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Courts & crime, 1932

10,039 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 250

Kogarah Police Court. Tuesday, February 16. Before Mr. McDougall, S.M. Didn't Pay His Fare

The Propeller · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

James Johnson was charged with travelling on the railway between Thirroul and Sutherland without having previously paid his fare, and with…

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Skeleton Is Unearthed Aborigine, Police Believe

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 8

MANILLA, Thursday. -- A human skeleton was unearthed by Mr: T. Costelloe while digging post-holes on 7, his property, 11 miles from here,…

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Contempt of Court Unexpected Charge

The Biz · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

With startling suddenness Marjorie La Doupe Lackey found herself involved in a charge of contempt of court at Liverpool sitting on…

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Worms Protected. Statement in Court

The St George Call · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

Sea worms in certain areas in Botany Bay are protected under regulations in the hands of the Fisheries Department…

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Police Terror in United States. New York

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

The police terror against the Communist Party and against the revolutionary working class movement in general, is rapidly intensifying. Raids…

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Dodging Police Yatala Convict's Flight His Escape

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 7

Ernest Albert Richards, arrested in Brisbane after escaping from Yatala prison, South Australia, told the first…

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To Impound State Receipts Fed. Government's Proposals Drastic Penalties Fines and Gaol Canberea

The Labor Daily · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 5

THE prime Minister secured the suspension of the standing orders in the House to-night to introduce the Financial Agreement…

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Court Charge Over Husband And Wife's Marriage

The Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 7

That he expressly alleged that Edward Linquist, of Hampton Court, King's Cross, and Phyllis Linquist, who were lawfully married, were not…

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Woman Rescued From Rocks Police, Ambulance and Civilian Assist

The St George Call · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

While walking round the rocks at Green Points, Como, on Tuesdays, Mrs. Helen Lee, of 42 Rose Street, Enfield, trod on a piece of stone that rolled…

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Law Notices. Friday, February 19. High Court of Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

Before his Honor Mr. Justice Evatt (in Chambers) —At 2.30 p.m.: Ex parte Hand, re Patents Act, 1903-1930…

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Land and Valuation Court. (Before Mr. Justice Pike.) Hotel Compensation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

Percy Ernest Marshall appealed against the determination of the Licences Reduction Board in respect of £1970 compensation awarded him as licensee of the Royal Hotel, corner…

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The Hectic Life of a Police Pimp Dangerous work Among "Coke" Traffickers

Arrow · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 5

SHUNNED on all sides, condemned by even the biggest loafers, and cowards who lack the courage to take the game risks, the Police Agent—generally termed "Pimp"—has none but the Detective Office to say a good word for him. His work is dangerous, the results are…

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Rush Job for Equity Court Alleged Go-getters on North Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 8

The Court of Equity was moved late' yesterday to deal with a matter of urgency affecting the enterprise of alleged go-getters on the north coast…

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Leader of Boo Guard Attacks Police Says Lang Is "Rank Communist' More Insults at Town Hall Mob's Oath

The Labor Daily · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

Addressing a Boo Guard gathering in the Town Hall last night, Eric Campbell was responsible for a storm of…

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District Court. (Before Judge Edwards and Juries of four.) Knocked Down by Motor Van. Donald v Jones

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

Mrs. Mary Donald, of Boundary-street, Paddington, sued Henry L. Jones, of Edinburgh-road, Marrickville, motor van proprietor, for £400 damages for injuries received as the…

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Law Report. Full Court. (Before the Chief Justice, Sir Philip Street, Mr. Justice James, and Mr. Justice Davidson.) Arbitration Award. Truth and Sportsman, Ltd., v Kethel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

Judgment on this application for the confirmation of a motion was reserved. DIVORCE PETITIONER SUED. Fenn v Paul…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 10

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Irvine v Watson. Fellowes v same. Kitson v same (2 cases). Neill v Monaghan…

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Police Courts. Theft of Gas

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 10

Joseph H. Thrussel, 19 Shepherd-street, city, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with having on February 14, 1932, stolen gas, the property of the Australian Gaslight…

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Magistrate's Holiday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 15

Mr. J. W. T. Forrest, police magistrate at Queanbeyan, who is spending a holiday at Manly, sat on the Bench at Manly Police Court on Thursday to relieve Mr. Williams…

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Competing Carrier Magistrate's Finding Against Him

The Sun · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 3

Mr. Flynn, S.M., yesterday gave his decision in the case in which James A. Dobson, a carrier of Randwick, was charged with having carried goods…

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