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Courts & crime, 1880

3,369 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 169

Vice-Regal Visit to Darlinghurst Gaol

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 2

His Excellency, Lord A[?]utns Lotius and Lady Lotus, accompanied by cutenant Loitus, Aide-de-camp, paid a visit to D. linghurst Gaol yesterday afternoon, and where seven over the whole…

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Metropolitan District Court.—friday, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 7

Ca. Sa. Motions.—Lyons and another v. Walker, Shorter v. Stokes, Roberts v. Hewitt and others, Leader and another v. Robinson, Allen v. Jelly, Farmer v. Younger. Same v. Rich, Bucknell v. Smith, Macpherson v. Santis, Field v. Zeplin. Barton…

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Metropolitan District Court.—thursday. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Josephson.) M'millan V. ADRAIN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 7

This was an action to recover £13 3s. 9d. for goods sold and delivered. Mr. Allen appeared for the plaintiff, and a verdict for the full amount was given. SHAW V. HURLEY…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—friday, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 7

Term List—At 11 a.m., Crown Case: The Queen v. Sloman. Motions generally, Motions. &c.: Dibbs v. Dibbs, reference from Chambers; ex parte Black and O'Connell, in re John Watson, quo warranto; Crawford v. Doherty. New Trial…

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Insolvency Court. Thursday, March 11. (Before tho Chief Commissioner.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 3

MAIDEN AND OTHERS v. RVAN AND WHITH.--Rule[?] for compulsory sequestration. Adjourned till the 18th instant. IN THE MATTER OF ROHERT GEORUE…

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Insolvency Court.—thursday. (Before his Honor the Chief Commissioner.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 7

The matter of Maiden and others v. Ryan and White-motion nisi for compulsory sequestration—was adjourned to the 18th instant. In the matter of Robert George Dulhunty, his Honor…

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LAW NOTICES.--(This Day). Supreme Court. in Equity. (Before His Honor the Primary Judged.) APPOINTMENTS

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 2

At 9.45 a.m.:In re. Watson (deceased) and the Trustee Act of 1852, to settle minutes; Sandeanan v.Ramsay, to settle minates; Christian and others v. Milter and others, to settle minates…

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Supreme Court. Term Business. (Before their Honors Mr. Justice Hargrave, Mr. Justice Fancett, and Mr. Justice Windeyer)

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 2

The special case Chisholm and others against Walford and Sparke was heard and decided. Their Honors were asked to construe two clauses in the will of the late James Chisholm, on which the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Term Business Thursday, March 11. (Before their Honora Mr. Justice Hargrave, Mr. Justice Faucett and Mr. Justice Windover.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 3

CHISUOLM AND OTHERS v. WALFORD AND SPARK.--In this case the Court held that under the will of James Chisholm the Chisholms were in a position to given title, and gave judgment for the…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—thursday, March 11. First Term. In Banca.—(Before their Honors Mr. Justice HARGRAVE, Mr. Justice FAUCETT, and Mr. Justice Windeyer.) Chisholm and Others V. Walford and Another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 7

This was a special case, stated for the opinion of the Court. The case was as follows:— "Between James Chisholm and Elizabeth his wife, John William Chisholm, Frederick Chisho[?], Alfred Stanger…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 8

The bench at the Central Police Court, yesterday, was occupied by (besides the Police Magistrate) Messrs. Jolly, Reading, Thomas, Skairatt, Moses, Cohen, Pritchard, Neale, Ridge, Barden, Withers, T. J. Chapman, and…

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Police Courts. Central Police Court

Evening News · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 3

Mr. Crane was assisted yesterday morning by Messrs. Jolly, Pritchard, Heading, Moses, Palser, Skarratt, and Thomas. Nineteen inebriates were mulcted in the usual penalties. Peter M'Gregor, for…

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Water Police Court

Evening News · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 3

Yesterday morning a few drunkards were punished, and 12 charges of breaches of the Municipal Act were , presented by inspector Seymour, is which the offenders were fined in sums of £1 and £2, with…

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Newtown Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 8

At the Newtown Police Court, yesterday, before the Clerk of Potty Sessions, John Davidson, a native of Cromarty, Scotland, was chnrged with having been found wandering at large on the Windser Road, Petersham. On…

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Coroner's Court. Supposed Murder of Two Children.—committal Foe Trial. I

Evening News · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 4

The City Coroner resumed yesterday afternoon the inquest on Mrs. Emily Thompson's two children. Emily Thompson, the mother of the children, after abc was sworn, and before any questions were put to…

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Supreme Court

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 14

On Friday, before their Honors Judge Faucett, Sir William Manning, and Mr. Justice Windeyer, the following business was disposed of:—In Queen v. O'Connor, Mr. Rogers appeared in support of the…

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The Ladies' Court

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 502

The numerous exhibits in the portion of the Garden Palace set apart as "the Ladies' Court" have greater importance than might at the first glance be supposed. The greater number are the works of young girls, the…

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Supreme Court. Friday, March 12

Evening News · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 3

This morning their Honors Mr. Justice Fancett, Sir William Manning, and Mr. Justice Windeyer formed the full court. His Honor Sir William manning said he had conferred with thier Honors when…

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Coroner's Inquest. Verdict of Murder Against a Mother and Daughter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 8

The City Coroner, on Friday morning, the 27th ultimo, initiated an inquest at the Black Dog Hotel. Gloucester-street, touching the death of two female infants, twin daughters of a woman named Emily Thompson. The…

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The Exhibition. The Austrian Court. II

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 501

Messrs. Badischowsky and Co., Vienna, exhibit ladies' boots in kid and "lasting " in the newest makes, also shoes for ladies and gentlemen, and fine boots, elastic sides and buttoned, for gentlemen's wear. E…

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