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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1871

3,962 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 199

Water Police Court. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, Messrs. Evans Raphael and Geyde

Evening News · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 2

Thomas Gillis, for assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty, was find 10s, in default levy and distress, or seven days' imprisonment. John Samuel Bums was charged with stealing a roll…

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Water Police Court. —Thursday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Hill, Oatley, and Tucker.)

Empire · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 2

John Gordon, for making use of obscene language in George-street, was fined 20s; in default of payment, seven days' imprisonment. Charles Stone, on remand, charged with embezzling…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. George Hill, Oatley, and Tucker. Seven drunkards were fined in the usual amount. John Gordon, charged with making use of obscene…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 2

BEFORE the Mayor, the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Thompson, Love, Penfold, and Smithers. One person was fined ls., and anothor 5s., for drunkennces…

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Police Courts, This Day Central Police Court. (Before Captain Scott and Mr. Levey.)

Evening News · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 2

Harriet Cox was charged with stealing a quantity of carpenters' tools, of the value of 30s, the property of H, Waites. Fined 20s, or seven days. Annie Laws, for being drunk and disorderly, was…

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Central Police Court. —Thursday. (Before Captain Scott, P.M., Messrs. Thompson, Penfold, Love, and Smithers.)

Empire · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 2

William Grey was ordered to pay 5s weekly for six months, for the support of his infant child. Bartholomew Moroney and Catherinc Kelly, for wilfully and obscenely exposing their persons in…

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The Triple Murder in the Orange District

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 5

THE rumour which, was circulated, through the city on Wednesday, of the perpetration of a dreadful murder of three persons, and the wounding of a fourth, in the Orange district, proves to have been…

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Insolvency Court.—thursday. Surrenders

Empire · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 2

David Ridley, of Sodwalls, Rydal, labourer. Cause of insolvency: Sickness, &c. Liabilities, L27 5s 9d. Assets, L3 8s. Deficiency, L23 17s 9d. Official assignce, Mr. R. H. Sempill…

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Law. Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 January 1871 · page 2

THE undermentioned estates were surrendered:— David Ridley, of Sodwalls, Rydal, labourer. Liabilities, £27 5s. 9d. Assets, £3 8s. Mr. Sompill, official assignee. George Black, of Blayney, storekeeper. Liabilities,…

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Water Police Court (Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. Day.)

Evening News · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 2

William Clarke was convicted under the Vagrant Act of being a reputed thief, frequenting a public place, to wit the Botanic Gardens, with intent to commit a felony. He was ordered to gaol' for six months,…

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Water Police Court. —Friday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, Messrs. Evans Raphael and Geyde

Empire · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 3

Thomas Gillis, for assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty, was find 10s, in default levy and distress, or seven days' imprisonment. John Samuel Burns was charged with stealing a [?]oll…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Mesars. Evans, Raphael, and Gedye. Several drunkards were punished. Robert Marshall was fined 10s.—in default, four days'…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 5

BEFORE the Mayor and the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. G. Hill, Hordern, Oatley, Levey, and Meares. Two persons were fined 5s. each, one 10a., and another 20s., for drunkenness or for disorderly conduct while…

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Police. Central Police Court. BEFORE the City Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 3

On the Mayor (Mr. Michael Chapman) taking his seat on Wednesday, in the charge Court, Mr. Day said that before commencing the business of the day, he would take the opportunity of congratulating the Right Worshipful the…

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Water Police Court. BEFORE the Water Police and other Magistrates

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 3

Joseph Cryam, charged with carelessly driving a horse attached to a cab, in William-street, whereby the limbs of Frederick Smith were endangered, was fined 40s., or fourteen days' imprisonment…

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Police Courts, This Day Central Police Court. (Before Messrs. St. Julian and Cunninghame.)

Evening News · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 2

Eliza Collins was charged with using threatening language. Prosecutor did not wish to punish her, as they are sisters, but requested that she may be ordered to leave her house. Remanded for a week, to appear in…

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Central Police Court. —Friday. (Before Captain Scott and Mr. Levey.)

Empire · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 3

Harriet Cox was charged with stealing a quantity of carpenters' tools, of the value of 30s, the property of H, Waites. Fined 20s, or seven days. Annie Laws, for being drunk and disorderly, was…

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Insolvency Court. SURRENDERS

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 11

Frank William Lewis, of Araluen, storekeeper Cause, of insolvency: Losses in business. Liabilities, L671 5s 11d. Assets, L484 14s 4d. Deficiency, L186 11s 7d. Official assignee, Mr. J. P. Mackenzie…

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Triple Murder. Shocking Occurrence in the Orange District

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 4

THE rumour which was circulated through the city on Wednesday, of the perpetration of a dreadful murder of three persons, and the wounding of a fourth, in the Orange district, proves to have been…

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Insolvency Court.—friday. Schedule Filed

Empire · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 3

In the estate of John Brady, of Sydney, grocer. Liabilities, L1025 12s 8d. Assets, L88 10s 7d. Deficiency, L937 2s 1d…

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