Evening News, Mon 16 May 1892 1
SERIOUS CHARGE.
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Two young men, decently dressed, named Edward King and John Edwards, or Moore, were charged at the Water Police Court this morning with having behaved indecently in Phillip Park. Captain Fisher, SM, altered the charge to one of attempting to commit an unnatural offence, and committed accused for trial. King was allowed bail, self in £50 and one surety of £50. Edwards was refused bail. “On what ground?” asked accused, indignantly. “It’s a most unjust decision!” “You can apply for bail elsewhere,” said Captain Fisher. “I will, and I’ll see that I get it,” said accused.
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The Daily Telegraph, Wed 8 Jun 1892 2
QUARTER SESSIONS.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7.
(Before Judge Backhouse.)
Mr J Armstrong prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.
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CASES FOR TO-DAY.
The following cases will be heard to-day:—Frederick William Bastian, embezzlement; John Edwards, Edward King, indecent assault; Alfred Harrington, Alfred Morrison, receiving stolen property.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 8 Jun 1892 3
METROPOLITAN QUARTER SESSIONS.
TUESDAY.
(Before his Honor Judge BACKHOUSE.)
Mr John Armstrong prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.
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CASES FOR TO-DAY.
The following cases have been set down for hearing to-day:—Frederick William Bastian, embezzlement; John Edwards and Edward King, attempted assault; Alfred Morrison and Alfred Hannington, [sic] receiving stolen property.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 17 Jun 1892 4
METROPOLITAN QUARTER SESSIONS.
THURSDAY.
(Before his Honor Judge BACKHOUSE.)
Mr Armstrong prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.
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CASES FOR TO-DAY.
Charles Astrop, assault; John Edwards and Edward King, assault.
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The Daily Telegraph, Sat 18 Jun 1892 5
QUARTER SESSIONS.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17.
(Before Judge Backhouse.)
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Edward King and John Edwards, charged with having committed an abominable offence, were discharged, it being held that there was not sufficient evidence to go to a jury.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 18 Jun 1892 6
METROPOLITAN QUARTER SESSIONS.
FRIDAY.
(Before his Honor Judge BACKHOUSE.)
Mr J Armstrong prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.
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ALLEGED UNLAWFUL OFFENCE.
Edward King and John Edwards were arraigned upon an indictment charging them with having committed an unlawful offence. The accused were discharged, as the Crown had not sufficient evidence to place before a jury.
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AT the Metropolitan Quarter Sessions yesterday Edward King and John Edwards were discharged on a charge of having committed an unlawful offence, the Crown evidence being insufficient to go to a jury.
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THE city organist will give a recital at the Town Hall to-night, when the programme notified elsewhere will be duly performed.
1 Evening News, (Sydney, NSW), Mon 16 May 1892, p. 4.
2 The Daily Telegraph Wed 8 Jun 1892, p. 6. Emphasis added.
3 The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 8 Jun 1892, p. 5. Emphasis added.
4 The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 17 Jun 1892, p. 3. Emphasis added.
5 The Daily Telegraph, Sat 18 Jun 1892, p. 10.
6 The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 18 Jun 1892, pp. 9, 13.