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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1900

6,560 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Water Police Court

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 6

A special meeting of the Water Licensing Court was held yesterday, when following transfer was granted: Grand Central Coffee Palace Hotel, Clarence-street, from John C. Goodwin to Robert A…

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Alleged Assault. Case at the Criminal Court

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 11

At the Central Criminal Court yesterday before his Honor Mr. Justice Stephen, Frank Fernandez was arraigned on an indictment charging him with having on February 3, 1900…

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Stealing Clothing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 12

At the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. Delohery, S.M., Alexander Pearson (26), laborer, was charged with having, on February 22, stolen two bags of clothing, value £3, the property of W. Donovan. Evidence adduced by…

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Stealing Bags

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 11

Alexander Pearson, 26, described as a labourer, was sent to gaol for six months by Mr. Delohery, S.M., at the Central Police Court yesterday, for stealing two bags…

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An Impudent Theft

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 12

At the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. C. Delohery. S.M., Thomas Henderson (28), laborer, was charged with having robbed the till of Ed. Thompson. 55 King-street, of a sum of 10s. Louis du Rieu, a clerk in Thompson's…

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A Bedroom Theft

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 12

At the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. Delohery, S.M., Arthur Stevenson and John Porter were charged with having on the night of February 21 stolen a portmantean, containing clothes, value £4 10s, the…

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Assault at Junee

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 11

JUNEE, Friday. -- On Wednesday night, when Mr. E. J. Heath, of the refreshment-room, had just taken the money out of the till, he was set upon by some rowdies, and was struck with a…

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Theft in Cook Park

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 12

At the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Smithers, S.M., Joseph Baker (30), groom, was charged With stealing the sum of [?]is from the person of a man named James Thompson. The offence took place on the…

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Life in Pretoria Gaol

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 62

London "Truth" publishes the following extracta from a correspondence which was Intended solely for private circulation:— My hopes of distinguishing myself are…

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News Agents and Early Closing. Further Police Court Proceedings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 11

At the Newtown Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Wilshire, S.M., Sub-inspector Elliott, of the Newtown police, proceeded against 12 recognised local news agents, stationers, and toy merchants, on…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 11

Breaches of the Health Act.—At the Central Police Court yesterday, in the Summons Division, before Mr. Payten, D.S.M., Mow War, of Castlereagh-street; G. Delco, of Abercrombie-place; Michael O'Hen, of…

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Penrith Police Court TUESDAY. Before Messrs A Judges and W C Fulton, J's.P

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 8

Charles Ekened, charged with stealing one hat, value 5s, the property of O C Brady, at Penrith, on 19th inst. Constable Freeland, sworn, deposed: At about…

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Water Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 11

At the Water Licencing Court, yesterday, Mr. Smithers, S. M., granted a transfer of publican's license from John C. Goodwin to Robert A. Thompson for the Grand Central Coffee Palace Hotel,…

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Supposed Murder. Another Queensland Mystery. WINTON

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 6

A mysterious affair occurred on the Flinders River, near Hughenden, on Monday night, or during Tuesday morning. On, Tuesday a man named Fred Wilson was found in bed with…

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Liverpool Police Court. Friday, February, 16. (Before Messrs. F. Chapman and P. Smith, J's.P.) "A Shell and Three Peas."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 3

Stewart Fraser pleaded guilty to playing an unlawful game of chance at Liverpool, on the 15 inst., to wit, a game played with a shell and three peas. The Bench…

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Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, February 21. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M., and Mr. C O. Lamb. J.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 5

A lad named Little, who was charged with being found wandering on the public highways with no ostensible lawful occupation, was ordered to be sent to the "Sobraon…

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Supreme Court, Order of Royal Foresters

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Supreme Court, Royal Foresters' Society, was held at the Royal Foresters' Hall, Sydney, on Thursday evening, February 8. The Most Worthy S.C.R., Bro.James K. Wilson,…

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The Children's Page. Court of Entertainers

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 12

King Highandmighty, whose word is final and whose sword is sharp. Queen Youngheart, who loves everyone not grown up, and does exactly as she pleases…

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Police Courts. Newsagents and the Early Closing Act

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 12

At the Newtown Court yesterday, before Mr. Wilshire, S.M., 16 newsagents were summoned for breaches of the Early Closing Act. Their names were: -- Caroline Schneider, James Eyles, Jane Hawken, Charles Krachi,…

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Probate Court. (Before Mr. Justice Walker.) PROBATE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 11

Probates were granted in respect of the estates of Daniel T. Hollis, George H.Glesler, Martin Loughlin, Sarah Bohan, John Snodgrass, Janet M'Lean Craig, Edward Bredson, Susanna Young, Frederick…

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