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Courts & crime, 1902

8,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 250

Ryde Police Court. Tuesday, February 18. (Before Messrs. R. Hllliard, G. E. Herring, and B. T. Sutton, J's.P.) the Hampden Hotel License

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 6

George Washington Eaton applied for a renewal of his license for the Hampden Hotel, Pennant Hills, which was granted. AN OLD-AGE PENSIONER…

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Law Notices. Supreme COURT.—Monday, February 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

Term List (to be taken in Banco Court).—Probate appeal: West v. Gibson, part heard. Special case: Potter v. Smith. To be taken in No. 1 Jury Court.—For judgment: Fish and another v. Henley. Motions generally…

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News From the Islands. Particulars of a Murder. Deaths of Old Identities

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 11

Particulars were received last evening by Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co.'s Island trading steamer Titus, which arrived from the South seas, of the treacherous murder of Mr. George…

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Affairs in China. the Court. Hongkong, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 5

As I told you in my last letter the Court, greatly to the surprise of everybody, has returned to Peking. As a matter of fact it seems somewhat out of place to speak of "the Court," for…

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Storming a Church. The Hebrides Riot. Police Threatened With Death

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

The township of Ness, in the Outer Hebbrides, was the scene of a riot on a recent evening, and a force of police were driven off the island by a section of the inhabitants,…

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Police Courts. Alleged Attempt to Steal. a Legislative Councillor's Watch

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 12

At the Water Police Court, before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S.M., Herbert Hayes (16), barber, who had been remanded on a charge of attempting, in company with three others, to steal a watch and chain, valued at £50,…

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Court of REVIEW.—Monday, February 24. (Before his Honor Judge Murray, in No. 2 Court, at 11 a.m.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

Appeal Against Land Tax Assessment.—His Eminence Cardinal Moran…

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The Waiting Cab. a Traffic Bylaw. Comments in Court

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 11

"Where is it?" asked counsel dramatically. "Gone for ever," said the Judge. The above seemingly irrelevant question and retort have more interest to the…

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From Church to Stage. and Also the Divorce Court

The Arrow · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 5

Among the undefended divorce cases recently dealt with by Mr. Justice Gorell Barnes, in London, was a suit brought by the wife of a curate who turned actor, and…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. A. Henry.) Creditors' Petition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

Joseph Booker v. Wilhelmina R. Maclardy. Mr. Mulligan appeared for the petitioner, and Mr. Bretnall for the respondent. As it was announced that a settlement was pending, the matter was…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Friday.) (Before the Registrar.) Hearing of Creditors' Petitions

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 5

In the matter of Joseph Booker v. Wilhelmina R. Maclardy. Mr. Mulligan appeared for the petitioner, and Mr. Bretmall for the respondent. As a settlement was stated to…

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Probate Court. (Before the Probate Judge, Mr. Walker.) Probate to Wills

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

His Honor granted probate to the wills of the following deceased persons:—Christian Brodbeck, John Robert Brown. Elizabeth Hall, Morris E. Isaacs, Frederick W. Elsner, Walter D'Arrietta, Michael…

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The Wreck of the Prosperity. Finding of the Court of Inquiry

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

BRISBANE, Friday.--The special Court of Inquiry into the wreck of the brigantine Prosperity to-day found that the loss of the vessel was due to the negligence of Captain Peterson in not…

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Bankruptcy Court (Before the Registrar, Mr. A. Henry.) Hearing of Creditors' Petitions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 14

Joseph Booker versus Wilhelmina R. Maclardy. Objections were filed. Mr. Mulligan appeared for the petitioner, and Mr. Bretnall for the respondent. By consent, the matter was…

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Chinese Court at Pekin. a Lane of Kneeling Troops. Gorgeous Display of Silk Banners

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 9

The following highly interesting account of the gorgeous spectacle which was afforded in Pekin on January 7, on the occasion of the return of the Chinese court to that…

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Darling Harbour Resumptions Court. (Before Mr. Justice Cohen and District Court Judges Murray and Backhouse.) the Mariners' Arms Property. Haymarket Permanent Land, Building, and Investment Company v. Minister for Works

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

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

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District Court. (Before Acting Judge Harris.) a Claim for Advertising. Codrington v. Browning and another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

Mr. Delohery, instructed by Mr. A. H. Reynolds, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. P. White, instructed by Messrs. Chenhall and Eddie, for the defendant Green, and Mr. C. J. W. Green for the…

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Equity Court. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. A. H. Simpson.) an Interim Injunction. Tunney v. Davis

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

Mr. Mann, instructed by Messrs. Crick and Carroll, appeared for the plaintiff, Catherine Tunney, and moved ex parte on the 14th instant for an interim injunction to restrain the defendant,…

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DISTRICT COURT.—Monday, February 24. (Before his Honor Acting Judge Harris, at 10.15 a.m.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

Kemsley v. Foy (part heard), Commissioners of Taxation v. Stephen, same v. Goldring, Arnold v. Scanlon, Stahl and others v. Hardie, Lander v Brownlee. Note.—The list will be called over punctually at 10.15 a.m…

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Parramatta Small Debts Court. Wednesday, February 19. (Before Mr. T. E. MzcNevin, P.M., and Mr. P. J. Braine J.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 6

John Carson v. W. H. Norman.—Claim for work done. Verdict for amount claimed £17 17s Od and Cs costs. William Burton v. V. Jacobs.—Claim…

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