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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

Travelling Without Paying Fares.—At the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. F. W. Edwards, S.M., Er[?]est Collier, 27, a painter; Charles Williams, 28, whar[?] labourer, George Mason, 26, dealer: and…

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Equity Court

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 7

There was no sitting of the Equity Court yesterday, owing to the indisposition of the Chief Judge (Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson). The matters appearing in his Honor's list were…

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To a Higher Court

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 8

'No,' said the judge firmly, ' I will not consent to your marriage with my daughter.' 'Sir,' returned the young lawyer,…

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The Murder of Boyd. Entrapped by a Traitor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--Mr. Boyd who was murdered by order of General De La Rey was the son of the sub-manager of the London branch of the Bank of New…

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Parramatta Police Court. Friday, March 15. (Before Messrs. D. D. Henderson and E. J. Brown, J'sP.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 4

George Evans, on the medical testimony of Drs. Franklin find Kearney, was ordered to be placed in tho Hospital for Insane. CHILD MAINTENANCE…

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DISTRICT COURT.—Wednesday, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

(Before his Honor Acting Judge Hamilton, at 10 a.m.) Geddes v. Railway Commissioners of New South Wales, Adam[?] v. Mag[?], O'Neill v. Curtin, Chamberlain v. Dakin, Scammell and another v. White…

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Law Notices. Supreme COURT.—Wednesday, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

B[?]nco Court, St. James-road. Sydney.—Pa[?]ner and another v. the trus[?]ees of the Savings Bank of New South Wales, Elliott v. Walker, Walker v. Walker. Term List (to be taken in No. 2 Jury Court).—At 10 a.m.:…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice Simpson.) ARNOLD v. ABNOLD

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

His Honor delivered his reserved judgment in this mit, and said that petitioner, Loui[?] Arnold, asked [?]or [?] dissolution of her marriage with Alfred Arnold on several grounds. The first was whether…

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

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

Judgment was delivered in the suit in which Louisa Arnold sought for dissolution of her marriage with Alfred Arnold. His Honor said that the first question was whether respondent…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

Re David Wilson. Adjourned until April 16. Re Arthur Hirschman. Adjourned until April 2. Re James John Richard Swinbourne. Adjourned until April 2…

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

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

Re David Wilson. Adjourned till April 16. Re Arthur Hirschman. Adjourned till April 2. Re James John Richard Swinbourne. Adjourned the April 2…

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Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice Walker.) Alleged Breach of Agreement. S[?]llin v. Scott

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

This case came before the Court early last month when Mr. Knox and Mr. Pickburn, instructed bY Messrs. Williams and Wilson, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Loxton, instructed by Mr. F. H…

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MARTIN v. Jessop. a Terrific Battle. Bull-headed Bashing. Bout Stopped by Police. Martin Declared the Winner

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 8

Seldom, if ever, has such a battle as that of Monday night taken place in Sydney, wherein Paddy Martin, of the Newtown Pastime Club, and young Jessop, of…

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District Court. (Before Acting-Judge Ham[?]ton.) a Tram Collision. Rogers v. [?]he Railway Commissioners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

Mr. Peden, instructed by Mr. J. W. A[?]igail, [?]ppeared for the plaintiff. Henry Eugene Rogers; Mr. Scholes, instructed by Mr. J. [?]. Thom, appeared for the defendents. The plaintiff, who is a confectioner…

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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 · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

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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NO. 3 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury of four.) Dispute As to Commission for Sale of Stock, &c

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

Brown and others v. M'Gowan (part heard). Mr. [?]acket, instructed by Messrs. Bowman and M'Kenzie, appeared for the plamtiff[?]; and Mr. J. L. Campbell and Mr. Ferguson, instructed by Mr. H…

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Law Report. Tuesday, March 19. NO. 2 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Stephen and a jury of four.) Claim Arising Out of a Tram Accident

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 10

Gritton v. Railway Commissioners (part heard). Mr. Pring, instructed by Messrs. Norton, Smith, and Co., appeared for the plaintiff; and Sir Julian Salomons, K.C., and Mr. C. B. Stephen, instructed…

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The Ring. Matters in America. Jeffries versus Ruhlin — Will the Mill Take Place — Ohio Troops Held to Prevent It — Preparations for Holding Fight Continue — a Riot Certain Should Fight Be Attempted—Will the Militia and Police Collide—Judge Hoster Reserves His Decision Till Eve a Fight—A Postponement Probable—M'Govern & Frank Erue—Tim Murphy to Jack Root. San Francisco, February 14

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 8

ARGUMENTS in favor of an injunction against the carrying out of the Jeffries-Rublin contest next Friday night, were brought to a close shortly after 6 o'clock on…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 March 1901 · page 4

Assaulting a Constable.—In the Charge Division of the Balmain Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., Matthew Scott was charged with assaulting Constable James Rourke whilst in the…

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Neglected Children. Police on the Alert

Evening News · Thursday 21 March 1901 · page 8

Recently the Inspector-General of Police issued Instructions to the metropolitan and suburban police with regard to the number of evidently neglected children of school age wandering about the…

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