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Courts & crime, 1894

7,108 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250

Glebe Poisoning Case. the Inquest Concluded. a Verdict of Wilful Murder

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

The inquest concerning the death on Saturday week of a man named James William Unwin, who expired at his residence, Broughton-street, Globe, after a few day's illness, was resumed yesterday by…

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Law Notices. Suprime Court.—wednesday, January 10

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

In Equity.—Mester's Office.—At 10.30 a.m.; Saunders and others v. Fergusson and others, to settle minutes of decree, 11: Street v. Taylor, to settle minutes of decree; Mason Brothers, Limited (in liquidation) to pass 10th…

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The Police Courts. Alleged Robbery From a Private Barmaid

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

Stephen Lane (28) was charged at the Central Court yesterday with stealing two gold rings, of the value of £22, the property of Emily Bertie. Arthur Handrigan (36), a…

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The Glebe Poisoning Case. Conclusion of the Inquest. an Open Verdict of Wilful Murder

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 6

The City Coroner yesterday morning concluded the inquest on the body of James William Unwin, the victim of the Glebe poisoning case, who died on Saturday week…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar.) Hearing of Creditors' Petitions

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 6

Thomas Gamble and others v. John Tripp, of Leumeah, farmer: The order sequestrating the estate was made as asked, and Mr. Lloyd appointed assignee…

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Bankruptcy Court. Tuesday, January 9. (Before the Registrar.) CONGRATULATORY

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

Mr. R. Burdett Smith, addressing the Registrar,said it was his pleasing duty, as the oldest practitioner present, and on behalf of the legal profession, to offer the Registrar…

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Divorce Court To-day's Proceedings. Postponed Cases. Arranging Preliminaries-- Making Decrees Absolute

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 5

His Honor Mr. Justice Stephen dealt with several applications in Divorce Chambers this morning. POSTPONED CASES…

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The War in South Africa. Massacre of a Police Party. the Wilson Party.--hope Abandoned

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night.--A report has been received from South Africa to the effect that a body of Matabeles surprised a party of Bechuanaland police, at…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. Matabeleland. Reported Massacre of Bechuanaland Police. London, Jan. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 7

It is reported that 15 members of the Bechuanaland Police Force have been massacred beyond Inyati, north-east of Buluwayo…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—tuesday, January 9. In Bankruptcy.—(Before the Registrar Mr. Arthur Henry.) Welcome to the Registrar

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

Mr. R. Burdett Smith said it was his pleasing duty, as the oldest practitioner present, to offer to the Registrar, on behalf of the legal profession their congratulations and cordial welcome on the…

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Star's Special Cables Incipient Insurrection. Disaffection in Italy. Activity of the Police. Revolutionary Literature. Important Seizures-- Lists of Arms and Bombs. London, January 9

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 5

Telegrams have been received from Rome reporting a number of important seizures by the police. The fear that the socialists' disaffection which has…

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Star's Special Cables Fire in Chicago. The Exposition Ignited. Priceless Exhibits Destroyed. The Liberal Arts Building. Fire Started in the Casino Music Hall-- Police Fight the People to Prevent Looting-- Bid Conflagration. London, January 10

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 5

Another great fire is reported from Chicago Exposition Building. The conflagration, it appears, broke out first in the Casino Music Hall, close to…

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The Dora Dora Murder. Willie Before the Police Court. ALBURY

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 2

Willie, alias Tiuauburra, the supposed Dora Dora black, was before the local police court to-day charged with the murder of Seweryn Mursckiewitz at Dora Dora on…

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The Dora Dora Murder. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Willie Before the Police Court. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 5

The Queensland black Willie, alias Tinon Burra, was charged at the police court with having, on the 2nd May, 1891, murdered beweryn Mursckiewitz, at Dora Dora. The evidence showed that the deceased…

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The Dora Dora Murder. "Willie" Before the Court. Accused Remanded

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 5

ALBURY, Wednesday.— The Queensland aboriginal Willie, alias Tinamburra, an ex-tracker in the Victorian police force was presented at the police court to-day on a charge of being…

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The Raid on Bookmakers in Adelaide. the Metallician and the Magistrate. a Scene in Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--Much interest attached to the police court proceedings today, when 52 bookmakers were charged with an infringement of the Totalisator Repeal…

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A Police Court Sensation. Sudden Death of a Prisoner. Suicide Supposed

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 4

NYMAGEE, Thursday.— Robert Halliday, a leading storekeeper of this town, was brought up yesterday morning before the bench of local magistrates charged with shooting at one Reuben R…

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Police Courts. CENTRAL

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 3

Mary Ann Atkins was charged with being a prostitute, and with having behaved in an indecent manner in Hyde Park. Constable Donovan stated that she was there with a man; the man…

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Bankruptcy Court

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 5

The Registrar (Mr. Henry) disposed of two or three matters in Bankruptcy this morning. CREDITORS' PETITION…

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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 · Thursday 11 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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