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2,994 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 150
The City Coroner held an inquest at the Dundos Arma, Su[?] street, respecting the death of a man named Stephen Ogle, who committed suicide yesterday morning by strangling himself. The top of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →George Andrews, alias Wilson, a man of many names, years, and crimes was again brought before the Central Police Court, to-day, this time for stealing a tablecloth valued at 8s 6d, the property of Mary…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Solomon, Brown. Palmer, and others. Eight inebriates were each fined 5s., with the customary alternatives of imprisonment…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →John Cunningham, of Warri, Braidwood, labourer. Causes of insolvency: Losses by floods in 1871, and subsequently by rust in wheat, &c. Liabilities, £66 18s. 6d. Assets, £39 8s. 6d. Mr. R. H. Sempill, official assignee…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →ADVICES from Somerset state that William Bird, an employee of Messrs. Brown and Pennefather, on the mainland, near Craig's station, Torres Straits, was attacked by blacks on Thursday night last, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →William Johnson and Edward Gannon for drunkenness were both discharged. Patrick Walker, brought up for the third time, was sent for three…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Before the Water Police Magistrate and Messrs. Smithers and Edwards. Two persons were fined for drunkenness. Mary Ann Wilson was fined 10s., or four days' gaol, for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →BEFORE Messrs. Jolly, Reading, Guy, and Gorus. Five persons were fined for drunkenness. Eliza Long, found guilty of soliciting alms in Harris-street, was sentenced to be imprisoned fourteen days…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →All the prisoners charged with the stealing of wool, as reported in yesterday's issue, were committed for trial on the charge, bail allowed ; Harman himself in £300, and two sureties of £150 each ; Smith…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two of the most cold-blooded attempts at murder were perpetrated in the city last Friday afternoon, causing a profound sensation throughout the immediate neighbourhood. Between 11 and 12 o'clock, a…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →The city coroner, on Monday afternoon, at the Observer Tavern, George-street, held an inquest on the body of Michael Morrison, who was found dead near Cowper Wharf, Woolloomooloo. Elizabeth…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Abraham Bibble, who, whilst of unsound mind, had been brought up a week previously for protection, having quite, recovered was discharged…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Thomas Walker Kavanagh, oF 72, Harringtonstreet, boatman. Cause of sequestration: Losses in trade and want of employment. Liabilities, £117 7[?]; assets, £11. Assignee, Mr. R. H. Sempill…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Peter Keane, of Campbelltown, farmer. Cause of sequestration Being liable for insolvent's fater's debts. Debts, £262 10s 69d: asests, £5. Assignee, Mr. A. Sandeman…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Thomas Gogan, charged with indecent language towards Senior Constable Dove, was Found guilty and fines 40s with 4s 10d costs, in default one month…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →J. Walsh was charged with stealing a swag, the property of one James Austin, on the 21st instant. Prosecutor left his swag at the bar of an hotel in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Eleven lads were summoned for illegally bathing in the cre[?]l near Beckitt’s Bridge, and in the reservoir at the North Rocks. They were discharged with a caution that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →ADVICES from Somerset state that William Bird, an employee of Messrs. Brown and Pennefather, on the mainland, near Craig's station, Torres Straits, was attacked by blacks on Thursday- night last, and…
Continued on Trove, page 113 →Peter Keane, Campbelltown, farmer. Causes of insolvency: Liability for debts contracted by his father and pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £262 10s. 6d. Assets, £5. Mr. Sandeman, official assignee…
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