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Courts & crime, 1932

10,039 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 250

Told Torrid Tale of Wife's Thirst "Life Was One Long Drink for Her," Says George Galperin Former Licensee of Newcastle Pub in Divorce Court Miners' Leader Named As One of Co-res

Truth · Sunday 14 February 1932 · page 17

READER of the Northern miners in many a hot industrial battle, best-known man in Newcastle and the Maitland coal-fields, Thomas Hoare—Bondy" to everyone, even the boss—is in Sydney fighting another fight, this time named as the alleged lover of a middle-aged married woman, the olive-skinned, plump Mary Galperin. "BONDY" sits in the Sydney Divorce Court, a thin-thatched cynical figure, with a smile in his eye. And between…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 6

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—at 10 a.m.—For hearing; Behan v Parroinrinsk[?], Fitzgerald v Knight and another, Ganas v Constantine, Redfern v Walton…

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Magistrate Robbed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 5

The chief stipendiary magistrate, Mr. J. W. Laidlaw, was a victim of a thief last night, at his home in Cremorne…

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"No Crime" Stealing For Food

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 9

Patrick Meenan (19), charged with having stolen a motor tyre valued at £2, told Mr. Gibson, at the Central Police Court to-day, that "he did not…

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Murder Charge. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 10

After a brawl at Kingston on Saturday night George Pinches was taken to Narracoorte Hospital suffering from severe head injuries. He died to-day…

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Many Tributes Magistrate Who Left Fine Record

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 5

Before business was proceeded with at the Central Court to-day Mr. Laidlaw, C.S.M., who had with him on the Bench Mr. McMahon, Mr…

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£100 THEFT. Hotel Safe Stolen. NEWCASTLE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 9

Thieves who stole the safe from the bar of the Denman Hotel, Abermain, between mid-night and 7 a.m. to-day, escaped with about £100 in notes and coin. They carried the…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Edwards and juries, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.—Up[?] v Drummond; Schaaf v Grant; Soughan v Vincent, Williams v Metropolitan Transport Trust. Before the Registrar…

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"Have a Bath" Magistrate's Instruction to Wife Beater

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 1

Mrs. Bergan, of Auburn was away from her husband, Joseph Bergan, for a week prior to January 28, and when she returned he assaulted her…

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Mystery Parked Car with Money-bags Theft Theory

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 9

THE mystery concerning a motor car, found at a garage in the city and loaded with a Melbourne bank's money bags, a revolver,…

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Surf Assault Is Alleged Italian Arrested at Bronte

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 1

After they had swum through a treacherous surf at Bronte yesterday to his assistance, an Itahan, is said to have attacked a lifesaver and…

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Federal Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 6

Before the Registrar in Bankruptcy.—At Supreme Court Building, Elizabeth-street.—At 10 a.m.— Application for certificate of discharge: Re Henry Albert Potts, [?] Edward John Lees Hallstrom…

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"Get Him" Police Seeking Green

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 7

WHERE is Frank Green ? Sergeant Napper stated at the Central Police Court to-day that he was…

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Struck at Man Who Saved Him Bronte Surfer Charged Young Italian

The Labor Daily · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 5

After being rescued at about 4 p.m. yesterday afternoon by members of the Bronte Life Saving Club it is alleged that a…

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Police Courts. Sold Wine to Constable

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 6

George Davidson, 45, labourer, sold a bottle of wine to a constable in Riley-street, about 10.30 on Friday night. At Central Police Court on Saturday he was fined £30, in default 60…

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Trial of Hurley Brothers Counsel Charges Constable With Perjury Alleged Theft of Horses—jury Disagree

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 1

An attack on Constable Nagle by Mr. H. E. McIntosh was one of the features of the case in which William Hurley and Herbert George Hurley, at the Parramatta Quarter Sessions last Friday were charged with having stolen two horses in June. 1930…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 15. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 6

Term List.—In the Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.— Motions generally.—Criminal appeals: R. v Welsh (part heard), R. v See Lun (part heard). Causes List.—In the Causes Court.—Queen's-square…

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Serious Allegation Against Police Sergeant. Question of Bondsman's Fees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 6

At the Central Police Court on Saturday a serious allegation was made against a police sergeant by Kate Gallagher,, 40, domestic, who was charged with having intended to…

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Journey's End. Point Decided in Court. PENRITH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 9

If a man who has been a journey returns to his home, but does not enter it, and afterwards proceeds to a hotel, is he entitled to be legally regarded as a traveller and to enjoy…

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Best Pup "Snowy" Ever Had on Murder Charge and Dog Died Story of West

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 5

PERTH, Sunday.--For a week public attention has been focussed on " Snowy'' Rowles, and the Murchison inquest This is…

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