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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1882

3,586 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 180

Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

Mr. Crane, S.M., disposed of the business on the Criminal side of the Court yesterday. Jane Farmer, failing to satisfy the Bench that she has sufficient lawful means of support, was sentenced to be…

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Redfern Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

At this Court, yesterday, Mr. Addison, S.M., presided; Sub-Inspector Mackay proceeded against frederick Lupton for furious riding at Botany on 21st January. As he was an old offender in this respect, a fine of 20s., with 2s. 6d…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

Yesterday. Messrs. Marsh, Crane, Addison, and Buchanan, S.Ms., presided at this Court. A number of persons were punished for drunkenness and other minor offences…

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Newtown Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

Yesterday, Mr. Clarke, S.M., presided. James Finegan, for assaulting a bailiff in the execution of his duty, was ordered to pay a fine of 40s., with 5s. 10d. costs, or go to g[?]l one month…

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Audacious Theft

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

Last evening a man walked into a shop in Erskine-street and requested to look at a watch chain and locket exhibited in the window, and marked £2 10s in price. After disputing about the figure, the…

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Stealing a Brooch

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

The gold brooch, which James Toohey, carpenter, was charged with stealing, and which the police were unable to trace, has been, restored to the owner, Mrs. Lowe. A man named Joseph Healy, employed by…

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Murder

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 2

LONDON, February 9,—Intelligence has been received of the murder of Mr. Stillman, a correspondent of the London "Times" at Ipek, in Albania…

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Alleged Serious Assault by a Landlord

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

At the Central Police Court on Wednesday, in the case of Tyler v. Reardon the defendant was committed for trial for on alleged assault committed under the following circumstances:—It appears that the…

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Reported Murder of a Special Correspondent

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 2

LONDON, February 9.—The " Times " to-day publishes a second edition, in which it is stated that there is reason to fear that a special correspondent in Albania has been…

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District Court.—friday, February 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

Rehearing.—Cuthbert v. Keogh, Euer and others v. Rochester. New Trial Motion.—Redgate v. Churchwood. Ca. sa. Motions.—Levv and others v. Attrill, M'Auley v. Kedwin, Wilson v. Begbie, Himmelhoch v. Fink, Wilson v. Goldstein,…

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Metropolitan District Court.—thursday. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Dowling.) Kable V. BISHOP

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

After the evidence for the defence in this case (which was part heard yesterday) had been taken, Mr. Bruce Smith (who appeared on behalf of the defendant) contended that there had been no evidence to show that…

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Insolvency Court. Thursday, February 9. SURRENDERS

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 2

Charles Swan, of West Bargo, near Picton, farmer. Liabilities, .£175 5s lOd; assets, £84 4s. Mr. Sandeman, official assignee. Thomas Muldoon, of Clarence Town, timber…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—friday, February 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

Term List.—Motions generally; Motions, &c.—the Bank of New South Wales v. the North British Insurance Company, demurrer; Ollive v. Borough of Waterloo, review; Beale v. Gough, District Court appeal; in re Fergusson and Real…

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The Recent Sheep-stealing Case and the Tattoo Brand. to the Editor of the Sydney Daily Telegraph

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 4

Sir,--In your journal of the 8rd inst., there is a leader on the recent trial of John Manyon, who was accused of putting his brand on sheep " which had a private tattoo mark on the inside of the car." The…

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Insolvency Court.—thursday. (Before the Deputy Chief Commissioner.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

In the matter of the Bank of New South Wales v. G. Patrick, for compulsory sequestration. The rule was made absolute; schedule and statement to be filed within 10 days. Mr. Manning appeared for the bank…

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INSOLVENCY COURT.--Thursday, FEB. 9. (Before the Acting Chief Commissioner.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

In the matter of James Connor v. Tomas Hutchins.--The rule for compulsory sequestration was made absolute, and the schedule and statement ordered to be filed within 10 day. In the matter…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—thursday, February 9. Banco Court.—(Before their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice WINDEYER, and Sir George Innes.) Lord v. PERKINS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

Demurrers to the defendant's second plea, the plaintiff's second replication, and the defendant's rejo[?]der. Mr. Knox, instructed by Messrs. Curtiss and Barry, agents for Mr. T. M. Newman, of Tamworth, appeared for…

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Metropolitan Quarter Sessions. Thursday. February 9. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Murray.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

The sittings of the Court of Quarter Sessions were resumed this day at Darlinghurst; Air, P. J. Healey prosecuting on behalf of the Crown. PLEA OF GUILTY.--Thomas Thompson pleaded…

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LAW NOTICES.--This day. Supreme Court. Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. (Before His Hoper the Primary Jude.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

At 10 a. m. Motions for probates and administrations under At 11 a.m.: Motion for probates and administrations over £500; motions to pass account and for commission. MASTERS OFFICE…

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Law Intelligence. Banco COURT.--Thursday, February 9. (Before the Chief Justice, Air. Justice Windeyer, and Sir George Innes.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 February 1882 · page 3

The demurrers in the matters of Lerd v. Perkins and the Bank of New South Wales v. The North British and Mercantile Insurance Company were argued at length. In the former the Court gave…

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