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Courts & crime, 1933

9,416 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 250

Jewel Robbery Sequel Youth Is Charged with Theft of Rings

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 7

Following Thursday afternoon's sensational theft of rings from Kerr's Jewellery shop. In George. St., Herbert Jenner, 19, laborer, appeared at…

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Peculiar Stealing Charge

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 1

IN 1931 an elderly man, the proprietor of a billiard saloon at Wallsend, was found dead in his bed, and the police found £360 under the pillow…

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Education in Gaol

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 8

Experiments in education are being couducted at the Pentridge Gaol, in Victoria. About 50 youths attend the school. Their ages range from 17 to…

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Bessie O'Connor Tragedy Craig Charged with Murder Held for National Park Crime

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 5

WITH dramatic suddenness, detectives brought Eric Roland Craig to the dock in No. 1 Central Police Court to-day, where he was charged that on or about December 14, 1932, at National Park, he murdered Elizabeth Isabel O'Connor…

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Gaol for Interstate Offender

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 1

"The defendant has been convicted in nearly every State of the Commonwealth and in New Zealand; his offences date back to 1902" sold…

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Park Murder. Police Evidence. "I Killed Her." Alleged Admission by Craig

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 13

A statement tendered by the police in the Coroner's Court yesterday contained an alleged admission by Eric Robert Craig that he killed May Miller in Queen's Park on December 9…

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Guilty of Murder

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 1

London, Friday.—A verdict of murder was returned against Samuel James Furnace, at the inquest on Spatchott. The dead man was found…

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Fears of Suicide If Bail Given Police Statement in Kogarah Shooting Case Man Charged

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 5

"WE are of the opinion that defendant will attempt to take his own life if he is allowed out on hail" said the police prosecutor…

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Murder Story Unfolded to Tense Court Alleged Confession by Craig Produced by Police 'Lost My Head' Crown's Charge of What Occurred on Fatal Night

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 5

"I KNOCKED her down with my fist. I lost my head. I think I must have gone mad. I picked up a piece of wood and hit her…

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Police Courts. Betting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 10

At the Burwood Police Court yesterday, Eric Gordon Searle, 20, labourer, was fined £20 for street betting in Edwin-street, Croydon; Douglas Clyde Ferguson, 32, club manager,…

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Milk Measures Short; Maximum Fine "Serious Matter," Magistrate Says

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 8

"This is a serious matter," said Mr. MacDougal, S.M., at Paddington Court yesterday. He imposed the maximum fine…

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Tried to Stop Evidence by an Inspector Chief Ind. Magistrate Reproves an Advocate Court Scene Labor and Industry Dept. Gives Orders

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 6

THERE was an unusual scene in the Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court yesterday, when, after the Chief Industrial Magistrate,…

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Didn't Want Inspector in Witness Box Magistrate Insists; Apology Is Given

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 3

There was an unusual scene in the Industrial Magistrate's Court yesterday. MR. McKEON, of the Labor…

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Missing People Police Are Seeking Information

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 7

The undermentioned persons are requested to communicate with Constable Thomson at Police Headquarters. Phillip and Hunter…

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"Master Mind in Gaol" S.m. on Illicit Still Charges One Convicted

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 3

"I THINK there was a mastermind behind this case, and that he is the man in gaol," said Mr. Shepherd, S.M., at North…

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Police Strongly Oppose Bail Echo of Shooting of Woman

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 8

The shooting of Violet Gorman, 24, at Rockdale on the night of January 17, was mentioned at kogarah Police Court yesterday, when police…

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Echo of Coining Raid Request by Police for Substantial Bail

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 1

John Worlock, 43, laborer, was charged at Central Court yesterday with having in his possession at Maroubra on January 19, 28 pieces of…

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Withdrawal of Court Cases. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 8

Sir,—I was pleased to read the remarks of the Chief Industrial Magistrate (Mr. Prior) respecting the proposed withdrawal of certain cases reported in your issue of to-day…

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Commonwealth Arbitration Court. (Before the Deputy Registrar.) Application for Registration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 10

Hearing was continued of the application for registration of the National Union of Railwaymen of Australia. Mr. W. Fletcher (secretary of the Railway…

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Supreme Court. in Chambers. (Before Mr. Justice James.) Writ of Ca Re

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 10

In the matter of Simpson Lee and Co., Ltd., v Kwong Khi Tseng and Kwong Yung Tseng, a writ of ca re was issued on January 12 by Mr. Justice Boyee on application by plaintiff and…

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