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Courts & crime, 1895

8,272 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

Assault on a Constable Scuffle on a Bridge. MOAMA

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 6

A serious assault on Senior-constable Morrison took place on Saturday night while be was crossing the Murray Bridge. Two men being ordered to go to the camp, they being…

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"A Sailor's Life Give Me." Ten Seamen Sent to Gaol

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 6

It may be recollected that five weeks ago 10 seamen belonging to the British registered barque Hollinwood were each sentenced to five weeks' imprisonment for…

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Police Courts. Alleged Malicious Wounding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 3

In the Central Police Court yesterday before Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., Sydney Kingston, 37, a labourer, was charged with having maliciously wounded John Pablo. On Saturday the two men…

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Police Courts. an Alleged Stabbing Case

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 3

Yesterday at the Central Court, Sydney Kingston was charged with maliciously stabbing John Pablo. The accused and prosecutor had a row on Saturday night,…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—tuesday, January 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 3

Chamber List —At 12 noon: Ex parto Emily Caraher, habeas corpus; ex parte Sarah Arthurs babeas corpus. Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Chief Clerk: Keep and Sons v. Stout, 10.30…

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Bankruptcy Court. Monday, January 14. Voluntary Sequestrations

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 3

Robert Rogan, of Narrandera, laborer. Mr. N. F. Giblin, official assignee. John Donovan, of Pitt-street, Stockton, limeburner. Mr. A. Morris, official…

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New Supreme Court. Its Course of Erection

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 5

The lack of proper accommodation at the Supreme Court House in King-street has long been a matter for complaint by both the judges and the public having…

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Melbourne Roughs. Attack the Police. A Severe Struggle. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 6

Three brothers named Coghlan, alias Cree, were before the City Court this morning, charges with assaulting the police and riotous behavior. On Saturday night two…

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Counterfeit Coin. the Recent Discovery. Birch Before the Court

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 5

Henry Brich, on remand, was charged before Mr. Giles, S.M. at the Redfern Police Court to-day with having in his possession on thirty-five places of counterfeit…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—monday, January 14. In Bankruptcy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 3

Robert Rogan, of Narrandera, labourer. Mr. N. F. Giblin, official assignee. John Donavon, of Pitt-street, Stockton, limeburner. Mr. Augustus Morris, official assignee…

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The Southend Murder. Execution of Read. The Scene on the Seaffold. The Murderer Meets His Doom Unmoved--Denial of the Crime--Communication to the Home Secretary

The Australian Star · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 5

The execution of James Canham Read, convicted of the murder of Florence Dennis, near Prittlewell, Southend, on the night of June 24, was carried out at Chelmsford Gaol…

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Parramatta Bankruptcy Court. Monday, January 14. (Before Mr. S. MURPHY, Deputy Registrar.) Public Examination. in the Matter of A. L. [?]INTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 3

Bankrupt stated that he was an auctioneer and agent in Parramatta. He filed his schedule and statement of accounts. He wished to amend it, and handed in an additional list, which had been verified…

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Paddington Police Court

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 3

William Wilson, 9, and George Hargrave, 19, ware charged frith having stolen, in company, some Bocks, the property of Samson David Marks, of Oxford-street,…

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Alenient Magistrate

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 8

A youth named George Gillett was charged at the Glebe court yesterday afternoon with having embezzled the sum of £2 3s 9d, the money of his employer, William…

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Stealing a Rope

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 3

Charles Olson, John Hansen, and Samuel Prince were charged, at the Water Police Court yesterday, with having a 6in. manilla rope in their possession reasonably…

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Water Police Court. To-day's Cases

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 6

Thomas Taster, laborer, was fined 20s or seven days for offending' against decency. Thomas Rule, a young seaman, admitted…

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Central Police Court. To-day's Cases

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 6

Arthur James Smith was charged with deserting his wife, Emily Frances Smith. An order was made for the payment of 10s per week for twelve months…

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A Brutal Assault

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 2

Mount Victoria, January 15.-A man named Hail committed a brutal assault on Tuesday morning on his mate in the railway refreshment rooms. The injured man…

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Assault with Intent

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 3

At the Parramatta Court yesterday, before Messrs. S. Goold and R. Harper, Js.P., John H. Jacobs was charged with assaulting Ernest Jacobs with intent to inflict…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 3

A youth of the dealer class, named Robert King or Marshal!, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with having, in company, assaulted one Thomas…

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