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Courts & crime, 1891

5,942 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 250

Assault and Robbery

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 6

A young man named John M. Walling was brought up, on remand, at the Water Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. Giles, charged with assaulting John James Tiptree and robbing…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 5

At the Water Police Court yesterday a man named John M.Walling was charged with assaulting one John James Triptree, and robbing him of a gold looket value £2, his property It would s[?]earn that on Monday…

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Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 5

Mr C. Delohery, D.S.M, presided in the Charge Division of the CENTRAL, POLICE COURT yesterday Amos Broom having bad a pair of riding pants in his possession supposed to be stolen proporty, was…

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Brutal Assault on a Constable Coraki

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 441

A brutal assault on a police constable took place about 11 last night. Constable James Rodgers, in charge of the police station here, was arresting a man, and when passing the Commercial Hotel the prisoner called to…

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District Court

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 6

In No. 1 District Court, yesterday, before his Honor Judge Wilkinson and a jury of four, Thos-Ryan proceeded against Thos. Caves for the recovery of £40 5s 9d, for certain asphalting work…

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Another Whitechapel Murder. London, Feb. 13

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 408

A woman has been murdered in Whitechapel, and her remains mutilated. It is believed that the crime was perpetrated by "Jack the Ripper."…

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Land Appeal Court

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 41

The sittings of the Land Court were resumed at Darlinghurst last week, when Messrs. Rogers, Q.C. (president), Freeman, and Brandis were present…

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Notes of the Week. Killing no Murder

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 405

At the Central Criminal Court this week a ship's officer underwent the form of trial for murder for shooting a sailor, and was acquitted without the jury leaving the box. The Judge…

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The Irish Question. Messrs. Dillon and O'brien in Gaol

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday Night. -- Messrs. John Dillon, M.P., and William O'Brien, M.P., who recently surrendered themselves to the authorities, have been removed in custody…

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District Court.—friday 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 5

Notice.—Jurors summoned for Monday,23rd instant, are Informed they will not be required to attend…

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The Hunt’s Greek Tragedy. M‘cann Sentenced to 15 Years’ Imprisonment

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 2

ON Wednesday John M‘Cann ,was tried at the Central Criminal Court, Sydney, before Judge Windeyer, for shooting with intent at Sarah Anderson, on December 16th, 1890, at…

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Parramatta Police Court. Monday, February 16. (Before Messrs. H. Byrnes, N. Stewart and T. F. Mackenzie, J's. P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 5

William Morgan, an " absconder" from the George-street asylum, locked up for protection, was discharged on the understanding that application should…

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South Australia. Criminal Court Cases

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Friday. -- At the criminal sittings to-day the Crown Solicitor said there was the probability of a request being made to hare the case of Charles Lowethal, charged with…

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The Missing Clergyman. Wanted by the Police

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 6

The wrong doings of the Rev. Mr. Wright, late incumbent of St.Clements Anglican Church, Marrickville, are assuming graver proportions as time runs along. The desertion of his…

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Tragedy at Broadford. Attempted Wife Murder. -- Suicide of the Husband

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- A tragedy is reported from Broadford. A ganger named Campbell employed on the Motdialloc railway line, went to Broadford yesterday in order to endeavor to…

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Law Notices for Monday. Supreme Court

The Australian Star · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 6

TERM LIST.--Equity appeals.--At 10.30 a.m. : Williams v. Robinson, hearing; Phillip Stephan Photo-Litho Co.,. Limited (Fergusson), hearing; Mercantile Land, B…

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District Court. Friday, February 20. NO. 1 COURT. -- (Before Judge Wilkinson and juries or four.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 10

Ryan v. Caves. -- Thomas Ryan, residing at Wollongong, sued Thomas Caves and others, trading as T. Caves and Co., for £40 6s 9d, amount due for work, labor and material…

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Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, February 18. (Before Messrs. H. Byrnes, B. Harper, Jos. Smith, and E. Pearce, J’s.P.) Alleged Em[?]zzlement

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 2

SAMUEL PURNELL was charged with embezzling 15s (and two other sums) the property of his emplyers—Ferris, Wilson, and Co., Parramatta…

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Queensland Shearing Trouble. Armed Violence Threatened. Rendezvous at Clermont. Police Assembling

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 11

The shearing troubles in Central Queensland are now assuming a very serious phase, and the outlook is most unpromising. Our correspondent at Barcaldine, by telegraph on February…

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Central Criminal Court. Friday, February 20. (Before Mr. Justice Windever.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1891 · page 10

Mr. Coffey prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. THE PYRMONT BANK ROBBERY. The bearing of the case in which Henry…

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