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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime
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Sir Alfred Stephen delivered the judgment of the ful Court in this case, reversing in most respects the decision of the Chief Commissioner, holding that the insolvent's conduct was indicative throughout of fraud, and that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →George William Williamson pleaded guilty to the charge of embezzling a paper security, of the value of £27, the property of Charles Leverrie, his employer. Remanded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →ASSAULT.—John Large appeared to prefer a charge of assault agamat Charles Ryan, carrier, alleged to be committed at Aberdeen. Detendant not appearing to his summons when called on, and the serving constable…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Court was opened this morning at half-past ten o'clock. JONES V. BURKE. The hearing of this case was resumed. It was an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Judgment of the Court was delivered by Mr. Justice Wise. This is an appeal against the decision of the Chief Commissioner in Insolvency, disallowing wholly or in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →One steam mill for grinding corn. Produce 800 tons; value, £16,000. One stoneware pottery. Produce, £855 10s. Draining pipes and tiles, valued at £220…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →This was on action for libel by Mr. John Charles Lloyd, a squatter, against Mr. William Charles Wentworth, President of the Legislative Council, with whom, when also engaged in pastoral pursuits, plaintiff had…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →CARCOAR, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12.âThe noted John Pelsley was brought up for examination on a charge of wilfully murdergin one William Benyon. There was a large attendance of magistartes, and the Court-house was crowded with spectators…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Michael A. Davis and Aaron Von Ehrenstedt were brought before the Court to-day, charged with sticking-up the Bathurst coach on the 6th of January last. James O'Grady, being duly sworn, stated I am sergeant of H.M. 12th Regiment, stationed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →LARCENY.—Charles Alderson, in custody, was charged by Alfred Sherwin Wood with stealing a pair of trousers, his property Complainant deposed: The prisoner was in my employment. He was engaged to work for me as a saddler about…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →It was a hot September day as the Court at Winchester was densely througed, and yet, amid the [?] of agitated faces, there were two, who, both from prominence and contrast, claimed instant attention as the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →This case was argued (on a motion for a new trial) on the 3rd and 4th instant, before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Milford, and the following are their Honors' judgments in the matter. The formal judgment will be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →MASTERS AND SERVANTS ACT.—Joseph Holmes, stonemason, residing in Scone, appeared to answer the complaint of Job Hatherall, his hired servant, who claimed £1 6s. 6d balance of wages due for a fortnight. From…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →GENTLEMEN.—This Act, recently passed, is certainly a step in the right direction towards a reform in our colonial affairs, and we may now hope to see selections made of sergeants and their subs, which may be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →This Court will commence its sittings at East Maitland, on Thursday next, the 6th Marchy. The following is a list of the cases set down for trial, so far as can be ascertained at the present date:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →This was an action for libel and slander, by Mr. Clark Irving against Mr. Ralph Meyer Robey—both gentlemen well known in the commercial world. Both had been members of the directories of the Joint Stock Bank…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →This Court was opened on Wednesday, the 26th February, before his Honor Judge Purefoy. The followging barr[?]ers were present:—Mr. Forster, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Wisdom. Attorneys:—Mr. Chambers,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Before Mr. Justice Wise and a special jury of twelve. ROBEY AND ANOTHER V. THE AUSTRALIAN JOINT STOCK BANK. This action arose out of some of the same proceedings…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tenders will be received at this office, until 12 o'clock on Tuesday, the 18th March next, from persons willing to contract for the erection of additions to Court-house and Lock-up at Raymond Terrace…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A supplement to the Government Gazette, issued on Saturday last, contains the following appointments in the police, under the Police Reguration Act of 1862. The police districts are not yet, we believe, defined, but…
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