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, 1879

3,126 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 157

Melbourne Police News

Evening News · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday.—The omnibus company are being largely defrauded of monies, by round pieces of tin being dropped into the fare boxes.——The police are making a great raid on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 6

Monday, February 10 at 11 a.m.—Before the Chief Commissioner: William Lincoln, examination of insolvent; William Bradford Lucas, adjourned examination; Richard Sim, examination of insolvent. Before the District Commissioner: At Young,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Metropolitan District Court. Thursday. (Before Mr. District-Court Judge WILKINSON.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 6

The hearing of defended cases for the present sittings at this Court commenced this morning. O'BRIEN V. WINN. In this case, William O'Brien sued William Winn for the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Insolvency Court This Day. Surrenders

Evening News · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 2

Michael Golding, of Narelian, near Campbelltown, farmer, Cause sequestration Sickness of wife for two years and badness of the times Liabilities, £143 10s; assets £48. Mr. S. Lyons, official assignee…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Law Report. Insolvency Court.—thursday, Feb. 6. Surrenders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 6

James H. Bye, of Wagga Wagga, labourer. Liabilities, £115 17s. 2d. Assets, £4. Mr. Sempill, official assignee. RULE NISI. David Barnett v. Edward Joseph Fitzgerald Martin, of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Law Notices. Supreme Court—chamber List.—friday, Feb. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1879 · page 6

Taylor and another v. Leeming, Sandeman v. Lee, Lyons v. Australian Mutual Provident Society. Harnett v. same; in re the application of Jessie Hunter, habeas corpus, Hunter v. Matthews: Petersen v. Cox and another, Smith v. Wilson, Bank…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cattle Stealing

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 228

At the Water Police Court, Wednesday, before Mr. Lester, J.P., Ross Donnelly Beer was charged with having, at North Willoughby, stolen a cow with calf at foot, the property of Henry Russell, the date of the alleged theft…

Continued on Trove, page 228 →

Police Court. Saturday, February 1

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 4

There was some little stir at the court, arising out of the proceedings taken by the owner of a vineyard against a neighbour's children, who had helped themselves to some…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 3

At the CENTRAL POLICE COURT, yesterday, the Bench being occupied by Messrs. Jolly, Reading, Renwick, Skarratt, and Barden, Thomas Wright was convicted on his own confession,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Police Court. Tuesday, Jan. 28.(Before Mr. M'Quade, J.P.)

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 4

[?]rick Da[?]ies. William M'Kenzie, James Byrnes, Daniel O kain, and John Allen, were charged for aiding and[?]ing in a prize-fight, which took place at Wind[?], on Sunday. 12th…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Insolvency Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 3

Monday, February 10, at 11 a.m.—Before the Chief Commissioner: John M'Garrigle, for Judgment on motion to expunge debt of Jane Campbell; William Lincoln, examination of insolvent[?] William Bradford Lucas, adjourned examination; Richard Sim…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parramatta Police Court. Monday, Feb. 3. (Before Messrs. Miller and Hunt, J.'sP.)

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 4

BAD LANGUAGE.—Thos. Atkins was lined 40s. for making use of bad language. DRUNKENNESS.—W. Smith and Jas. Fitz-simmons were severally charged with this…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Insolvency Court. SURRENDERS

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 15

Patrick Doherty, Tamworth, out of business, late of Goulburn. Cause of sequestration: Want of employment, &c. Liabillties, £148 0s 8d; assets £3. Mrs. S. Lyons, official assignee…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Metropolitan District Court. Friday. [Before Mr. District-Court Judge WILKINSON.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 3

Some ca. sa. motions were disposed of, and are-hearing was granted in the case of Jarrett v. James. INTERPLEADER. In the interpleader case of Gall v. Conroy-and Calder…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Campbelltown. Police Court. Saturday, Jan. 25. (Before Messrs. Thos. Chippendall, ' John Kidd, and P. B. Hurley, J.P's)

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 4

Mathew Ward, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was fined 2s 6d with costs. Thos. Monk for same offence, fined 5s with costs. Wm…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Astounding Occurrence in the Domain. Attempted Murder or Suicide

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 37

A SERIOUS affair, which may reasonably be believed to be the result of a murderous assault, occurred during Friday night, or very early on Friday, in that part of the Domain in front of Richmond Terrace. Shortly…

Continued on Trove, page 37 →

Insolvency Court This Day. Surrender

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 4

Hugh Arnold, of Wagga Wagga, farmer and Common carrier. Cause of sequestration—The Union Bank taking possession of all insolvent waggons, horses, and personal property under a bill of sale given by…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Deputations. Court of Petty Sessions, Newtown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 3

In accordance with a resolution tabled by Alderman Tye on 3rd December, a deputation, consisting of the member for Newtown (Mr. S. C. Brown), the Acting Mayor (Alderman Smith), Alderman Tye, Mr. W. Bailey, J.P.,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coroner's Court. Recovery of Captain Fraser's Body

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 14

At the instance of the racine Insurance Company, the brig Iserbrook, which was burnt and scuttled in the harbour some weeks since, has been pumped out by the workmen of Rountree's Dock. When the…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Law Report. Insolvency Court.—friday, Feb. 7. Surrenders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1879 · page 3

Michael Golding, of Narellan, farmer. Liabilities, £141 10s. Assets, £48. Mr. Lyons, official assignee. Edwin Haynes, of Grafton, saddler. Liabilities, £168 8s. 6d. Assets, £49 8s. 6d. Mr. Lyons, official Assignee…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →