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Courts & crime, 1873

4,273 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 214

Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Meyer, Pearce, Sperice, Murphy, and Charlton. Thirty-two persons were fined in sums varying from 5s. to 20s.—some for drunkenness, and others for riotous or…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. Lester and Smithers. Seven drunkards were brought before the Court, of whom one was discharged, three were fined 5s., and three fined 10s. each…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. In ro The Australian Paper Company, adjourned consideration of matters under order of Supreme Court. The 14th August next was fixed for certain shareholders,…

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Central Griminal Court.—monday

Empire · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 3

The Griminal Court opened at Darlinghurst yesterday moruiag, beforeh is Honour Mr. Justices Hargrave. The sollcitor-General proseouted on behalf of the…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Mr. Justice HARGRAVE and a jury of twelve. The Solicitor-General prosecured on behalf of the Crown…

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Metropolitan District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. District Court Judge SIMPSON, and a jury of four. GEDDY V. LYONS. Plaintiff claimed £100 damages for breach of contract in…

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Central Police Court.—monday. (Before Captain Scott, P.M. with Messers, Charlton Pearce, Sponce, Meyer, and Murphy.)

Empire · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 3

E[?] DAWES,39, was brought up charged with wilfully and maliciously [?]ting one Mary Dawes, with intent to do her gr vious bodily harw. Catherina Gerraty and Francis Sanley were fiued…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday, February 17. Sittings for Trial of Causes. Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice FAUCETT, and a jury of four. CAPR V. THOMPSON AND OTHERS. This was an action in which damages were claimed for an alleged breach of contract for the sale of one thousand…

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District Court,—monday. (Before Mr.Distriot Court Judge Simpsan and a jury of four.)

Empire · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 3

GEDDY V. LYONS.—In this case the plaintiff sued to recover £75 damages through neglect of agreement to sell 500 shares in the Rapp's mine, which defendant had agreed to sell plaintiff. Mr. Windeyer appeared…

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Insolvency Court.—monday. (Before Mr. Chief Commissiner Defell.)

Empire · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 3

Australian Paper co., 11 Victoria. No. 19: Adjopurned sonsideration under order of 8th September, 1871, of supremt Court. Mr. Ceorge Wigram Allen attended and advitted that he was the lawial…

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Criminal Court This Day. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Hargrave.)

Evening News · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 3

The Solicitor-General prosecuted for are Grown. BURGLARY. Ernest Henry Dowling pleased guilty to a change of burglary, and was remanded for sentence…

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Law. Supreme Court. Monday. Banco Court. Sittings for the Ruial of Causes. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice fFaucett and a jury of four.) CAPE V. Thompson and Others

Empire · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 3

Mr. Darley and Mr. Salomons, instructed by Mr. J. F. Cape, appeared for plaintiff; Sir W. M. Mauning, Q.C., instructed by Mr. Barker, appeared for defendants…

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Telegrams This Day. Melbourne Goods for the London Exhibition. the Melbourne Team. Foot Race All Hill End. Court of Inquiry at Goulburn. Fattal Accidents at Newcastle. Prorogation of the Queensland Parliament. Measles on an Emigrant Ship. the Border Duties. Strike of Victoria Miners. Horses for India. Launceston Races. Recovery of Sir Charles Cowper, C.M.G. the Duke of Manchester at Colonial Institute. Australian Wool in London. Captian Snee at Woolwich. Australian Gold at the French Mint. Diminution of .Sheep in England. Mrs. Belton Visits Australia. Loss of Peter's Pence in Belgium. the American Surplus. the Greenwich Murder. Decrease in Wools. Tallerman's Preserved Meats Company. Hill End. Monday, 9.30 p.m

Evening News · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 2

A foot-race of 150 yards was run to-day, between Dinon and Mehan. It was won by the latter after a dead beat. The stakes amounted to £50…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 9

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Hunt and S. Goold. Several persons were fined for drunkenness. James Healy, a seaman belonging to the schooner…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 9

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Evans, Kippax, Levey, Smart, Lester, and Meyer. Ten persons were fined for drunkenness. Bridget Mooney and Ellen Webb, found lying drunk in…

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Aggravated Assault

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 2

CONSIDERABLE excitement prevailed in the Vicinity of Brougham-place about 11 o'clock this morning the approaches to that notorious avenue being thronged by large and anxious crowds of persons who were…

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Water Police Court.—tuesday. (Before Messrs. S. Goold, Loxton, and Charlton.)

Empire · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 3

Some drunkards were fined. Francis Lerve, for begging in George-street, was brought up, and after evidence had been heard, was ordered to be sent to the Benevolent Asylum…

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Police Courts This Day Central Police Court. (Before Captain Scott, P.M, with Messrs. Goold, Love, Outran, Charlton, and Chapman.)

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 3

George Reuben was sent to gaol for three months for stealing a vest and hat, valued at LI, the property of Felix Bailey. James Woodward, 30, was sent to gaol for three…

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Central Police Court.—tuesday. (Before Messrs. J. W. Smart, Evans, Kippax, Levey, and Charlton.)

Empire · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 3

Ellen Webb an Idie and disorderly character, was sentencved to six months imprisenment; and Bridget Mooney, on a similar charge, was sent to gaol for three months…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 9

BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. Certificates were granted to Eliza Negro, Charles Clark, and Walter Cousins. The following applications standover:—Charles O. Holm…

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