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Courts & crime, 1898

7,686 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

Alleged Theft of Hides

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 11

George Collins (38), a seaman, was yesterday, at the Water Police Court, charged with breaking and entering the premises of Messrs. Funck and Co., George-street North, and stealing 23 hides, valued at £26, the property…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 5

Assaults.—For assaulting George Rowlands, a frenchpo[?]sher named John Taylor, 21 was yesterday at the Central Police Court sentenced to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour. John…

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Actors in Court

Evening News · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-In the District Court yesterday Martyn Hagan and his wife, professionally known as [?] Fraser, sued a money-lender named Green for arrears of salary…

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Bankruptcy Court. Voluntary Sequestrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 5

Albert Thomas Hawkins, timber contractor, of Ourimbah. Mr. L. T. Lloyd, official assignee. John O'Donnell, of Forbes, labourer. Mr. N. F. Giblin, official assignee…

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Police Courts. a Series of Assaults

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 11

At the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. Edwards, S.M., Hurry Harvey (31), laborer, was charged with assaulting Constable Thompson whilst in the execution of his duty. The officer saw accused in Hyde Park, and,…

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Inadequate Police Protection. in the Western Suburbs

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 10

However much the enterprising burglar may "love to hear the little brooks a gurgling," a glance at the columns of "The Dally Telegraph" during the past few weeks will show that he has…

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Law Notices. Supreme COURT.—Wednesday, January 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 5

Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Chief Clerk: H[?]dson Brothers, Limited and Reduced, v. Young, 11. Before the Chief Clerk in Bankruptcy.—At 2.10 a.m.: Re William [?]odge, taxation of official assignee's costs…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 11

DECREES ABSOLUTE.--His Honor made absolute the decrees nisi in the following suits, and declared the marriages dissolved:-- Agnes Adele Kurts v. Barnett Kurts, petitioner to have custody of the children; Jane…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) Decrees Absolute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 5

His Honor made absolute the decrees nisi in the following suits, and declared the marriages dissolved:—Agnes Adele Kurts v. Barnett Kurts (with custody of children), Jane A[?]n Lowater v…

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Rev. James Clarke. The Verdict Against the Sheriff Another Application In Court

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 6

The Rev. James Clarke, appeared in court again today. His appearance was in connection with the moneys which he obtained —or rather which were awarded him in his…

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Law Report. Tuesday, January 18. Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) Probates and Administrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1898 · page 5

Probate was granted in the estates of William Budge and Margaret Whelan. Letters of administration were granted in the estates of Samuel Stubbi[?]s and Thomas Buchanan…

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Father and Son. Charged With Stealing

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 5

John Lane and William Lane, father and son, were charged before the Water Police Court this morning with the robbery of two bags containing several short lengths of brass…

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Police Courts. Charges of Theft

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 7

At the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. Edwards S.M., William King (87), a musician, was charged with stealing a, revolver, a watch and chain, a ring, guitar, 'cello, mandolin. and other articles, total value £25…

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Central Police Court Returns

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 3

The return of business transacted by the Clerk of Petty Sessions at the Central Police Office which has just been compiled, shows that during the year 1897 there have been 11,847 petty sessions court…

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North Sydney Police Court Statistics

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 4

The return of business transacted during last year at the North Sydney Police Court, as compiled by the clerk of potty sessions (Mr. A. Blix), shows the number of accused who have been…

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A Constable Fined. For Assault

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 8

In the Summons Division of the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. Whittingdale Johnson, S.M., Eliza Held, of Ultimo-street, Ultimo, proceeded against Constable Andrew E…

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A Constable Fined. Alleged Assault

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 5

At the Central Police Court (summons division) yesterday Eliza Reid, a married woman, residing in Ultimo-street, Ultimo, proceeded against Constable Andrew E. Travers for assault. Dr. West…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 3

Theft from the Auditor-General's Office.—At the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Love D.S.M., Henry Jams, alms Thomas 36, a clerk, was charged with stealing an attendance-book and…

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The Dead Robbed. Colored Man Charged

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 5

A colored man named Chas. Sellars, 30, a barber, was charged at the Central Police Court to-day, before Mr. F. W. Edwards, S.M., with stealing two silver watches, one gold chain and seal, one…

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Central Police Returns

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 January 1898 · page 2

The return of business transacted at the Central Police Office during the year, ended December 31, 1897, as compiled by the acting C.P.S., Mr. C. A. H. Redgrave, is as…

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