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Courts & crime, 1890

6,428 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

Notes of the Week. The Land Court

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 123

Mr. Brunker, after keeping expectants waiting a pretty considerable time, has made his nominations to the Land Court, which now consist of Mr. Rogers, Mr. Freeman, and Mr. Brandis…

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Attempted Wife Murder at Newcastle. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 12

William Robinson, a miner, aged 33, appeared before the Newcastle beach to-day, charged with shooting at his wife, Christina Robinson, with intent to murder her on Christmas Day last. The prisoner and his wife…

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District Court. Friday, January 17. (Before Judge Fitzhardinge.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 10

Yates v. Reardon,--In this case Bridget Yates, residing at Cook's River, near Sydney, sought to recover from Mary Reardon, of Oxford-street, Paddington, the sum of £110…

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The West-end Scandal. Conviction of Mr. Parke for Libel. Sentenced to Twelve Months' Imprisonment. [By Cable.] London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 11

The trial of the charge of criminal libel brought by the Earl of Euston against Mr. Ernest Parke, editor of the North London Press, for associating his lordship with…

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The New Land Court. (See portraits on this page.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 19

As mentioned by us last week, the Government has appointed the members of the Land Court under the Act of 1889; and their portraits will be found in this issue. Some personal details as to…

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The Nepean Times. Published Every Saturday Morning. Satueday, January 18, 1890. The High-street Murder

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 4

We have not space to write fully upon the subject of the repent dreadful tragedy, but we cannot let this week pass without doing some slight justice to the memory of the late…

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Nihilism. a Girl Kills the Russian Chief of Secret Police and Commits Suicide

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 16

London, Jan. 11.—Particulars have been made public of a startling Nihilist crime. A young girl associated with the Nihilist movement shot at and killed the Chief of the Secret…

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THE Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers' Advocate. Saturday, January 18. Police; Pistols, and Tramps

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 4

To compare a small event with a big one, it may be said of the Penrith Tragedy, as it was remarked of the Battle of Navarine, that it was very…

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Metropolitan District Court.—friday. (Before has Honor Judge Fitzhardinge.) Grant and Another V. WILEY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 8

The plaintiffs in this case, trading as Grant and Cox, marble manufacturers, &c., of Surry Hills, sued Jonathan Wiley, of Pitt-street, for £24 7s., for mantelpieces supplied. The defendant pleaded that he acted…

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Law. Supreme Court. Friday, January 17. IN CHAMBERS.--(Before Mr. Justice Manning.) BALCHIN V. BOWRING

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 10

Mr. G. R. Campbell appeared for the appellant, Mr. C. B. Stephen for the respondent to show cause. This was an appeal by Chas. Balchin…

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Parramatta Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. H. Byrnes, N. Stewart and J. E. Manning J's.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 1

A. A. Mills applied for a conditional license for house at Auburn. Applicant did not appear. Sub-Inspector Latimer desired the Bench to dismiss the case…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—friday, January 17. In Chambers.—[Befere his Honor Mr. Justice Manning). Balchin V. BOURING

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 8

Mr. G. R. Campbell (instructed by Messrs. Bradley and Son) appeared for the appellant, and Mr. C. B. Stephen (instructed by Messrs. Ma[?]mara and Norton) to show cause. This was an appeal by Charles Balchin,…

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Parramatta Small Debts Court. WEDNESDAY, January 16TH, 1890.(Before Messrs. J. Giles, P.M., and J. Taylor, J.P.)

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 6

ALLAN MCCALL AND Co. v. H. McCourt.— Verdict for £9 Is lid, and 10s costs, and witness’s expenses. Prospect and Sherwood Municipality v…

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Parramatta Licensing Court. Thursday, January 16.(Before Messrs. H. Byrnes, N. Stewart, and J. E. Manning, L.’sM.)

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 January 1890 · page 2

THN application of A. N. Miles for a conditional licence for a house at Auburn was struck out, applicant not putting in an appearance. [?] Dunshea applied for a license for a…

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Newtown Police Court

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 6

ON THE MAD FANTASTIC.--Four frowsy follows faced Mr. Delhorey and mildly acknowledged that they had been drunk, and may have hold a salvation meeting on…

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Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Captain Fisher, S.M., presided at the CENTRAL POLICE COURT on Saturday. Minnie Archer, 19, was fined £2, with the option of 21 days in gaol, for having behaved in a riotous manner in Belmore Park. Hedley…

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Police Despotism

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 2

THE despotic nature of the German Government had an illustration at the time of the Czar's recent visit to Berlin. A large number of police were detailed to guard the…

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Alleged Attempted Murder. The Victim Left for Dead. BOURKE

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 6

A horrible outrage is reported to have taken place at North Bourke, a small township some four miles from Bourke, which has been brought into existence in…

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The Land Court Appointments. (To the Editor or the " Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 3

Sir,--I was much pleased with Mr. J. E. Kelly's letter in your issue of January 10. I have a good knowledge of one of the gentlemen to whose appointment…

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