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Courts & crime, 1884

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Shocking Murder Near Geelong. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1884 · page 10

A shocking murder was committed at Pettavel, near Geelong, about two miles from the main Colac Road. About half-past 1 this morning the residence of a wellto-do farmer, named Francis Beach, was broken into…

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Law Report. Insolvency Court.—tuesday, January 22. Surrenders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1884 · page 5

James Eddy, of Burraga, miner. Liabilities, £125 15s. 2d. Assets, £6. Mr. Lloyd, official assignee. Frederick Burton, of Buthurat-street, Sydney, jeweller, Liabilities, £144 8s. 7d. Assets, £40. Mr. Stephen,…

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The Shocking Case of Wife Murder at Prahran. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1884 · page 10

An inquest on the body of Bridget Rice, who was beaten to death by her husband, Charles Rice, at Prahran, on Saturday evening, was held by Dr. Youl at the Alfred Hospital to-day. Sub-Inspector Toohey…

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Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. H. Byrnes, N. Stewart, and J. E. Manning, J’s.P.)

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 23 January 1884 · page 2

John George Gatty made application for a conditional license for a house to be situated at Prospect waterworks. Mr. Gannon appeared on behalf of the applicant. Mr. [?]nrdson…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 5

In the Charge Court yesterday the bench was occupied by Mr. G. O'M. Clarke, S.M. Several persons were punished for minor offences, such as drunkenness and offending against decency…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 5
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In the Charge Court the bench was occupied yesterday by Mr. Buchanan, S.M. Mr. Marsh, S.M., sat in the Small Debts Court. Edward Fogarty, 50, a labourer, and Isaac Smith, 39, a…

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Balmain Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 5

Mr. Addison, S.M., occupied the bench yesterday. Some very important cases came before him in the above court. Richard Brearly, an old offender, was fined for being drunk and disorderly in Crescent-street, Balmain, 10s., or 48…

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Redfern Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 5

Mr. Clarke, S.M., presided yesterday. John Karl, of the Sycamore Hotel, Raglan-street, [?] fined 5s. and 5s. 6d. costs, for not keeping a lamp burning outside his house during the hours required…

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Central Police Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 7

Mr G. O'Malloy Clarke, S.M. presided over the charge court yesterday morning, and Mr W. Crane, S.M., in the afternoon. The usual contingent of drunkards were dealt…

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The Geelong Murder. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 2

Little fresh news has been received in reference to the murder near Geelong. The revolver with which it is supposed that the crime was committed was found in a waterhole near the…

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The Geelong Murder. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--There is very little fresh news to report in connection with the Geelong murder. Black trackers were at work to-day, but their labours were almost rendered…

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A Brutal Case of Criminal Assault in Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 7

The Age of Tuesday says:--A brutal case of criminal assault was partially heard at the Footscray Police Court yesterday. Mr Shuter, P.M., and Messrs Bowley and Johnston were the…

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Daring Attempt to Murder in a Railway Carriage

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 5

A daring attempt to murder a police constable took place on Tuesday night, while conveying a prisoner to Picton. It appears a fow days ago a youth, named Dineen, aged 18, trucked two horses…

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Police Protection for the City and Suburbs

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 4

The necessity for adding to the strength of the police force, so as to afford additional protection to the inhabitants of the city and suburbs, in view of the apparent increase of crimes of violence and the…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—thursday, January 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 5

Prothonotary's Taxation List.—Tomkins v. Charters, 11…

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Attempted Murder of a Constable. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 10

A deliberate attempt was made last evening to murder Constable Hodgkisson by a prisoner whom the officer was conveying in the train to gaol. The constable was shot four times in the head in the train, near Menangle. The…

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Law Report. Insolvency Court.—wednesday, January 23. Surrender

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 5

Martin Olsen, of Sydney, wharf labourer. Liabilities £19, assets £3. Mr. Lloyd, official assignee…

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The Bermagui Mystery. a Further Search Demanded. Police Authorities Censured. Cobargo

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1884 · page 2

A public meeting was held in Cobargo yesterday re the mysterious disappearance of Henry Salway. It was resolved that the secretary to the meeting should telegraph to the Colonial Secretary that great…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1884 · page 5

Mr. Clarke, S.M., presided on the bench in the Central Court yesterday. A number of cases of drunkenness were dealt with. Annie Modina, on a charge of having no visible lawful…

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