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, 1883

3,097 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 155

Police and the Publicans

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 18

THE report of the Inspector-General, published during the last week, suggests a few remarks, which I cannot help making just now, coming, as thay do, with a peculiar force, at a time when a large…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, February 21. (Before Messrs. H. Byrnes and Pearce, J’s.P.)

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 4

PATRICK SAVAGE and Daniel Brien were charged with behaving in a riotous manner in Villiera-street on the 27th January last. Patrick Mundy deposed that on the night in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Central Criminal Court.—wednesday

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 376

The sittings of the Central Criminal Court were resumed at Darlinghurst this morning. His Honor Sir George Innes presided, and the Crown was represented by the Hon. W. B. Dalley, Q.C., Attorney-General, and Mr. P. J…

Continued on Trove, page 376 →

Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 8

The sittings of the Central Criminal Court were resumed at Darlinghurst this morning. His Honor Sir Gen[?] Ianes presided: and the Crown was represented by Mr. P. J. Healy…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

General News. Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 377

The sittings in connection with the Central Criminal Court were commenced at Darlinghurst, on Monday His Honor Sir George Innes presided, and the Hon. W. B. Dalley, Attorney-General, assisted by Mr. P. J. Healey,…

Continued on Trove, page 377 →

Penrith District Court. Thursday February 22Nd

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 5

Before Mr. District Court Judge Dowling. TWENTY five cases were set down for trial. Nine were settled by being paid into Court. One was withdrawn, and one will be…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Insolvency Court.—friday. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 8

Is the matter of Patrick Mead, third meeting. Schedule filed, and debt of petitioning creditor not yet admitted, though propounded at second meeting in September last (at West Kempsey). Official assignee to call upon petitioning…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Law Notices. Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 8

In consequence of his Honor Mr. Justice Windeyer's presence being required at the Banco Court during the hearing of the Equity Appeals, the suittings in Divorce are postponed from Monday, 26th, to Weknesday, 28th February, at 10 a.m…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Insolvency Court.--friday, Feb 28. (Before the Registrar.) Second Meetings

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 6

In re Margaret Tighe.--Three debts were proved, and insolvent having been examined by the official assignee, the meeting terminated. In re S. F. Williams.--Insolvent desired to amend…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fiery-Cross Brigade. Final Instructions. Scene-- Police Barracks of the Fiery-Cross Brigade. (Vide Cartoon)

Sydney Punch · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 3

INSPECTOR Mc SPLASHEM:--Now thin fall in their; attintion. Serjeant Sweedlepipes, you are to snake about…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Central Criminal Court. Friday, February 23 (Before Sir George Innes and Juries of twelve.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 6

The sittings of the Central Criminal Court were resumed before Sir George Innes at the Darlinghurst Court-house yesterday morning. Mr P. J. Healy prosecuted for the Crown…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Central Criminal Court. Thursday, February 22. (Before His Honor Sir George Innes.) Unnatural Offence

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 4

Thomas Thompson, a lad of apparently weak intellect, was indicted on this charge. He was undefended. After a short deliberation he was found not guilty, and discharged…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Law Report. Supreme Court.—friday, February 23. Third Term, 1883. Banco Court.—(Before their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice FAUCETT, and Mr. Justice WINDEYER.) Equity Appeals. Denny and Another V. Hughes and Others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 8

Mr. Owen, Q.C., and Mr. H. F. Barton, instructed by Messrs. Salter and Barker, far the plaintiffs (appliants); Mr. Gordon. Q.C., and Mr. Edmund Barton, instructed by Mr. William Hellyer, for the defendant Hughes…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.--friday, Feb. 23. Before the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Faucett, and Mr Justice Windeyer.) Denny and Another V. Hughes and

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 6

Mr Owen, Q.C., and Mr Barton, instructed by Mr Baiter, for plaintiffs ; Mr Gordon, Q.C., and Mr E. Barton, instructed by Mr Hellyer, for defendants. This was an appeal by plaintiff against a…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1883 · page 8

Mr. Clarke, S.M., presided on the bench in the Charge Court on Saturday. A number of cases of drunkenness were dealt with. Ann Kendall and Kate M'Crae, on charges of having…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1883 · page 8

Mr. Marsh, S.M., disposed of the business of the Court on Saturday. James Bevan Osborne was charged with having used obscene language in Erskino-street, and was fined 20s…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Murder and Attempted Suicide

Evening News · Monday 26 February 1883 · page 2

A most desperate suicide and murderous attack on the lives of three persons took place on Saturday the 17th instant, shortly before noon, in Castle-street, a by-thoroughfare running between…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Murder of Captain Roels

Evening News · Monday 26 February 1883 · page 3

Efforts arc being made by a number of citizens to obtain a communication of the capital sactonce passed upon the man Thomas Smith, now cast for death for the number of Captain Roles. Smith was convicted…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1883 · page 8

In consequence of his Honor Mr. Justice Windeyer's presence being required at the Banco Court during the hearing of the Equity Appeals, the sittings in Divorce are postponed from Monday, 26th, to Wednesday, 28th February, at 10 a.m…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Insolvency Court. Monday, February 26. SURRENDERS

Evening News · Monday 26 February 1883 · page 2

Benjamin Lowis, of Newcastle, miner, Liabilities, £106 10s 8d; assets, £5. Mr. L. T. Lloyd, official assignee. SCHEDULE FILED…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →