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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

10,039 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 250

Wild Mob Attacks on Police Revolvers Quieten Crowd in S.p. Raid Volleys of Bricks

The Sun · Sunday 28 February 1932 · page 1

Police, with the memory of Friday night's fight at Bankstown still in their minds, were again mixed up in brawls during yesterday afternoon. Again at Bankstown there was a wild fight, when a crowd set upon the police; and revolvers,…

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Pentridge Seethes; Shooting, Strikes, Fights Real Story Behind Grim Fate of Escapee Trouble Loomed When 100 Men Struck in Woollen Mill Bruhn in Gory Gaol Brawl Melbourne

Truth · Sunday 28 February 1932 · page 12

SEETHING unrest in Pentridge Gaol this week culminated to-day when a desperate young criminal, in a mad bid for freedom, bashed one warder with his own rifle, shot another in the stomach, and fled along a wall, only to be brought down and killed by a bullet from the gun of another guard…

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Married at 17, Deserted, Then Found Love Again Young Woman's Tragic Story Kindly Divorce Court Judge Helps Happy Future

Truth · Sunday 28 February 1932 · page 10

OUT through a mist of tears they're looking towards a future bright with sunshine and laughter—Walter Green and die woman who soon will be his wife. A benevolent godfather in a wig and gown has beamed down upon them from…

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Sent to Gaol Theft Follows Bigamy

The Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 9

Edward Hill, 25, sailor, was sentenced by Judge White at the Quarter Sessions to-day to three months for having broken the good behavior…

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Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 3

Queen's-square.—Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing: Dunnett v Ralston (two casos); Tinning v Bragg; Tindall v Harris: Doherty v Collier; Smith v Scott;…

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Police Courts. Theft of Book

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 3

A charge of having stolen a book valued at £1, the property of Swains, Ltd., was preferred against Robert Hanson, 62, clerk, at the Central Police Court on Saturday…

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Country News. Sentenced for Car Stealing. Taralga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 10

At the Taralga Police Court Walter Campbell pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a car from Mrs. Selan, of Parramatta. He was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment…

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Furious Mob Assault Police at Bankstown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 9

Constables Apps and Flemming, of the special police squad that has been detailed to suppress starting-price bookmakers, were assaulted at Bankstown on Saturday…

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Burglary at Waverley. Miss Neida Field Robbed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 3

While Miss Neida Field was asleep at her home at 131 Birrell-street, Waverley, about 4.30 yesterday morning, she was awakenrd by a sound in her room, and saw a man…

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Charges of Theft. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 10

At the Lithgow Court, Edward Spiers, 41, and James Willis, 35, were committed for trial on a charge of stealing goods valued at £33, belonging to the Railway Commissioners. On…

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Woman's Death Car Driver Charged

The Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 4

At the Central Police Court today, before Mr. Fletcher, S.M., William Beaumont Small, 46, accountant, was charged with having…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 3

Before his Honor Judge Edwards.—In No. 1 Court. —At 10 a.m.: Betar v Rowlands (to be mentioned); Pyburn-Kitching v Sheil; Graham v Minty; McRoberts v Greville; Lucas v…

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Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 3

Term List.—In the Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.— Admission of a barrister. Motions generally. Attachment: Ex parte Alford, re Quirk. Motion on notice: Ex parte Elliott. New trial motion:…

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"Go Straight" Magistrate's Advice Young Man Given Chance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 1

"I don't want to keep you in gaol. I want to give you a chance to rehabilitate yourself. You are only a young man, and you have most of your life before…

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In School Rings Found Man Charged Macksville

The Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 7

Arrested on the Showground while a cricket match was in progress, Leslie Robert Kenn, 26, was charged to-day with stealing diamond rings…

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Liberty in Death Prisoner Shot Dead: Warder Wounded Gaol Plot

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--Reginald James Barker (18), who was shot dead while trying…

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Grim Toll of Road; Two Killed Man Charged with Manslaughter City Smash

The Labor Daily · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 1

STANDING with her husband and another women opposite Grace Bros. Broadway. late yesterday afternoon. Queenie Lewis, 30, of…

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Shot Dead. Escaping Prisoner. Two Warders Hurt. Rifle Duel at Gaol. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 9

While a prisoner was attempting to escape from the Metropolitan Gaol, Coburg, on Saturday afternoon, he was shot dead by a warder…

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Wyalong District Court. West Wyalong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 10

At Wyalong District Court, before Judge Coyle, Percy Burton claimed from Neil McLean £61/14/, alleged to be owing for work done. A verdict for the full amount was given…

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"HARRIED" Woman Publican Sobs In Court

The Sun · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 7

"I was just a harried woman, sent from one place to the other to keep from going to Long Bay," said Mrs. Annie Ryrie, a…

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