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Courts & crime, 1934

8,976 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 250

Burglary Tools Seized. Two Youths Arrested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 12

Masks, gloves, an electric torch, a stout metal bar, and imitation pistols, the police alleged, were found in the possession of two 16-year-old youths, who were arrested by…

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Catching Brumbies Horse-stealing Charge

The Biz · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 6

An unnusual case was heard before the P.M. Mr. C. Pickup, at Liverpool Police Court last Friday, when Ernest Thornley was charged with stealing a…

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Theft of Bicycle. Explanation Not Satisfactory

The Propeller · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

On Tuesday a young man rode into Hurstville on a bicycle and, leaving it standing in the gutter, entered a chemist's shop. While waiting to be…

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For Trial Theft Of Sheep Alleged

The Sun · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 12

John Edwin Fitzgerald Burns, 22, drover, was committed for trial by Mr. Pickup, P.M., at Liverpool Court to-day on a charge of having stolen…

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Theft of Till. j CANOWINDRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 12

Thieves entered the premises of the Camewindra Farmers and Graziers' Motor Garage Company and stole a till containing £5. The rear door was forced. The till was taken…

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In Paddock Woman's Story Of Assault

The Sun · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 12

A remarkable story was told by a young married woman at Redfern Court to-day, when Norman William Collins, 25, laborer, was…

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Police Transfers

The Propeller · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

The following transfers in connection with the St. George police division are announced: Constable Muffet, Harstville to Kogarah; Constable…

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Want Magistrate and Sergt. Removed Perth, Thurs

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 10

A MASS meeting at Willuna last night requested the removal of Police Sergeant Cooney and Resident…

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To-day's Courts Chief Industrial Magistrate's Codrt

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 11

Before the Chief Industrial Magistrate Queens's Square.--At 10 a.m. --For hearing: Bolot v Baffsky, Dean v Mary Birringham and another, Godwin v…

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As "Habitual" Man Had Qualified, Said Magistrate

The Sun · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 12

"You should bear in mind that you are well qualified for declaration as an habitual criminal," said Mr. Laidlaw, C.S.M., at Central Police Court…

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Australian Wine Is Not Sherry, Says Magistrate

The Land · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 5

In fining a wine retailer who had sold a wine labelled "Yalumba Sherry," the magistrate at a London suburban police court said that…

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Caringbah Case Echo Accused on Assault Charge

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 7

There was an ecno of the Carinbah manslaughter charge at Kogarah Court yesterday, when Arthur George Waring 24, an ironmoulder, was…

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Pensioner on Charge of Murder Body Was Exhumed By Police At Broken Hill Poison Found

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 7

BROKEN HILL, Thurs. AN invalid pensioner, William Henry Warren, 33, was arrested to-day and charged with…

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Charge of Murder. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 15

Further evidence was heard in the Charle--ville Police Court to-day in the charge against Edward Halcraft, 20, a native of Sydney, of the Wilful murder of Joseph Reginald Gregory…

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An "Art" Sheep Stealing Brands Changed Higher Value Now

The Sun · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 13

AS the price of wool increases, so does the activity of sheep-stealers throughout the State -- men who combine daring with…

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Judge Agreed with Jury Assault on a Girl

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 7

After a abort retirement, the jury returned a verdict of guilty when Herman Luck stood his trial yesterday at the Quarter Sessions before…

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Kogarah Police Court. Tuesday, February 6. Before Mr. MacDougal; S.M. Suspected Person Gaoled

The Propeller · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 6

James Nolan was charged with being found at Kogarah with intent to steal. Detective Gee gave evidence that on the 3rd instant the accused opened the…

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Matilda Devine. Sentenced in Melbourne. Notice of Appeal Given. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 15

In the City Court to-day, Mary Davis, also known as Matilda or "Tilly" Devine, of Sydney, and Dorothy Phillips, also known as Dolly Quinn, were sentenced to 12 months' and six…

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Police Puzzled by Missionary's Injury

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

DARWIN, Thursday.--Police here are puzzled at the report from Burketown that Rev. A. J. Dyer, a member of the…

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Man Charged. Poison Mystery. Broken Hill Case. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 11

William Henry Warren, 33, a crippled invalid pensioner, was arrested to-day and charged in the police court with the murder of George Datson by administering…

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