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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1945

6,591 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Gaol Shooting

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 3

Official inquiry to determine how the revolver got into "Cliffie" Thomas' cell at Long Boy will begin tomorrow or Friday…

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Charged With Haying Revolver

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 7

Miles Henry McKeon (31), plumber, and Lawrence Raymond McKeon (25), laborer, were charged at Central Court today…

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Two Mothers Go to Gaol

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 14

LONDON, Wednesday. -- A case in which two mothers appeared in court on charges of having neglected their children…

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Two Mothers Go to Gaol

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 14

LONDON, Wednesday. -- A case in which two mothers appeared in court on charges of having neglected their children…

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Two Mothers Go to Gaol

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 14

LONDON, Wednesday. -- A case in which two mothers appeared in court on charges of having neglected their children…

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Two Mothers Go to Gaol

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 14

LONDON, Wednesday. -- A case in which two mothers appeared in court on charges of having neglected their children…

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Self-defence Plea in Murder Charge

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 12

Donald Day had been shot in self-defence, a solicitor said in Central Court yesterday. The solicitor, Mr. P. N. Roach, appeared for Keith Kitchener…

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Self-defence Plea Hint Day Murder Charge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 5

Keith Kitchener Hull, 27, salesman, who is charted with havlnr murdered Donald Day, 41, had told police that…

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Police Rodeo. Charges of cruelty

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 11

Two sergeants of police and a R.A.S. Councilor appeared at the Sydney Police Court last week on 33 charges arrising out o. the promotion and conduct of the recent rodeo at the Sydney Show Ground in aid of Police Boys' Club funds…

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Police Gun Gave Man Away

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 2

MOSS VALE, Wednesday.--Nurse's discovery of a police revolver among the possessions of a man who…

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Police Story of Fatal Shooting

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 5

"Let me go and I will shoot Weyman. If I can get him in position, I'll bump him off tonight." JOHN FREDERICK HAYES (31), laborer, who has been charged…

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Law Notices Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 9

Judge O'Mara, No. 1 Court.—10.30: Fruit Growing Award, application for award. SUPERME COURT. IN CHAMBERS…

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Police Break In To Capture Man

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Reversing the usual procedure an alleged thief locked himself in the office of the Wiltshire…

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No Home Preference for Police Officers

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 4

"POLICE officials are not entitled to any more consideration than civilians in tenancy cases," Mr. H. L. Sargeson, S.M., said in North…

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No Home Preference for Police Officers

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 4

"POLICE officials are not entitled to any more consideration than civilians in tenancy cases," Mr. H. L. Sargeson, S.M., said in North…

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No Home Preference for Police Officers

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 2

"POLICE officials are not entitled to any more consideration than civilians in tenancy cases," Mr. H. L. Sargeson, S.M.. said in North…

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No Home Preference for Police Officers

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 4

"POLICE officials are not entitled to any more consideration than civilians in tenancy cases," Mr. H. L. Sargeson, S.M. said in North…

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Collision in Fog Admiralty Court Judgment

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 1

Judgment was given in the British Admiralty Court recently in an action in which the owners of the Swedish steamer Nordost claimed damages from the Elliott Steam Tug Company, of London, owners of the steam tug…

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Players Admit Bribe to Throw Game U.S.A. Basketball Scandal Police Charge Alleged Fixers

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 20

NEW YORK, Wednesday.--Prime sports scandal of the day is the admission by five Brooklyn College basketball players that they had…

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Players Admit Bribe to Throw Game U.S.A. Basketball Scandal Police Charge Alleged Fixers

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 20

NEW YORK, Wednesday.--Prime sports scandal of the day is the admission by five Brooklyn College basketball players that they had…

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