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Illawarra · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1861

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, 21St January

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 January 1861 · page 2

SURETIES OF THE PEACE.—Catherine Gallagher of Garden Hill, sought sureties of the peace against Peter O'Neil of the same neighbourhood. On the evening of New Year's Day, the defendant used…

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Wollongong District Court Thursday, January 18. Before His Honor Judge Cary. JOHNSON V. HALL

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 January 1861 · page 2

The Plaintiff in this had obtained a judgment against the defendant as the last sitting of the Court, but as the latter was possessed of no effects, the plaintiff had been unable to take out an execution…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, Jan. 24Th

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1861 · page 2

SURETTES OF THE PEACE.—Catherine Benison summoned Mrs. Elizabeth Innes, praying that she might be bound over to keep the peace, having used threatening language towards her on Monday. The…

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Kiama Police Court. Thursday, 24Th January

Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1861 · page 2

Henry M'Anenna v. Thomas East, detaining a heifer. Henry M'Anenna said About three months ago, I brought a heifer in from Gerringong to sell, but not being able to sell her, left her on…

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District Court

Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1861 · page 2

The January sittings of this Court were held on Monday, the 21st, before his Honor Judge Cary, with a list of 54 cases. The only barristers present were Mr. Blake and…

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Police Court. Thursday, 24Th January, 1861. (Before James Ross, Esq., and the Mayor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1861 · page 3

Henry M'Anenna v. Thomas East.—For detaining a heifer; the property of plaintiff. Henry M'Anenna sworn, said:I Brought a heifer from Gerringong to Kaima to sell, about three months ago. She was not…

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Murder of a Woman at Warkworth

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1861 · page 4

A most atrocious ami diabolical murder was committed on Sunday, the 20th instant, at Walkworth, Cockfighter's Creek, the victim being a woman named Frances Hunt Sherlock. The…

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District Court. Monday, January 21

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1861 · page 3

His Honor Judge Cary opened the Court a little before 10 a.m. The only barristers attending were Mr. Forbes, and Mr. Blake. Attornics Owen, Waring, and Rogers. There were fifty four oases on the…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Tuesday, Jan. 28Th. (Before the Mayor, G. Fairs, and J. Garrett. J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1861 · page 2

TO PUBLICANS.— An order was obtained at the instance of Mrs. Collie, prohibiting the supply of any drink by publicans and storekeepers or others to her husband John Collie…

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Court of Petty Sessions. (Before the Mayor and J. Stewart. J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1861 · page 2

Michael Monaghan appeared on summons at the instance of Michael Condon, charged with committing an assault. The complainant Stated that he he was in Elliott's when the defendant came in and…

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Police Court. Affiliation Case

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 February 1861 · page 3

John Vidler appeared at the suit of Jane Kundell, to shew why he should not contribute towards the support of a child, the offspring of their illicit connection…

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Kiama Police Court. Thursday, 31St January

Examiner · Tuesday 5 February 1861 · page 2

(Before Messrs. Hindmarsh, the Mayor, and James Robb.) JANE RUMBLE v JOHN VIDDLER—Refusing to support an illegitimate child.—Jane Rumble stated: I live at Jamberoo, I am in my eighteenth year. I know the…

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Court of Requests. Thursday, 31 Janurary

Examiner · Tuesday 5 February 1861 · page 2

(Before Michael Hindmarsh, the Mayor, and James Robb, Justices) There were 38 new cases on this list, and 3 adjourned ones from last sitting…

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District News. Kiama. Court of Requests. Thursday, 31St January, 1861. The Court opened with a list of 30 cases. J. Crozier v. J. Lathers

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 February 1861 · page 3

I.O.U. for £3 10s., adjourned from last month Lathers denied making the I.O.U., and said if he did make, he must have been incapable of knowing what he did…

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Court of Requests. (Before J. Garett, and C. Fairs J P.'s.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 February 1861 · page 2

C. T. SMITH v. JONS MOORE:—Clo for defective workmanship.—This case had been before the Court the last sitting, when it was dismissed. Before the Court [?] Mr. Smith applied to the Magistrates who…

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Police Court—nowra Wednesday, February 6

Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1861 · page 3

Williams v. Glanville.—Using abusive language. Case dismissed. Graham v. R. Brown.—Excessive demand for driving cattle to the pound, 6d. per head per mile…

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Kiama Police Court. Thursday, 7Th February

Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1861 · page 2

P. Moss v. C. Cousins—refusing to pay wages.—Patrick Moss stated: I am a shoemaker. I went to serve defendant, Christopher cousins; as a journeyman, five weeks before last Christmas twelve…

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Court of Requests. Thursday, 7Th February

Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1861 · page 2

This case was adjourned from last Thursday, at the instance of defendant, for the appearance of a witness. Plaintiff sought to recover £1 17s., the price of…

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Central Criminal Court. Saturday, Februay 2

Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1861 · page 3

Before his Honor Sir J. N. Dickinson. MURDER. James Crawford and Antonic Charles were indicated for having, on the hill seas, in the British…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Monday, Feb. 11. (Before J. Garrett, J.P.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 February 1861 · page 2

ILLEGAL TRESPASS.—P. M'Mahon appeared to answer the summons of John Payne, for illegally trespassing on enclosed ground. A young man of the name of Harrigan gave evidence to the effect that he…

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