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Courts & crime, 1946

13,343 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 250

Two Men Escape From 'Black Maria' Made Break Near Court Pants Dragged Off in Effort

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 2

TWO men escaped from a police Black Maria when being taken from Long Bay gaol fro Burwood Court today where they were to appear on charges of breaking and entering…

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Two Men Escape From 'Black Maria' On The Way To Court Trousers Ripped in Daring Effort

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 5

TWO men escaped from a police Black Maria when being taken from Long Bay gaol to Burwood Court today where they were to appear on charges of breaking and entering…

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Two Men Escape From 'Black Maria' On The Way To Court Trousers Ripped in Daring Effort

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 5

TWO men escaped from a police Black Maria when being taken from Long Bay gaol to Burwood Court today where they were to appear on charges of breaking and entering…

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Two Men Escape From 'Black Maria' On The Way To Court Trousers Ripped in Daring Effort

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 5

TWO men escaped from a police Black Maria when being taken from Long Bay gaol to Burwood Court today where they were to appear on charges of breaking and entering…

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Two Men Escape From 'Black Maria' On The Way To Court Trousers Ripped in Daring Effort

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 5

TWO men escaped from a police Block Maria when being taken from Long Bay gaol to Burwood Court today where they Were to appear on charges of breaking and entering…

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No Bail On Assault Charge

The Sun · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 3

Accused of having struck a woman with a bottle and punched her, Colin Smith, 22, was…

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Boy On Serious Assault Charge

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 5

A 15-years-old boy was charged at Redfern Police Station last night with having indecently assaulted an eight-years-old…

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Boy On Serious Assault Charge

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 5

A 15-years-old boy was charged at Redfern Police Station last night with having indecently assaulted an eight'-years-old…

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Boy Ora Serious Assault Charge

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 5

A 15- years-old boy was charged at Red fern Police Station last night with having indecently assaulted an eight-years-old…

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Boy On Serious Assault Charge

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 5

A 15-years-old boy was charged at Redfern Police Station last night with having indecently assaulted an eight-years-old…

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Sailors Assault G.p.o. Watchman

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 5

Two British sailors early this morning brutally assaulted an elderly watchman in the traffic entrance to the Sydney General Post Office…

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Woman Carried Full Murder Kit

The Sun · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Friday.--A suitcase full of weapons that look like props from a Hollywood horror film is being held as evidence in a murder charge against Sarah Ellis, 35…

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Wife Charged Husband 35- for Each Kiss

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 2

NEW YORK, Friday.--Sidney Raskin. Los Angeles bakery executive, is suing for divorce on the ground that his wife charged him 35 each time he kissed her. His wife, Dorlene Welch Raskin, an actress, confirmed her…

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Police Hunt For Escapees

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 2

Police are still searching for two prisoners who made a daring escape from a Black Maria between Campsie and Burwood…

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Police Hunt For Escapees

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 2

Police are still searching for two prisoners who made a daring escape from a Black Maria between Campsie and Burwood…

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Police Hunt For Escapees

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 2

Police are still searching for two prisoners who made a daring escape from a Black Maria between Campsie and Burwood…

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Police Shoot Looting Mobs

The Sun · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 1

BOMBAY, Saturday.--Police yesterday fired seven times on crowds looting grain stores and shops and starting bonfires, and used tear gas to disperse…

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Police Hunt For Escapees

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 2

Police are still searching for two prisoners who made a. daring escape from a Black Maria between Campsie and Burwood…

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Police Hunt For Escapees

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 2

Police are still searching for two prisoners who made a daring escape from a Black Maria between Campsie and Burwood…

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Police Hunt For Escapees

Daily Mirror · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 2

Police are still searching for two prisoners who made a daring escape from a Black Maria between Campsie and Burwood…

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