Court of Quarter Sessions
BEFORE the CHAIRMAN, and Major SMYTHE, J.P. The CROWN PROSECUTOR conducted the following cases for the Crown:— John Higgins was indicted for stealing some…
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Police Office
SATURDAY.—Of six drunkards on the list, five paid 11s. each, and one for non-payment of a like sum, was sent to the cells for twenty-four hours. There were twelve cases on the general…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE Sydney Morning Herald. Tuesday, February 9, 1847. "Sworn to no master, of no sect am I." the Vice-admiralty Court
THE decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Elyard v. Brenan, (reported in Thursday's Herald), has had the effect of putting an end to, certainly for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Sydney Chronicle. Wednesday, February 10, 1847. the Recent Incarcerations at Darlinghurst Gaol, the Judges, and the Gaoler
WHO are not indebted to the public press? Those who are perpetually endeavouring to disparage its utility—to crush its power—and to betray its interests. And who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Late Proceedings in the Vice-admiralty Court.—resignation of the Marshal
THAT great good arises out of great evil, everyone, even the commonest observer of things as they are. will readily acknowledge, when he calls his memory to the aid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Court of Quarter Sessions. Thursday, Feb. 4. Before the Chairman and Mr. Henderson
Martha Dowling was indicted for stealing a candlestick, the property of one Frederick Meyers. The prisoner was defended by Mr. Purefoy. The Jury found the prisoner guilty, but recommended her…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Berrima Circuit Court. Thursday, Feb. 4. Before his Honor Mr. Justice Therry. Maliciously Killing a Horse
William Gates was indicted for having, on the 14th September last, maliciously killed a horse, the property of one Francis Cooper. Guilty, to be transported for ten years…
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TUESDAY.—Of eight drunkards on the list, five paid 11s.; and three for non-payment of a like sum, were sent to the cells for twenty-four hours. Sarah Roberts, a notorious character…
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Before the Chairman and John Henderson, Esq., J. P. Martha Dowling was indicted for stealing a candle stick, the property of Frederick Meyers. Guilty--…
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10.—Before their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Dickinson.Certificate.—The Court confirmed the issue of a certificate of discharge to Charles Gill…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Wednesday. Banco Sittings. Before their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Dickinson. the Attorney-general v. BROWN
Sir ALFRED STEPHEN, Chief Justice, delivered the judgment of the Court in this case as follows.â This was an information of intrusion, for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Original Correspondence. the Vice-admiralty Court. Charley, Tom Bowline, and John, v. L'etoile Du Matin, or "Morning Star." To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald
GENTLEMEN,—I am the master of the Morning Star, of the burthen of 39 tons, and the successful defendant in the above action, after a trifling delay of nearly four months, during…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Berrima Circuit Court. Monday, Feb. 8. Before his Honor Mr. Justice Therry. Horse Stealing
Michael Hill, who was convicted on a previous day of horse stealing, was placed at the bar and sentenced to be worked in irons for two years. GAOL DELIVERY…
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STABBING.—An elderly man,named Thomas Liddell, late cook to Captain Apperley, of the H.E.I.C. servioe was brought before Mr. Windeyer, senior, for further examination on a charge of…
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THURSDAY.—Of six drunkards on the list, one was discharged, two paid lls. each, and three for not paying a like sum were sent to the cells for twenty-four hours. Ann Neil, a notoriously…
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This Court was opened on Wednesday, 4th Instant, and adjourned oh the following Monday. The following, cases were disposed of before his Honor Mr. Justice Therry and a common…
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The following is the list of prisoners warned for trial before the above court, which commences its sittings on Friday, the 12th inst.:—William Lithall, for larceny (two charges), and…
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This case, which has created considerable interest in Snorting Circles, partly because both the parties are connected with the amusements of the Turf, and partly because the incident out of which it…
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10.—Before their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Dickinson. The Attorney-General v. Brown.—The Court delivered judgement in this matter, which was an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →London Fashions for 1847, on View at the Sydney Police Office
Not n word did he speak—but a horrible griu By degrees o'er his visage extended, For he fell a compressive just under the chin As though he were half SUSPENDED…
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