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Courts & crime, 1838

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Police Incidents

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 10 July 1838 · page 2

Mrs. Cooper v. Mrs. M'Quin.—The defendant, the owner of some houses in Cumberland-street, appeared to answer a charge of assault preferred against her by…

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Law. Supreme COURT.—(Civil Side.)

The Australian · Tuesday 10 July 1838 · page 2

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND' FRI-DAY.—Before Mr Justice Willis ami a Civil Jury. Bullivant and Orbera v. Ikin.—This was an…

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Supreme Court. Monday, July 2nd. (Before Mr. Justice Willis and a Special Jury.)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 10 July 1838 · page 2

Upon His Honor entering the Court he said that he perceived the first case was a libel action, he which one of the parties was an attorney, and in believed the other might be called a quasi attorney,…

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Police Incidents

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1838 · page 3

Moses Sinnit, an indescribable specimen of the bankrupt gentry, with a "long tog," and " shocking bad hat," appeared to account for mistaking a pair of shoes in the market for his…

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Parramatta. Police Office, Tuesday, July 3

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 11 July 1838 · page 3

Wm. Belchamber (life), holding a ticket-of-leave, had presented himself at muster on Monday in a state of intoxication, and was confined till sober. The prisoner endeavoured to excuse himself to the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—civil Side

The Sydney Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1838 · page 2

MONDAY, JULY 9.—Before the Chief Justice and a Special Jury. Tooth [?] Hirst.—This was an action for a malicious arrest. The parties are both…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—civil Side. Monday, July 2

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 11 July 1838 · page 2

Before his Honor Mr. Justice Willis and a special Jury, viz:—Messrs. John Lord. J. T. Hughes, E. Lockyer, J H. Grose, N. Lawson, Thos. Gore, Jas. Holt, H. Hume, David Johnstone, Alfred…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—civil Side. Monday, July 2. [Continued From Our Third Page.]

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 11 July 1838 · page 4

[?]It is very useful aid becoming in the Judge to mark his opinion of such cases but such remarks are not sufficient protection for the public. Our Attorneys and Counsel hold a monopoly of the law they are in the keeping of…

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Supreme Court. Saturday, July 7. (Before Mr. Justice Willis and a Special Jury.)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1838 · page 3

Klensendorlffe v. Macpherson.—This was an action of trover, brought to recover possession of sheep, value £1,500. Mr. a'Beckett stated the case. He said this was…

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Law. Supreme Court.—(in Banco.)

The Australian · Friday 13 July 1838 · page 2

WEDNESDAY.—On the case of the Queen W. Keon being called on, the Attorney-General stated that the rule in this case was calling on Mr. Rowe to answer the matter of affidavit put in…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—civil Side

The Sydney Herald · Friday 13 July 1838 · page 2

TUESDAY, JULY 10—[?] Equity.—Before Mr Justice Willis. Hughes and another v Sparke.—In this case a bill was filed to complete a specific performance…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—civil Side. in Banco. the Queen Against Mr Rowe

The Sydney Monitor · Friday 13 July 1838 · page 2

In this case a late Nist was granted calling on Mr. Thomas Deane Rowe to answer certain affidavits of the Crown Solicitor and others, on which was grounded an application for attachment…

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Police Incidents

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1838 · page 2

Miss Mary M'Mahon, a fascinating Emerald Islander, stood charged by Mr. Dean of Prince street, with not finding her way home. Mary who was all blandishment, and from whose ears…

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Supreme Court, Hobart Town

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1838 · page 2

TRIAL OF THE BUSHRANGERS FOR MURDER. The Attorney-General opened the case for the prosecution, by stating that the prisoner at the bar stood charged with aiding and abetting in…

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Supreme Court -- Civil Side. in Banco. the Queen Against Mr. Rowe

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1838 · page 2

In this case a rule Nisi was granted calling on Mr. Thomas Deane Rowe to answer certain, affidavits of the Crown Solicitor and others, on which was grounded an application for…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—civil Side

The Sydney Herald · Monday 16 July 1838 · page 2

SATURDAY.—In Banco. Before the three Judges. The Chief Justice enquired whether Mr. John Williams and Mr. Roberts, Attorney-at-law were in Court, and being answered in the affirmative, said,…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—civil Side. in Banco. Saturday, July 14Th. 1838

The Sydney Monitor · Monday 16 July 1838 · page 2

On the opening of the Court. Mr. Roberts an Attorney, also Mr. John Williams, were called on the floor of the Court. His Honor the Chief Justice said, that it having…

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Law. Supreme Court.—(in Banco.)

The Australian · Tuesday 17 July 1838 · page 2

SATURDAY—On their Honors taking their seats, the Chief Justice enquired whether Mr. Roberts, an attorney of the Court, and Mr John Williams were in attendance, and those…

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Supreme Court. Saturday, July 14. (In Banc[?]. Before the three Judges.)

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1838 · page 2

At the opening of the Court the Chief Justice enquired whether Mr. Roberts, attorney at law, and Mr. John Williams were present, and both those persons b[?]ing in attendance, His Honor said,…

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Police Incidents

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Wednesday 18 July 1838 · page 3

MONDAY. -- Anne Howe, togetherwith a sailor, stood charged with being out of the line of their duty on Saturday night, between the hours of eight and nine o'clock, and mistaking the cause…

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