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Courts & crime, 1889

7,156 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 250

Yesterday's Supreme Court. Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice Windever)

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 6

CLIFFORD V. CLIFFORD.-Mr. Gibson, on behalf of the petitioning husband, Christopher Clifford, applied for a settlement of issues. They were settled, i.e., marriage in July, 1876, with Caroline…

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Brutal Assault by Larrikins. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 7

On Saturday night an old man named Thomas was treated in a most brutal manner by larrikins at Cooranbong. Whilst lying down on a sofa in an hotel there, a number of larrikins procured a stout chain, and…

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Horrible Wife Murder. the Husband Surrenders Himself. London, February 11

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 5

The mutilated body of a woman has been discovered at Dundee, Scotland. The body was headless, and the stomach had been ripped open. The remains were…

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Completely Crushed. a District Court Incident

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 3

In the District Court on Tuesday, his Honor Deputy-Judge Fitzhardinge stood on his dignity in such a quiet but effective manner as to completely crush a somewhat youthful solicitor who…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court—wednesday, February 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 4

Term List.—New Trial Motions: Dunlop v. Borough of Waverley, Keefe v. Clarke, Parker v. Falkiner, Finlayson v. Clarke. Protho[?]otary's Office.—Berore Prothonotary: Allison v…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before his Honor Judge Deffell). Certificate Applications

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 6

In re Win. Henry Wakely: An order made on April 4,1876, was repeated. Hearing adjourned to April 16 next. In re Walter Grahan : Previous order had been…

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Central Criminal Court. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Stephen.)

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 6

Mr. H. E. Cohen conducted the prosecutions on behalf of the Crown. ALLEGED UNLAWFUL USE OP AN INSTRUMENT, &c.-Annie Lever, on bail, pleaded not guilty to…

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Yesterday's District Court. (Before his Honor Deputy Judge Fitzhardinge.)

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 6

A large number of "under £10 cases" were dealt with. A COMMISSION QUESTION.-The case of Cohen v. Stanley was one which disclosed an old…

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Parramatta District Court. Tuesday, February 12. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Dowling.) Willis and Dunn V. Parramatta Friendly Societies Hall Company

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 4

Plaintiffs brought an action to recover the sum of £50, which amount they claimed to have lost in profits through not being able to carry out a two nights' entertainment in the hall in consequence of an accident…

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Strikers Before the Court. the Ringleaders Heavily Fined (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Two men, M'Kie and Harrington, were brought before the Northcote Court on Monday, charged with insulting behaviour and resisting the police in…

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Central Criminal Court. Tuesday, February 12. (Before Mr. Justice Stephen.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 3

Mr. H. E. Cohen prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. A SERIOUS CHARGE. Annie Lever, who surrendered to her bail,…

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Central Criminal Court—tuesday. February 12. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice STEPHEN.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 4

Mr. H. E. Cohen conducted the cases on behalf of the Crown. A SERIOUS OFFENCE. Annie Lever, an olderly woman of respectable…

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Metropolitan Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, February 12. (Before his Honor Mr. District Court Judge M'FARLAND.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 4

Mr. Merewether conducted the prosecutions on behalf of the Crown. ALLEGED LARCENY IN A DWELLING. Fuzeldeen, an Indian, was acquiitted upon an…

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Yesterday's Courts. Supreme. Full Court.-- (Before their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice WINDEYER, and Mr. Justice Foster.) Ex Parte Albert Card, &c

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 6

In this matter ex parte Albert Card re Thomas Rawlings and R. H. Levien, &c. a postponement was granted till Friday, as a large number of affidavits had not been…

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Law. Supreme Court. Tuesday, February 12. IN BANCO.--(Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Windeyer, and Mr. Justice Foster. True Blue Gold-mining Company, Ncs. 1 AND 2. V.DAUNT

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 3

Mr. Ralston appeared on behalf of the defendant in support of a rule [?] by way of an appeal from the District Court, and upon his application the matter was taken as part heard…

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Law Report. Supreme Court—tuesday, February 12. In Banco.—(Before their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice WINDEYER, and Mr. Justice Foster.) True Blue No. 1 AND 2 G. M. COMPANY V. DAUNT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1889 · page 4

Mr. Ralston appeared for the defendant, in support of a rule nisi by way of appeal from the District Court. The action, which was heard on Monday last, was one to recover the amount of certain calls on shares in the…

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Charge of Attempted Assault

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-John Williams, a West Indian, was committed for trial at Benalla on a charge of attempted assault on Mrs. Merrimu, the wife of Rev. H. E. Merrimu, Wesleyan…

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Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Mr. Abbott, S.M., presided in the Charge division of the CENTRAL POLICE COURT yesterday morning. Robert Travers, 14, for having five bags in his possession reasonably suspected to have…

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Charged with Steading Furniture. a Peculiar Case

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1889 · page 6

WILLIAM LEWIS FLOWERS, alias Jones, 43, a grocer, and Marian Gogerly, alias Smith, alias May, 30, stood up at the Newtown Police Court to-day, charged…

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