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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1882

3,586 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 180

Redfern Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 3

On Saturday, before Mr. Addison, S. M., two drunkards were fined 5s. each, with the usual alternative. James Watts, for stealing a pair of tweed trousers, value of 6s. 6d., the property of J. Nunn, was sent to gaol for one…

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Alleged Theft by Boys

Evening News · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 2

At the Water Polios Court this morning, before Mr. Marsh, S.M., six boys, nearly all about 12 or 13 years of age, were brought np on a charge of stealing several knives and forks, jugs, batter dishes, and…

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District Court.—monday, May 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 3

Causes.—Fee v. Simmons, Willis and another v. Salisbury, Millett v. Bennett, Brown v. Jacobs, Crawley v. Fuerth, M'Sweeney v. Henueberry, Weir v. Lazarus and another, Proberts v. Murray, Proberts v. Scott, Levin v. Armstrong and another, Skinner…

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Murder of the New Chief Secretary for Ireland. London

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 3

A terrible outrage is reported from Ireland, and has caused the utmost consternation everywhere. Lost evening, while Lord Frederick Cavendish, the newly-appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, and…

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Attempted Child Murder in Melbourne. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 3

An infant, three weeks old, was found yesterday upon the banks of the Yarra, near Prince's Bridge, with a atone attached to it by means of a string, which was tied firmly round the child's…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—monday, May 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 3

Term List.—Limb v. Castle, motion nisi, New Trial Motions: Smith v. Renwick, Bayliss v. Everitt, Moore v. John Smith, Moore v. James Smith. Prothonotary's Taxation List.—In re G. Wallace, gentleman, one,…

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Murder of the Chief and Under Secretaries for Ireland. To the Editor

Evening News · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 3

SIR,—It will be found that the perpetrators of the heinous crime of murdering Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr. Burke are no friends of Ireland, and possibly have been sent from the enemy's camp to…

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Law Report. Insolvency Court.—saturday, May 6. Surrenders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 3

David Jones, of Albury, carrier. Liabilities, £172 2s. Assets, £40. Mr. E. M. Stephen, offcial assignee, Hugh Matthews, of Bombira, fanner. Liabilities, £107 17s. 8d. Assets, £40 4s. Mr. S. Lyons, official…

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Insolvency Court. Monday, May 8. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

Evening News · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 2

In the matter of George Day the younger. This was an examination of insolvent and witnesses. N .J. Oliver was examined by Mr. S. C. Brown on behalf of the official assignee, and produced various…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 7

The business of the Court was disposed of yesterday by Mr. Clarke, S. M. Thomas Bayley, failing to satisfy the Bench respecting a pewter pot found in his possession, and suspected to be…

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Newtown Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 7

Yesterday, before Mr. Dillon, S.M., Emily J. Miller, 14, charged with stealing a diamond ring, value £5, the property of her master, Oswin Garton, was sentenced to 14 days in Shaftesbury Reformatory. Seven cases under the…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 7

Yesterday, Mr. Marsh, S.M., disposed of the business in the Charge Court, and Mr. Buchanan, S.M., that in the Summons Court. John Burns was charged with procuring Three glasses of…

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Burglary in Pitt-street

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 2

Last night, some time after 10 0'clock, some burglars entered Mr. Sigmont's stationer's shop at the corner of Park and Pitt-streets and succeeded in getting away with about 10s and a few shillings'…

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Two Men Sentenced to Death

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 2

At the [?] named Louis [?] and [?] found [?] in Hyde Park on the [?] Sir George Innes ordered…

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Central Criminal Court

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 3

At the Darlinghurst Criminal Sessions yesterday the whole of the day was taken up with the hearing of two [?]. William Jones and John william Lee were convicted, the former of forging and the…

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District Court.—tuesday, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 7

Causes: Brown v Jacobs, Erikson v. South, Henry v. Munici pality of Sydney, Tate and another v. Allen, Williamson and others v. Molloy, Dwyer v. Beans, Dwyer v. Flanagan, Skinner and others v. Cohen, Higgins v. Hurst, O'Brien v. Dunn…

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Metropolitan District Court.—monday. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Josephson.) Crawley V. FUERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 7

This was an action to recover the sum of £13, for extras alleged to have been performed on defendant's shop in the Areade. Mr. Tarleton, instructed by Mr. Cahill, appeared for plaintiff; and Mr. Te[?], instructed by Mr. Proctor, for…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—tuesday, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 7

Term List.—Motions generally, motions, &c.: Beale v. GoughDistrict Court appeal, Christie v. Hoskins, review; Longworth v. Campbell; ex parte Peoples, prohibition; in re Mount Kembla Coal and Oil Company and T. W. Eady. to set aside…

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Murder of the Irish Chief and Under Secretaries. the State of Ireland. London, May 8

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 3

The slate of Ireland is occupying the undivided attention of the Cabinet, and frequent meetings are being held. It is understood that measure are being concerted for dealing in a…

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Central Criminal Court.—monday. (Before His Honor Sir George Innes.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1882 · page 7

The Attorney-General, with Mr. Healoy, prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. The court oponed at 10 a.m. UNNATURAL OFFENCE…

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