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Courts & crime, 1893

7,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 250

Burglary at Darlinghurst. a Cutlery Shop Broken Into

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 6

The burglars have turned their attention in the direction of Darlinghurst, and on Tuesday night broke into the cutlery shop of W. Furness, in Victoria-street, at the top of William-street…

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The George-street Burglary. Second Trial of Accused

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 6

A middle-aged man named George William Russell was again placed upon his trial, at the Central Criminal Court yesterday, before his Honor Mr. Justice Innes, on an…

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Bottling a Chinese. a Dastardly Assault

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 2

Wong Ching, a Chinese storekeeper at Parramatta, was made the victim of a most ruffianly assault on Tuesday evening last. His shop, which is at the corner of…

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Assaulting the Police

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 5

Thomas Baird, a man of fine physique, appeared on remand at the Water Police Court to-day on a charge of having assaulted Constable Robertson in Crown-street, Waterloo, on Saturday night last…

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A Noted Criminal. Captain Roche's Career. His Conviction for Burglary. A Smart Yankee Cracksman. Daring Deeds in America -- Comments by the Judge -- The Police Complimented

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 2

In the conviction of George William Russell, alias Captain Roche, alias many other names, at the Central Criminal Court yesterday evening Sydney can congratulate…

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Divorce Court. a Lengthy List

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 6

His Honor Mr. Justice Windeyer satin Divorce Jurisdiction yesterday, and dealt with the following: DECREES ABSOLUTE…

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Special Edition Three Years' Gaol. Done in Nine Months. How Sentences are Served

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 6

David Kelly, a young fellow who was tried at the Sydney Quarter Sessions nine months ago and sentenced to three years' imprisonment for a brutal assault upon…

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Law. Supreme Court. Wednesday, March 1

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 3

IN BANCO.--(Before Mr. Justice Stephen, Mr. Justice Owen, and Mr. Justice Foster.) IN RE JOHN MOORE HAMILTON, EXPARTE THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE (PART HEARD)…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—thursday, March 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 4

Term List.—Bankruptey Appeals.—At 10: In re John Morre Hamelton (part heard); in re W. A. Spence, in re Alexander M'Donald; applications fore certificates under section 40 (7)…

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The Footscray Mystery. Young Report the Court

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The man Young, arrested for the supposed Footscray murder, was brought before the bench to-day and remanded for a week. He said he had nothing to say, but…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.--thursday. March 2

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 3

TERM LIST--At 10: In re John Moore Hamilton, in re W. A. Spence, in re Alexander M'Donald, applications for certificates under section 40 (7). PROBATE JURISDICTION.-- At 10 a.m.: In the will…

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The Helensburgh Dispute. The Court of Arbitration

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 6

The Court of Arbitration sat again this morning, and took evidence regarding the dispute referred to them between the Metropolitan Coal Co. and the…

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The Police Courts. the Wexford-street Gambling House Raid

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 3

The 25 men arrested in the Wexford-street gambling den on Tuesday night were brought before the Central Court yesterday. Gun Hee (26) and Sun Goo (39), charged with…

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The Footscray Mystery. Accused Before the Court. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 6

The man Young, who was arre[?] in connection with the Footscray my[?]ry, was brought before the local court this morning and remanded…

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Central Criminal Court. Wednesday, March 1. (Before Mr. Justice Innes.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 3

Mr. Healey prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. THE GEORGE-STREET JEWELLERY ROBBERY. George William Russell was again put…

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District Court.—thursday, March 2. (Before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 4

Undefended cases will be taken at 10 a.m., after which the following under £10 causes:—Train and Co. v. Lay Yong, Croker v. Anderson, Australian Coke Company v. Simpson, Easton v. Higgins, Dingwed v. Cater, Bealo…

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Central Criminal Court.—wednesday. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice INNES and a jury.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 4

Mr. Healy prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. CHARGE OF BURGLARY. George William Russell, alias Captain Russell, was charged with having broken into and entered the…

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News by Cable. The Home Rule Bill. the Ulster Campaign. Great Meeting at Belfast. the Canadian Orangemen. the Irish Police. a Special "Collect."

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 4

LONDON, March. 1.—A great meeting of citizens of Belfast has been held in opposition to the Home Rule Bill. It is estimated that 15,000 persons attended…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—wednesday, March 1. In Banco.—(Before Mr. Justice STEPHEN, Mr. Justice OWEN, and Mr. Justice Foster.) Re John Moore Hamilton (Official Assignee, Appellant) (Part Heard)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1893 · page 4

Sir Julian Salomons, Q.C., and Mr. Wise, instructed by Messrs. Sly, Hamilton, and Russell, appeared for Mr. Augustus Morris, official assignee, in support of an appeal against the…

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The Glebe Burglary. and Assault on Police. Accused on Trial

The Australian Star · Friday 3 March 1893 · page 6

The hearing of the charge against three men of having been concerned in an attempted burglary at the Glebe on the morning of Thursday, February 21, and further…

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