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Courts & crime, 1894

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

Law Notices. Supreme Court.—tuesday, January 9

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

[?] office.—Before Chief Clerk: E.S. and A.C. Bank v. MAcDonald, 10.15; in ro W. N. Willis and J. F. Josephson, 10.30; Hay and another v. Lee, 11; Bank of Australisia v. Kron, 11.15; Same v. Gowans, 11.15;…

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Court Redfern, No. 7642, A.O.F.

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

At the financial meeting of Court Redfern, No. 7642, A O.F., held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Redfernstreet, Redfern, on the 4th January, the following officers were installed:—C.R., Bro G. C. Beamish;…

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Special Edition. The Glebe Poisoning Case. the Inquest. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Evening News · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

The inquest regarding the strange death of the man James Unwin, who died suddenly at the Glebe recently, and whose body was exhumed subsequently, was resumed at the Imperial Hotel,…

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A Murder Mystery. On the Lyons Express. a Traveller Murdered. The Body Thrown Out. London, January 9

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

A murder mystery is reported from Paris. The body of a gentleman, recognised as that of a traveller by the Lyons express train, has been found…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—monday, January 8. In Bankruptey. Voluntary Sequestrations

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

Lachlan M Kinuon, of Nowra, teamster. Mr. A. Morris, official assignee. Austen Albert Wallis, of 530 Cleveland-street, Surry Hills, clerk. Mr. L. T. Lloyd, official assingnee…

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Peculiar Poisoning. the Glebe Inquest. Verdict of Wilful Murder. Evidence of Domestic Differences-- Family Jars-- The Result of the Inquest

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 6

The inquest concerning the death of Jas. William Unwin, who died at his residence, Broughton -street, Glebe, on Saturday, December 30, after an illness of a few days,…

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Anarchism in Paris. The Trial of Vaillant. Precautions of the Police. An Outrage Anticipated. London, January 8

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

The police authorities in Paris are taking extraordinary precautions against outrages by anarchists on the occasion of the approaching trial of…

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Peculiar Poisoning. the Police Inquiries. Solving the Mystery. The Exhumation of the Body-- Analysed by Mr. Hamlet-- Little Light on the Mystery

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 6

To-morrow morning the City Coroner will resume the conduct of the inquest on the body of the man Unwin, who is supposed to have died from the effects of poisoned…

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Star's Special Cables Matabele War. Labouchere's Attack. Retort of Premier Rhodes. The Crown and the Colonists. Mr. Rhodes Calls Mr. Labouchere Hard Names-- Lobengula Massing More Troops-- Captain Wilson's Fate-- All Hope Abandoned-- A Night Attack-- On the Bechuanaland Police-- Fifteen Massacred. London, January 8

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 5

Mr. Cecil Rhodes, the Cape Premier, has severely attacked Mr. Henry Labouchere, M.P., owing to the latter's comments on the action of Mr…

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Paddington Police Court

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

RIOTOUS YOUTHS.-- Six young men named James Fitzmaurice, Alfred Evans, Charles Llewellyn, Samuel Munro, John Bremner, and Archibald Gregory were charged with…

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An Alderman Sent to Gaol. Obscene Language

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

MURRURUNDI, Wednesday.— Alderman Thomas Young was charged yesterday with using obscene language, and was sentenced to one month's imprisenment without the option of a fine…

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Police Courts. CENTRAL

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

Edward Arregler, or Lemhordt, 51, gardener, I was charged with being a suspected person frequenting Hyde Park, with intent to commit a felony. Constable Donovan stated that at about…

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Alleged Serious Assault. Charge Against a Negro. a Neighbors' Row. Sensational Episode in Arthur- place -- An Axe In Court

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 6

What was alleged to be a murderous attack was made by a negro on Saturday evening last on a white man in a lane off Kent- street, according to evidence given…

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Mistaken Identity. Assault on a Defective. The Case Dismissed

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 6

There was a small performance last night outside Her Majesty's Theatre, and a few moments' amusement was provided for a large audience which…

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Police Courts. a Valueless Cheque

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Cornelius Delohery, S.M., William Goodridge, 40, described as a clerk was charged with having unlawfully obtained from Daniel Garrard the sum of…

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Bankruptcy Court. Creditors' Petitions

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 5

William Broadfoot Mitchell, of Darling Point, Sydney, manager for Tooth and Co., Limited, v. Christopher Rice, of High Holborn- street, Surry Hills, Sydney, and lately…

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The Glebe Poisoning Case. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 6

The inquest regarding the strange death of the man James Unwin, who died suddenly at the Glebe, near Sydney, and whose body was exhumed subsequently, was concluded at…

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The Dunedin Stabbing Affray. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 4

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.— The inquest was concluded at Dnnedin yesterday on the body of William Mudge, who was stabbed on Christimas Eve at South Dunedin in a quarrel, in which he…

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Court Robin Hood, A.o.f

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 8

The finance meeting of Court Robin Hood, 2223, A.O.F., was held in the hall on the 3rd instant. The annual statement showed that £263 5s 6d had been paid as sick allowance, £27 13s 6d as gifts to…

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New Zealand. the Christmas Eve Stabbing Affray. Verdict of Wilful Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.--At the inquest at Dunedin to-day on the body of William Mudge, who was stabbed on Christmas Eve at South Dunedin in a quarrel, in which he…

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