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Courts & crime, 1936

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Land and Valuation Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 5

At Chancery-square.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Pike.—At 10 a.m.—For hearing.—Applications under the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act. 1932-1935; Belmore Property Co., Ltd., v…

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Police Officer Retires. Inspector Russell's Record

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 4

Inspector Russell, after 35 years' service in the police force of New South Wales, retired on Saturday. His most notable work was with the special squad engaged in the…

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Monday's Courts High Court of Australia

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 10

Original Jurisdiction. -- Before his Honor Mr. Justice Evatt, in No. 1 High Court, at 10.30 a.m.: Trautwein v the Commissioner of Taxation. Commonwealth of…

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POLICE And The Games Endorsement Query High Hopes

The Sun · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 2

If the N.S.W. Rowing Association at its meeting to -morrow evening approves of the idea of boating the State crew for the…

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Hit by Tram Police Seek Relatives of Dead Man

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 7

While changing from one compartment of a tram to another in George Street, City, on Saturday, Patrick Allan McInnes, of Glebe Road,…

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Tricks Of The S.P. Trade Police Inspector Russell Tells

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 9

HOLLOW table legs, false bottoms in casks, and upstair rooms, with slots under the linoleum to drop betting slips…

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Police To Be Excluded King's Cup Shock Composite Eight Likely

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 3

THE startling upshot of an impromptu conference of rowing chiefs yesterday, is that the State eight to defend the King's…

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Held by Police. United States Congressman. New York, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 9

[?] Marcantonio, a Liberal-Republican, representing one of the city's Italian districts in the House of Representatives, was roughly treated by police when attempting to lead…

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Law Notices. Monday, February 17. High Court of Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 5

Original Jurisdiction.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Evatt, in No. 1 High Court.—At 10.30 a.m.: Trautwein v the Commissioner of Taxation, Commonwealth of Australia (part heard); same…

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U.S.A. Falstaff Led Ragged Army Congressman Fell Foul of Police New York

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 8

FOR several hours yesterday the police were puzzled over just what to do with a United States Congressman whom they held for…

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Police Crew Desires to Remain Intact for the Olympic Games. State Eight for King's Cup

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 10

It is likely that the New South Wales police crew, which won the champion eights on the Nepean River on February 8, will concentrate on preparation for the 2000 metres race at the…

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"Brady" Sentenced. Three Years' Gaol. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 11

Jack Anderson, also known as Patrick Brady, was sentenced to imprisonment for three years by Mr. Justice Clark in the Criminal Court to-day…

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P. Brady Is Sentenced Became Excited in Court Hobart

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 6

JACK ANDERSON, or Patrick Brady, who was convicted at the Criminal Court on Friday on a charge of uttering, was sentenced by Justice…

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Boy's Burglary Attempts Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 16

Attempts by a boy aged 16 to break into three properties in one night were described in the Lismore Children's Court to-day. The boy, who was charged with attempts to break and…

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Spanish Election Clashes Three Voters Killed, Assault Police In Readiness MADRID

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 1

INCOMPLETE returns for the general elections yesterday have provided a sensation with the unexpectedly strong support…

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Assault on Policeman. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 12

At the Dubbo Police Court Jack Darcey, 29, who has a long criminal record, was fined altogether £18 on charges of having assaulted Constable Edwards in the execution…

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Police Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 17

Starts allotted for the 100 and 880 yards handicap, open to members of the Amateur Athletic Association at the police carnival to be held on February 29th, are:—…

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False Representation. Company's Agent Sentenced. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 8

Walter James Witney, agent for Westralian Farmers, Ltd., at Latham, pleaded guilty at the Dalwallinu Police Court to-day to five charges of having falsely represented himself…

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Stealing From Motor Cars. Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 12

Maxwell Graham Rodgers, 21, Ronald Jame[?] Murray, 22, and Raymond Thompson, 21, were sentenced to three months' imprisonment for stealing goods from motor cars…

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Eric Mareo Faces Murder Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 8

AUCKLAND, Monday.--Eric Mareo, orchestra leader, today faced the Supreme Court charged with the murder of his…

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