Charge of Murder. BRISBANE
In the Roma Police Court on Wednesday, Ruth Robinson was charged with the murder of Robert Birkett, her former husband, and Frances Martindale was charged as an accessory. Both were committed…
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Insolvency Court
In the matter of John Roseby, a hearing of order nisi for the official assignee to show cause why he should not file a plan of distribution, the Court ordered it…
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The Wangrartta murder and arson inquiry is being proceeded With to-day. Further evidence has been obtained, pointing strongly to the guilt of…
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LONDON, February 24.—The report of the committee appointed to inquire into the recent riots in London contains a drastic censure on the Metropolitan Police, and declares that the…
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APPLICATION.—I n an affiliation case, Margaret Williams v. Richard Roach, an order was made for the payment of 8s. per week for twelve months, with 30s. 6d…
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DRUNK, FOUL LANGUAGE, &c.—John Coglon was fined 10s., or forty-eight hours, for being drunk and disorderly in King street; and for using indecent language in…
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Jury Causes.—Volk v. Mann, Valle v. Stutchbury and another…
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The Brisbane Courier, of February 20, gives the following report of a case heard in the Pacific Islanders' Compensation Court:—Before his Honor Judge Paul, and Mr. George Grimes, assessor on behalf of the Government;…
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London, Wednesday.--The report of the committee appointed to inquire into the recent riots in London contains a drastic censure on the metropolitan police…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Law Notices. Supreme Court.—thursday, February 25
Equity Appeals.—At 10 a.m., before the Full Court: Jamieson and others v. Forrester and others, appeal of defendant, W. J. Forrester (part heard). Master's Office.—At 10.30 a.m., Smith v. Farnell (to settle…
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[EQUITY APPEALS.—Before their Honors the CHIEF JUSTICE, Mr. JUSTICE FAUCETT, and Mr. JUSTICE INNES]. JAMIESON AND OTHERS V. FORRESTER AND…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Metropolitan District Court.— Wednesday. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Dowling.) Sandon V. M'mahon and Co
His Honor gave judgment in this matter. It was an action brought by Charles T. Sandon against M'Mahon and Co., carrying agents, for the recovery of £10 18s., being expenses incurred in connection with damage done…
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In re Alfred Dennet. Insolvent was sworn. Did not amend schedule. Five debts were proved. One creditor was examined on his proof. Supplementary schedule for 12 months,…
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Re Alfred Bennett Second meeting. Insolvent attended and amended his schedule. Five debts were proved. The insolvent was briefly examined by a creditor and was ordered to file supplementary…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Police Courts. Wednesday, February 24. WATER. (Before Mr. Yates. D.S.M.)
MADNESS.—Mary Reynolds, who had behaved in a riotous manner in South Head-road, wa found to be suffering from insanity, and she was sent to the receiving-house…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Insolvency Court.—wednesday, February 24. (Before the Chief Commissioner.) Second Meetings
In the matter of Alfred Bennett. Insolvent attended and desired to amend his schedule by adding two debts, but, did not alter his statement under rule 20. Five debts were proved, and insolvent was examined by Mr. W. Oliver on…
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The sittings of the Metropolitan Quarter Sessions were continued yesterday at Darlinghurst Courthouse. ASSAULT. Campbell Jackson, a young man, was charged with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Metropolitan District Court. Wednesday, February 21. (Before Judge Dowling.) SANDON V. M' Mahon and Co
In this case the plaintiff, who was lately a bookseller and manufacturing stationer in George-street, claimed from the defendants, the well-known carrying agents, a sum of £10 18s…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Wednesday, February 24. EQUITY APPEALS.--(Before their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Faucett and Mr. Justice Innes.) Jamieson and Others V. Forrester and Others, Part Heard
The hearing of the appeal of the defendant, W. J. Forrester, again lasted all day, the reading of evidence not having concluded when the Court rose…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Law Report. Supreme Court.—wednesday, Feb. 24. Equity Appeals.—(Before their Honors Sir James Martin, C. J., Mr. Justice FAUCETT, and Sir George Innes.) Jamieson and Others V. Rorester and Others
Mr. Darley, Q.C., and Mr. Knox, instructed by Messrs. Abbott and Allen, for the defendant, W. J. Forrester (first appellant); Mr. Darley, Q.C., and Mr. Lingen, instructed by Messrs. Deane and Deane, for the defendants,…
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