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Courts & crime, 1847

968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 49

At the Police Office Goulburn

The Australian · Tuesday 25 May 1847 · page 3

ARGYLE.—I Six hundred and forty acres, at the head of the wollondilly…

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At the Police Office Yass

The Australian · Tuesday 25 May 1847 · page 3

KING—I. Six hundred and forty acres, near Jenara, two miles west of the confluence of Grabben Gullen Creek with the Lachlan River…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Sittings in Nisi Prius

The Australian · Tuesday 25 May 1847 · page 3

Saturday, May 22.—Before His Honor Mr. Justice Therry, and a jury of four. Harrison v. Rochester and wife.—This was an action brought by the plaintiff. William…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Nisi Prius

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1847 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE and a Special Jury of twelve. SMITH v. IRVING. This was an action of assumpsit, brought by…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Saturday. Nisi Prius Sittings. Before his Honor Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of four. HARRISON V. Rochester and Another

Sydney Chronicle · Wednesday 26 May 1847 · page 3

This was an action of trespass, by which the plaintill sought to recover damages; first, for an alleged illegal distraint and sale of his goods and "chattels; secondly, for expelling him by force from…

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Police Office

The Australian · Thursday 27 May 1847 · page 3

Monday.—Nineteen drundards were discharged, and six paid 11s. each. David Barry, charged with drunkenness, was sentenced to Gaol for a month, aa a rogue and vagabond. Of…

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The Murder at Black Creek

The Sentinel · Thursday 27 May 1847 · page 2

In our last publication we mentioned that Darby Dowd aud John Grany were committed for trial, on Thursday last, for the wilful murder of John Donahoe, at Black Creek…

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At the Police Office, Hartley

The Australian · Thursday 27 May 1847 · page 4

"WESTMORELAND—1. Six hundred and forty acres, near Ginneacor Creek. 2. Six hundred and forty acres at the head of the Fish River…

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At the Police Office, Yass

The Australian · Thursday 27 May 1847 · page 4

KING—1. Six hundred and, forty acres, near Jenara. two miles west of the confluence, of Grabben Gullen Creek with the Lachlan River…

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At the Police Office, Goulburn

The Australian · Thursday 27 May 1847 · page 4

ARGYLE.—1. Six hundred and forth acres, at the head of the Wollondilly…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Equity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1847 · page 3

BEFORE their Honors the CHIEF JUSTICE and Mr. Justice THERRY. RE ROBINA WILSON, AN INFANT. This case, having been adjourned from…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Sittings in Nisi Prius

The Australian · Thursday 27 May 1847 · page 3

TUESDAY, MAY 25.—Before his Honor the Chief Justice, and a Special Jury of twelve. Smith v. Irving, Assignee of Michael Gannon.—This was an action of assumpsit, brought by…

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Police Office

The Australian · Saturday 29 May 1847 · page 3

THURSDAY.—Of four drunkards on the list, one was discharged; one paid 11s; and two were ordered to pay a like sum or be confined in the cells for twenty-four hours. Mary…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Sitting in Banco

The Australian · Saturday 29 May 1847 · page 3

THURSDAY, MAY 27.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson, and a Special Jury of twelve. Berry v. Salting (sued as a member of the Australian General Assurance Company)…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Equity Jurisdiction. Before their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry. Re Rosina Wilson

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 29 May 1847 · page 3

Some additional affidavits had been filed in support of Mr. Adam Wilson's application for the guardianship of the above-named infant, in which affidavits the character and position in society of the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. Nisi Prius

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 May 1847 · page 3

BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE and a Common Jury of twelve. WINDEYER v. OGILVIE. This was an action of assumpsit. The…

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Police Office

The Australian · Tuesday 1 June 1847 · page 3

SATURDAY.—Only one drunkard on the list, who paid 11s. and was discharged. Of eight cases on the general list, three were remanded and two dismissed. Henry Watsford, for an…

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At the Police Office, Goulburn

The Australian · Tuesday 1 June 1847 · page 4

ARGYLE.—1. Six hundred and forty acres, at the head of the Wollondilly…

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At the Police Office, Yass

The Australian · Tuesday 1 June 1847 · page 4

KING.—1. Six hundred and forty acres, Jennra, two miles west of the confluence of Grabben Gullen Creck with the Lachlan River…

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At This Police Office, Hartley

The Australian · Tuesday 1 June 1847 · page 4

WESTMORELAND.—1. Six hundred and forty acres, near Ginneacor Creck. 2. Six hundred and forty acres, at the head of the Fish River…

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