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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1903

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

Charge of Assault and Robbery

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 14

At the Newtown Court two respectable-looking young men named Garnet M'Kenzie (23) and Montrose M'Kenzie (31), were charged with having on January 1st, in company, assaulted Benjamin Ridding and robbed him of a…

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Police Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 11

Committed for Trial.—Thomas S[?]erratt, 34, clerk, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. M. Macfarlane, S.M., with attempting to steal from Henry Talbot a £1 note, 1 key, 2…

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Penrith Police Court MONDAY. Before Mr F R Wilshire, P.M.

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 3

Edward Bright pleaded guilty to a charge preferred against him by Peter Neis of Badgery's Greek—assault. Defendent, who said he assaulted plaintiff under great…

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Balmain Police Court. (Before Mr. Payten, S.m.) Wednesday, 7th January. Bathing

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 5

Stephen Tancred and J. Kindyside were summoned for bathing within public view. Fined 10s and 2s 6d costs or eight days;…

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Parramatta Police Court. Wednesday, January 7. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, S.m.) a Very Sad Story in Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 8

Ella M. M. James v. Leslie James.-Wife maintenance. Mr. Richardson for the defendant, who pleaded ", cause to show," but ad­mitted the marriage…

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Liverpool Police Court. Tuesday, January 6. (Before Mr. F. R. Wilshire, P.m.) Indecent Language

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 3

Ellen Davis, v. Edward Devaney.-Indecent language. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant was represented by Mr. J. H. Marsden…

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Twenty Millions Claimed. Deceased Magnates Charged with Huge Frauds

The World's News · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 23

One of the most important lawsuits ever brought in an American court, from a monetary point of view, was commenced in New York at the end of November by Mr. Walter…

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Police Courts. Committed for Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 14

Thomas Sherratt (34), clerk, was charged at the Central Police Court, before Mr. Macfarlane, S.M., yesterday, with attempting to steal from the person of Henry Talbot a £1 note and other articles. He was committed…

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The Court. a Mediterranean Cruise

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--Their Majesties the King and Queen Alexandra will start during March next upon a five weeks' cruise between Mediterranean ports on board the Royal yacht Victoria and…

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Ryde Police Court. Tuesday, January 6. (Before Messrs. R. Hilliard, T. G. Dole and G. M. Pope, .J's.P.) Bad Language

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 5

Nicholas Napter, for using obscene language in the bar of the Gladesville Hotel, was fined £1, together with is 4s 10d costs of court, or 14 days' imprisonment in default…

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Law Notices for Monday. District Court

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 11

Before the Registrar in No. 2 Court.--Booker v. Husband, at 10.30; Brown ats Taylor, at 10.40; Carrie ats Grono, at 10.55; Beale v. Merry, at 11.15…

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Cabmen's Grievances. Deputation to the Inspector-general of Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 6

A deputation from the Cabmen's Union, represented by Messrs. Fletcher (treasurer), Mansfield (secretary), Dale, and Parbury, and accompanied by Messrs. E. M. Clark, P. H. Sullivan, and A. Kelly,…

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A Court Scandal From Saxony. About a Royal Family

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 3

WE present our readers to-day with the likenesses of the Crown Prince…

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Small Debts Court MONDAY. Before Mr F R Wilshire, P.M. Interpleader Case

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 6

Cable Bros v Thompson; F W and P Hudson, claimants. Mr T W K Waldron for the judgment creditor; Mr F W Hudson appeared in…

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Liverpool Small Debis Court. Tuesday, January 6. (Before Mr. F. R. Wilshire, P.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 3

Municipality of Bankstown v. R. O. Roberts.-Amount claimed, £7 3s, arrears of rates. Mr. R. Peek, Council Clerk, appeared for the Council, and stated that…

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Parramatta Small Debts Court. Wednesday, January 7. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, S.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1903 · page 8

Edgar Thackray v. Arthur Durham.-Verdict for £1 lls 7d. Same v. Thomas J. Bottomley.-Verdict for £1 18s 3d…

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Stealing Newspapers

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1903 · page 5

A young man whose idea of business was that the gross returns should also represent the net profit found at the Water Police Court on Monday that his system…

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Woman Charged with Series of Forgeries

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1903 · page 8

At the Police Court, Sydney, a woman, described as a domestic servant, aged 34, was charge with forging the name of the Rev. F. J. Albury to a cheque for £8 on…

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Montgomery Up a Gum. Charged with Stealing Choice Fruits From a Wild Eucalyptus Tree. The Copper Yelled "Stand, or I'll Shoot I"

Truth · Sunday 11 January 1903 · page 2

A series of interesting cases in connection with orchard pilfering, were beard the, Newtown Court before Mr. Isaacs, S.M., during the week. On…

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Daring Burglary in Melbourne. Bar of Gold Seized. Melbourne, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1903 · page 7

At half-past 8 this evening a sensation was caused in Swanston-street by a daring case of shop-breaking. This robbery was committed at the shop of Mr. Wey,…

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