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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1871

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

Law. Supreme Court.—friday. in Chambers

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

BEFORE Sir Alfred Stophen, C.J., Mr. Justice Cheeke, and Mr. Justice Fauce[?]t. ESTATE OF THAME, WALKER, AND CO.—OFFICIAL ASSIONEE'S COMMISSION…

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Telegraphic Messages. Orange. Friday afternoon. the Triple Murder at Forest Reefs

Evening News · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 2

The funeral procession of the three victims of the murder at Kane's Paddock, Forest Reefs, passed through Orange to-day. The remains were followed to the place of interment by an immense concourse…

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"The Insolvent Court As a School of Humanity."

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 January 1871 · page 8

THERE are times when the virtues of those whom we know pretty well inspire us with very much, more astonishment than their vices. When we say of those whom we…

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Water Police Court. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, Messrs. Curran, and Smithers)

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1871 · page 3

Charles Wilkin was fined 10s, in default four days' gaol, for indecent behaviour in Bridge-street. George Banines, and Mary Johnstone, were fined 20s each, with the alternative of seven days'…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1871 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. St. Julian and Cunninghame. Six persons convicted of drunkenness were fined in sums Varying from 5s. to 20s. John Frost, a vagrant, was sentenced to be imprisoned…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1871 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. Day. Three drunkards were fined in the usual penalty. James M'Lean charged with stealing a crimean shirt, valued at 3s., the property of presecutor, pleaded guilty,…

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Police Courts, This Day Central Police Court. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Pearce and Spence.)

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1871 · page 3

James Haugh, for riotous behaviour, was fined 10s, or three days. John Quinn, Elizabeth Nicholson, and Dennis Mulqueeney, for being drunk and disorderly, were fined…

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Central Police Court.—saturday. (Before Messrs. St. Julian and Cunninghame.)

Empire · Monday 9 January 1871 · page 3

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

Empire · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 2

Charles Wilkin Was fined 10s, in default, four days' gaol, for indecent behaviour in Bridge-street. George Banines, and Mary Johnstone, were fined 20s each, with the alternative of seven days'…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 2

BEFORE the Mayor and the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Murphy, Pearce, Spence, Vickery, and Powell. Twenty one persons were fined in sums varying from 5s to 20s. on conviction of drunkenness or of riotous…

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Water, Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. J. J Curran, Larnach, and Smithers. Several drunkards were punished. Charles Wilking, for indecent behaviour in…

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Murderous Assault

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 3

A [?]ERO[?]OUS and murderous assault was made on Mr. J. Bourke, of the Hen and Chickens Hotel, Vale-road, yesterday evening, at about 6 o'clock. It appears that a man named James Gleeson and…

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Police Courts, This Bay Central Police Court. (Before Messrs. Hezl[?]t and Levey.)

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 3

William Henderson was charged with deserting his illegitimate female child. No prosecutor. Discharged. Frank Albury was brought up under warrant,…

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Central Police Court.—monday. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Pearce and Spence.)

Empire · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 2

James Haugh, for riotous behaviour, was fined 10s, or three days. John Quinn, Elizabeth Nicholson, and Dennis Mulqueeney, for being drunk and disorderly, were fined…

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Insolvency Court. Surrenders

Empire · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 2

Ann St. George, of Castlereagh and Campbell streets, Sydney, licensed victualler. Cause of insolvency: Circumstances over which insolvent had no control. Schedule to be filed by January 19th. Official assignee,…

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Law. Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 2

The following estates were surrendered:- Ann St George, of Castlereagh street, Sydney, licensed victualler, on petition and affidavit. Mr. Mackenzie, official assignee…

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Coroner's Court This Day Domestic Tragedy in Riley-street. Revolting Disclosures

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1871 · page 2

AN inquest was held this morning at the Oxford Hotel, King-street, on the body of a woman named Mary Barlow, who died in the infirmary yesterday morning, about 5 o'clock.—Robert Barlow, on [?]th, said: I…

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Water Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. Loxton.)

Empire · Wednesday 11 January 1871 · page 2

John Harrington, for making use of obscene language within the hearing of persons in Sussexstreet, was fined 10s. ALLEGED BREACH OF THE MARRIAGE ACT…

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Water Police Court. (Before the "Water Police Magistrate, Messrs. Josephson, and Levey.)

Evening News · Wednesday 11 January 1871 · page 3

John Smith, for stealing a pair of boots, valued at 6s 6d, the property of J. Hicking, was sent to gaol for one month. John Barns was convicted of stealing a counterpane…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1871 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Messrs. Loxton and Neale. Fourteen drunkards were fined in various penalties. James Harrington was fined 10s., or four days'…

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