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Courts & crime, 1848

922 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 47

Maitland Circuit Court. (Continued from our last)

The Australian · Thursday 28 September 1848 · page 3

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15, and following day.—Before His Hon Mr. Justices Dickinson and a common [?] The trial of patrick Byrne for the willful murder…

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Government Gazette. Tuesday, September 26, 1848. Court of Claims

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 September 1848 · page 3

COURT of Claims Office, September 22.— Notice is hereby given, that the following claim for a deed of grant of an allotment will be ready for the examination of the…

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News of the Day. Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Insolvency Jurisdiction

The Sydney Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1848 · page 2

Before their Honors Mr. Justice Dickinson and Mr. Justice Manning. On the motion of the Chief Commissioner, the following insolvents' certificates were confirmed:…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Wednesday. Before W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 September 1848 · page 2

In the estate of Thomas Harrison, an adjourned third meeting was held, at which a claim was proved by John Graham and Co. for £28 [?]s. 4d…

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THE Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, September 28,1848. "Sworn to no Master, of no Sect am I." Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings in Insolvency. Before their Honors Mr. Justice DICKINSON, and Mr. Justice Manning. Confirmation of Certificates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 September 1848 · page 2

The CHIEF COMMISSIONER moved the confirmation of the certificates of discharge granted to John Buckland, James Bridges, and William Jonathan Johnson.—Allowed…

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Assize Intelligence. Bathurst Circuit Court. Monday. Before his Honor the Chief Justice

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 September 1848 · page 2

An accession to the strength of the bar, in the appearance of Mr. Darvall. Immediately on his Honor taking his seat, Mr. DA[?]VALL said, that by a rule of Court…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Thursday. Before W. A. PU[?]OY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 September 1848 · page 2

In the estate of Robert Sparrow, a third meeting was held, at which the following claims were proved:— Charles Aylett Kell, £343418s. 10d.; Frederick Fchwann, £52817[?]…

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Sydney Police Court

The Australian Sportsman · Saturday 30 September 1848 · page 3

JUVENILE STEALING.--On Saturday last about seven o'clock, two boys named Patrick Shinnick and Thomas Young were observed to bo sneaking about the promises of…

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Police Sketches

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 30 September 1848 · page 2

FISHING FOR SOLES AND CATCHINO A FLAT.— A fiery-bearded gentleman named Taylor, was on Wednesday confronted with Messrs. Smart and Dawes, on suspicion of being concerned in…

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Court of Requests

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 30 September 1848 · page 3

THE CHIROPODIST AND THE LADY'S FOOT.— In this case one Forderich summoned a buxom widow of the name of Dickson, for the sum of £1 11s. 6d., for sundry attendances and…

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Cruel Attack on a Party of Natives--:Murder of an Aboriginal Girl

The Australian Sportsman · Saturday 30 September 1848 · page 3

In reference to the rumours which have reached Sydney touching the murder of some blacks on the Macintyre, we are enabled to lay before our readers the following extract from a…

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Cruel attempt at Murder, by Three United Irishmen. (A new ballad to the old tune of "Sir John Barleycorn.")

The Australian Sportsman · Saturday 30 September 1848 · page 3

There were three patriots in the West, Three patriots fierce and high, And they swore one day a solemn oath. That COMMON-SENSE should die…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Friday. Before W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 September 1848 · page 2

In the estate of Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur, a special meeting to give directions was held. Those given were for the disposal of certain mortgaged properties, and to the official…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme COURT.—Friday. BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice MANNING, the Primary Judge. CAMPBELL v. BURDEKIN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 September 1848 · page 2

The bill was field in this suit by the assignee of John T. Wilson, an insolvent, against the executrix and executor of Thomas Burdekin, and for the purpose of having an account…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 October 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Thomas Arundell, an adjourned meeting was held, for the…

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Ass[?]ze Intelligence. Bathurst Circuit Court. Tuesday, September 26. Civil Side

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 October 1848 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE. cox v. FITZGERALD. This was an action of trespass and eje[?]tment. Mr. Darvall and Mr. Holroyd appeared for…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—monday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 October 1848 · page 2

BEFORE their Honors Mr. Justice DICKINSON, and Mr. Justice MANNING. THE FIRST DAY OF TERM. His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON, upon…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 October 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Finney Eldershaw, an adjourned single meeting was held. The…

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Exciting and Important Trial. Supreme Court, Adelade. Saturday, September 2d. RYAN V. STEPHENS

The Sydney Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 October 1848 · page 3

Mr. Gwynne for the plaintiff, Mr. Hanson for the defendant. At the request of plaintiff's counsel the witnesses were ordered out of court…

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News of the Day. Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Banco Sittings. Monday., Before their Honors Mr. Justice Dickinson and Mr. Justice Manning

The Sydney Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 October 1848 · page 2

This being the first day of term, the Prothonotary and Sheriff passed their returns, when the following gentlemen, who had been fined for non-attendance as jurors, had the fines remitted, v.z.:…

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