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Courts & crime, 1901

7,451 stories in Sydney's papers · page 69 of 250

Baden-powell's Police. Recruiting in Canada

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. --The Canadian House of Commons has, by an overwhelming majority, rejected a motion opposing the local enlistment of recruits for the South…

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Divorce Court. Letters From Lottie

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 3

Louisa Arnold (formerly Fordham) sought divorce yesterday from Alfred Arnold, to whom she was married at the Registry Office, Newcastle, on August 29, 1893. She was…

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DISTRICT COURT.—Thursday, March 14

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

(Before his Honor Acting Judge Hamilton, at 10 a.m.) Scott v. O'Riordan, to be mentioned; Wells and another v. Pratt, for judgment; Lamy v. Corston, Crofts v. Silvester and another…

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Divorce Court. Separated by Consent

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 5

In the suit of William Charles Gilbert Vaughan against Sarah Elizabeth Vaughan, which was for divorce, on the ground of desertion, an intimation was made to the Judge…

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Law Notices. Supreme COURT.—Thursday, March 14

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

Banco Court.—Maddock and another v. Walker (part heard). No. 1 Jury Court List (to be taken in No. 2 Jury Court, King-street).—Cowdery and another v. Wilcox, Bank of…

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Court of Marine INQUIRY.—Thursday, March 14. In No. 2 District Court, at 2 p.m

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

Re the Brighton and the Dewdrop…

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Metropolitan Quarter Sessions. (Before Judge Heydon and juries.) Mr. W. L. Merewether prosecuted for the Crown. Horse Stealing

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 8

George Steel was charged with having stolen a gelding, the property of Donald Macpherson, on January 15 last, at Sydney; and, further, with having stolon a cart, two baskets, one spring balance, and a set of harness,…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before Mr. A. H. Henry, Registrar.) Certificate Applications

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 8

Re John James Harrison. There was no appearance of bankrupt, and on the application of the official assignee this matter was adjourned till 27th inst…

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

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

Re John James Harrison. There was no appearance on behalf of the bankrupt, and on the application of the official assignee the matter was adjourned till the 27th instant…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice G. H. Simpson.) ARNOLD V. ARNOLD

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 8

Louisa Arnold (formerly Foredham), for whom Mr James appeared, petitioned tor a dissolution of her marriage with Alfred Arnold, on the grounds of desertion for three years and upwards…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice Simpson.) Judgments Reserved. Edwards v. Edwards. Arnold v. Arnold

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

In these suits, which were commenced on the previous day, additional evidence was given, and his Honor reserved judgment. UNDEFENDED SUITS…

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A Solicitor Called Upon. an Alleged Professional Practice. Inquiry by the Full Court. " a Most Important Matter."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 8

The matter affecting Louis Francis Heydon, who was called upon to answer affidavits reflecting on him in his capacity as a solicitor, was yesterday before the Full Court, consisting of…

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Law Report. Wednesday, March 13. Banco Court. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Stephed, and Mr. Justice Simpson). Charging Commission on Costs. the Court Reserves on Costs. Re Incorporated Law Institute (D. F. Heydon, respondent). Part heard

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

Mr. Hanbury Davies and Mr. G. M. L. Innes, instructed by Mr. A. W. M'Carthy, appeared for the Incorporated Law Institute; and Sir Julian Salomons, K.C., Mr. C. B. Stephen, and Mr. Langer…

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Probate Court. (Before Mr. Justice Walker, Probate Judge.) the Will of Matilda Clines. Clines v. Cooper (part heard)

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

Mr. G. H. Reid, K.C., Mr. Lingen, and Mr. F. J. Lyons, instructed by Mr. T. M. Slattery, appeared for the plaintiff; the Attorney-General, Mr. B. R. Wise, K. C., Mr. Gordon, and Mr. M'Intyre,…

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Equity Court. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) Suit for an Injunction. Williamson v. Friend (part board)

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

Mr Langer Owen and Mr. Shephard, insturcted by Mr. Mark A. Williamson, appeared for the plaintiffs, George Frederick Williamson, John Williamson, Percy Leyden Williamson. Agues Williamson,…

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NO. 2 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Stephen and a jury of four.) Claim for Alleged Negligence. Herbert v. Municipal District of Manly (part heard)

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

Mr. Moriarty and Mr. Mason, [?]structed bt Mr. E. G. Maddocks Cohen, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Want, K. C., and Mr. Kolvnack, instructed by Mr. P. O. Williams (of Messrs. Williams and…

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No. 3 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury of four.) Dispute As to Commission for Sale of Stock, &c. Brown and others v. M'Gowan (part heard)

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

Dr. Blacket, insstructed by Messrs. Bowman and M'Kenzie, appeared for the plaintiffs; and Mr. J. L. Campbell and Mr. Ferguson, instructed by Mr. H. A. Lyons (agent for Mr. P. J. A. Kinna, of Molong),…

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The Strange Fortune of Police Blyth: Published by Special Arrangement. the Story of a Chinese "God." Copyright. Book Ii.--the House in Camford Street. (The facts of the case according to Emily Purvis.) chapter XIII.--(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 2

Perhaps the suspicion increased in strength that, if I was not stupefied with fear, there was at least something curious in my condition. She opened the door nearly to the full,…

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Charge of Stealing

The Australian Star · Friday 15 March 1901 · page 6

Matilda Fish, a middle-aged woman, was arraigned at the Sessions yesterday before Mr. Justice Heydon, on a charge of stealing certain articles of jewellery. Mr. W. L…

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The First Magistrate at the Central

Granville Independent and Parramatta Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1901 · page 7

The first magistrate who presided at the Central Police Court, Sydney, was Captain Rossi, who succeeded Mr. D’Arcy Wentworth in 1825…

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