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Courts & crime, 1884

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 9

In the matter of M. and F. C[?]ack, third meeting. Thirteen debts were were proved, and by request of the official assignee the meeting was adjourned until April 4. In the matter of Char[?]. Forlenge, special meeting…

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An Explorer in Court. (By Telegraph. From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 11

AN application was marie before the Supreme court, in chambers, this morning, to compel Mr. Carr Boyd, the well-known explorer, to give security for the costs of the action which he is…

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Equity Court. (Before his Honor the Primary Judge.) RAMSAY V. ALLEN

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 6

Mr Knox, instructed by Messrs Cresgh and Williams, for the plaintiff; Mr A. H.Simpson, by Messrs Allen and Allen, for the defendant. This was an application on behalf of the…

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Jury Court. (Before his Honor Mr Justice Innes and juries of four.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 6

The following jurymen were fined 40s yesterday : -- R. T. St, Clair, C. Duggan, Wm. Horton, John M'Kay, A, Miller, G. S. Caird ; and the following were fined 40s this morning: -- M. J…

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Supreme Court. Friday, March 21. Sittings at Nisi Prius. Banco Court. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) Munford and Another V, Lackey

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 6

Mr Darley, Q.C., and Mr Pilcher, instructed by Mr Brennan, for the plaintiffs; Mr M. H. Stephen, Q.C., Mr Salomons, Q.C., and Mr C. B. Stephen, instructed by Mr Walsh, from the Grown Solicitor's…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—friday, March 21. In Banco.—(Before his Honor the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) Munford and Another V. LACKEY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1884 · page 9

Jury: Henry Lawrence Roberts, Harry Coatsworth, Frederick Cæsar Hedman, and Robert M'Linlock. Mr. Darley, Q.C., and Mr. Pitcher, instructed by Mr. Brennan, for plaintiffs; Mr. M. H. Stephen, Q.C., Mr…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 5

Messrs. Clarke and Abbett, S.Ms., disposed of the busi-ness on the charge sheet on Saturday. John O'Nall, a shoeblack, was charged with having un-lawfully assaulted George Pond. The prisoner, who has[?]a…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 5

Mr. Marsh, S. M., disposed of the business at the Water Police Court on Saturday. Several persons were fined for drunkeness. Kate Smart, charged with having been drunk and…

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Newtown Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 5

At the Newtown Police Court on Saturday, before Mr. Crane, S.M., Alexander M'Kay, for being drunk on the Burwood-road whilst in charge of a horse and cart, was fined 20s., with the alternative of seven days' imprisonment…

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Assault and Robbery in a Cab

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 3

A case of assault and robbery was heard at the Water Police Court on Friday. George James Wallings and John Cox were brought up on the charge of assaulting one Thomas Ryemill and…

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Police Intelligence

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 7

An aggravated, assault case was dealt with by Mr Marsh, S.M., at the Water Police Court on Saturday. The alleged assailant was named William Tyrrell, a one-legged man. The victim,…

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Insolvency Court.—saturday. Compulsory Sequestration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 5

Storey and Co. v. John Menlon, ot Sydney, draper. Rule returnable April 3. Mr. Maccab, official assignee. SURRENDERS. W. Simpson, of Newcastle, master mariner. Liabilities,…

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Dastardly Attempt at Murder. Clever Capture by Black Trackers. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--A deliberate cold-blooded attempt at murder occurred near Brighton early yesterday morning. The victim was Mr Wm. Hawthorn, a contractor, who was shot while lying in bed…

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Attempted Murder near Melbourne. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 8

Early on Saturday morning a shocking attempt at murder was made at Moorabbin, near Brighton, a contractor named William Hawthron being shot while in bed by a weapon which was pointed through his…

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District Court. Friday, March 21,1884. (Before his Honor Mr. District Court Judge Forbes.) BAYLIS V. Di Pass

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 2

This was a case in which plaintiff sued for £200 damages, for excessive add unwarrantable distress, having been expelled from the possession of a dwelling house at Surry Hills, and deprived of his…

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Insolvency Court. Friday. Before His Honor the Chief Commissioner

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 2

In the matter of Michael Cusack and Francis Cusack, the third meeting was further adjourned till the 4th April. In the matter of Charles Henry Forlonge, a…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—saturday, March 22. In Equity.—(Before his Honor the Primary Judge.) Brogden and Another V. TUTCHER

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 March 1884 · page 5

Dr. Donovan, instructed by Messrs. Lawrence and Rich, for the plaintiffs; Mr. F. Berton, instructed by Mr. M'Carthy, for the defendant. Dr. Donovan moved to have the injunction granted in…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 March 1884 · page 5

The following was the only important case heard at this court yesterday:—Thomas Walker and Margaret Bryant were charged with having assaulted one John Cavill and robbed him of the sum of £3 16s. 10d. The evidence for…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 March 1884 · page 5

Mr. Addison, S.M., presided in the Charge Court yesterday. James Lacey was fined 20s. for behaving in a riotous manner in Cleveland-street…

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Stealing a Policeman's Baton

Evening News · Tuesday 25 March 1884 · page 3

Before Mr. Addison, S.M., at the Water police court, this morning, a larrikin-looking fellow named Stephen Gardener was charged with stealing a baton valued at 2s 6d, the property of the New South…

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