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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

7,451 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

The W.A. Murder

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 13

An erstwhile member of the West Australian mounted police gave one of our reporters some information concerning the scene of the Durack murder in West Australia, also…

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Police Promotions. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 6

On the Licensing Bench assembling yesterday afternoon complimentary references were made in regard to the promotion of Sub-Inspector Hinds and Senior-Sergeant M'Vane,…

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Are the Police Frightened?

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 20

When we read of so many cases of gar rotting and push outrage and the inevitable absence of the police, it is not unnatural that we should sometimes hold more…

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Land Appeal Court

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 15

The Land Appeal Court on March 1 delivered its reserved decisions in the following cases:— Re the appeal of the Home and Colonial Assets and Debenture Corporation, Limited, against the…

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Penrith Police Court WEDNESDAY. Before Mr F R Wilshire. P.M., and.Mr W C Fulton, J,P

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 3

George Newland was charged with being drunk in Penrith on the previous day, and with exhibiting an indecent picture contained in an old illustrated book. The defendant was fined 5s on the first…

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DISTRICT COURT.—Monday, March 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 11

Before his Honor Judge Backhouse, at 12 noon.—New South Wales Mont de Piete Deposit and Investment Company, Limited, V. Hills, Holle and Co., Limited, v. Cohen (for judgement), Huxley v. Thomspon and another,…

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Divorce Court. Yesterday's Causes. Misplaced Affections

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 6

Rose Louisa MacDonald (formerly Young) sought divorce from her husband, Edward Henry MacDonald on the grounds of adultery and desertion. She said they were…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Friday.) Meetings and Examinations

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 3

Re Harry Constantine Elderton, William Norcliffe Elderton, and Helen Sophia Elderton. The bankrupt Helen Sophia Elderton was examined by her counsel (Mr. R. K…

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Law Notices. Supreme COURT.—Monday, March 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 11

In Equity.—Before his Honor the Chief Judge in Equity.— At 10 a.m.: Davis v. the Commercial Publishing Company, Limited (part heard). At 11 a.m.: Kingsbury v. Miller (part heard), Perkins v. Williams, hearing…

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Probate Court. (Before his Honor the Probate Judge.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 11

Probate was granted in the wills of the following:—Thomas Troy, John Joseph Minch, Michael [?]oland, James Phvpers, Henry L. Hutchinson, Anmo C. Gray, Stephen J. Pearson, Margaret Jane…

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The Late Ex-judge Forbes. Reference in Court

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

Upon taking his seat in the District Court yesterday Judge Backhouse said:— "Before commencing the business I wish to refer to the sad event of Thursday, the death of his Honor Judge Forbes. Although…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] The German Emperor. the Assault at Bremen Serious Injuries. to Keep To His Bed

Evening News · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 4

LONDON. March 8.-At the time the missile was thrown at the German Emperor at Bremen his Majesty was bowing to the people. When struck, he imagined that the wire of a…

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The Pirate Isles. (By the Court Jester.) Chapter.v

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

Georgie was compelled to accept the evidence of his senses. "Captain," he said, " I consent. " The captain bowed, and hastened to order the side to be manned to receive the new arrivals…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice Simpson.) HANCOCK v. HANCOCK

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 11

The petitioner in this case was Emma Agnes Hancock, and at a previous sitting of the court his Honor found issues of habitual drunkenness and cruelty against her husband. Solomon Hancock. A…

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The Children's Copner. (Conducted by Dame Durden.) Court of Entertainers

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 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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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. A. Henry.) Voluntary Sequestrations

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 14

William Henry Morris, of Goulburn, laborer. Mr. L. T. Lloyd, official assignee. James Joseph Lawrence Cotterell, of Inverell. Mr. N. P. Giblin, official assignee…

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Personal. the Late Judge Forbes. Reference in the District Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 9

In the District Court yesterday Judge Backhouse said:-- "Before commencing the business, I wish to refer to the sad event of yesterday-- the death of his Honor Judge Forbes. Although he had long passed the sum ot years generally…

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Ryde Police Court. Tuesday, March 5th. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M., and Messrs. J. Forsyth and H. E. Brigg, J.'sP.) More Free Beer and Bad Language

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

Charles Smith, who was charged with having on the 23rd February last on the occasion of the Ministerial banquet at Gladesville) made use of indecent language, pleaded gulity…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice G. B. Simpson.) HUNT V. HUNT

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 14

Isabella Jane Hunt, formerly Ross, petitioned for a divorce from George Edward Hunt, on the ground of desertion for three years and upwards. Petitioner stated that she was married to the…

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Numbers of Electors Disfranchised. Revision Court Proceedings. Annulled by Issue of Writs

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 10

ORANGE, Friday.-- Intimation has been received from electoral officers that the 202 names of applicants for enrolment on the provisional list cannot now be inserted, owing to…

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