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Courts & crime, 1894

7,108 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 250

The Police Courts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 3

EXTENSIVE THEFT OF TOBACCO.--At the Central Court on Tuesday Adam Adams (36) and Joseph Batten (32) were charged with stealing 40 dozen plugs of tobacco, value £20,…

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Land Court

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 6
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The Land Appeal Court continued its sittings at Darlinghurst to-day, Messrs. Oliver, Freeman and Brandis presiding. Mr. D'Arcy appealed against the finding…

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Licensing Court

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 6

The following transfers of licenses were granted by tho Water Police Bench of licensing magistrates to-day:-- Henrich C. Matheson to Mari Enof, Rose Hotel,…

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Burglary Under Arms. Arrest of Two Men. Accused Before the Court. Daring Robbery-- Women Threatened With Revolvers-- A Remand Till

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 5

The two men, Frederick Lambourne, aged 28, and Henry Lambourne, 18, arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the armed burglary at the residence of Mr. Richard…

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Five Years' Gaol. Forgery of Cheques . MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 6

At Maryborough to-day Judge Worthington sentenced John Rostrom to five years' imprisonment for forgery of cheques, by which shopkeepers were victimised…

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

Evening News · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 4

Leopold Vermeesch who was employed in the cashier's branch at the General Post Office, and who was arrested last Thursday on a charge of embezzling £72 Os 1d, was again before the…

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Sensational Burglary at Kogarah. Masked Men Break Into a House. Two Arrests Made

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 5

Early yesterday morning a burglary of a sensational character occurred at the residence of Mr. Richard O'Connor, Rocky Point-road, Kogarah. Two masked men broke into the house, and, after…

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Police Tunics and Their Revolvers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 4

The statements that have appeared in the press recently to the effect that constables, when wearing their "full dress" uniform tunics, are compelled to wear their revolvers…

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The Police and Their Revolvers

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 5

Sir George Dibbs relieved Mr. Noild's anxiety last night in the House concerning the police and their revolvers. He was informed, he said, that the revolvers could…

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Divorce Court. To-day's Cases

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 6

His Honor tho Chief Justice disposed of several cases in Divorce to-day. ASQUITH v. ASQUITH. This was a suit in which the petitioner…

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Burglary at Kogarah. Masks and Revolvers. a Small " Swag." Hot Pursuit of the Thieves. Three Men Arrested

Evening News · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 6

A somewhat sensational burglary occurred yesterday morning at Kogarah, at the residence of Mr. Richard O'Connor, the well-known trainer, Rocky Point-road, by three men of the "dealer"…

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District Court. (Before his Honor Judge Murray.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 3

Undefended causes will be taken at 10 a.m., after which the following under £10 cases:--Davis v. Hunt, Close v. Willis, Morgan v. Fletcher, same v. Champion, Sharkey v. Manahan, Heydon v. Melville,…

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Central Criminal Court. Wednesday, February 28. (Before Mr. Justice Windever.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 3

Mr. F. E. Rogers, Q.C., and Mr. Turleton appeared for the Crown. ALLEGED FORGERY OF DEEDS. The trial of Charles Jackson Campbell,…

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The Dora Dora Blacks. "Jackey" Before the Court. a Full Confession

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 5

ALBURY, Wednesday.--"Kackey," alias Ballyell, one of the aboriginals charged with the Dora Dora murder, was further remanded to-day, owing to the illness of one…

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Land Court of Appeal.—wednesday. (Before Messrs. A. OLIVER (President), FREEMAN, and BRANDIS.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 3

Mr. Canaway appeared on behalf of the Crown. APPEALS. Doyle Bros. appealed against the dismissal by the Brewarrina Land Board of their claim for half cost…

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Central Criminal Court.—wednesday. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice WINDEYER and a jury of 12.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 3

Mr. F. E. Rogers, Q.C., and Mr. Tarleton prosecuted for the Crown. CHARGE OF FORGING CONVEYANCES. The case of Charles Jackson Campbell, charged on…

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Law. Supreme Court. Wednesday, February 28. IN BANCO.--(Before Mr. Justice Innes and Mr. Justice Foster.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 3

THORBURN V. M'TIERNAN. There being no appearance in this case it was struck out. IN CHAMBERS.--(Before Mr. Justice Foster.)…

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Land Appeal Court. Wednesday, February 28. (Before Mr. A. Oliver, President, and Commissioners Freeman and Brandis.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 3

Mr. Canaway represented the Minister for Lands. RABBIT-PROOF FENCING. Doyle Brothers appealed against a decision…

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Divorce Court. To-day's Cases. a Rockhampton Marriage. A Long - Suffering Wife -- Alleged Shocking Cruelty-- Decree Granted

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 5

The sittings in Divorce were continued before his Honor the Chief Justice this morning. SMITH V. SMITH…

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