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Courts & crime, 1894

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Embezzlement at the G.P.O. an Official Charged

Evening News · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

This morning an employee in the cashier's department at the General Post Office named Leopold Vermeesch was arrested by Detectives Gowan and Gilder on a charge of embezzling £72…

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The Geraldton Murder. a Medical Man's Evidence

Evening News · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 4

BRISBANE, Thursday.— Telegrams from Geraldton state that a medical man has examined the body of Miss Lyons, who was found dead in the scrub, and reports that it is a clear case of…

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The Magistrates and the Police

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 4

Replying to a question in the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Slattery stated that it had been determined to hold an inquiry generally into the relations between the Bench of…

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Police Courts. a Series Op Thefts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 3

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. C. Delohery, [?], Ida Booth, 18 Years of age, was charged with having stolen a silver chain, a silver necklet, a locket, two brooches, five silver…

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Queensland. the Suspicious Death Near Geraldton. Violation and Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

GERALDTON, Wednesday.--A doctor who has examined the body of Miss Lyons, who was found dead in the scrub, reports that it is a clear case of violation and murder. The…

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District Court.—thursday, February 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 3

City assessment appeals will be heard this day…

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The Bingara P.m. and the Local Police

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 4

BINGARA, Wednesday.--It is stated that a commission has been appointed to inquire into certain charges against Mr. William Corbett Lawson, the Police Magistrate here,…

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The Hobart Tragedy. Normoyle in Gaol. Feels His Position Keenly. Mrs. Normoyle Poisoned Herself--Progressing Favorably. HOBART

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 2

Thos. Normoyle, the principal in yesterday's domestic tragedy, is now in Campbell-street Gaol. He feels his position keenly. It has transpired that Mrs. Normoyle…

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A Complicated Land Case. Application to the Full Court

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 2

An application was made to the Full Court yesterday, consisting of the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Innes and Mr. Justice Foster, by Mr. G. B. Simpson, Q.C., Mr…

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District Court. Wednesday, February 21. (Before Acting Judge Ralston.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 3

Peter Speare v. J. T. Lowe, same v. William M. Fehon, same v. G. Downe, same v. Alexander Downe, same v. Frederick Tids- well. These cases had been previously heard,…

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The Arming of the Police. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 7

Sir,--As an Englishmen visiting these colonies I wish to express my surprise and protest against this most dangerous and unnecessary arming of the police by day as…

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An Interesting Case. Registering a Title. Appeal to the Full Court

Evening News · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 3

An interesting case arising out of a dispute as to the possession of certain property in Wellington-street, Waterloo, occupied the attention of the Full Court on Wednesday afternoon. Mr…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 3

Mr. F. E Rogers, Q.C. and Mr. Tarleton prosecuted for the Crown. CHANGE OF ARSN. John O'Neill was changed that he did, on 6th…

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Metropolitan Quarter Sessions. Wednesday. (Before his Honor Mr. District Court Judge BackHOUSE.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 3

Mr. W. L. Merewether appeared for the Crown. SENTENCES. Robert Alexander Byron, who had pleaded guilty to embezzling two sums of £100 the property of her…

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Metropolitan District Court. Wednesday. (Before Mr. Actng Judge Ralston.) SPEARE V. Fehon and Others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 3

Peter Speare (of summer Hill) sued individually W. M. Fehon (of Summer Hill), G. and A. Downe (of Randwick), and F. Tidswell and J. T. Lowe (of Randwick) for moneys alleged to be due by the…

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Central Criminal Court. Wednesday, February 21. (Before Mr. Justice Windeyer.) the Fire at the Tarragon Hotel

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 3

John O'Neill was arraigned on a charge of having on December 6 last set fire to the Tarragon Hotel, corner of King and Sussex streets, with intent to defraud; and Abel…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Anarchists. Attempt to Blow Up a Police Official. London, Feb. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

A bomb waa discovered to-day in the Hotel Esperance, Paris. An unsuccessful attempt has been made to assassinate Commissary Dresch, who…

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Alleged Arson. Fire at the Tarragon Hotel. Trial at the Criminal Court. Examination of Witnesses--The Evidence

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 6

The trial of John O'Neill and Abel Mutch, charged in connection with the fire at the Tarragon Hotel, was continued this afternoon at the Central Criminal Court,…

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Cursed with Creditors. Took the Court Into His Confidence. Troubles of a Debtor. An Infinity of Worries--Nearly Dunned to Death

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

The records in the Bankruptcy Court contain some curious and instructive stories. One of the most humorous additions to Bankruptcy Court literature has, however,…

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Frederick Augustus Thomas. His Case at the Water. Another Remand for a Week. Certificate of Ill-health--The Accused and the Court

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

The name of Frederick Augustus Thomas was again called at the Water Police Court this morning to answer the charges preferred against him of embezzling the moneys…

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