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Courts & crime, 1936

9,720 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 250

District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Sheridan, K.C., and juries. —In No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.; Hook v Brownette (to be mentioned); The Alert Press, Ltd., v The Alert Newspaper, Ltd. (part heard); Turner v…

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£300 Haul Jewellery Theft Some Missed Vaucluse Home

The Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 21

JEWELLERY, clothing, and a fur coat of unusual design, valued in all at £300, were stolen last night from…

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Comedy and Tragedy. William O'brien in Gaol

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 32

The death of Mrs. John Mandeville, which occurred at Kilworth, Co. Cork, recently, recalls one of the most famous episodes of the Land War of the 'eighties…

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Federal Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

Before the Registrar in Bankruptcy, 7th floor. Commonwealth Bank Building Ils Pltt-street.— At 10 a.m.—New South Wales Bankruptcy Act, 1898 application for certificate of discharge:…

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Murder Most Foul. Blot on Australian Governments

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 22

Even the complacency of a generation which has seen petty hold-ups, motor-car thefts, bag-snatching with violence, and wholesale shop-lifting, followed by little…

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Police Courts. Cruelty to Animals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 7

In the Redfern Summons Court yesterday Arthur Brooker, of 140 Botany-road, Mascot, was fined £4 with £3/19/ costs, for cruelty to a dog and a horse. Inspector Limbery…

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Supreme Court. Full Court. Action by Singer. Portrate v Puller

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

The Court upheld an appeal by Sir Benjamin Puller, who was defendant in an action in which Miss Ruth Portrate, an opera singer, was awarded damages of £500 for…

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Native Police for N.t. Natives

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 7

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--For the first time in its history, the Commonwealth is to have an Aboriginal Constabulary to handle…

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Will Face Trial for Murder Man Committed At Gunnedah GUNNEDAH

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 5

FINDING that Eve Marian Marjorie Saunderson died from gunshot wounds inflicted at her home in Gunnedah on…

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No Legs or Arms Man Wheeled Into Court

The Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 19

Armless and legless, Charles Daniel Ditchman, of Wharf-lane, Sydney, was to-day wheeled in an invalid chair into the Traffic Court to answer…

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Law Notices. Thursday, February 20. Commonwealth Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

Before his Honor Judge Beeby, at No. 2 High Court, Darlinghurst.—At 10.30 a.m.: Arthur Wakeley v City Mutual Life Assurance Society. Ltd., application for penalty…

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Boys' Clubs Police Move In Country Is a Year Fee

The Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 23

Police interest in clubs for boys is being encouraged by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey), who regards such institutions as a valuable means of…

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New Ideas in Police Carnival Motor Chariots. Enacting a Drama

The Sun · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 10

REHEARSALS conducted at the Showground have convinced the organisers that this year's police carnival, to be held…

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To-day's Courts Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 8

Before his Honor, Judge Beeby, At No. 3 High Court. Darlinghurst, at 10.30 a.m.: Arthur Blakeley v city Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd., application for…

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Police Fire. Clashes in Spain. Army Coup Fails. MADRID, Feb. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 9

An attempted army coup failed following the election in Spain, and two high army officials have been arrested. One of them is General Goded,…

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Good Advice Given to Children by N.S.W. Police Officer

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 12

THE following verse is used by Constable Shiels, of N.S.W. in teaching children safety first lessons. "When crossing the road…

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Domestic Quarrels Alleged Woman's Evidence Of Musician's Home Life Murder Trial Wellington (N.z.)

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 5

AN alleged quarrel between Mareo and his wife was described in the Criminal Court, when the trial of Eric Mareo on…

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N.S.W. Will Have King's Cup Crew Without Police Oarsmen Decision of Impromptu Meeting Approved Way Open For Police Crew's Trip To The Olympiad

Referee · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 14

WHEN the New South Wales crew to defend the King's Cup takes its place at the starting line at Applecross on the Swan River, on May 2, it will be without the help of any member of the burly Police crew that scored a four…

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Law Report. Federal Arbitration Court (Before Judge Beeby.) Waterside Workers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 6

The hearing of the Waterside Workers' Federation's application for a new award was continued. George Palmer, chief stevedore of the…

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£800 Debt Was Discharged Hughes in Bankruptcy Court Perth

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 5

Mr. Thomas J. Hughes, who defeated the Minister for Industry, Mr. J. J. Keneally, in the recent election for the East Perth seat, to-day…

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