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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1943

7,258 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 250

Lieut. Cleared Of Theft

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 3

Lieut. Percival Henry Greenhill, recently returned from the Middle East, was acquitted on two charges of theft at a general…

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Still in the Civil Gaol

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 3

FOLLOWING "SMITH'S" demand last week that ex-Flying Sergeant Kenneth Munro Gregor, sentenced by…

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Two Gaoled For Year For Theft

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 2

Albert Thomas Calvert, 21, motor driver, and Clarence Sydney Maxwell, 36, dyer, were both sent to gaol for 12 months by Mr…

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Men with Gaol Records Drive Adelaide Taxis

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Saturday. -- Police authorities are gravely concerned over their lack of power to prevent convicted criminals from receiving taxi-drivers' licences from the Adelaide City Council. It is said that of the 500 licensed…

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Mem with Gaol Records Drive Adelaide Taxis

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Saturday. -- Police authorities are gravely concerned over their lack of power to prevent convicted, criminals from receiving taxi-drivers' licences from the Adelaide City Council. It is said that of the 500 licensed…

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I Am Glad I Came to Gaol

The Methodist · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 5

He was a typical Aussie, well built of body, strong of muscle, keen open face, happy friendly nature. The Chaplain often admired this fine young man in his gaol congregation. Many a yarn of friendship…

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29 Charges Against Police Unfair, Declares Police Union

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 1

Because it considers that "Star Chamber" methods are contemplated in the hearing of departmental charges laid against two constables suspended from duty following the arrest of Charles…

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Boxer Charged With Treason Well Known In England

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 10

NEW YORK.—Robey Leibrandt, former South African heavyweight boxer, who is now on trial in Pretoria in his native land charged with treason, was brought to England from the veldt, in quest of gelt, by Phil Zwick, the American…

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Police Inquiry Next Week

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 5

The Police Department inquiry, following the suspension of two constables, will commence next week…

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Hornsby Court Case

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 5

AT Hornsby Court last Tuesday Len Arnold was fined £1 10s, with. £2 19s 6d costs, for writing his name on a shelter shed in the Kuring-gai…

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Hornsby Court Case

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 5

A T Hornsby Court last Tuesday Len Arnold was fined £1 10s, with £2 19s 6d costs, for writing his name on a shelter shed in the Kuring-gai…

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Hornsby Court Case

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 5

AT Hornsby Court last Tuesday Len Arnold was fined £1 10s, with £2 19s 6d costs, for writing his name on a shelter shed in the Kuring-gai…

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Hornsby Court Case

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 5

AT Hornsby Court last Tuesday Len Arnold was fined £1 10s, with £2 19s Gd costs, for writing his name on a shelter shed in the Kuring-gai…

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Missing Persons Sought by Police

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 6

The following persons are asked to communicate with Constable Hannaford, Police Headquarters, Phillip and Hunter…

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Junker Class Dies Fast in Hitler Murder Plan

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 6

LONDON, Saturday.--Because it is an open secret that if Germany should be in danger of defeat the Junkers class would turn Hitler over to the Allies to bear the full brunt of the responsibility, while the aristocrats restored order from chaos, Hitler has ordered that the Junkers be given dangerous…

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Junker Class Dies Fast in Hitler Murder Plan

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 8

LONDON, Saturday.--Because it is an open secret that if Germany should be in danger of defeat the Junkers class would turn Hitler over to the Allies to bear the full brunt of the responsibility, while the aristocrats restored order from chaos, Hitler has ordered that the Junkers be given dangerous…

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Junker Class Dies Fast in Hitler Murder Plan

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 6

LONDON, Saturday.--Because it is an open secret that if Germany should be in danger of defeat the Junkers class would turn Hitler over to the Allies to bear the full brunt of the responsibility, while the aristocrats restored I order from chaos, Hitler has ordered that the Junkers be given dangerous…

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Today's Wits-test Poser for Amateur Detectives Murder in Honey suckle avenue

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 4

Patrolling the hedge - lined pavement of Honeysuckle-avenue, Constable Oswald Bisset jumped as a woman's shrill scream of fright shattered the stillness of the night. Then he acted promptly. The sound had come from…

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Union Protest To McKell Charges Against Police 'Obnoxious'

Daily Mirror · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 1

Because it considers that "Star Chamber" methods are contemplated in the hearing of departmental charges laid against two constables suspended from duty following the arrest of Charles…

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Mystery thriller read to court in murder trial

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 24 January 1943 · page 24

LONDON, Sat.--A mystery story written by a soldier was read in court yesterday when he was charged with murder. The soldier, Gunner…

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