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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1833

535 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 27

Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—criminal Side

The Sydney Herald · Monday 5 August 1833 · page 2

THURSDAY.—Before Judge Dowling, and the usual Commission. Henry Beard and John Richardson, were jointly indicted for a highway robbery, putting in bodily…

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Supreme Court. SATURDAY, 3d AUGUST. (Before Mr. Justice DOW[?]ING)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1833 · page 3

William Johnston, James Maste[?]man, and Joseph Clifford, were indicted for entering the dwelling-house of William [?] in, and stealing therefrom a silver watch, nnd other property above the value of…

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Supreme Court. Criminal Side

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 7 August 1833 · page 4

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2.—Before Mr Justice DOWLING & the usual Military Commission. John Divon, a Ticket of Leave holder, was indicted for the wilful murder of Mary Smith,…

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The Sydney Monitor. Wednesday Afternoon, Aug 7, 1833 to Correspondents.—a. C's communication cannot go in, as it is not a fair criticism on the Court of Requests. Criticisms on Courts of Justice ought to be very sober and candid, free from the least passion. the Governor's Tour

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 7 August 1833 · page 2

THE GOVERNOR, accompanied by Miss Bourke and suite, proceeded on Friday, the 26th ultimo, from Parramatta, to examine the state of the roads and bridges…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1833 · page 3

MONDAY.—Margaret Nixon, assigned to Mrs. Slade, was brought up by her Mistress, charged with absenting herself since Tuesday last. On that day she [?]ad a pass to go to the Hospital, and had…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 8 August 1833 · page 3

MONDAY.—Margaret Nixon, or Hixon, or Flixon, with a strong esquimaux cut of her jib, and a tongue that blightly followed its occupation, in spite of all the muzzle lashings attempted to be put…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—criminal Side

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 8 August 1833 · page 3

MONDAY.—Before Judge Dowling, and the usual Commission. James Holland alias Blondell, was indicted for a burglary in a dwelling-house of the Crown, and…

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Supreme Court. Tuesday, August 6. (Before Mr. Justice DOWLING.)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1833 · page 3

Andrew Berith a Spaniard, and free man, was indicted for stealing various articles under the value of £5, from the dwelling-house of his master, Roger Therry, Esq. in Hunter-street. It was clearly…

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Ireland. Head Police Office, Dublin, Tuesday. Most Extraordinary Charge. (From the Morning Register.)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1833 · page 4

A great crowd was attracted to the Board-room of the Head Police this day, as it was generally understood that a charge of a very extraordinary nature was about being preferred by a lady…

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Court Circular

The Australian · Friday 9 August 1833 · page 3

Soon after one o'clock yesterday His Majesty, attended by Sir Herbert Taylor, arrived at St. James's, from his palace at Windsor. The King received a visit from His Royal Highness the Duke…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court,—crown Side

The Australian · Friday 9 August 1833 · page 2

MONDAY—Before Judge Dowling, and the usual Commission. James Holland alias Blondell, was indicted for a burglary in dwelling house of the Crown, at Emu…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—crown Side

The Australian · Friday 9 August 1833 · page 1

FRIDAY.—Before Judge Dowling, and the usual commission. Terence Byrne was indicted for the wilful murder of Anne Davis at Lane Cove on the 24th July…

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Copy of a Letter from the Honors the Judges of the Supreme Court, to the Honorable the Colonial Sectary. Sydney, 9th August, 1833

The Australian · Friday 9 August 1833 · page 1

In accordance with the request His Excellency the Governor, we have the therefore to communicate to you our opinion on the sheet referred to us for the information of the [?]lative…

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Domestic Intelligence. Supreme Court, Criminal Side

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 10 August 1833 · page 2

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5.—Before Mr. JUSTICE DOWLING and the usual Military Commissioners. William Johnstone, James Musterman, and…

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Supreme Court. Thursday, August 8. (Before Mr. Justice DOWLING.)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1833 · page 2

John Mahony was indicted for stealing a bullock, and William Bridges for receiving the same knowing it to have been stolen. It appeared in evidence that Bridges was in the habit of receiving bullocks in…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Monday 12 August 1833 · page 3

FRIDAY.—James Jackson attended the levee of the Bench, as is his usual custom about three times a week, on charge of becoming very troublesome in his cups the previous night, which caused half a…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—criminal Side

The Sydney Herald · Monday 12 August 1833 · page 3

THURSDAY.—Before Judge Dowling, and the usual Commission. John Mahony was indicted for stealing a black bull, branded T. M. the property of Thomas…

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Opinion of their Honors the Judges of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, as to the competency of Persons, whose sentences have expired, or been remitted, to be Jurors in England. Ordered by the Council to be printed, August 9, 1833

The Sydney Herald · Monday 12 August 1833 · page 2

SIR,—In accordance with the request of His Excellency the Governor, we have the honour to communicate to you our Opinion on the subject referred to us for the information of the…

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Supreme Court, Criminal Side

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 14 August 1833 · page 2

MONDAY, AUGUST 12.—Mr Justice BURTON and the usual military commission. The King, on the pro ecution of Sempill Esq. J P, v. Peter M Intyre Esq. J P—The…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 15 August 1833 · page 3

MONDAY.—Bridget Morgan was charged with going to a huxter's shop opposite her master's residence, and obtaining in the name, of her mistress, eggs and tobacco to please her own palate;…

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