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Courts & crime, 1933

9,416 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 250

REMAND Insurance Principals Charged

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 14

The case of Oswald Elfe Corkhill (47), secretary, and William Thedeus Page (45), company director, was mentioned again at the Central Court…

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Assault Charge "Political Significance" Alleged

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 6

"This prosecution has a political significance. It is not bona-fide," said Mr. W. Sheahan, at Glebe Court to-day, in a case in which Margaret…

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Murder Charge. Coal Lumper Remanded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 5

John Kirkaldy, 42, coal lumper, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday, with having, at Sydney, on Saturday, feloniously and maliciously murdered Robert Widgery…

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Police Beat Press

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 2

The police team followed its success at Petersham a few weeks ago, when it defeated the Press team, at Woollahra Oval, yesterday, by 83 runs. The winners batted…

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Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 5

Term List.—In the Banco Court.—At 10.30 a.m.—To be mentioned: Franklin v Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance, Limited; Wallerawang Collieries, Ltd., v Union Bank of Australia, Ltd.; Council of the…

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Two Years Above the Maximum Laborer Sentenced at Sessions

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 10

Through a seldom-used section of the Crimes Act. an additional two years, above the maximum of five, were imposed on John Edward…

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Tobacco Theft Charges Five Men Are Remanded Maitland

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 7

Following the recovery by police of tobacco valued at approximately £100 on Saturday, five men appeared at East Maitland Court to-day…

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Police Courts. Liquor Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 5

Anthony Plsania, 39, manager, was charged before Mr. W. S. Arnott, L.M., at the Metropolitan Licensing Court yesterday with having sold ale without a licence at…

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Noted Forger Is Sentenced Five Years for Breaking and Entering

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 8

Max Lanthelme alias Max Selling, 49, a Russian, described by the police as a clever bank forger, was sentenced by Acting-Judge Lloyd at the…

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Federal Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 5

Before the Registrar in Bankruptcy.—At the Bankruptcy Court. Supreme Court Buildings, Elizabethstreet.—At 10 a.m.—Public, examination: Re Albert James Grainger, re George Henry Tillam,…

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Gunman-crook Sentenced to Seven Years Crimes Act Is Invoiced for Additional Term Three Others Figured in Dramatic Revolver Duel with Police

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 5

JOHN EDWARD McIVOR, 30, who, with Robert Jackson, George Robert Lusted and George Cave, was convicted at the Quarter…

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"Heinous and Vile!" Youth Gets Two Years Assault Case Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 7

"l cannot imagine a more vile or heinous crime than the way you treated this little girl," said Judge Sheridan, in sentencing…

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Police Wireless Plant Five Tenders Received

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 6

Five tenders have been received by the Public Works Department for the installation of a radio installation plant at the police depot,…

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Jazz Stripes Woollahra Appeal to Police

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 8

The plan of the Police Department to paint in yellow and black, its official colors, the sub-station buildings in the metropolitan area has…

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Stupid Hoaxes On Concord Woman. Police Investigating

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 9

The Concord police are endeavouring to trace the perpetrator of a series of stupid and cruel hoaxes on the occupant of a house at 42 Gordon-street, Concord. For more…

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N.Z. MURDER. Appeal Against Sentence. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 9

Edward Tarrant's appeal against the sentence of death passed on him for the murder of James Flood at Picton was dismissed. His counsel is appealing to the…

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Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 5

Before his Honor Judge Beeby, at No. I High Court, Darlinghurst.—At 10.30 a. m.: Commonwealth S.S Owners' Association and Waterside Workers' Federation, picking-up places. Port…

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High Court Melbourne Sittings This Month

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 8

The High Court will hold its first sittings of the year in Melbourne this month, commencing on February 14. Early in the sittings, it is believed,…

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Court Walls Suffer From White Ants

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 7

IT is just as well the Supreme Court judges, their associates, and tipstaffs return to the courts to-day…

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Rating Appeal Important Ruling by Full Court

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 11

An important point of law affecting ratepayers in New South Wales was decided to-day when the Full Court dismissed an appeal by…

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