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Courts & crime, 1886

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 6

In the matter of John Wilson v. John Knox and Andrew Knox. The order nisi granted on the 5th ultimo was made absolute; schedule and statement to be filed within 10 days after service of summons…

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Law Report. Supreme Court. Tuesday, February 16

Globe · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 5

(In- Sanco: Before their Honors the Chief Justice (Sir JAMES . MARTIN), Mr. Justice FAUCETT, and Mr. Justice INNES.)…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Monday, February 16

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 7

IN BANCO.--Before their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Faucett and Mr. Justice Innes. PRATT V. M'SHARRY AND ANOTHER…

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District Court. Monday, February 15. (Before Judge Dowling.)

Evening News · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 6

DAVIDSON V. WEST.—Mr. J. L. Davidson, residing in Paddington, sued Mr. Alfred West, residing in Rae-street, Randwick, for the recovery of £200 for goods sold and delivered and for work done and…

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Insolvency Court. Monday, February 15. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 7

In the matter of John Wilson v. John and Andrew Knox, adjourned hearing of order nisi from 11th Dec, Affidavit of personal service was filed with no objections. The order nisi was…

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Further Disturbances in England. Suppressed by the Police. London, Feb. 15

Globe · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 5

A large number of unemployed congregated to-day in the principal streets of Birmingham, and disturbances of a more or less serious character occurred,…

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The Police Courts. Monday, February 15. CENTRAL. (Before Mr. Fisher. D.S.M.)

Evening News · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 6

DRUNKS.—This being the anniversary of the death of Captain Cook, thirty-four persons mourned, and were fined. LANGUAGE.—Thomas Birmingham, 50, and John…

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Metropolitan District Court. Monday, February 15. (Before his Honor Judge Dowling.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 7

PYRMONT BREWERY COMPANY v. ROBINSON. In this case, the Pyrmont Brewery Company sued Mrs. D. Robinson, of the Fitzroy Hotel, William-street, for a sum of £46 14s. 10d., for…

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The London Riots. Prosecution of the Leaders. Farther Disturbances in England. Suppressed by the Police

Evening News · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 4

LONDON, February 15.—The rioting which took place in Leicester on Thursday and Friday last among the unemployed in the hosiery trade has not since been renewed. The town is now quiet…

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Metropolitan District Court. Monday, Feb. 15. (Before His Honor Judge Dowling.) Pyrmont Brewery Company V. ROBERTSON

Globe · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 5

The plaintiffs claimed £46 10s. 8d. as, a balance on foot of an account with them for English and Colonial beer in the year 1884 and 1885. The defendant admitted…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—monday, February 15. In Banco —(Before their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice FAUCETT, and Mr. Justice Innes.) Pratt V. M'SHARRY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1886 · page 6

On the motion of Dr. Sly, a rule nisi was granted for the new trial of this action, which was a Supreme Court issue, tried at the Cootamundra District Court by Judge Forbes. LAZAR V. WILLIAMSON AND OTHERS…

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A Constable Charged with Assault

Evening News · Wednesday 17 February 1886 · page 4

Kenneth Sutherland, a constable in the Balmain police force, was summoned by Albert Lorger, a butcher, in the Balmain Police Court, to-day, before Mr. Addison, S.M., on a charge of having assaulted…

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Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1886 · page 8

Mr. A. M. Fisher, D.S.M., disposed of the business in the Charge Court at the CENTRAL POLICE COURT, yesterday morning, and Mr. Whittingdale Johnson, S.M., dealt with a number of cases in the Summons Court. A number of…

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Police Intelligence

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1886 · page 3

Kate Hughes was charged before Mr. Marsh, S.M., at the Water Police Court yesterday, with indicting grievous bodily barm on one Arthur Dominick Gordon. Tho assault was committed…

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Attempted Murder at Ashfield

Globe · Wednesday 17 February 1886 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At the Newtown Police Court yesterday a middle aged man named Henry Wynne, was charged with shooting at his wife, with intent to murder her, Margaret…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1886 · page 5

About 10.30 o'clock on Monday morning it was reported to Senior-constable Higgins that a man named Henry Wynne, laborer, had shot his wife at a house in Roberts-street, Ashfield…

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Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1886 · page 8

A meeting of the Licensing Bench was held at noon yesterday, the bench being occupied by Mr. Whittingdale Johnson, S.M. (chairman), Mr. A. M. Fisher, D.S M., and the Hon. John Mackintosh. The…

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Insolvency Court

Globe · Wednesday 17 February 1886 · page 5

In the matter of Benjamin Cayzer Lloyd, the insolvent was present and four debts were proved. M. J. Oliver appeared on behalf of an approved creditor,…

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Central Licensing Court

Evening News · Wednesday 17 February 1886 · page 6

In the Central Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Messrs. Johnson and Fisher, S.Ms., and Macintosh, J.P., transfers of licences were granted in the following cases: John Henry little to William…

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