Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Courts & crime, all years

Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1869

3,399 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 170

Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 8

BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. In the estate of David Parker, a meeting was held for proof of debte, and for insolvent to account for his insolvency. Insolvent was sworn and examined, and a direction…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Court and Fashionable Intelligence

Empire · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 3

It is not likely thit the Prince and Princess of Wales will pass much time at Sandringham in the enduing autumn, as Sandriegbam-house is undergoing such on extensive course of reconstruction that it will…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Foreign Intelligence Great Britain. the Double Murder at Blackwall

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 4

The report mentioned, in yesterday's "Daily News" that a double murder, attended with circumstances of great atrocity had been committed at Blackwall, is found…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Insolvent Court. Before the Chief Commissioner

Sydney Mail · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 14

In the estate of Joseph Bergans, an adjourned examination, from the 26th April last was held. Insolvent only attended, and the meeting terminated. If the estate of Joseph Haynes, an examination was held…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 8

Before his Honor Mr. Justice FAUCETT and a jury of four—Messrs. T. Hely, Kent-street; Mr. R. R. Hu[?]tley, Snail's Bay; Mr. W. Russell, Balmain; Mr. G. Hanks, Snail's Bay…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Geeat Will Case. Supreme Court.—friday. Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 8

BEFORE his Honor Mr. Justice HARGRAVE, and a special jury of twelve. WOLPSKE[?]L V MITCHELL AND ANOTHER. The trial of this case was resumed from Thursday…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Law Gazette. Supreme Court. Sittings for the Trail of Causes. Public Court. Before his Honor the Chief Justice and a jury of four. JOHNSON v. POCKLEY

Sydney Mail · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 14

This was an action for trespass. The plaintiff was in possession of premises in Pitt-street (near the new Post Office), of which defendant claimed to be entitled. Several fruitless attempts having been made at the Police Court to…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

The Assizes. Bathurst Circuit Court. Tuesday, May 4Th. Before his Honor Mr. Justice Faucett. Arson

Sydney Mail · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 14

The Crown Prosecutor said that he found there would be some difficulty in proceeding with the trial against Mrs. Tucker and Ryan, charged with arson at the present assizes. He (Mr. Butler) had been in communication with…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

LAW. The Mitchell Family v. Wolfskehl. Supreme Court.—friday. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Hargrave and a special jury of [?] [?] V. Mitchell, and Others

Empire · Saturday 15 May 1869 · page 2

The Attorney-Genera' and Mr. Darley, instructed by Messrs. Daintrey and Chapman, for the plaintiff; and Sir James Martin, Q C., Mr. Gordon, and Mr.Fisher, instructed by Messrs. Norton and Barker, for the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 2

BEFORE his Worship the Police Magistrate, with Mr. Renwick. AVilliam Manning, the elder, 47, and William Manning, junior, 13, wore brought up on warrant, charged with…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate. Daniel Daley, apprehended for drunkenness, was fined 20[?]., in default seven days' imprisonment. THE ROSTER —Monday, May 17, Messrs. G. R. Elliott,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 2

CAUFF LIST.—Cassidy v. Craig, Wilson v. Moon, Martin v Ford, Porter v. Lamont…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Central Police Court.—saturday. (Before Captain Scott, P. M, and Mr. R[?]nwick.)

Empire · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 3

James Simmons was charged with obtaining money, £3 10s, from Philip Dig[?]am by means of false pretences. Detective Bowden arrested the prisoner in the Prince of Wales…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Insolvency Court. Surrenders

Empire · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 3

John Rath, of Crown street, ca[?]man. Cause of insolvency, verdict of the Court for £50. Debts, £68 11s. 6½d. Assets, £14 6s. Deficiency, £54 5s. 6½d. Mr. Macke[?]zio [?]ee…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Insolvency Court. Saturday. Surreders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 2

WILIIAM Croft, of Mudgeo, road contractor. Liabilities, £GI 12s. 8d. Assois, 17 6s. Gd. Mr. Humphery, official [?] Then as Purcell, of Bathursts, late of Sydney, contrector…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Capture of Two Men Charged with the Robbery of the Goulburn Mail

Empire · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 3

We learn from the Goulburn Herald that on Tuesday night, or early on Wednesday morning, two men were apprehended at Balallaba, twenty-five miles beyond Braidwood, on suspicion of being two of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Law Proceedings This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 2

BANCO COURT.—Attorney General v. Lenehan, JoscpbBon v, Stewart and another, Purchase V. Richardson, Evans r. Commissioner fur Railways, Shepherd T. Milson and others, Miller v. Roddan…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Great Will Case. Supreme Court.—saturday. Eccleslastical Jurisdiction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Mr. Justice HARGRAVE and special jury of twelve. WOLFSKEHLY V. MITCHELL AND ANOTHER. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL resumed his address in reply…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Ha[?]grave and a special jury of twelve[?]) [?]KEHL v. Mitchell and Others

Empire · Monday 17 May 1869 · page 3

The A[?]ney-General and Mr Darley, [?] by Messrs Daintrey and Chapman for the plaintiff; Sir James Martin, Q C, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Gordon, instructed by Messrs. Norton and Barker, for the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Water Police Court.—monday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Voss, Smithers, and Thompson.)

Empire · Tuesday 18 May 1869 · page 4

Eleven drunkards were summarily dealt with by fine. Elizabeth Smith charged her husband with committing an aggravated assault upon her. This was a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →