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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1844

946 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 48

Assize Intelligence Berrima Circuit Court. (From our own Reporter.) Monday, March 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 March 1844 · page 4

MOST of the élite of this part of country rode at an early hour this morning in the direction of Sydney, to meet His Honor Mr. Justice Burton and suite, who had remained at Cutter's…

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Insolvent Court. Proof of Claims

The Australian · Friday 8 March 1844 · page 3

THURSDAY, MARCH 7.—Before the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Willis, Sandeman, and Co., an adjourned second meeting was held; but no claims…

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SUPREME COURT.—Wednesday. Certifcates Granted

The Australian · Friday 8 March 1844 · page 3

The following is a list of the names of Insolvents who have obtained Certificates of Discharge upon being confirmed by the Court:—Charles Murray, of Wollongong; N. G. Williams; P. Maher…

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Assize Intelligence Berrima Circuit Court. (From our own Reporter.) Tuesday, March 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 March 1844 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice BURTON, and a common Jury. Previous to the commencement of the Judicial business of the day, his HONOR requested…

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The Police Court

The Dispatch · Saturday 9 March 1844 · page 2

Our attention has of late been repeatedly requested to the disgraceful manner in which the business of the George-street Police Office is at present conducted…

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Police Intelligence

Parramatta Chronicle and Cumberland General Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1844 · page 2

Before Gilbert Eliott, Esq., P.M. William Bull and John Eckersley, free by servitude, were charged by constable Byrne, on suspicion of being the men who committed a robbery on the…

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Insolvent Court. Proof of Claims

The Australian · Saturday 9 March 1844 · page 3

FRIDAY, MARCH 8.—Before the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Hercules Watt, a third meeting as held, and four claims prove. The insolvent…

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Berrima Circuit Court. Monday, March 4

The Weekly Register of Politics, Facts and General Literature · Saturday 9 March 1844 · page 474

The court was opened by Mr. Justice Burton in a long address setting forth that gentleman's ideas relative to public education, which he contended should embrace…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—equity Side

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1844 · page 2

BEFORE Sir JAMES DOWLING, Chief Justice. IN THE MATTER OF THE ORPHANS JAMIESON. In this case Mr. Lowe applied by petition to be appointed guardian of these infants, at the…

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British Extracts. Admiralty Court, Dublin. Important Case--the "Windsor Castle."

Parramatta Chronicle and Cumberland General Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1844 · page 4

In this case a number of pilots and their assistants found the "Windsor Castle" on Monday, the 13th of March last, three miles N. W. of Loop Head, off the coast of Clare. On boarding the ship she was a…

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British Extracts. Admiralty Court, Dublin. Important Case--the " Windsor Castle."

The Star and Working Man's Guardian · Saturday 9 March 1844 · page 2

In this case a number of pilots and their assistants found the " Windsor Castle " on Monday, the 13th of March last, three miles N. W. of Loop Head, off the coast of Clare. On boarding the ship she was a…

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Assize Intelligence. Berrima Circuit Court. (From our own Reporter.) Wednesday, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1844 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice BURTON and a Common Jury. NEW MAGISTRATES. Previous to the commencement of the…

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Assize Intelligence. Berrima Circuit Court. (From our own Reporter.) Thursday, March 7. New Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 March 1844 · page 2

Charles Throsby Smith, Esq., was sworn in as a magistrate of the territory in the usual form. LIBEL. Nicholas Besnard, late of Kangaroo, Burrowa,…

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The Police of Sydney

The Australian · Monday 11 March 1844 · page 3

The significant distinction between a protective and detective force which Mr. Miles drew with reference to the efficiency of the Police Establishment of Sydney, is…

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Insolvent Court. Proof of Claims

The Australian · Monday 11 March 1844 · page 3

SATURDAY, MARCH 9.—Before the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Joshua John Moore, a special meeting was held, and nine claims proved An…

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Government Gazette. Friday, March 8, 1844. Court of Claims

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 March 1844 · page 4

COURT of Claims Office, February 29, 1844, Notice is hereby given, that the following claim for a Deed of Grant of Land will be ready for the examination of the Commissioners at the…

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Insolvent Court. Proof of Claims

The Australian · Tuesday 12 March 1844 · page 2

MONDAY, MARCH 11.—Before the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Edward Good, a single meeting was held, but no claims proved…

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Insolvent Court. Proof of Claims

The Australian · Wednesday 13 March 1844 · page 3

TUESDAY, MARCH 12—Before the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Frances Sippe, a single meeting was held; but no claims proved…

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English Extracts. Murder of Colonel Stoddart and Captain Conolly. (From the Times.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1844 · page 4

WE have recently received, through a correspondent connected, with the East, a copy of the subjoined narrative, detailing the circumstances attending the murder of…

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Insolvent Court. Proof of Claims

The Australian · Thursday 14 March 1844 · page 3

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12—Before the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of Alfred John Tibbutt, a single meeting was held, and five claims proved…

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