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Courts & crime, 1848

922 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 47

THURSDAY. Before the fall Court. in the Matter of Samuel Blott

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 October 1848 · page 2

Samuel Blott some time since applied for a prohibition to be issued to prevent the city magistrates from proceeding to execution in respect of a certain fine imposed by them upon…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Thursday. Before W. H. KEUR, Esq. Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 October 1848 · page 2

In the estate of Edward James Campbell North, a special meeting to give directions was held, when those given were that the assets of the estate should be disposed of, with the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Insolvency Jurisdiction. Before their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Dickinson Plains of Distribution

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 October 1848 · page 2

The CHIEF COMMISSIONER moved the confirmation of the following plans of distribution:— In the estate of Peck and Campbell, a…

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Police Office Sketches

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 28 October 1848 · page 2

HARD HEARTED CABBAGE.—Those who are inclined to be hyper-critical might say that Miss Mary Ann Nicholson, (who is generally better known as " Miss Greenstuff," on account of her…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. Before the full Court. No demurrers were on the paper to-day for argument. THOMSON v. JONES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 October 1848 · page 2

In this case an order had been made in chambers by one of their Honors, calling upon Mr. Yarnton, amongst other things, to pay certain costs when taxed—they were demanded,…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Friday. Before W. H. KERR, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 October 1848 · page 2

In the estate of Cornelius New, an adjourned single meeting was held, at which the insolvent made an offer of £15 to the sole proving creditor, to be paid by a promissory note at three…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 October 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. H. KERR, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. NEW INSOLVENTS. The following schedules were…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. —Saturday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 October 1848 · page 2

BEFORE the FULL COURT. THE LAST DAY OF TERM. IN THE MATTER OF E. J. CORY. Mr. MIC[?]E moved that the above gentleman…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 October 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. H. KERR, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John Laruach, a first meeting was held, but at which no business was…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 November 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. H. K[?]R, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John Tingcombe, an adjourned second meeting was held. The…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 November 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. H. KERR, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Thomas Pattrick, senior, an adjourned certificate meeting was held when…

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Central Criminal Court. Wednesday, November 1, 1[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 November 1848 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE. [IMPORTANT TO WITNESSES. —On the opening of the Court the A[?]-General intimated he was in a difficulty as to proceeding in any…

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THE Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, November 2, 1[?]48. "Sworn to no Master, of no Sect am I." Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. —Friday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 November 1848 · page 2

BEFORE their Honors Mr. Justice DICKINSON and Mr. Justice MANNING. IRVING v. [?]WORTH. This matter came on to-day by special…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 November 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. H. K[?]R, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John Tingcombe, an adjourned second meeting was held. After two…

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Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 November 1848 · page 2

BEFORE HIS HONOR THE CHIEF JUSTICE. ABDUCTION. Thomas Graves was indicted for that the, on the 25th October, 1847, took from her home…

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Sydney Police Court. Important to Publicans

The Australian Sportsman · Saturday 4 November 1848 · page 2

ON Tuesday last John Minter Hart was brought up on Warrant, charged with obtaining goods under false pretences from Mrs. E. A. Ross, a widow…

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Police Office Sketches

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 4 November 1848 · page 2

A TAILOR'S SUIT.—There are some persons whose modesty stands very much in their way of getting on in this world of difficulty and impediment, but, judging from the numerous…

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Central Criminal Court

The Australian Sportsman · Saturday 4 November 1848 · page 2

These Sessions opened on Wednesday last, November 1, before his Honor the Chief Justice, FORGERY ON THE BANK ON NEW SOUTH WALES. Laurence Marshall and William Flanagan…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 November 1848 · page 3

BEFORE W. H. KERR, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Walter H[?]rndall Windoyer, a third meeting was held, but at which no…

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Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 November 1848 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE. EM[?]EMENT. John Adcock was indicted for that he, on the 26th April, 1848, did, in virtue of his employ…

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