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Courts & crime, 1894

7,108 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 250

Licensing Court

The Australian Star · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 6

The following applications were granted by Mr. G. H. Smithers, D.S.M., to- day :-- Transfers were granted for the Native Rose, Leichhardt, from Robert Shankland to…

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The Sicilian Revolt. the Rebels Charged by Soldiers

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--Disaffection continues rife in Sicily, where a large number oi rioters are under arms against the Italian Government…

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The Condemned Woman Knorr Confession to a Gaol Official

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.— The woman Frances Knorr, who is to be executed in a few days, has made a confession to a gaol official, to the effect that she committed several crimes in addition to…

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News from Thursday Island. Murder in a Brother

Evening News · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 5

THURSDAY ISLAND, Saturday.— A Japanese, who at one time was under arrest for being of unsound mind, stabbed a Japanese woman in a brother this morning. Using a short sword he inflicted fatal…

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Court Excelsior, A.o.f

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 6

At the annual meeting of Court Excelsior, No. 7945, held in the Congregational Hall, Croydon the following officers were elected, Bro. Carden, W.C.R., presiding:—C.R., Bro. W. E. Simmonds: S.C.R.,…

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Police Courts. Attempted Robbery by a Boy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 3

At the Central Police Court on Saturday, before Mr. G. H. Smithers, D.S.M., Thomas Dickson, 15 years of age, described as a newsvendor, was charged with having, in company, attempted to steal the sum…

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Fenianism in Dublin. the Murder of Reid. London, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 5

The star-chamber inquiry at Dublin Castle has revealed the murderers of Roid, the Fenian, who was shot in Dublin by his comrades, but it is doubtful whether…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—monday, January 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 3

Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Prothunotary: M'Mahon v.Evans. 11.30. adjourned. Before the Chief Clerk in Bankruptey.—Taxations: 2.15. J. M. Doyle; 2.20, F.W. Horsley; 2.30, r[?] Best; 2.45,…

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Queensland. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Murder of a Japanese Woman. Thursday Island

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 5

A Japanese, who at one time was under arrest on suspicion of being of unsound mind, stabbed a Japanese woman in a disreputable house this morning, using a short sword. He inflicted fatal…

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Tragedy in London. Three Persons Murdered. Suicide of the Murderer Burglary at a Jeweller's Shop. The Owner, the Grandson,and Shopman Shot Dead. London, January 6

The Australian Star · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 5

A dreadful tragedy, resulting in the murder of three persons and the suicide of the murderer, was perpetrated in London last night. A…

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The Electoral Rolls. Search for Dummies. The Work of Revision Court

The Australian Star · Monday 8 January 1894 · page 5

The last day for making appeals for enrolment on the electoral rolls of the different divisions having expired it now remains for the revision courts to deal with these…

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Known to the Magistrate

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 4

An elderly man named John Spencer, whom Mr. Giles, S.M., recognised as an old thief, was sentenced to six months imprisonment by that magistrate at the Water Police Court this…

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Charge of Assault. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 6

At Footscray police court William H. Heithor, 44 years of age, was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Harris, aged 12. The offence is stated to have been committed…

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Star's Special Cables the London Tragedy. Triple Murder and Suicide. Inquest on the Victims. Some Peculiar Evidence. Information of the Burglary Offered to the Police-- They Refused to Buy it. London, January 8

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

The inquest on the circumstances surrounding the murder of three persons in a jeweller's shop in London by a burglar, who subsequently committed…

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The Police Courts

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 3

SHOP-LIFTING AT MARK FOY'S--At 9 o'clock on Saturday night one of the department managers at Mark Foy's saw a young woman walking out of the shop with some…

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Police Courts. CENTRAL

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 3

Thomas Barnes, 14, draper's assistant, was charged with having attempted to steal a till containing about £2 10s, the property of Wm. Baynes. When arrested by Sergeant Johnson,…

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Police Courts. Petty Thefts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 6

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Cornelius Delohery, S.M., Mary Cullie, 22, a laundress, was charged with having stolen a blouse, some veiling and ruching, valued at 5s, the property of…

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Centrai Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 6

The weekly meeting of the Central Division of the Metropolitan Licensing Court was held at the Central Police Court at noon yesterdat. Transfers of publicans' licenses were granted from Robert Shankland,…

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Central Licensing Court

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

The usual weekly meeting of the Central Licensing Court was held yesterday, Mr. Smithers, D.S.M., presiding. The following transfers of publicans' licences…

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The Murder at Thursday Island. a Fatal Delay

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

THURSDAY ISLAND, Monday.--In connection with the murder of a female Japanese on Saturday, it has transpired that the health officer sent a letter to the police the…

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