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Courts & crime, 1878

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Supreme Court

Evening News · Thursday 2 May 1878 · page 2

Mr. Justice Hargrave opened the Jury Court to-day, and explained that the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Faucett were still engaged in Circuit, fie then adjourned the court until to-morrow…

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Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 May 1878 · page 7

BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. In the matter of George A. Coberoft, of Wilbe[?]orce, adjourned first and only meeting. The insolvent was present and examined by Mr. levy in reference to his property. No…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday, May 1. Sitting for Causes. Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 May 1878 · page 7

BEFORE his Honor Sir WILLIAM MANNING and a jury of [?]our. WAUGH V. JONES Jury: Messrs. Howard Fleming, W. Fortier, W. Jordan,…

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Insolvency Court. This Day. (Before Mr. Chief Commissioner Deffell.)

Evening News · Thursday 2 May 1878 · page 3

C. Newton and Co. v. Joseph Cook.—Mr. Trickett moved to make absolute the rule nisi granted April 12th, for the compulsory sequestration of Joseph Cook's estate. His Honor adjourned the hearing…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 7

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Thompson, Murray, and Connell. Twenty-two persons were fined for drunkenness. John Dovo and Richard Hegarty were fined 10s. each…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 7

BEFORE Mr. Marsh, P. M.; Messrs. Bird, Solomon, and Hunt. Several drunkards were fined various sums. Three boys, charged with stealing hats from St. John's…

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Action for Assault

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 3

The action for assault, brought by Thomas Kendall, of Bathurst, against Ralph Giloert Davidson, a squatter, terminated yesterday afternoon, by the jury finding a verdict for plaintiff, with £250, beyond £100…

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Arrest for Murder

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 2

By Did Wagga couch which arrived at Hay on Thursday morning (says the GEAZIER) two members of the Narandera police force name armed with a warrant for the apprehension of a well-known…

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The Wagga Wagga Murder

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 3

Wagga, Wagga Friday.—Hector Gillies, charged with being concerned in the murder of Layard, was brought before the Police Court to-day and remanded from a week, after the evidence as to his arrest…

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Assaulting the Police

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 3

A young man named Henry M'Cabe was brought top at the Central Police Office this morning, before, the Police Magistrate (Mr. Crane) and Mr. Solomon, on a charge of having assaulted countable Martin…

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Insolvency Court

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 3
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John Baldwin, shepherd, cause of sequestration; old age and failing health for the last four years preventing regular work, Liabilities, £54 8s 2d; assets, £1 14s 6d. Assigues, Mr. S. Lyons…

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Law. Supreme Court.—thursday, May 2. Sittings for Causes. Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 7

BEFORE his Honor Sir WILLIAM MANNING and a jury of [?]our. KENDALL V. DAVIDSON. Jury: Messrs. W. H. Mackenzie, G. B. Gough, Thomas…

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Police Proceedings. Drunkenness in the City

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 3

The drunkards' list at the Central Police Office, on Thursday, was of moderate proportions, six persons being entered from Sussex-street, three from York-street, one from Market-street, and one from the…

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Coroner's Court. This Day. Inquest on Mr. J. J. Harpur

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1878 · page 3

The City Coroner held an inquest at the Phoenix Hotel, Gipps-street, respecting the death of Mr. Joseph J. Harpur, formerly a member of the Legislature, and employed in the Lands Department…

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Police Court

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 5

DRUNKENNESS.—James Ford and John Barrett were admonished and discharged; Patrick Walker was fined 10s. or 7 days in gaol…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 8

BEFORE Messrs. Crane (P.M.), Jolly, Solomon, Pinhey, Rending, Parnell, and Lipman. Seventeen persons were fined for drunkenness. George Bedford was fined 20s. for using obscene…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 8

BEFORE Messrs. Lester and Goodridge. A number of drunkards were fined. Ellen Turbitt, alias Nugent, charged with stealing £5 from William Hale, was commited for trial at the next…

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Committed for Theft

Evening News · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 4

At the Water Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. Lester and Goodridge, a coloured woman named Ellen Turbitt, alias Nugent, was charged with having stolen the sum of £5. the property of another coloured…

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Supreme Court

Evening News · Saturday 4 May 1878 · page 4

In the Bance Court, yesterday afternoon, the following cases were determined:—In Shipway v. Windeyer the case was settled. In Sandeman v. Hardman, an action in ejectment defendant did not appear…

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