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Courts & crime, 1932

10,039 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 250

Jewel Robber Spared 2 Years' Gaol

The Sun · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 9

William Bell, who was sentenced by Judge Curlewis to five years' gaol, and declared an habitual criminal, for the robbery of £700 worth of…

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Three Years' Gaol. For Newly-Married Man

The Propeller · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 1

At the Sydney Quarter Sessions on Monday, before judge Armstrong, Oriel Ellard, 29, pastrycook, was charged with stealing at Hurstville on…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Edwards, in No. 1 Court, at 10 a.m.—In Chambers: McGrath v Marks: in the matter of the application of Arthur Henry Harris: Walshe v Gilkes: in tile matter of the…

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Pistol Licences. Magistrate's Ruling on Right to Possess

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

"Revolver or pistol licences should be granted only to men whose duties in positions render them liable to armed attack by robbers or others, and not to persons of good character…

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Kogarah Police Court. Tuesday, February 2. Before Mr. Gibson, S. M. False Pretences

The Propeller · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

Daniel Victor Hansell, 35, labourer, had a number of charges preferred against him for obtaining goods from Jacob Eizenberg, at Rockdale, by…

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Ex-boxing Champion Convicted of Assault. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 13

Ern Waddy, a former heavyweight boxing champion, who pleaded guilty to having assaulted the driver of a motor truck by which his son was knocked down in King…

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Alleged Wounding. Intent to Murder Charge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 10

Allegations that he had cut a woman's throat with a razor and had then attempted to cut his own were made against John Thomas Gammidge, 52, fettler, at the Central…

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PEDESTRIANS. Warning by Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 8

The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Childs) issued a warning to pedestrians yesterday. He said that a great proportion of accidents recently could be prevented if pedestrians…

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Federal Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

Before the Chief Clerk in Bankruptcy.—At Supreme Court Buildings, Elizabeth-street.—Taxation of costs: Re M. M. Borthwick, 11 a.m.; re Madge Borthwick, 11.20 a.m.; re E. G. Pitt, 11.40 a.m.;…

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Police Courts. Electoral Act Charge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 7

Mrs. Annie Russell, 40, appeared at the Paddington Police Court yesterday charged under the Commonwealth Electoral Act with having obstructed a meeting addressed by Mr. Scullin…

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Chief Industrial Magistrates Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Ikin v A. Bradshaw, Limited; Bates v Mackey and another; Roberts v Brooks (for mention only); Loader…

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Capable Officer Selected As Police Secretary

The Sun · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

Mr. C. J. Cosgrave, gaol-recorder at the Darlinghurst Courthouse, who has been appointed secretary of the New South Wales Police…

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Exciting Police Chase. Many Shots Fired

The Propeller · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

An exciting chase by police after thieves took place at Sutherland in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The thieves were seen carrying…

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Law Notices. Friday, February [?]. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

Term list.—In the Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.— Criminal anpeals: R. v Campbell, R. v Farlow, R. v Chrystal. R. v Welsh, R. v See Lun, R. v O'Connor, R. v Bell. R. v Dillon, R. v Cook,…

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Name Not Big Enough. Court Conviction

The St George Call · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 1

At the Kogarah Court on Tuesday, Mr. Gibson, S.M., convicted Alfred Manning on a charge of driving a cart in which he was delivering goods, the…

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Just a Fight. Sequel in Court

The St George Call · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 1

Mr. Gibson, S.M., at the Kogarah Court on Tuesday, convicted two men, Matthew O’Meara and James Yates, on charges of roitous behaviour…

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High Court May Be Invoked CANBERRA

The Sun · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 9

Action may be taken in the High Court to upset the East Sydney election result if Mr. Ward is successful to-morrow…

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District Court. (Before Judge Curlewis.) Trainer Sues Boxer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

Patrick Kearon, of Devonshire-street, Sydney, boxing manager, brought an action against Robert Thornton, of Lennox-street, Newtown, claiming £24/1/11, which plaintiff…

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Sir South Has Gone North Police Guest for Many Weeks

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 1

After many weeks of board, lodging, and attention as the star guest at Redfern Police Depot, the "mystery racehorse," Sir South, has left for the…

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Last to Apply-- Got Job Cosgrove Is New Police Sec

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

The last of 109 to apply for the position, Mr. Charles J. Cosgrove, chief warder of the Prisons Department, and N.S.W. Gaol Recorder, was…

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