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Courts & crime, 1902

8,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 250

Bankruptcy Court. (Wednesday.) Certificate Applications

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 7

In the matter of Ernest Charles Mutton, there was no appearance of the bankrupt. The bankrupt was ordered to be informed that he must answer the report of the…

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Central Crimial COURT.—Thursday. Feb. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 7

Sarah Mahony murder…

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Central Criminal Court. (Before Acting-Justice Pring and juries.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 7

Mr. Hugh pollock (Solicitor-General), Grown Prosecutor. MANSLAUGHTER. Charles Creagh pleidid not guilty to a chaige of…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 7

Mr. Ralston, instructed by Mr. H. C. Ellison Rich, appeared for the petitioner, Francis Mullin, a, foreman bridge carpenter; Mr. Windeyer, instructed by Messrs. King and Schrader, for the respondent, Ruth…

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

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 8

Ernest Charles Mutton did not appear, and the Registrar directed that he be informed he must answer the official assignee's report by affidavit, was adjourned was adjourned to March 5…

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Mitta Outrage. The Cash in Court. Further Particulars. JUNEE

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 7

Further particulars of the hearing of the Mitta Mitta outrage case, an epitome of which has already been wired, are as follows:-- William Bell was charged before Mr. Treatt,…

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

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 8

Francis Mullin, a foreman bridge carpenter, petitioned for a divorce from Ruth Mullin, formerly Bishop, on the ground of adultery. Mr. Ralston, instructed by Mr. H. C. Ellison Rich,…

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District Court. (Before Acting Judge Harris) Claim for Rent. Dwyor v. Hoskings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 7

His Honor delivered his reserved judgment in this matter, which was a claim for £26 for the rent of the premises situated at No.73 George-street West, the plaintiff being George Cornish Dwyer, of…

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Darling Harbour Resumptions Court. (Before Mr. Justice Cohen and District Court Judges Murray and Backhouse.) THE " Federal Wharf's" Claim. R. Reid and Co., Limited. v. Minister for Works

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 7

Mr. Reid, K. C., and Dr. Sly, instructed by Messrs. Sly and Russell, appeared for. the plaintiffs; and Mr. Pilcher, K.C., Mr. O'Connor, K.C., Mr. C. B. Stephen, and Mr. J. L. Campbell, instructed by the…

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Central Criminal Court. (Refore Mr. Acting Justice Pring and juries.) Mr. Hugh Pollock (Solicitor-General) prosecuted for the GUILTY Of Manslaughter. a Crime of Two Years Ago

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 8

Charles Creagh was arraigned on a charge of the man-shauthter of James Charles King, on November 7, 1899, at Sydney. The accused, who pleaded not guilty, was undefended…

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Law Report. Wednesday, February. 12. Supreme Court. in Banco. (Bofore Mr. Justice Owen.) the Question of Negligence in an Attorney. a Point As to Title. Harris v. Carruthers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 7

Mr. Justice Owen read the following judgment of the Court which heard the appeal, namely the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Walker, and himself:— This is an action brought against the defendant as the…

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Stealing a Watoh

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 3

Robert Ferguson (23), cook, was charged at the Central Court with having stolen a gold watch, a gold double albert chain, and a silver pencilcase, rallied ut £18, the property of Henry Easton. on January 30…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 6

At the Sessions on Wednesday, before his Honor Judge Rogers, Patrick Thomas pleaded not guilty to a charge of having on the 22nd, at Sydney, stolen a horse, sulky,…

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Stealing a Watch

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 7

Robert Ferguson was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with stealing a gold open-faced gent's watch, gold double albert chain, and silver pencil-case,…

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A Charge of Stealing

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 6

A young unmarried woman named Maggie Kelly, who had been employed as a domestic servant by one Lucy M' Donagh, Glenmore- road, Paddington, appeared at the local police…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 5

At the Central Criminal Court to-day, before his Honor Mr. Acting-Justice Pring, James Williams and William Minehan were charged with having at Sydney on the 9th…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 3

Committed for Trial.—At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. M. Macfarlane, D.S.M., Daniel O'Connor, 26. labourer, was charged with breaking and entering the warehouse of Albert…

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Newcastle. the Burwood Colliery Disaster. Proceedings in the Police Court. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 8

The series of actions instituted by Mr. Jonathan Dixon, one of the Government colliery inspectors, against the officials of the Burwood Colliery for alleged breaches of various clauses of the Coal Mines Regulation Act were…

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Gaol Versus Free Labor. the Labor Council Indignant

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 7

A deputation from the Marble Workers' Union, consisting of Messrs. Graham and Donnelley, waited on the Trades and Labor Council last night with reference to marble work being done…

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Charged with Forgery. The Messenger and the Cheques

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 7

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Macfarlane, P.M., David Byron, a messenger in the employ of Messrs. Weinberg and Co., clothing manufacturers, was…

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