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Courts & crime, 1944

7,070 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 250

Three Charged with Intent to Murder

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Friday. -- Following an argument at Platt's Estate, Waratah, last night, Thomas Son (45), a Swede, employed at Newcastle…

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Kogarah Police Court. Traffic

The St George Call · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

Frederick Markham, of 98a Wollongong Road, Arncllffe pleaded guilty to standing his vehicle within 40 feet of bus topping place (Forest Road, Hurstyille)…

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Murder Trial

The Sun · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 3

BRISBANE, Friday.—A verdict of not guilty, on the ground of insanity, was returned by a Criminal Court jury at the trial…

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16 Years Gaol for Doctor-spy

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 7

NEW YORK, Friday.--Dr. Frederick Thomas, Detroit doctor, member of a spy ring smashed up by Federal officers…

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16 Years Gaol for Doctor-spy

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 7

NEW YORK, Friday.--Dr. Frederick Thomas, Detroit doctor, member of a spy ring smashed up by Federal officers…

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Stop Press Term in Gaol for Bigamist

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 12

When Gorden McAskill (33), bootmaker, Redmyre Road, Strathfield, was bound over for three years last Decedmber, after he had…

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Stop Press Term in Gaol for Bigamist

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 12

When Gordon McAskill, (33), bootmaker, Redmyre Road, Strathfield was bound over for three years December, after he had…

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Suspected Murder of Old Man

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 6

LISMORE, Thursday.—Police investigating the death of Richard Gwynn, 67, old-age pensioner, have so far been unable to discover any…

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In Custody After Trial for Murder

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 7

BRISBANE, Friday.--Arthur Sugars (31), returned soldier woodcutter, is to be kept in strict custody in Brisbane Gaol, under such conditions…

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Police Suspect Man Murdered

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 4

LISMORE, Thursday.--Police suspect that Richard Gwynn, 67, old age pensioner, whose body was found yesterday, was murdered…

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Peter Cruise Appeal Comes Before Court

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 5

Allied Works Council investigation officer, and well-known turf identity, Richard Peter Cruise, of Beresford and…

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Peter Cruise Appeal Comes Before Court

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 5

Allied Works Council investigation officer, and well-known turf identity, Richard Peter Cruise, of Beresford and…

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Peter Cruise Appeal Comes Before Court

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 5

Allied Works Council investigation officer, and well-known turf identity, Richard Peter Cruise, of Beresford and…

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Peter Cruise Appeal Comes Before Court

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 5

Allied Works Council investigation officer, and well-known turf identity, Richard Peter Cruise, of Beresford and…

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Cured Wrist in Manure-heap Pastrycook's Story in Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 9

Evidence that a man had cured a Wrist, which a doctor had said would be permanently stiff, by placing it for an hour a day…

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Police Raid in Gordon Bush Sequel to Two-up Charge by M.L.A.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 7

Following a complaint by Mr. Turner (D.P., Gordon), in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that a "notorious" two-up…

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Georges River-Penikurst Cricket Association. Penshurst Struggling for Runs. Fine Effort by Waratah. Police Bots Score Well

The St George Call · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 4

The leaders, Penahurst, are experiencing a spot of bother against Waratah and with five wickets In hand, need a further 95 rims. South Penshurst have…

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Objection to "Police Court"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Friday.--A White Paper issued in London by a departmental committee on Justices' Courts recommends abolition of the name "Police…

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Alleged Assault

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 11

Ah Chong, 60, who lives in Henrietta Street, Chippendale, was taken to Sydney Hospital late last night suffering from serious head injuries…

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Half-caste Charged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 11

A young half-caste was charged with murder at Lismore yesterday in connection with the death of Richard Gwynn, 67, whose body was found with…

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