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, 1873

4,273 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 214

Water Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Hung and Lox[?].)

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 3

Eight persons were fined in sums varying from 5s to 10s each, for being found drunk in the pubic streets. William Shaw, a boy 14 years old, charged with stealing two pairs of boots, valued at 15s, the property…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Hezlet, Charlton, Lester, and Smart. Eleven persons were fined, some for drunkenness, and others for riotous or disorderly behaviour…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Hunt and Loxton. Four persons were fined for being drunk. SUMMONS SHEET.—The summons sheet contained…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Courts Central Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Captain Scott, P.M., with Messrs. J. W. Smart, Evans, and Lester.)

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 3

Mary Ann Moran was sent to gaol for fourteen days for stealing two purses, one containing a £1 note, and the other 10s 6d in siler. John Dwyer, for using obscene language, was fined…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shooking Murder in the Harbour. the Inquest

Empire · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 3

The Inquest was resumed this morning, at 9 o'clock. Senior-constable William Martin deposed: On last Sunday morning, about 1 o'clock, I was on duty in the harbour, and I landed at the Circular Quay, at the foot…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shocking Murder in the Harbour. the Inquest

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 3

At two o'clock yesterday the court resumed, and the examination was continued Ellen Liscomb, a coloured woman, deposed: I reside to Harrington-street at the Waterman's Arms. I am a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Charge of Child Stealing. (Abridged from the Maitland Mercury of Tuesday.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 5

AT the temporary court-house, West Maitland, yesterday, James Davis, alias "the honey-man," was committed for trail on the charge of having stolen from Woodford, on the 21st January last, two children, named respectively Sarah…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Central Police Court. Tuesday. (Before Captain Scott, P.M., with Messrs J. W. Smart, Evans, and Leater.)

Empire · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 2

Mary Ann Moran was sent to gaol for fourteen days for stealing two purses, one contatining a £1 noto, and the other 10s 6d in silver. John Dwyer, for using obscene language, was fined…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Late Murder in the Harbour. the Adjourned Inquest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 3

AT 9 o'clock yesterday forenoon, the City Coroner resumed at his office at Hyde Park the inquest adjourned from the previous day, respecting the death of the woman Elizabeth Bodelia Lee. The man Scource, though he…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Quarter Sessions (Before his Honor Mr. District Court Judge Dowling)

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 3

Mary Ann Cooper, alias Brewer, was brought up charged with stealing a watch, the property of Thomas Spence. Prisoner pleaded not guilty Prosecutor stated that he was sitting on the ground when the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Quarter Sessions.—tuesday. (Before his Honor Mr. District Court Judge Dowling)

Empire · Wednesday 5 February 1873 · page 2

Msry Ann Cooper, alias Brewer, was brought up. charged with stealing a watch, the property of Thomas Spence, Prisoner pleaded not guilty Prosecutor stated that he was sitting on the ground when the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Police Courts This Day Water Police Court. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. Oatley and Raphael.)

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 3

Several drunkards were fined in sums varying 5s to 10s; and several [?]vial wages cases were heard and disposed of. Most of the summons cases were struck out, there being on parties present…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Water Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Police Magistrate, with Messrs, Smart, Roseby, Josephson, and Captain Evans,)

Empire · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 3

Six drunkards were fined ia sume varying from 5s to 20s. Andrew Dryburgh, Frank Fitzpatrick, Andrew Hemerson, Alexander M'Creadie, John Langdon, and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. Love, Chapman, Guy, and Curran. Thirteen persons were fined in sums varying from 2s. 6d. to 10s., on conviction of having been found drunk in public places…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 3

BEFORE Messrs. Lester, Charlton, Roseby, Josephson, and Smart. Several d[?]kards were fined in the usual penalties. Catherine Richards was sent to gaol for six months, for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Assault on the High Seas. (Before the Polios Magistrate, with Messrs. Roseby and Captain Evans.)

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 3

John Daley, captain of the brig Lady Alicia, appeared before the court on summons, under remand from last Monday, charged with having on the 4th of September last, on the high seas, violently assaulted…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

WEDNESDAY. (Before the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Smart, Roseby, Josephson, and Captain Evans.)

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 3

Six drunkards were fined in sums varying from 5s to 20s. Andrew Dryburgh, Frank Fitzpatrick, Andrew Hemerson, Alexander M'Creadie, John Langdon, and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Harbour Murder

Sydney Punch · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 7

IN the still beauty of a summer's night, amid one of the fairest scenes on earth, a fiend committed on Saturday evening one of the foulest murders that ever shamed and humanity. Mr. PUNCH turns with…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Central Police Court.—tuesday. (Before Messrs. Gay, Curran, Love, and Chapman.)

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 3

H. Farmer v. Joseph Collins : Detention of Property.—Mr. R. Forster, who appeared for the complainent, said to their Worships that his client, was an intimate acquaintance of defendant's and was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Central Police Court.—tuesday. (Before Messrs, Guy, Curran, Love and Chaprana.)

Empire · Thursday 6 February 1873 · page 2

H. farmer v. Joseph Colllas: Detention of proparty.—Mr. R Forater, whe appeared for the complainant, said to their Werships that his cltent, was an Intimate acquaintance of defendant's and was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →