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Courts & crime, 1894

7,108 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 250

The Williamstown Burglary. Three Arrests

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—In connection with the daring attempted burglary at Williamstown early on Monday morning, when a Mrs. Smith was dangerously assaulted, three arrests have been…

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Sentenced at the Sessions

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 5

The following sentences were passed at the quarter sessions yesterday afternoon by his Honor Juge Coffey: John Sam Joseph, who pleaded guilty to a…

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Alleged Stealing. CLARK v. MALONEY

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 5

At the Central Criminal Court yesterday, before his Honor Mr. Justice Windeyer, Thomas Maloney, a young man, defended by Mr. Meagher, pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing £455,…

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The Walhalla Station Forgery. Clark Sentenced

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 6

At the Central Criminal Court to-day, before his Honor Mr. Justice Windeyer, George Clark, who pleaded guilty to a charge of forging and uttering a cheque for £1500 odd, with intent to…

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A Swindler Sentenced. Four Years' Penal Servitude

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 6

Abbott George Shelton, who was convicted at the Darlinghurst Sessions last week of carrying on a bogus agency, by which several business firms in the city were…

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Police Courts. CENTRAL

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 3

Bessie Edwards, or Steele, 33, was charged with having maliciously injured a pane of glass valued at 20s, the property of Mr. Purcell, of the Yorkshire Stingo Hotel, Goulburn-street. She was…

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The Bank Swindle. Clarke Sentenced. Five Years' Penal Servitude

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 5

George Clarke, who pleaded guilty at the opening of the present sittings of the Central Criminal Court to having defrauded the National Bank of Australasia of a…

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Burglary at Williamstown. a Woman Assaulted. Escape of the Burglars. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 6

At 2.30 a.m. to-day a sensational burglary was committed in the greengrocery of Mrs. Smith, corner of Dover-road and John-street, Williamstown. Mrs. Smith,…

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The Full Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 4

The Full Court yesterday reserved its decision in the case partly argued before it on Friday, on a question whether the Petty Sessions Court at Picton was justified in inflicting a fine on one. Joseph Coffill, for…

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Central Licensing Court

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 5

The usual weekly meeting of the Central Licensing Court was held yesterday before Mr. G. F. Addison, S.M. (presiding), and Mr. Penny, S.M…

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Metropolitan District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 3

His Honor Judge Murray dealt with a number of claims, but none of them presented any features of special interest to the public…

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At the Water. Theft of a Canary. Singing in his Pocket

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 5

Eliza Swanson, a middle-aged woman with a dissipated appearance, was sent to gaol for a fortnight for strong language in the Domain. A young fellow named Michael…

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Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Daring Attempt at Burglary. Some Arrests Made. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 5

Another sensational attempt at burglary was perpetrated at about half-past a.m. this morning at a fruiterer's shop at North Williamstown occupied by Mrs. A. Smith and her…

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The Miner's Suspicious Death. Police Making Inquiries

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—As a result of the inquest held yesterday afternoon on the body of Otto Jacobson, a free laborer, of Stockton, who was found dead in Darby-street early on Sunday…

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Law. Supreme Court. Monday, March 5

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 3

IN BANCO. --(Before Mr. Justice Innes, Mr. Justice Stephen, and Mr. Justice Foster.) EX PARTE JOSEPH COFFILL (PART HEARD)…

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Assaulting the Police. The New Year's Night Melee

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 6

The adjourned case of assaulting Constable Curtis on New Year's morning preferred against a youth named Lennox Nesbitt advanced another stage at…

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The Police Courts. the Suburban Burglaries-- Arrest of a Woman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 2

At Newtown yesterday, before Mr. C. Delohery, S.M., Frederick Lambourne (28), Harry Lambourne (18), Robert M'Ewen (19), and Henry Edwards, alias Taffy (27), were…

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Central Criminal Court. Monday, March 5. (Before Mr. Justice Windeyer.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 3

Mr. Rogers, Q.C., and Mr. Turleton prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. THE WALHALLOW CHEQUE FRAUD. Thomas Maloney, a cabman, was indicted…

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Divorce Court. Te Kloot v. Te Kloot. £2000 Damagas Claimed

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 5

A divorce case of some interest occupied the attention of the Chief Justice and a jury of 12 yesterday. The husband in this instance claims £2000 damages from the co-respondent…

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Central Criminal Court.—monday. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice WINDEYER and juries.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1894 · page 3

Mr. F. E. Rogers, Q. C., with Mr. Tarleton, prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. ALLEGED EXTENSIVE ROBBERY. Thomas Maloney, a young man, was charged with…

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