The Daily Telegraph, Thu 26 Sep 1907 1
POLICE COURTS.
1890. Image: NSW State Library. Reproduction: Peter de Waal
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INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Alexander Smith was charged with indecent conduct in Gladstone Park, [Balmain], on the 12th inst, in the presence of several young girls. A quantity of evidence was taken, and Mr Isaacs decided that the charge was proved, and sentenced accused, on account of his previous good conduct, to three months’ gaol, with hard labor. On the application of Mr Brown, who appeared for accused, the sentence was suspended under the first offenders’ clauses, the magistrate saying that the finding of bondsmen, and remaining under surveillance for a year, would probably be a greater deterrent than a short term of imprisonment.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 26 Sep 1907 2
POLICE COURTS.
Image: NSW State Library. Reproduction: Peter de Waal
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INDECENCY.
Alexander Smith, 43, residing at 1 St John’s-street, Balmain, and employed as a labourer at Mort’s Dock, was charged at the Balmain Police Court yesterday, before Mr FS Isaacs, SM, with indecency in Gladstone Park on September 12. The accused pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr WJ Brown. Mr Isaacs sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment, with hard labour, but suspended the sentence under the first offenders’ section on his entering into a surety to be of good behaviour for 12 months.
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Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser, Sat 28 Sep 1907 3
BALMAIN POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday.
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CLOSED DOORS.
A case of indecent exposure was heard with closed doors, and the accused sentenced to three months. Sentence suspended.
1 The Daily Telegraph, Thu 26 Sep 1907, p. 10.
2 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 26 Sep 1907, p. 5.
3 Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser, Sat 28 Sep1907, p. 5.