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Courts & crime, 1832

506 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 26

Original Correspondence. Court of Requests, Windsor. To the Editors of the "Sydney Herald."

The Sydney Herald · Monday 23 July 1832 · page 3

Gentlemen,—Through the medium of your columns I should wish to call the attention of the Members of the Legislative Council, now considering the framing of an Act for the better regulation of Cours of…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1832 · page 3

Duncombe versus Metcalf.—The def[?]ndant, Mr. Metcalf, Commander of the ship Burrell, appeared on a sum[?]ons (the first issued under the 15th clause of the new Act of Council),…

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Jacqueline of Holland. (From the Court Journal.)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1832 · page 4

We have already expressed to Mr. Grat[?] tan, on accasion of a perusal of his " Hei[?]ess of Bruges," our sense of obligation towards him, for introducing to us "fresh fields and…

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Supreme Court. Friday, July 20. In Banco. Mackey v. David

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1832 · page 3

This was an application to the Court, on the part of the plaintiff, for letters of administration to the effects of the defendant, who is now deceased, under the following circumstances: The plaintiff,…

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Domestic Intelligence. Supreme Court. In Banco

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 25 July 1832 · page 2

FRIDAY, JULY 20.—Present the three Judges. In the estate of David, the late master of the ship Nelson, Mr. Keith moved, that letters of administration should be…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 26 July 1832 · page 3

MONDAY.—Daniel Henchin was placed at the bar, charged by a constable with drunkenness, the prisoner, in appearance, resembled an epitome of the statutes, at large, and by his lingo, clearly proved…

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Coroner's Inquest. Dreadful Murder

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1832 · page 3

G. T. Smeathman, Esq., the Coroner for Sydney, assembled a jury at twelve o'clock yesterday, at the Ship public-house, Clarence-street, to enquire the means by which Ellen Breffit came by…

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Murder

Hill's Life in New South Wales · Friday 27 July 1832 · page 3

A Coroner's Inquest was [?]olden at the Ship Inn, Clarence-street, on Wednesday last, on the body of Ellen Breffit, who came to her death by means of blows on the head. The Jury retired…

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Police Reports

Hill's Life in New South Wales · Friday 27 July 1832 · page 2

THURSDAY. -- Female Mill. -- Catharine Neale and Mary Clare, were brought up for milling one Mrs. Burns. Mrs. B. told the other two ladies, that they were a couple of trollopping,…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1832 · page 3

Mr. Shannon, Mrs. Shannon, and one of the little Shannons, '"just dropped in" at the Police Office to request his Worship's arbitration of a 'leetle' matrimonial difference which, Miko said,…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Monday 30 July 1832 · page 1

THURSDAY.—Bridget Sheridan found lying stone blind drunk, with a young child in her arms, and having made very free with some of her master's shirts, which she had transmogrified into shifts, was…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1832 · page 2

FLAGITIOUS CASE.— Edward Burns appeared on a warrant at the instance of — Courtenay, on a charge of assault. The parties were both passengers to this colony by the brig…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 2 August 1832 · page 2

MONDAY.—Sarah Crane was charged with being so so the previous evening. Sarah maintained that the was only slightly inebriated. Bench.—Was she drunk?…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—(criminal Side.)

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 2 August 1832 · page 2

WEDNESDAY.—Before Judge Dowling, and the usual Commission. William Atkins was indicted for a highway robbery, upon the person of Mr. Moss, at Sydney,…

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Supreme Court. Wednesday, August 1. (Before Mr. Justice DOWLING)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1832 · page 3

William Atkins was indicted for a highway robbery on the person of — Moss, at Sydney, on the 2d of July last. G[?]ilty. Death recorded. Robert Moore was indicted for stealing in the…

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Police Reports

Hill's Life in New South Wales · Friday 3 August 1832 · page 2

TUESDAY -- William James, a seaman of the Zebra, was piloted into the office by one of Captain Rossi's cruisers, who found him on his b[?]amends during the middle watch The charge being…

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Court of Requests' Bill

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 4 August 1832 · page 2

MR. M'LEAY is determined to render himself immortal by his legislative, as well as by his executive wisdom. He and friend Roger have laid their heads…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Monday 6 August 1832 · page 2

THURSDAY.—A person, who is well known as the Peter Peebles of Sydney, being an exact counterpart of that great original, save the flaxen wig, appeared on summons to answer for the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—(criminal Side.)

The Sydney Herald · Monday 6 August 1832 · page 2

THURSDAY.—Before Judge Dowling, and the usual Commission. Jeremiah Sullivan was indicted for a burglary in the dwelling-house of John Bollon, at Sydney, on…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1832 · page 3

Edward Fawcett alias Connor, was committed to take his trial for a burglary in the house of Mr[?] Wilcox, shoemaker, York-street. Robert Dowsett was charged with being in love,…

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