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Courts & crime, 1901

7,451 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 250

Indecent Publications. Police Court Proceedings

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 12

An important case--the first under the "Act to suppress indecent and obscene publications," assented to July 23, 1900--was heard before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S.M., in the summons division of the Central Court…

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Another Midnight Assault

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 5

An elderly man was taken to Sydney Hospital about midnight by Constable Barnes, of No. 1 Police Station, who found him lying unconscious in King-street, between George and…

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Saddled with a Theft

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 6

At the Central Court yesterday William Willis was charged with having stolen a saddle and breeching harness from John Nicholls, Macquarie-street. The value of the harness…

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Joseph Baker Sentenced to Death

Evening News · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 6

The trial of Joseph Baker on a charge ot wounding with intent to murder by stabbing Detective Michael Toomey. of the Queensland police, is Sydney, on the evening of the 7th January last,…

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Alleged Theft of a House

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 12

At the water Police Court, before Mr. Payten, S.M., George Steele, or William Steele (43), dealer, was charged with stealing a gelding, the properly of Donald Macpherson, on January 15: and also with stealing a cart, a…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 11

Committed for Trial.—At the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Payten, S.M., George Steele, alias William Steele, 43, dealer, was charged with stealing a horse and cart, a set of harness, two…

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Alleged Garrotting Case. Assault in King-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 9

An elderly man, who gave the name of George Pearce and stated that be was a commercial traveller, was fouud at midnight in a senseless condition in King-street. between George and…

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Murder for a Piece of Cake

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 10

An occurrence of a most extraordinary nature is reported from Armentieres, in France. A little girl of eight years old killed another little girl of three in order…

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The Murder of J. J Durack

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 16

The murder by blacks of Mr. J. J. Durrack, of Denham Station, West Australia, is exceedingly sad. If we remember rightly this is the third member of the Durack…

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The Murder by Blacks. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 9

The Commissioner of Police has received the following telegram from the Chief of Police at W[?]dham:—"I arrived at Denham on the 25th ultimo, and examined the body of Jeremiah Durack. There…

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Murder of a Kaffir. London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 9

Sir Alfred Milner confirms the report that Commandant Hertzog flogged a kaflir named Esau at Calvinia with fatal results…

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Police Courts. Charge of Housebreaking

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 12

At the Newtown Court, before Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., Richard Hemmings, alias Joseph Smith (26), and Albert Montgomery, alias William Baker (26), were charged with, in company, breaking and entering the…

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The W.a. Murder. Something About the Blacks

Evening News · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 3

An erstwhile member of the .West Australian mounted police gave ah "Evening News" reporter some information' concerning the scene of the Durack murder in West Australia, also…

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Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, February 27. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.m.) Non-attendance at School

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 5

Sergeant Nies v. John Brennan.—The defendant was fined for neglecting to send his son to school. The defendant was fined 2s 6d with 4s lOd costs; in default 24 hours…

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Bankruptcy Court. Friday. Creditors' Petitions

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 6

Richard Fizelle v. Harold Wicks. An order sequestrating the estate was made, the act of bankruptcy fixed as February 5, and Mr. W. H. Palmer appointed official assignee…

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Land Appeal Court. Reserved Decisions

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 11

The Land Appeal Court (Mr. Alex. Oliver, president, and Mr. Brandis, commissioner) sat at Darlinghurst yesterday afternoon, and delivered the following reserved decisions:--…

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Police Protection at Mosman. the New Station

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 12

The Mosman council is dissatisfied with the amount of police protection afforded to the borough by the department, and recently a letter was sent to the Inspector-General of…

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The Children's Corner Court of Entertainers

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 40

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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The Court Jesters Corner. Rustic Simplicity

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 40

A country lad saw for the first time a school girl going through some of, her gymnastic exercises. After gazing at her with looks'of interest and pity for a while, he asked a youth near by if…

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Law Notices. Supreme COURT.—Saturday, March 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 11

Term list.—Admission of solicitors, juron' fines. Monday, March 4. In Equity.—Before his Honor the Chief Jude in Equity[?]t 11.30 a.m.: Brodie v. Lyons, hearing. Master's Office…

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