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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

8,409 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 250

District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Edwards, in No. 1 Court.— At 10 a.m.—In Chambers.—In the matter of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1916 and in the matter of the application of Francis Robert Keen…

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Kogarah Police Court. Tuesday, February 10. Before Mr. Shepherd, S.M. Illegal Betting

The Propeller · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 3

Francis Joseph Pitt was charged with using his boot-repairing shop in Forest Road, Hurstville, for the purpose of betting…

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Theft of Hares Stops Coursing Meet GOULBURN

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 5

Became 15 of its trained hares, valued at £23, have been stolen from the grounds. Goulburn Coursing Club has been forced to abandon its fixture, set…

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Federal Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 6

Before the Registrar in Bankruptcy, at Supreme Court Buildings.—At 10 a.m.—Application for extension of time for registering deed: Re Ernest John McGrath. Private examination under…

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McMAHON Still in Gaol Supposed Murderer Who Established Alibi

Daily Pictorial · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- No action was taken to-day in the case of Robert James McMahon (35), laborer, committed for trial…

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Police Patrol Car in a Smash

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 5

Four police officers suffered sligth injuries when their car the wireless patrol collided with another in Anzac Parade, Matraville, yesterday…

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Western Suburbs Hard Court Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 16

The Western Suburbs Hard Court Association's competitions will be continued during the week end The draw is:- Mixed Competition.—B Grade semi-final:…

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Police & Social Fascists Attack W. A. Communists

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 6

In Western Australia the class fight is keeping pace with developments throughout the Commonwealth. Our Communist forces are relatively weak…

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Italians Crowd Coroner's Court : Carlton Leaves

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 8

Lady Came, wife of the State Governor, who left by the Ulimaroa to-day on a visit to New Zealand…

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McMAHON Still in Gaol Legal Deadlock Release Prevented by Red-tape Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

AFTER a visit to Leeton of police officers and the Crown Prosecutor Mr. Book to test the alibi of Robert James McMahon, 36 laborer awaiting…

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Police Charge Adelaide Unemployed. Attempted Intimidation. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 11

A number of unemployed this morning attempted to intimidate 25 men who had volunteered to work for the Adelaide City Council for 12/6 a day…

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Law Notices. Friday, February 13. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 6

In Chambers.—Before Mr. Justice Stephen.—In the Causes Court, Queen's square.—At 10 a.m.: Stevenson v Stevenson, stated case. In Chambers —Before the Prothonotary.—In the…

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Police Patrol in It's First Smash Constables Injured In Collision

Daily Pictorial · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

THE Police Wireless Patrol, for the first time since its inauguration, was involved yesterday in a smash. The crew--Plamclothes-constables…

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"Drug Traffic Head" Supplies Cut Off, Say Police Fine of £25O

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

"HE was the right hand man of the notorious Kate Leigh or Barry. He is an associate of drug traffickers and reputed…

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Police Raid on Nazis Scores Arrested In Berlin Revolt Plan Berlin

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

Police made a surprise raid on the headquarters of the Nazis— Herr Hitler's Fascist party— here to-day, and simultaneously raided the homes of a…

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District Court. (Before Judge Edwards and Jury.) Apprentice's Claim. Brunell v Neuss

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 6

John Brunell 19 years, of Alexandra-street, Crow's Nest, sued Louis Neuss, of Willoughby-road, Willoughby, baker, to recover £400 damages for alleged breaches in respect of…

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Masked 'Tec In Court Disguised As, Bandit Showing Judge How It Is Done

Daily Pictorial · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 7

Masked "desperadoes " celebrities in crime, a mysterious Italian--there were thrills galore yesterday at…

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Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 10

Court House, Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate: At 10 a.m.: For hearing: Inspector Armstrong v Auland (seven casesl, same v Newell (eight cases), same v R. W. Miller and…

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Alleged Burglary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 10

Alfred Edward Henry Olsen, 21, Allan Hamilton Weston Olson, 19, and Stanley Wilfred Cahill, 19, were committed, for trial from Redfern Police Court yesterday on a charge of…

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Deniliquin Police Court. Deniliquin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 14

At Denlliquin Police Court, John Linford, 21, was convicted on a charge of stealing a mare, the property of Benjamin Lawrence and was sentenced to three months'…

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