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Courts & crime, 1936

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 8

Before his Honor Judge Sheridan, K.C., and Juries.—In No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.: Goldherg v Brown (for Judgment) Crosby v The Commissioner for Road Transport and…

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Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 8

Term List.—In the Banco Court.—At 10 a.m.: Applications by solicitors; admission of barristers; applications by articled clerks. Not before 10.15 a.m.: Motions generally. Not before 10.45 a.m…

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Quarter Sessions Appeal. (Before Judge Curlewis.) Alleged Assault

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 8

William Bode appealed against his conviction and fine of £1 imposed upon him by Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., at the Manly Police Court on a charge of assaulting Alice…

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Former Policeman Sentenced to Imprisonment AFTER 18 Years' Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 11

At the Quarter Sessions yesterday, Judge White sentenced John Ena McDonald Harcombe, an ex-police constable, to l8 months' imprisonment. There were four charges…

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Were Absent From Reception Swimmers Charged with Discourtesy

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 11

PERTH, Wednesday.--Visiting swimmers were accused of discourtesy during a civic reception at Fremantle to-day…

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Baron in Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 8

It was no bogus Baron that appeared at the parramatta Police Court yesterday. He was dinky-di Yes, Arthur Baron was fined 10/-…

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Ex-constable Sent to Gaol. After Eighteen Years' Service

The Propeller · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

At the Quarter Sessions yesterday, Judge White sentenced John Ena McDonald Harcombe, formerly a police constable at Hurstville, to 18 months'…

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Publican's Application. Licence for Hampton Court Refused by Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 8

At the Metropolitan Licensing Court yesterday, James Quirk, licensee of the Limerick Castle Hotel, Smith and Ann streets, applied for the removal of the licence of the hotel…

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Their Police Masters London

The Sun · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

General Goering has promulgated a law making his secret police unchallenged masters of Prussia, says the Berlin correspondent of the…

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"Bell" Will Hold Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 13

The Belle of New York will be visiting Parramatta on the 25th, 28th, and 31st of March, and will hold court at the Civic Hall, under the distinguished…

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Divorce Court Additional Judge

The Sun · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 20

In order to relieve the congestion in the New South Wales Divorce Court, an additional judge has been appointed temporarily…

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Order of Knights' Court

The Propeller · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

On Monday, 3rd instant, a dedication ceremony was held by the Sutherland Methodist Order of Knights of new equipment to replace that which…

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Motive Is Not Clear Murder of Garage Attendant

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 5

WITH practically every investigation closed, the chief of the C.I.B., Detective-Inspector Prior, yesterday continued his…

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Seaman Fined £10. Assault on Volunteer. 150 Men Against Three. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 15

James Gunn, 33, fireman, was fined £10 in the Newcastle Police Court to-day for assaulting George Mackie, a volunteer fireman, employed on the steamer Echunga, at Wickham,…

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Man on Murder Charge Death of Vicar Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 5

EXACTLY two months after the death of the Rev Harold Laceby Cecil, 59, vicar of St. Saviours Church. Smith Street, Fitzroy, the…

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Police Continue Intensive Hunt for Garage Murderers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 7

A HOUSE-TO-HOUSE canvass in the Darlinghurst and Surry Hills districts was made yesterday by detectives…

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In Stolen Car Loaded Gun Police Find

The Sun · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 25

AFTER a constable had narrowly escaped being run down by a stolen car on the Harbor Bridge, late last…

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Murder Charge Death Of Vicar P.M. Refuses Bail Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 32

THE City Court was crowded to-day, when Edward Cornelius, 29, mechanic, was charged with the murder of Rev. Harold Lacehy Cecil, 59, Vicar of St. Saviour's Church of England, Collingwood…

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Police Fears Youth Who Stole Revolver in the Haymarket

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 7

A youth smashed the window of a second-hand dealer in the Haymarket late yesterday, and, seizing a revolver on display there, escaped on…

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Nurses Seek Award From Court Increased Salary Claimed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 11

HEARING will begin at noon before the Industrial Commission of claims by the New South Wales Nurses' Association, for an…

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