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Courts & crime, 1850

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 February 1850 · page 4

In the estate of John William Roberts, a single meeting was held, at which the following claims wero proved:—James Wright, £7; Southey and Cooper, £40 16s.; F. Harper,…

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Thursday. Stealing a Check

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1850 · page 2

William M'Donald was indicted for stealing from Edward Shepherd, on the 27th of November last. Shepherd, it appeared, was in the employ of Mr. James Kinghorne, and had…

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Water Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1850 · page 2

THOMAS POWELL, Inspector of Water Police, exhibited an information against Joseph Brignell, for unlawfully receiving £5 from a seaman named Rowley, for shipping the said…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1850 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel White, a single meeting. The insolvent not appearing, meeting was adjourned until Saturday next. NEW INSOLVENTS…

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THE Sydney Morning Herald. Monday, February 25, 1850. "Sworn to no Master, of no Sect am I." Assize Intelligence, Bathurst Circuit Court. Before his Honor the Chief Justice. Uttering

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1850 · page 2

William Elton was indicted for uttering a forged check or order for the payment of money It appeared that on the 1st of December last,…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings This Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1850 · page 2

In the estate of Robert Richard Hungerford, an adjourned single meeting, at half-past 10 o'clock. In the estate of Nicholas Cavillon, a special…

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Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court. Monday. Before His Honor Mr. Justice Therry. Forgery

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1850 · page 2

James Byrnes was indicted for that he, on the 26th December, 1849, feloniously did forge a certain warrant or order for the payment of money, purporting to be drawn by Farquhar…

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Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court. Tuesday, February 26. BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson. Stealing From a Dwelling House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1850 · page 2

John Bernal was indicted for that he, on the 18th February, feloniously did steal from the house of Mr. Clark, professor of dancing, in Elizabeth-street, a sum of money to the amount…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1850 · page 2

In the estate of Robert Richard Hungerford, an adjourned single meeting. One claim was proved—Beames and Keele, £33 [?]s. 6d.; and the meeting adjourned until the 2nd pr[?]ximo…

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Assize Intelligence, Bathurst Circuit Court, Friday, February 22. BEFORE His Honor the Chief Justice, and a Jury of four. Civil Side. Tasker v. CUMMINGS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1850 · page 2

Counsel for plaintiff, Mr. Holroyd; attorney, Mr. Home. For defendant, the AttorneyGeneral; attorney, Mr. Bligh, This was a new trial—at the Assizes held…

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Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1850 · page 2

THE Supreme Court in its insolvency jurisdiction did not sit yesterday for lack of business. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1850 · page 2

NEW INSOLVENT.—Mary Ann Clarke, of the South Head Road, publican. Debts due by insolvent, £150 3s. 6d. Assets—personal property, £15; debts due, £35. Balance…

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Law Intelligence Central Criminal Court. Wednesday. Before His Honor Mr. Justice Therry. the Queen v. HALLETT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1850 · page 2

Angelina Hughes Hallett, out on bail, was called, but did not appear, and her professional adviser (Mr. J. R. Brenan) stated that he had seen her last evening in a very agitated state,…

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Parramatta. Police Office, February 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1850 · page 2

COMMITTAL.—John Beale, for whom a warrant was issued a short time since, came before Mr. Hardy, Police Magistrate, charged with embezzlement. From the evidence,…

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Law Intelligence Central Criminal Court. Thursday. Before his Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson. Stabbing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1850 · page 2

Catherine Brown was indicted for stabbing one Dennis Flannagan, with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm. From the evidence it appeared that the…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Thursday. Before W.h.kerr, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1850 · page 2

In the estate of Martin Gill, an adjourned single meeting: Mrs. Gill not being in attendance, the meeting was adjourned until Tuesday next,…

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Police Office Sketches

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 2 March 1850 · page 3

A LEAP OUT OF THE BOOK OF SNOBS.—This new leaf was turned over by Master Michael Hardiman, an interesting young gentleman, rising fifteen years, blouse-clad and hair patted down,…

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The Murder of Count Batthyany

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 2 March 1850 · page 10

THE following remarks are from an able article in a late EXAMINER, on this sad subject: -- It need not surprise us that Count Széchnyi, the practical Reformer, or moderate Conservative, took office…

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The Mysteries of Sydney; Chapter Xiv. the Gaol

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 2 March 1850 · page 1

Occupying a commanding position on the southern side of the metropolis stands the Darlinghurst prison. Its exterior presents all the chilling and forbidding character of these…

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The Central Criminal Court

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 2 March 1850 · page 2

This Court Commenced its sittings at Darlinghurst, on Monday, before his Honor, Mr. Justice Therry. FORGERY…

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