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Courts & crime, 1951

11,126 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Believed To Hove Been Used In 'Cheeky Theft''

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 2

This, lorry, She gutted remains of which were found, in dense scrub at Miranda near Sutherland, early today, is believed to have been involved in what police describe as "one of the cheekiest robberies in recent years." Three men, according to…

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Charge of Attempted Murder Warragamba Incident

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

Report was received by the police that a woman was near a window in her home in Silverdale Road, Warragamba Dam, about 8 p.m. on…

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Horror film talk in murder case

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 19

Talk of horror films was mentioned in Redfern Court today, where a soldier was committed for trial for…

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Intruders' Noise Brought Police

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 6

Noisy thieves attracted a nightwatchman last night as they attempted to steal a 30 cw. safe from the premises of…

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Intruders' Noise Brought Police

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 6

Noisy thieves attracted a nightwatchman last night as they attempted to steal a 39 cw. safe from the premises of…

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Police seeking car thieves

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 12

Detectives are watching for three men they believe are stealing property from cars parked in the city area…

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Professor Fights Police State

Tribune · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 3

A TWO-YEAR fight against the US police-state, being waged by world-famous Professor of Psychology, Eaward C. Tolman, and 35 other…

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Father Faces Shooting Court

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 2

A father, believing a neighbor had indecently assaulted his seven-years-old daughter, shot him in the thigh with a 22 calibre revolver, it was stated at the Quarter Sessions today…

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Potato Sellers Had Their Eyes On Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 12

Unlicensed barrowmen, who sold potatoes in Hunter Street late yesterday afternoon, had a novel way of avoiding police…

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Don’t Become Pawns Of Police State

Tribune · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 6

“WE strongly object to people being place willy nilly into armies both military and industrial for the purpose of being…

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Man Admitted Battering of Widow, Police Allege Luxury Flat Killing Probe

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 2

A detective-sergeant told the City Coroner (Mr. A. N. Bott) today that a young man had admitted battering wealthy 72-years-old, Mrs…

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Man Admitted Ratteens of Widow, Police Allege Luxury Flat Killing Probe

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 2

A detective-sergeant fold the City Coroner (Mr. A. N. Bott today that a young man had admitted battering Wealthy 72-years-old widow, Mrs. Edith…

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Man Admitted Battering of Widow, Police Allege Luxury Flat Killing Probe

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 2

A detective-sergeant told the City Coroner (Mr. A. N. Bott) today that a young man had admitted battering wealthy 72-years-old widow, Mrs.Edith…

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Five Gaoled In 1949, Then Freed On assurances To Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

On July 12, 1949, five officials of the Miners' Federation were sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for defiance of provisions of the National Emergency Coal Strike Act…

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Price Controls, Subsidies Again in N.Z. Court awards 15 p.c. pay rise

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 9

WELLINGTON, Wed.--The New Zealand Government decided today to re-introduce controls on some food and manufactured goods…

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Wife asked court to gaol husband

The Sun · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 5

A woman, who asked Burwood Court to send her husband to gaol, said today that when she asked him for…

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Bank Bandit Gets Seven Years' Gaol "A Potential Murder," Judge States

Daily Mirror · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 2

A 21 - years- old laborer who attempted to rob the Mascot branch the 'Union Bank of Australia Ltd. on December 14, was sentenced at the…

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Bank Bandit Gets Seven Years' Gaol "A Potential Murder," Judge States

Daily Mirror · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 2

A 21 - years - old laborer who attempted to rob the Mascot branch of the Union Bank of Australia Ltd. on December 14, was sentenced at the…

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"Corpse" Gaoled on Coffin Theft

Daily Mirror · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 7

VIENNA, Friday. --Walter Ell (17), of Leibeneld has been sentenced to four months' gaol --for tealing a coffin and wreaths. Irked by the apparent lack…

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"Corpse" Gaoled on Coffin Theft

Daily Mirror · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 16

VIENNA, Friday.--Walter Elf (17), of Leibenfeld, has been sentenced fo four months' gaol--for stealing a coffin and wreaths. Irked by the apparent lack…

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