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Courts & crime, 1842

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Bathurst Circuit Court Calendar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 September 1842 · page 2

CRIMINAL CAUSE LIST.—The following are for trial at the ensuing Bathurst Circuit Court, which commences on the 26th instant, before Mr. Justice Stephen:—Andrew Ego, Owen…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court Notices

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 September 1842 · page 2

THE following notices lime been posted on the door of ti e Supieine Court Office—"In the Supreme Court of New South Willes— NOTICE.—No judgment rolls will be received…

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Port Phillip Extracts. Supreme Court, Melbourne, Saturday Sept. 3Rd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 September 1842 · page 2

Before Mr. Justice WILLIS. Mr. Sydney Stephen, of the Van Diemen's Land bar, who appealed in court in his wig and gown, applied for admission to practice…

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Court Circular

The New South Wales Examiner · Wednesday 14 September 1842 · page 3

The Queen and Prince Albert left Buckingham Palace at a quarter before 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon in a carriage and four, escorted by a party of Hussars,…

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Maitland Circuit Court

The Colonial Observer · Wednesday 14 September 1842 · page 470
Also in The Teetotaller and General Newspaper

The Chief Justice arrived at Maitland, on Sunday, the 4th instant, and took up his residence at Mrs. Muir's family hotel, East Maitland. Early on Monday morning his Honor attended…

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Insolvent Court.—friday, Sept. 19. Claims Proved

The Australian · Wednesday 14 September 1842 · page 2

In the estate of Sarah Robson, a special Meeting, R. Bourne and Co., £21 8s. 5d. In the estate of Duke and Curtis, a third Meeting Catherine Thompson. £62 10s.: William…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Wednesday, September 7, 1842. (Before His Honor the Chief Justice.)

Australasian Chronicle · Thursday 15 September 1842 · page 2

John Lynan and George Craig were indicted for killing a sheep with intent to steal the carcase, the property of John Johnson, of Peel's River, and Benjamin Abraham was charged as being an acces…

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Police Intelligence

The New South Wales Examiner · Friday 16 September 1842 · page 3

A WATERFORDONIAN. -- A young man of shabby-genteel appearance, named James Gu[?]servine, was charged before Mr. Sterling the sitting magistrate at the Police Office, on…

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Alleged Murder. To the Editor of the New South Wales Examiner

The New South Wales Examiner · Friday 16 September 1842 · page 3

The woman, Mary Parsons, upon whose body an inquest was held, in Sussex-street, on Wednesday, was reported by the neighbours to have met her death by foul means, and in the…

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Insolvent Court.—wednesday, Sept. 14 Claims Proved

The Australian · Friday 16 September 1842 · page 2

In the estate of John Entwistle Tarner, a third meeting. J. Thomson &son, £52 3s. lOd. Henry Hall, £32 5s. 6d. Edward Adams, £50 7s. 7d.: William Burgess, £30 Ds. 10d.; Joseph Oldfield…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Insolvency Business.—wednesday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 September 1842 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice STEPHEN. In the insolvency of John Neilson: An application having been made to have some additional evidence taken in this case…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Before the Chief Justice. Friday, September 9

The Colonial Observer · Saturday 17 September 1842 · page 478

Isaac Lefton was indicted for stealing a cow, the property of James Kelly, a ticket of leave holder. It was proved that the cow had been shot by the defendant whilst trespassing on his land. It was…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Civil Side.—monday, September 12. (Before His Honor the Chief Justice and Assessors.)

Australasian Chronicle · Saturday 17 September 1842 · page 3

Singleton v. Stewart.—This was an action of trover, to recover six horses alleged to have been converted by the defendant, as trustee of the estate of one Benjamin Singleton, from the plaintiff's to…

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Police Intelligence

The New South Wales Examiner · Monday 19 September 1842 · page 3

SISTERLY AFFECTION.--Mrs. Jane Cavenagh appeared on summons before Mr. Windeyer, on Friday, to answer the charge of assault preferrd against her by her particular friend and…

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Government Gazette. Friday, September [?] 1842, Court of Claims

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 September 1842 · page 3

Court of Claims Office, September 12, 1842. Notice is hereby given, that the following Claims for Deeds of Grant of Land and Town Allotments, will be leady for the examination…

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Council Papers. Immigration, 1842.—Minutes of Evidence Taken Before the Immigration Committee.—the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Australia in the Chair. (Continued) Friday, May 27, 1842. Joseph Long Innes, Esq., J. P., Superintendent of Gangs, and Assistant Police Magistrate, called in and examined:—

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 20 September 1842 · page 4

1. You are a member of the immigration board ? Yes, 2. How long have you been a member of that board ? About two years…

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Gerrima Circuit Court. Wednesday, September 14. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Burton.)

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 20 September 1842 · page 2

John Norris alias Makepiece was indicted for stealing, on the 27th August last, five cows, the property of Henry Edenborough, of Wollongong. The jury without retiring from the box returned a…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Civil Side—wednesday, September 14. (Before His Honor the Chief Justice and two Assessors.)

Australasian Chronicle · Tuesday 20 September 1842 · page 2

Garrard v. Christian.—This was an action of trover to recover the value of a mare alleged to be the property of the plaintiff, and to have been converted by the defendant to his own use. The…

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Berrima Circuit Court. Wednesday, Sept. 14. Before His Honor Mr. Justice Burton. Cattle Stealing

The Teetotaller and General Newspaper · Wednesday 21 September 1842 · page 1

John Norris, alias John Makepiece, was found guilty of stealing cattle. Catherine Pilling was sentenced to be transported for the term of her natural life, for…

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