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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

10,039 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 250

Bankrupt Charged With Obtaining Credit by Fraud

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

Harry Watson McKeown, of 260 Liverpoolroad, Ashfield, was charged at the Central Summons Court yesterday with having, while a person against whom a sequestration has…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Edwards.—In No. 1 Court —At 10 a.m.: Joseph Goldstein, Limited, v Godsell (part heard), Rouhan v Solomon (part heard); Leahy v Talbot. Bebarfald s, Limited v Alexander;…

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Abuse, Insults Head of College Charged Adelaide

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 9

Sensational charges against the principal of the Roseworthy Agricultural College (Mr. Birks) are contained in a document submitted by…

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Police Courts. Cocaine Charge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

James Carlisle 44, traveller was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with having had cocaine in his possession on Saturday Sergeant Lennox, police prosecutor…

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Federal Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

Before the Chief Clerk in Bankruptcy.—At Supreme Court Building, Elizabeth-street.—Taxation of costs, re James Pittareill, 10.30 a.m.; settlement of minutes, re V. Parsons, 11.30 a.m.; re F. W…

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Murder of Woman. Man Arrested. BRISBANE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 9

Police, who has been investigating the murder of Mrs. R. F. Stephens at her home at Dutton Park on Saturday night, arrested a man at midnight…

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Appeal a Mistake Gun Carrier Got Gaol Extra Fine Doubled

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 9

Double the fine, and, in addition, six months' gaol, was Judge Curlewis' answer yesterday to the appeal of…

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Murder Charge Alleged Statement By Accused ADELAIDE

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 9

"Defendant seemed to suspect that his wife and Harford were unduly friendly, but whatever a man suspects he is not entitled to take a gun and…

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Police Watched Sunday Night Talkie Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 7

Though their interest was not in the pictures that were screened, police, it is believed, showed a very real curiosity in the first Sunday night…

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Check on Gun Licences Police Action

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

Police in the Burwood, Enfield and Parramatta districts stated yesterday that a large number of people were being and had been refused renewal…

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A Gun in Prison Second British Gaol Plot Feared Cell Yells London

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 8

A few days before the Dartmoor Prison outbreak a revolver and ammunition were found in Brixton Gaol[?]…

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Law Notices. Tuesday. February 2. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

Term List.—In the Banco Court.—At 10 A.m.— Stated case (Workers' Compensation Commission): Hutton v Dorman Long, and Co., Ltd. Stated case (Workers' Compensation…

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Death in Court. Defendant's Collapse. MUDGEE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 10

While he was defending an ejectment case this morning at the Mudgee Police Court the defendant Alfred Byfield, fainted under crossexamination. He was removed to an…

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Police Felt Insulted But S.m. Threw Out Case

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Monday.--"Judge Armstrong is a doddering imbecile of the Capitalist class and the Bankstown men…

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Dr. Page's Advice. "Get High Court Summary Judgment."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 10

The leader of the Federal Country party (Dr. Page) stated yesterday, on his return to Sydney, that his party would solidly support any action taken by Mr. Lyons to force the New…

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Employers Must Pay Court Decides Liability for Doctors' Fees Operations

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 13

A question of importance to the medical profession and employers was decided by the Full Court (Sir Philip Street, C.J.,…

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Girl's Threat To Jump 60ft. To Street Attack in Room Rescued by Police on Awning

The Sun · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 9

HUNDREDS of spectators stood spellbound on Bondi-road this afternoon, watching a young girl poised…

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Police Courts. Alleged Car Theft

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 10

George Henry Ernest Rowe, 29, labourer, was committed for trial from the Central Police Court on a charge of having stolen a motor car, valued at £400, from Milton…

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EFFRONTERY. Theft from Police Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 9

"This wins the first prize for effrontery," sold Mr. Laidlaw, C.S.M., at the Central Police Court yesterday to Leonard Clare, 28, fitter, who was charged with having stolen a kitbag…

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District Court. (Before Judge Edwards,) Assault Alleged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 10

Frederick Rouhan, of Morehead-street, Waterloo, barman, sued Sydney Solomon, of the Grosvenor Hotel, corner of Morehead and Phillip streets Waterloo hotelkeeper, to…

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