 7

DETECTIVE Sergeant M'Rae, of Sydney, who has been investigating the poisoning of a local farmer and members of his…

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