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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

7,108 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 250

Bankruptcy Court

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 221

The following sequestrations have been made during the past week:— Walter Henry Lamb, of Merrilong, Yarraman, grazier. Mr. L. T. Lloyd, official assignee…

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America. the Murder of Dr. Cronin

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 7

The horrible story of the murder of Dr. Cronin has been revived in the minds of the people of America by events which have recently taken taken place in Chicago. Towards tho end of…

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The Dora Dora Murder. Brisbane

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 250

News has been received from Mackay that Jacky, the second Dora Dora black, has been captured near Seaforth, 25 miles from Mackay, by Constable J. King, who recently…

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Sympathy with the Police

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 5

In all parts of the city yesterday were heard expressions of deep sympathy with the injured officers for the brutal treatment they received. In addition…

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Current Topics. Police Report

The Methodist · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 1

The annual report of the Police Department is not unprofitable reading for those who are interested in the moral welfare of the people. The…

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Sympathy for the Police

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 6

In all parts of the city sympathy is expressed with the members of the force for the brutal manner in which the constables were attacked. The affray formed the chief…

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The Arming of the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 5

We learn from Mr. Critchett Walker Principal Under-Secretary, that instructions were issued yesterday to the Inspector-General of Police, for the police to be more…

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Armed Police V. Armed Burglars

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 4

The desperate encounter between three constables and an equal number of alleged burglars in Bridge-street yesterday morning re-opens once more the oft-discussed…

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Parramatta Police Court. Saturday, January 27, 1894. (Before Mr. R. Harper, J.P.) The Smithfield Shooting Case

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 2

James Stem, of Smithfield, on remand, appeared again at the court, charged with shooting with intent at his son, Robert Stein. The letter had been discharged from the Parramatta…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Revision Court

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 6

An open court for the revision of the Municipal list was held on Saturday last at the Council Chambers, Western-road. Present— Ald. Hollier (in the chair), T. Muston, G…

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Parramatta Police Court Monday, JANUARY 29. (Before Messrs. R. Harper and D. D. Henderson, J's.P. a Batch of Them

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 3

Agnes McPherson was ordered to pay as or take 24 hours in the cells for parading in Macqaurie-street when she was drunk. John Joseph Tierney ditto in…

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Arming the Police. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 5

Sir,—In your columns of to-day the people of this city were horrified to read of another murderous attack on the police by armed burglars, who after leaving two of them insensible on the footway…

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The Midnight Affray Burglary in Bridge-street. The Wounded Constables. Their Present Condition. One Seriously Hurt. The Burglars' Weapons. Constable Ball's Story

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 5

During yesterday there was many inquiries at Sydney Hospital as to the condition of Constable Bowden, who was so seriously injured by burglars in Bridge-street in the morning. At 5…

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Parramatta Embezzlement Case. Chisholm again before the Court

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 3

Henry James Chisholm, on bail, was before the Parramatta Police Court on Wednesday, charged with embezzling the sums of £17 14s 5d, £20, £4 14B 6d, property of his late…

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The Tasmanian Exhibition. a British Court. London, Feb. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 9

The British Government has granted £2000 towards the representation of Great Britain at the Tasmanian Exhibition to be held at Hobart…

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The Wreck of the Alert. the Finding of the Marine Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Marine Court inquiry into the foundering of the Alert concluded to-day. The finding of the court was to the effect that the Alert had not…

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The Loss of the Alert. Court of Marine Inquiry. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 9

The inquiry into the circumstances connected with the foundering of the steamer Alert was concluded by the Court of Marine Inquiry to-day. The Court found that the vessel had not sufficient…

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Affairs at Hawaii. the Reported Fighting Denied. the Native Police and the Provisional Government

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Friday.--The Mariposa brings Honolulu files to January 20. The political position there was unchanged. The cablegram stating that American troops…

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Jealousy and Revenge. the Recent Shooting Case. the Husband Before the Court

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 11

LONDON, January 25— A gentleman named Lindus, a resident of Chelmsford, Essex, was before a London police court to-day, charged with shooting at his wife and a solicitor…

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Metropolitan Quarter Sessions. Friday, February 2. (Before his Honor Mr. District Court Judge BACKHOUSE and juries.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 7

Mr. W. L. Merewether prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. BREAKING, ENTERING, AND STEALING. James Murray pleaded not guilty to a charge that…

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