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Courts & crime, 1901

7,451 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 250

Charge of Murder. M'Gifford and Widgery on Trial. at the Central Criminal Court The Death of Edith Short

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 5

The trial of James Stanley M'Gifford and Isabella Widgery, upon an indictment charging them with having, on the 10th December, last at Sydney, feloniously and maliciously…

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Bankruptcy Court. Wednesday, Certificate Applications

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

Charles Septimus Doney. Adjourned to 27th inst., on the application of the official assignee. John Brenegar. Adjourned to 20th inst., on…

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Recruiting for South African Police. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 7

The Cahinet had under consideration to-night an inquiry from South Africa as to whether 1000 mounted constables could be recruited in Australia for service in the Orange River Colony and the…

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Central Criminal COURT.—Thursday, Feburary 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

Isabella Widgery and James Stanley M'Gifford, (1) murder, (2) accessory before the fact…

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Central Crtminal Court. (Before Mr. Acting Justice Pring and a jury.) Mr. C. G. Wade Crown Prosecutor. Alleged Feloniously Wounding with Intent to Murder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

Joseph Baker pleaded not guilty to a charge of having on January 7, at Sydney, feloniously wounded Michael Toomey with intent to murder him Mr. O'Redly, instructed by Messrs, Richardson…

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That Central Court. a Disgrace to Civilisation

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 5

Although the weather was far from being oppresive tills morning, and a cool southerly breeze was blowing up light, pleasant showers of rain, the heated air of yesterday was…

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Law Notices. Supreme COURT.—Thursday, February 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

Term List,—New trial motion: Cooper v. Sparke (part heard). Motions gencrall v. Motion—In re gent, one, &c., to a[?]wer aftidavits. Motions on notice—M'Gowan v. Ker[?]y, to set aside order; Hart v. Kerry, to set aside…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. A. Henry.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

The following matters were dealt with on Tuesday:- CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS. Re Rowland Cover. Adjourned until the 19th…

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Russia. Plot Against the Czar. Police Official's Son Commits Suicide. Numerous Arrests. London, Feb. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 7

Renter's correspondent reports that a plot against the life of the Czar has been discovered, and that numerous arrests have been made…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice Simpson.) WHAITE v. Whaite (William Chacllinor Co-respondent.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

Mr. W. A. Walker, instructed by Mr. Neville Montagu, appeared for petitioner; and Mr. Flanuery, instructed by Mr. T. M. Slattery, for the respondent. The was no appearance an the…

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DISTRICT COURT.—Thursday, February 14. (Before his Honor Judge Gibson, at lO a.m.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

Fulton v. Taylor (part heatd), [?] v. N.S.W. Montde Piete Deposit and Investment Company, Limited, Vintiner v. Alexander, [?]arpenter v. Robertson. Note.—The list will be called over punctually at 10 a.m…

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Law Report. Wednesday, February 13. Banco Court. (Before Mr. Justice Stephes, Mr. Justice Owen, and Mr. Justice Cob[?]) DONOHUE v. DONOHUE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

Mr. Justice Stephen said that before the case of Coope[?] Sparke was proceeded with, be desired to sav a few words with regirtl to the letter received yesterday in connection with the case ot Donohue…

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Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) a Suit Regarding an in Inheritance. Metliday and others v. At 'Mahon and others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 3

This action, which was to determine whether the principal defondant inherited certain property by deed of gift or by will, was further considered. His Honor gave judgment on a former application in…

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Theft of Military Stores

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 5

LONDON, February 14.-Extensive thefts of military stores have been discovered in Natal. Six railway employees have been arrested, and a hotelkeeper and several storekeepers are…

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Central Police Court. Compared with a Cattle Pen

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 6

Attention has frequently been directed of late to the condition of the Central Police Court owing to the lack of ventilation and the inconvenient arrangement of the court. The overcharged air…

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Alleged Theft of a Sulky

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 8

On Monday last a young man named Barker left a horse and sulky outside his father's business premises in York-street while he went within. When he came out again the horse and…

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Newcastle. Alleged Assault on a Chinese

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 4

At the Newcastle Court yesterday William Allanson (29) and Walter Martin, miners, were charged with having, in company, at Newcastle on Tuesday afternoon, inflicted grievous bodily…

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A Park Prowler. Sentenced to Five Years

The Australian Star · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 6

Judge Rogers was occupied at the Quarter Sessions yesterday hearing, a charge of assault and robbery against Edward Humphries, who pleaded not guilty. The evidence against the…

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Theft of Military Stores. a Natal Scandal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--Extensive thefts of military stores have been discovered in Natal. Six railway employees have been arrested…

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That Central Court

The Australian Star · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 7

The insufficiency of ventilation at the Central Police Court has been brought under the notice of the Minister for Justice, and Mr. Wood has promised to have inquiries made…

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