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Courts & crime, 1871

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Water Police Court.—monday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, Messrs. Williams, Rattray, and Gedye.)

Empire · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 3

Twenty-three drunkards were punished. James M'Namara, for committing an aggravated assault on two men, was remanded for a week; bail allowed—himself in L20, and two sureties of L20 each…

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Police Courts, This Day Water Police Court. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, Messrs. Levey, Renwick, and Josephson.)

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 3

One man was fined 5s, with the alternative of two days' gaol, for being drunk in Kent-[?]trest. James Carrell was fined 20s, in default seven days' gaol; and Michael Tierney 10s, in default four days'…

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Monday. Burglary

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

Charles Sims and John Randall were charged with having, on the 25th February last, stolen from the shop of Emile Morris ten pairs of boots. Prisoner pleaded not guilty…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate and Messrs. Godye, Williams, and Rattray. Twenty-two drunkards were fined in various penalties. James Macnamara was charged with committing an…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

BEFORE the Mayor and the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Spence, Powell, Murphy, and Smith. Eighteen persons were fined in sums varying from 2s. to 40s., for drunkenness, or for riotous behaviour…

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Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

Before Mr. Justice CHEEKE and juries of four. AARONS V. FLYNN. This was an action for trespass on a station in the district of Blight. Damages laid at £500. Plea, not guilty…

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Central Police Court. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Evans, Hezlett, Meares. and Macintosh

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 3

William Charles Green, alias William Green, alias Charles Fletcher, and William Williams, were brought up, charged with being idle and disorderly characters, having no lawful visible means of support. Henry…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

SURRENDER.—Martin Ryan, of Sydney, messenger. Liabilities, £49 13s. 2½d. Assets, £6 5s. Mr. Humphery, official assignee. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Mr. Justice HARORAVE. The Solicitor-General prosecuted for the Crown. FORGERY AND UTTERING. Samuel Lee was charged with having, on the 15th March…

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Metropolitan District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Mr. District Court Judge DOWLING. NOLAN V. DOLAN. This was an action brought by James M. Nolan (a surgeon practising his profession in this city) against one…

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Central Police Court.—monday, (Before the Mayor and Captain Scott, with Messrs. Spence, Powell, Murphy, and G. Smith.)

Empire · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 3

Mary Ann Martin, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 40s, or seven days: and Daniel Brierly and Eliza Smith, for similar offences, were fined 10s, or three days; Amos Tooksbury was also fined 20s or…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice FAUCETT and a jury of four. HAYES V. GIBBS AND ANOTHER. This was an action for libel by Mr. William Hayes, late city auditor, against Messrs. Joseph Gibbs and Joseph…

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The Late Extraordinary Case of Murder and Suicide in Fiji

Empire · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2
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THE circumstances connected with the alleged murder, in Fiji, of Mr. Baillie, by his partner, Mr. Henry Scot, and the presumed suicide of the latter, were so remarkable and incredible to those who knew Mr. Scot…

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Law Proceedings, This Day. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

JURY COURT.—Robert v. Byrnes, Craig v. Cutler. BANCO COURT.—Neaves v. Hughes (part heard), Penfold v. Bell, Gollagher v. Gorman…

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Coroner's Court This Day Found Drowned in Woolloomooloo Bay

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

An inquest was held at 9 o'clock this morning by the city coroner at the Observer Tavern, George-street North, upon view of the body of a man named John O'Brien, who was found floating in Woolloomooloo…

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Supreme Court This Day Sittings for Trial of Causes. Jury Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Faucett and a jury of four.) ROBERTS V. CRAIG

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

Mr. Rogers, instructed by Mr. Driver, appeared for the plaintiff ; and Mr. Butler, instructed by Messrs, Ellis and Makinson, for the defendant. Jury. - Messrs. James Devlin, George-street;…

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District Court, This Day. (Before his Honor Judge Dowling.) CAMPBELL V. JOHNSTON

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 2

This was a claim of L4 1s for money lent, and money paid as commission agent, &c. Plaintiff was nonsuited. Mr. Driver for plaintiff. This case concluded the sittings…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday. Sittings for Trial of Causes. Jury Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Faucett and a jury of four.) HAYES V. Gibbs and Another

Empire · Tuesday 9 May 1871 · page 3

Mr. Pilcher, instructed by Messrs. Levy and De Lissa, appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Butler and Mr. Davies, instructed by Mr. Evans, for the defendants. Jury: Messrs. George Elworthy, George-street,…

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