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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1950

12,389 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 250

Man Obtained Ticket to Gaol

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.--Edward Williams (72) called on his wife Mabel at Warrington, Lancashire, on Saturday simply to…

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Laborer is charged with Melb. shooting

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Frederick William Harrison, 27, laborer, was charged at the City Watchhouse today with haying wounded John Gilligan at Jolimont yesterday with intent to commit murder…

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The Police Force

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

Sir,—I whole-heartedly agree with your leader in to-day's "Herald" re "Murderous Gangsters at Large," especially your…

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2 Men Charged With Shooting Baccarat Boss

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

MELBOURNE,Tuesday.--Two men were arrested and charged today in connection with the tommy-gun shooting of well-known baccarat boss John…

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2 Men Charged Wish Shooting Baccarat Boss

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Following the riddling of the car of baccarat boss John Gilligan (49) with tommy-gun bullets yesterday, Frederick William…

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2 Men Charged With Shooting Baccarat Boss

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Following the riddling off the ear of '.'baccarat boss John GiSligait (49) with tommy-gun bullets yesterday, Frederick William…

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2 Men Charged, With Shooting. Baccarat Boss

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

MELBOURNE; Twesday.--Following the riddling of the car riddling of baccarat boss John Gilligan (49) with tommy-gunbullets yesterday, Frederick William…

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90 Jap Murder Suspects to Escape

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

TOKIO, Tuesday.--At least 90 Japanese war criminal suspects charged with murder, torture, beheading and other atrocities in New…

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Auxiliary Police: Vic. Plan

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Mon.--The Chief Secretary (Mr. Leggatt) said tonight he would ask State Cabinet…

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Police Sliowst In New Film

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday.--For the first time, British criminal investigation beadguarters at Soctland Yard has…

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Police As 'Heroes of Flood'

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 5

Mr. W. H. Henderson, licensee of the Glen Davis Hotel, last night described Constables Booth and…

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Victorian Plan Of Police Auxiliaries

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Several hundred auxiliary police may be recruited soon, said the Chief…

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Victorian Plan Of Police Auxiliaries

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 24

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Several hundred auxiliary police may be recruited soon, said the Chief…

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Victorian Plan Of Police Auxiliaries

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Several hundred auxiliary police may be recruited soon, said the Chief…

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Police Shown In New Film

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--For the first time, British criminal investigation headquarters at Soctland Yard has…

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Police Shown In New Film

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--For the first time, British criminal investigation headquarters at Soctland Yard has…

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New District Court judge

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 9

The State Government will recommend to the Executive Council the appointment of Mr. G. J. J…

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District Court Extra Judge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

State Cabinet has decided to appoint Mr. G. J. O'sullivan, a Judge of the District Court…

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Counsel Protests; Murder Inquest Youth Held in Custody

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

A witness told the Campsie Coroner (Mr. E. Gibson) today that he considered a yoMng man who has been charged with double murder to be a very good…

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Counsel Protests; Murder Inquest Youth Held in Custody

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 2

A witness tolcl the Campsie Coronet (Mr. E. Gibson) today that he considered a young man who has been charged with double murder to be a very good…

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