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Courts & crime, 1833

535 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 27

Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—criminal Side

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 21 February 1833 · page 3

MONDAY.—Before Judge Burton and the usual Commission. James Sinister was indicted for stealing one handkerchief and one pad, the property of John…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1833 · page 2

William Hancock, who had rendered very valuable services to the public in the capacities of a grass-cutter and pieman, was brought before his worship charged with being so supreme groggy,…

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Sydney Police

The Currency Lad · Saturday 23 February 1833 · page 3

Mary Williams, a young woman of most pleasing exterior, was brought forward by her master, charged with having neglected the orders of the bench the preceding day, pitching its advice to…

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Supreme Court, Criminal Side

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 23 February 1833 · page 2

FRIDAY FEB. 15TH.—Before Mr Justice BURTON, and the usual Military Commission. John Moun[?]joy was indicted for, that be on the 29th of November 1832, did [?] and…

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Supreme Court. Monday, Feb. 18

The Currency Lad · Saturday 23 February 1833 · page 3

John M'Grath stood indicted for committing a highway robbery on the person of James West, and taking from him 1 handkerchief, value 6d., 20 half-crows, 40 shillings, 20 sixpences, and 10 dollars,…

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Supreme Court. Wednesday, Feb. 20. (Before the Chief Justice.)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1833 · page 2

Stephan Stock was indicted for feloniously and maliciously shooting at one John Connor, with intent to kill and murder, on the 3d of Jan, last. A second count charged the prisoner with an intent to…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Monday 25 February 1833 · page 2

THURSDAY.—William Hancock, the only part of whose face that was visible, being his nose, from the luxuriant crop of whiskers and mustachios, and reeking with in and tobacco, was charged with…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—criminal Side

The Sydney Herald · Monday 25 February 1833 · page 2

SATURDAY.—The Chief Justice, and their Honors Judge Dowling and Burton, took their seats in banco this morning, when the following prisoners were called up for judgment:—…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1833 · page 3

Mary M'Grath, a very angel, was brought up by her master Mr. Weller, charged with having declared war against her fellow servants; it was not safe to winter in the same quarter, so she…

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Domestic Intelligence. Supreme Court, Criminal Side

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 27 February 1833 · page 2

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16—Before Mr Justice BURTON, and the usual Military Commission. John Heald was indicted for that he, on the…

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British Police

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 28 February 1833 · page 2

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.— Joseph Wood, a juvenile member of the worshipful company of chimneysweepers, was charged by Mrs. Bridget Cooper, the occupier of a two-pair dormitory in Duke's…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 28 February 1833 · page 3

William Cook, free, was brought before their Worships, charged by a hero ot the s[?]k and buskin with having forcibly entered his dwellinghouse, during the absence of complainant, who…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 28 February 1833 · page 3

MONDAY.—William Field, who would if he could become groggy, and bolt from home, opportunity offering, and wander through the streets the live long night, to the annoyance of all wide awake…

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Accuracy of the French Police

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 28 February 1833 · page 2

This story reminds me of another and very amusing one respecting M. de Sartines. He had 3 friend for whom he entertained a fraternal attachment. Such friendships are sometimes…

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Supreme Court. Saturday, February 23

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 28 February 1833 · page 3

The CHIEF JUSTICE, and their Honors Judge BURTON and DOWLING, took their seats in banco this morning, when the following prisoners, who were convicted during the present term were brought…

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A Tale of the Mayor's Court at Madras

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1833 · page 4

Happily, the Mayor's Court at Madras is now a matter of history only. Its strange freaks of justice, and its solemn plausibilities, are no more. Even the place where…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Monday 4 March 1833 · page 2

THURSDAY.—Hannah M'Carthy was placed, attempting hysterics, ut the bar, on charge of re fusing to do any kind of work, as her mistress would not allow her to visit her dear Billy, at…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—civil Side

The Sydney Herald · Monday 4 March 1833 · page 2

FRIDAY.—In Banco.—Their Honors Judges Dowling and Burton took their seats this morning, it being the first day of term, to hear motions, and decide outstanding cases. Indisposition prevented…

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Police Report

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1833 · page 2

Thomas Higgins, a publican, on the Brickfield-hill, complained to their Worships, that his paddock had been broken open on Wednesday night last, and 15 head of cattle taken from thence…

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 7 March 1833 · page 2

SATURDAY.—Many persons having complained of their cattle being taken out of paddocks and p[?] in the pound, the following case may probably throw some light on the subject:—John Frier, [?]…

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