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Courts & crime, 1893

7,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

Political. the Assault on the Government. Parkes's Motion Defeated. a Close Shave for the Ministry

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 19

THE tug-of-war over Sir Henry Parkes's motion of censure which was commenced on Thursday afternoon of last week was spun out till Friday night. It was ascertained early on Thursday…

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Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, February 8. (Before Mr. F. W. Edwards, P.M., and Mr. R. H. Mathews, J.P.) An "“Ancient Mariner.”

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 7

Thomas Gilmore, a man of venerable appearance, and who stooped painfully beneath his weight, of years, was brought before the Court for protection, and ordered to be discharged…

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Penrith District Court. THURSDAY Before Judge Wilkinson

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 3

John Price v. Chas. B. Frost and John T. Frost. No appearance of defendants. Verdict for plaintiff. James Venn v. Wm. Payne and Thomas Carter…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—monday, February 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 5

In Equity.—Master's Office—At 10a.m.: Rignall v. Meyer, to settle minutes of order; re James Bellamy and Settled Estate Act, for directions; Commercial Agency Trading and B. Company, to settle debts and claims…

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Panama Frauds. the Great Canal Crash. a Murder Mystery. the Trial Concluded

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 31

We publish in this issue five portraits—those of the Vicomte Ferdinand de Lesseps, MM. Rouvier, Cornelius Herz, Eiffel, and the late Baron de Reinach—and we propose to give with…

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Parramatta District Court. Monday, February 6. (Before His Honor Judge Backhouse.) Undefended Casks

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 8

W.Gates v. George Gregory. Claim £27 8s 9d for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for plaintiff, with costs of one witness. H. Sampson v.C. H. Tuckwell, Claim…

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South Australian News. Terrible Tragedy in Adelaide. Murder and Suicide. Codlin Moth Ravages. Government Banking Account. A Sad Case. General News. ADELAIDE, February 7. Murdered by a Chinaman

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 14

A terrible murder was committed in the Chinese quarters in Adelaide on Wednesday, February 1, whereby Florrie Willmott, an English girl, aged 19, was murdered by a…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—friday, February 10. In Equity.—(Before Mr. Justice Manning). Ex Parte the Federal Bank and the Companies Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 5

Mr. A. H. Simpson, instructed by Messrs. Fisher, Ralfe, and Macansh, appeared for the Federal Bank of Australia, Limited, and applied for an injunction to restrain Charles Huen[?] of Sydney, from…

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A Brutal Assault

The Australian Star · Monday 13 February 1893 · page 7

A man named Frank Falkner was walking along a street at Miller's Point on Saturday afternoon inquiring for a wharf. He asked a man the direction, and the ruffian…

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Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1893 · page 7

Mr. James Giles, D.S.M., disposed of the business at the Central Police Court on Saturday. Henry Lee, 40, a farrier, having cruelly illtreated a horse by working it whilst suffering from a sore…

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A New Zealand Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1893 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--At the City Court on Saturday a young man named William Smith was charged with stealing camp equipment, and with the murder of Jacobs…

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The Police Courts

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1893 · page 3

BREAKING AND ENTERING.--At the Water Police Court on Saturday morning, Charles M'Farlane (30) was committed for trial to the Central Criminal Court on the 20th inst…

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District Court

The Australian Star · Monday 13 February 1893 · page 6

The sittings of the Metropolitan District Court were continued to-day before his Honor Judge Wilkinson. LASSETTER AND CO. v. ROBINSON…

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The Pahiatua Murder. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1893 · page 5

William Smith, alins Aldridge, who was arrested in Bourke-street last week on a charge of larceny of camp gear in New Zealand in 1890, appeared at the City Court yesterday on a charge…

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Law Notices. District Court.—monday, February 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1893 · page 7

Interpleader, Lacey v. Irwin; Thomas v. Kane (part heard). Aldrich v. Sydney Marine Benefit Company, Dray v. Smith, Mining, Standart Company v. Bragg, same v. Henderson, Lassetter and Co. v. Robinson, City…

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A Domain Mystery. Disappearance of the Rev. B. SMITH. Fears for His Safety. Traces in the Domain. A Walking Stick and Notebook Found -- Supposed Robbery -- The Police at Work -- A Puzzling Case

The Australian Star · Monday 13 February 1893 · page 6

The Reverend Benjamin Smith, widely known as the founder of the Australian Church at Leichhardt, left his residence, Gillard's-avenue, Leichhardt, at 7 o'clock…

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Assault

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 6

George Maddigan, 32, was charged at the Redfern P. Court yesterday with assaulting Patrick Gannon. Prosecutor's statement was to the effect that Ms child had been bitten by accused's…

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Attempted Criminal Assault

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 6

BRAIDWOOD, Monday.-Billy Ah Hie, alias Pinkie, a young half caste, was taken into Braidwood in custody on a charge of attempting to commit a capital offence on an old woman, named…

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Stealing a Mail Bag

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 6

ALBURY, Monday.-A man named John O'Shangnessy was arrested at Wodonga last night, charged with stealing a mail bag, the property of the Victorian Postmaster-General. The bag was…

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Charge of Burglary. a Cabman Convicted

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 February 1893 · page 6

JAMES KELLY, a decently-dressed young follow, but against whom the police have a rather bad record, was this afternoon presented for trial at the Quarter Sessions on a…

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