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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

7,451 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 250

Criminal Court, Darlinghurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 7

The following is the list of cases for trial at the Criminal Semons, which commence at Darlinghurst on Monday next—John Woodhouse, conspiracy to defraud; Isabella Widgery and James Stanley M'Gilford, murder;…

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SUPREME COURT.—Monday, February 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 7

Master's Office.—At 10 a.m.: Company and Lunacy matte[?]s. At 11 a.m.: Ex paret Davis and L. P. Act, to tax costs. At 2 p.m.: Re estate of H. Brooks, deceased, to approve of order. Before the Deputy Registrar.—At 11…

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Smoking a Pipe at Court

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 336

It was the privilege of the Quaker, Pens, to wear his hat in the presence of Royalty. But it has been Mr. Willes's fate to do a more daring thing still. He went to Balmoral, with Mr. Tree's company, to…

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Parramatta Police Court. Tuesday, February 5. (Before Messrs J. W. Withers, D. D. Henderson and P. J. Braine, J'sP.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 8

John Herbert Rose, a lad charged with shooting with intent, was remanded till Monday. A CASE DISMISSED…

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Parramatta Small Debts Court. Wednesday, February 6

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 3

Before Mr. T. E. MacNovin, P.M., and Messrs. J. Waugh and J. J. Taylor, J's.P.) William Rowell v. Chas. J. Peek.—Goods sold, £14. Verdict for plaintiff with costs…

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Police Courts. an Illicit Still.--a Fine of £500

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 14

At the Newtown Court yesterday, before Mr. F. S. Isaacs, S.M., Charles Hangars (42), described as a brewer, was charged with having, on January 28 last., on premises situated at 11 Trade-street, Newtown, kept and made use…

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Ryde Police Court. Tuesday, February 5th, 1901. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M., and Messrs. E. Worthington and R. T. Sutton, J's.P.) Child Maintenance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 10

Mark Bellamy was charged, at the instance of Jessie Jordan, of Beecroft, with neglecting to provide means of support for his male illegitimate child. Mr. H. E. M'lntosh…

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Metropolitan District Court. (Before Judge Gibson.) a Tramway Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 7

Cummies v. Railway Commissioners (part beard). Mr. A. Thomason, instructed by Messrs. Lee, Colquhoun, and Ba[?]ett, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Scholes, instructed by Mr. J. C. Thom…

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Law Report. Friday, February 8. Bankruptcy Court. Voluntary Sequestrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 7

George Duncan Allison, of 52 Junior-street, Leichhardt. Mr. W. H. Palmer, official assignee. Charles Frederick Waldron, of Unanderra, carter. Mr. L. T. Lloyd, official assignee…

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The Pirate Isles. a Serial Story. (By the Court Jester.) CHAPTER I.

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 40

If there was one thing that Georgie Johnson liked better than another it was reading. Not history, nor geography,nor arithmetic, nor anything like that, nor improving books such as…

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DISTRICT COURT.—Monday, February 11. (Before his Honor Judge Gibson at 10 a.m.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 7

Lovett v. Lorking, Chapman v. Jacobsen, Falk v. Milbourne, D. Mitchell and Co. Limited, v. Cantor, Middleton v. I[?]aacs, Board of Water Supply and Sewerag[?] Riley, Turner v. Ball, Stone v. Robertson, Summerhayes…

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Police Court Proceedings. Admissions by the Printer. a Case of Deception. The Guilty Should Be Prosecuted

Truth · Sunday 10 February 1901 · page 5

IN the Summons Division of the Water Police Court on Friday the court, was brightened by the appearance of several barristers, who were seated at the…

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POLICE V. People. Who Was Drunk ? Contradictory Evidence

Truth · Sunday 10 February 1901 · page 7

WALTER FLETCHER, James Hay and George Elliott, three men of respectable appearance, were brought up on bail before Mr. Edwards, S.M., at the Water Police Court on…

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Court Disturbed by Allies' Demands. Shanghai, February 8

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 February 1901 · page 7

It is reported from Hsianfu that the Chinese Court is seriously disturbed by the demand of the Allies for prompt action in regard to the question of the…

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Shocking Sunday Scenes. The Police Active and Determined. First Quiet Sunday for Three Years

Truth · Sunday 10 February 1901 · page 3

FOR the first time in three years, last Sunday in Castlerough-street was quiet and free from the pandemonium created by the larrikins and gaol-birds who regularly assembled at the corner…

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The China Trouble Allies Pressing Demands. the Court Disturbed. Eleven Heads Asked For. Proposed Envoy to England to Felicitate the King. Shanghai, February 8

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 February 1901 · page 7

Chang-po-shi, President of the Court of Censors, has been appointed a special envoy to proceed to London to offer condolence to the Court, and to…

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The Fall of a Judge. Crushed by Cupid's Cruelty. Story of the Sensational Elopement of a New Zealand Supreme Court Judge With Another Man's Wife

Truth · Sunday 10 February 1901 · page 5

HAPPILY for Australasia, she has been generally fortunate in the choice of her Supreme Court Judges, from a moral standpoint, whatever cavil might be taken from a…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 3

Stealing a Swag.—James Mann, aged 45, a labourer by occupation, was charged before Mr. C. N. Payten at the Central Police Court on Saturday with having stolen a swag containing clothing, &c., valued at £1,…

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Newcastle. Strikers Sent to Gaol. a Demonstration of Stmpathy. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 5

In the Summons Division of the City Court yesterday Mr. James Fletcher, manager of the Stockton Colliery, proceeded against 19 young men, employed as drivers and wheelers at the Stockton Mine, for…

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A Court Scandal. Insanitary Conditions

The Australian Star · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 5

Now that the Mayor has gone to Melbourne to acquire municipal knowledge, especially as applied to matters sanitary, hopes have been expressed in various places that he will…

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