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Courts & crime, 1903

8,645 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 250

Ah Kin. Again in the Dock, but Not Sentenced

The Australian Star · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 6

[?]h Kin, found guilty of the manslaughter of William Alexander Pugsley, was placed in the dock at the Central Criminal Court, before Mr. Justice Simpson yesterday afternoon…

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Inspector-general of Police

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 4

A good deal of mystery has been observed in regard to the proposed retirement of Mr. Fosbery. All kinds of speculations have been indulged in, but so far as can bo gathered, they…

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Police Courts. Alleged Embezzlement

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 8

At the Central Court Frederick Wilshirc (42), a clerk, was proceeded against on a charge of embezzling .£14 7s (id, the money oi Ciiown Bros, and JLulhollund, Ltd., of Thomas-street, Ultimo…

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Adelaide Criminal Court

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Thursday Afternoon.—In the Criminal Court to-day, Frederick Nelson White, who on Tuesday had been sentenced to four years for larceny, was called up and given…

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DISTRITCT COURT.—Friday, February 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

Before his Honor Judge Backhouse.—At 10 a.m.—Motions generally: The Commisiioners of Taxation v. Heselhurst, Bennett v. Jones, Hayward v. Slate, Williams v. Keir, Collins v. Ironside, Perry and another v. Byram,…

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The Auburn Murder. Grand and Jones in the Dock. at the Criminal Court. a Postponement Asked For. the Judge and the Solicitor-general

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 4

The two men, Digby Grand and Henry Jones, who have gained some notoriety locally in connection with the Auburn murder, which was perpetrated on January 19, were placed in the dock…

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Court of ARBITRATION.—Friday, February 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

No. 4 Court, Supreme Courthouse, King-street Sydney, Before the President and Members. For hearing.—At 10 a.m.: In the matter of an industrial dispute between Tailors' Machiners' Union of New…

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Central Criminal COURT.—Friday, February 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

John Clarence Buckley, assault; John Sullivan and Herbert Young, housebreaking and stealing…

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Cunning Chinamen. Circumventing the Police. Peecautions Against Raids

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 4

The Chinese gambler has been having A bad time lately at the hands of the police of No. 2 division, which includes the Haymarket district, and as fan-tan and pak-a-pu constitute…

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Law Notices. Supreme COURT.—Friday, February 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

Term List.—Motions, &c.: Ex parte Robert P. Bulkeley, prohibition (part heard); ex parte The Caterers' and Restaurant Keepers' Association Industrial Union of Employers, prohibition; ex parte Patrick Pilley…

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Bankruptcy Court (Before the Registrar.) Certificate Applications

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 8

Re William Edward Warren. Adjourned to March 5, on the application of the official assignee. Re Ernest Hjalmer Fromen. Adjourned to…

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Police Department. New Inspector-general Superintendent Larkin's Appointment Likely

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 4

Sir John See's intention, as indicated in some published remarks on the question of the selection of the new Inspector-General of Police, to appoint an officer already in the service to thaT…

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Central Criminal Court. (Before Mr. Justice Simpson and juries.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

Mr. Hugh Pollock (Solicitor-General) appeared for the Crown. CHARGE OF MURDER. ACCUSED ACQUITTED…

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Newcastle. Marine Court Inquiry. the Galatea-ainsdale Collision. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

A Marine Court inquiry was held this afternoon, before Judge Fitzhardinge and Captains Simpson and M'Kenzie (assessors), into the circumstances attending the collision between the pilot steamer Galatea and the ship Ainsdale,…

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Suppressing Gambling Dens. the Cunning and Elusive Ghinee. Gives the Police a Surprise

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 6

The suppression of the Chinese gambling dens in the vicinity of the Haymarkot is the self- imposed task of the polico of No. 2 division. They have had the matter in hand for many…

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The Faith-healing Case. Charge of Wilful Murder. Crown Case Breaks Down. "An Atrocious Blunder." the Accused Acquitted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 8

The trial of Alexander Johnston, a well-known resident of Asbfield, on a charge of having feloniously and maliciously murdered has wife, Emma Elizabeth Johnston, on December 1 last,…

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District Court. (Before Judge Backhouse.) a Street Accident. Spencer v. Railway Commissioners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 7

In this case his Honor delivered his reserved judgment. The plaintiff, John Spencer, who is an omnibus proprietor, claimed £50 for loss and damages sustained by him on account of a…

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Arbitration Court (Before the President (Mr. Justice Cohen) and Messrs. CruicUsliank and Smith.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 8

In the matter of an industrial dlsputo between the Trolly, Draymen, and Carters' Union of Sydney and Suburbs, industrial union of employees, claimants, and the Master Carriers'…

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Indignation at Strathfield. Supreme Court Injunction Suggested. Letter From Mr. G. H. Reid. Deputation Agreed Upon

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 3

A special meeting of the Strathfield Council was held last evening, when the suggested removal of the patient from Burwood to Strathfield was discussed. The aldermen present were:--…

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Central Criminal Court. (Before Mr. Justice Simpson.) Mr. H. Pollock prosecuted for the Crown. an Acquittal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 8

James M'Carthy was charged .with having embezzled the sum of £20 7s, the property of Robert Campbell Edwards. He was found not guilty, and discharged from custody…

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