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Courts & crime, 1901

7,451 stories in Sydney's papers · page 80 of 250

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

His Honor delivered his reserved judgment in the above suit, and said that the partitioner, Annie Cook, had filed a petition for divorce from her husband, George Frederick Cook, on the grounds (1) that…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

Re George Chalmers Cruickshank. The certificate was refused by the Registrar on the grounds that the bankrupt fulled to keep proper books and destroyed such book, as be kept himself; that he continued to…

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Willis Whips the Poet Id Nine Rounds. Police Prevent Knock-out

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 8

Willis and The Poet met for the second time on Monday sight last, and the former again got all over his opponent. The fight was not of the description that taken with…

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DONOHUE v. DONOHUE. The Children's Education. Application to the Court

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 3

The matrimonial suit of Donohue v. Donohue was again before the Judge in Divorce (Mr. Justice G. B. Simpson) yesterday, when Mr. Ralston, on behalf of the petitioner…

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

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 10

Re George Chalmers Cruickshank. The Register refused the certificate, on the grounds: (1)That the bankrupt failed to keep proper books, and destroyed such as he kept himself…

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Divorce Court. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Simpson.) DUNSTAN V. DUNSTAN

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 10

In the suit of Dunstan v. Dunstan, Peter Hines co-respondent, Iris Honor, In delivering judgment, said that the only point in the case was whether he could allow the, co-respondent's costs. He…

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Court of Review. (Before Judge Murray,) Appeals Against Income Tax Assessments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

Edols and Company, Limited, appealed against the Arm's 1900 income tax assessment. Mr. Blackett, instructed by Messrs. Norton, Smith, and Co., appeared for the appellants; and Mr. J. L. Campbell…

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Probate Court. (Before Mr. Justicve Walker, Probabte Judges.) RAPSON v. Rapson and Another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

In this case, which was commenced on the previous day, Mr. Gordon, with him Mr. Cowan, instructed by Messrs. M'Donell and Moffitt, [?] agents for Messrs. Elliott and Wallter, of [?] appeared for the…

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District Court. (Before Acting Judge Hamilton.) Claim Against a Tenant. White v. Ting Quoy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

Mr. Hanbury Davies, instructed by Messrs. Makinson aud Plunkett, for the plaintiff; Mr. Pickhurn, instructed by Messrs. Frederick Gannon and Sons, for the defendant…

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Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Chief Judge in Equity.) LANCASTER v. CHRISTIAN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

This case had been commenced on the previous day, when Mr. Mann, instructed by J. A. I. Perry, appeared for the plaintiff, and M. Whitefeld, instructed by Mr. J. R. Marrack (Mr. J. T. Ralston, agent),…

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No. 3 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury of four.) a Breach of Promise Action. Fahey v. Ovens (part heard)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

Mr. Watt, instructed by Mr. G. S. Mackellar, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Pring and Mr. Gannon, instructed by Messrs. Abbott and Allen (agents, for Mr. F. H. Tout, of Burrowa), for the…

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Coning Ham Divorce Case. the "Arnold" and "Wilson" Letters. a Postal Clerk's Statement. the Relief of Burilda." Exton's Sensational Evidence. Coningham's Revolver. Taken From Him in Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

The hearing of the Coningham v. Coningham (O'Haran co-respondent) divorce suit was continued, yesterday before Mr. Justice Owen and a jury of 12…

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Law Report. Tuesday, March 26. No. 2 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Stephen and a jury of 4.) Action for Malicious Prosecution. &c. Pollett v. Noonan (part heard)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 5

Mr. Kelynack and Mr. A. Thomson, instructed by Messrs. King and Schrader, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Gaunon, instructed by Mr. T. M. Slattery, for the defendant. This was an action…

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When Cur Beards Were Black. Records of the Past. John Francis Wynne. Lambing Flat Races. Police Persecution. Dealers Dalton and Mortel. The Man Dawn the Well. Why Orange is Orange. No. 1

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 3

IN strolling along the Redfern Railway station the other day I met an old identity from the West, in the person of John Francis Wynnas, of Molong. I was sorry to…

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The Coningham Divorce. Tuesdays Proceedings. Interesting Evidence. That Alleged Drugging Incident. a Revolver in Court. Sensational Developments. Some Startling Evidence. Exton in the Box. (Continued from yesterday's first edition.)

Evening News · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 3

Mrs. Marquet was still being examined by Mr. Want when our first edition went to press: Mr. Want: You Honor will remember the re­spondent said Miss Ashe was there on the…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 4

Cruelty to Horses.—At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., Henry Hall, aged 52, dealer, was procceded against by Inspector King (S.P.C.A.) on a charge of cruelly…

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Police Courts. Sunday Selling

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 10

In the Summons Division of the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Edwards, S.M., Sub-inspector Mitchell proceeded against Jane Jones, licensee of the Royal Albert Hotel, George-street, for having kept her…

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Water Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 4

At the weekly meeting of the Water Licensing Court yesterday, before Mr. Edwards, S.M. (chairman), Mr. Is[?]acs, S.M., and Mr. Penny, L.M., the following transfers of publicans' licenses were…

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Land Appeal Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 5

The Land Appeal Court met yesterday, but adjourned until Monday next without transacting any business; the cases set down for yesterday's, hearing will be dealt with then…

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Bankruptcy Court. Voluntary Sequestrations

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 5

Timothy Dempeey, of Brown's Creek, miner; carried on business at the Junction Reefe, near Mandurama, Mr. W. H. Palmer, . official assignee…

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