The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 11 Feb 1902 1
LAW NOTICES.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.
Tuesday, February 11.
Edward White, stealing in a dwelling; Frank Griffiths, stealing in a dwelling; John Evans, attempted criminal offence; Patrick Thomas, horse-stealing and larceny.
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The Daily Telegraph, Wed 12 Feb 1902 2
METROPOLITAN QUARTER SESSIONS.
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(Before Judge Rogers and Juries.)
Mr WL Merewether prosecuted for the Crown.
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AN ACQUITTAL.
John Evans, a negro, was charged with attempting to commit a criminal offence in Moore Park on January 20. The accused was undefended, and pleaded not guilty.
The accused denied the charge on oath, and the jury acquitted him without leaving the box.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 12 Feb 1902 3
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Rogers and Juries.)
Mr WL Merewether, Crown Prosecutor.
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ACQUITTAL.
John Evans, a coloured man, pleaded not guilty to a charge of having, on January 20, at Sydney, attempted to commit a serious offence, [bestiality ]. He was undefended. The jury without leaving the box acquitted accused, and he was discharged.
The Court adjourned to the following day.
1 The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 11 Feb 1902, p. 3. Emphasis added.
2 The Daily Telegraph, Wed 12 Feb 1902, p. 10.
3 The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 12 Feb 1902, p. 4.