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Courts & crime, 1886

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Result of an Election. AN M.L.A. Charged with Assault. the Case Dismissed

Evening News · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 6

George Jones, general agent, living at the Glebe, appeared before Mr. Johnson, D.S.M., in the Central Police Court on Thursday, and ventilated his woes. He said that he had attended in the Glebe Town Hall…

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Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 4

In the Charge branch of the CENTRAL POLICE COURT yesterday, before Mr. R. R. Morrisset, D.S.M., a shoemaker named James Coglan was accused of having used indecent language on Wednesday night in Castlereagh-street,…

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Police Intelligence

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 7

At the Newtown Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. Johnson, D.S.M., Alexander Douglas for deserting his wife was ordered to pay 20s. per week maintenance for 12 months,…

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Charge of Assault Against an M.p

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 4

In the Summons Division of the Central Police Court yesterday an interesting case of assault was heard by Mr. Whittingdale Johnson, S.M., the plaintiff being George Jones and the…

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The London Police

Evening News · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 4

LONDON, February 25.—Mr. Howard Vincent has been offered the position of Chief Inspector of the London Metropolitan Police, vacant by the resignation of Sir Edmund Henderson…

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Licensing Court

Evening News · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 6

At the ordinary weekly sitting of the Licensing Bench, held in the Water Police Court yesterday, the following business was transacted:—Transfers: Three publicans' licences were granted from C. F…

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The Wangaratta Murder. Melbourne, This Day

Globe · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 8

The Wangaratta murder and arson inquiry is being proceeded with to-day. Further evidence has been obtained, pointing strongly to the guilty of Mrs…

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Cruel Murder by Blacks. Cooktown, This Day

Globe · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 5

The Pilot schooner Ethel returned from cape Bedford Mission Station this morning, bringing an aboriginal gin, who was aboard Fred Tribler's boat when she…

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Police Intelligence. Thursday, February 23. Newtown

Globe · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 8

(Before Mr. W. Johnson, D.S.M.) AFFILIATION.—In an affiliation ease, Margaret Williams v Richard Roach, an order was made for the payment of 8s. per…

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Police Intelligence. Central. Friday, February 26

Globe · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 5

DRUNK, &c.—Frank McKeown, for being drunk in Hyde Park, was fined 6s. or 24 hours, and for using foul language, 40s. or one month. James Mackenzie, for…

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Police Intelligence. Ironbanks. Saturday, February 20

Globe · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 3

John James Sullivan was charged with having at Warne, on the 5th instant, committed a murderous assault on Mrs. Henry Sloane…

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District Court.—friday, February 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 4

For Judgment.—Allmey v. Wilkinson. Jury Causes.—Volk v. Mann, part heard; Vaile v. Stutchbury. Supreme Court Issues.—Ridley v. Mayne, Murray v. Latchman, Brown v. Brown, Palington v. Coffey…

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District Court. Friday, Feb. 26

Globe · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 5

Claim £100 for slander and trespass. The plaintiff is a tram engineer residing at Waverley, and the defendant a house agent. The two parties to the suit…

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Foreigners in Court. Justice Defeated

Evening News · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 3

The Court of Quarter Sessions was occupied nearly the whole of Thursday in dealing with a charge of attempted arson against two Hindocs. About thirty natives had been subpoenaed to give evidence. Their…

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Law Report. Supreme Court. Friday, February 26

Globe · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 5

[IN BANCO.—Before their Honors the CHIEF JUSTICE, Mr. JUSTICE FAUCETT. and Mr. JUSTICE INNES.] WELTON v. HARNETT…

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Insolvency Court. Friday, Feb. 26. Compulsory Sequestration

Globe · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 5

Bank of N.S.W. v. Hubert Dillon, P.M. of Walgett, rule nisi, returnable 11th March next. SURRENDER…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—friday, February 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 4

Term List.—Crown Case: The Queen v. Maddocks. Motions Generally, for Judgment: Williams v. Australian Cobalt Company, Welton v. Harnett. Motions, &c.: Exparte R. J. Skinner in re J. W. Brown, mandamus; exparte G. H. Sparkes in re…

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Insolvency Court. Thursday, February 25. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

Evening News · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 6

Re John Boseby. This was an adjourned hearing of an order nisi for the official assignee to show cause why he should not file plan of distribution. It appeared that an account and plan, dated and audited…

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Insolvency Court. Friday, February 26. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

Evening News · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 4

Re John Brown. Second meeting. Insolvent attended and verified his schedule and statement. One debt was proved, one claim admitted, and the meeting was adjourned to April 21…

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Metropolitan District Court. Thursday, February 25. (Before Mr. District Court Judge DOWLING and a jury of four.) VOLK V. MANN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 4

This was an action for the recovery of £100 damages for slander. Mr. Gibson, instructed by Mr. W. T. A. Shorter, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Nash, instructed by Mr. W. Oliver, for the defendant…

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