DISTRICT COURT.—Wednesday, January 13
Before the Registra[?], in No.2 Court. At 2 P.m.: Rate v Matheson…
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Police Courts. an a Lucre D Housebreaker
At the Newtown Police Court yesterday Alfred Garland (93), described as a hairdresser, was committed for trial on a charge of breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Isabella Dent, "Mineweara," Sconller-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Terrible Domestic Tragedy. Shocking Affair at Newtown. Wife Murder and Suicide. a Premeditated Act
Another of those shocking domestic tragedies, the news of which is received in the city and suburbs with horror from time to time, and with which the new year has made itself…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shooting the "Chutes." a Thrilling Novelty. Visit to Steyne Court
"Shooting the Chute" furnishes the visitor to Manly with a series of sensations. First of all, when you have got squarely seated in the canoe-like boat. It starts from its perch high up…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trouble at a Colliery. Miners Ignore an Arbitration Court Award. Went to Court for an Increase. B[?]t Got a Reduction. Newcastle
In June last the miners at Rhondda and Northern Extended Col[?]eries appeared as claimants in the Arbitration Court for payment on a tonnage basis instead of by a yardage rate. The issues with regard…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Newcastle Strike. Arbitration Court to Take Action. Heavy Penalties Liable
It was reported in Sydney to-day that the miners employed at the Rhonda Colliery had followed the example of those of the North Extended, near Newcastle, and refused to go into the pit…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tragedy at Newtown. Husband and Wife Found Dead. Murder and Suicide Suspected. Both Deceased Labored Under Remarkable Delusions
About noon yesterday, in a house at the corner of Watkin and Wilson streets, Newtown, the bodies of Alexander William Bedford Sly, and that of his wife, Ellon, were found in a back…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Law Report. Tuesday, January 12. Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar, Mr. Arthur Henry.) Examination Under Section 30
Re Ellen Harding. The bankrupt was examined by Mr.L. T. Lloyd, official assignee, and the examination then closed. CREDITOR'S PETITION…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Police Court. Some Needed Improvements
The carpenters and painters have transformed the Central Police Court almost beyond recognition. Recently the lockup was painted and renovated by Senior-constable…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Burglary in the Country. Corowa
The premises of Messrs. Summons, Edwards, and Co., prodice merchants and carrying agents, were burglariously entered last night, and an unsuccessful attempt was made to carry away the safe. On going…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Attempted Theft on Board Ship
At the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., Michael Kennedy, 23 a grocer, appeared to answer a charge of attempting to steal a silver watch and chain, of the value of £5 from the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Serious Assault. Wagga
William M'Carroll was before the court this morning to answer a charge of attempted assault upon a domestic servant at North Wagga on Sunday morning. Lengthy evidence…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Charge of Wheat Stealing. Coolamon
Quite a stir was caused here to-day when Sergeant Duprez, of Junee, and Constable Morris, of Coolamon, brought in four wellknown farmers charged with stealing and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Negro's Views on Australia. an Unusual Police Court Incident
When the name of Clarence Parnell was called at the South Melbourne Court, on Tuesday, it was responded to by a tall, well-built young negro, attired in the uniform of the Victorian…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Customs Court
The Collector of Customs, Mr. N. Lockyer, held inquiries in a number of cases. CLAIMS FOR DRAWBACK. In this case Paul and Gray Limited, made a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Customs Court
Mr. N. Lockyer, Collector of Customs, presided at the Customs Court yesterday, and dealt with four cases. Messrs. Paul and Gray, Limited, appeared in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Water Licensing Court
Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., presided over the meeting of the Water Licensing Court yesterday, when the transfer of a publican's licence from Leonard C. Kennan to Alice M'Donald, Orient Hotel, George and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Murder Will Out. Wife-slayer Hunted Down
The Capetown correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" writes on November 20:— One of the most remarkable criminal trials in South African history came to an end at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Courts. a Shipmaster Fined
In the Summons Division of the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Donaldson, S.M., Inspector J. T. T. Donohoe proceeded against John S. Booth, master of the steamer Windsor, upon an information which…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Courts. Touting for Passengers
At the Water Police Court, James Seabrook was fined 20s and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment, for touting for persons to proceed by a steamship. Evidence was given that accused was on the wharf at Fort Macquarie on…
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