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Courts & crime, 1851

1,580 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 79

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Henry Thomas Bartlett, a single meeting was held, but no claims were proved. WEDNESDAY…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry. in the Matter of the Arbitration Between Lonchamp and Wife and Were and Others

Empire · Thursday 15 May 1851 · page 2

In this case a rule nisi had been obtained by Mr. Darvall on the last day of term, to set aside the award which had been made in this matter. The rule came on this day for argument, and…

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Police Office.—thursday. Before the Police Magistrate

Empire · Friday 16 May 1851 · page 2

THE ROBBERY AT THE CROWN AND KETTLE.—The two prisoners, Joseph Bidders and Alexander Gray, charged with being concerned in robbing Captain Cudworth, were again brought up for…

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Water Police.—thursday. the Case of the Oriental

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 May 1851 · page 2

CAPTAIN BROWNE delivered judgment in this case yesterday morning. Having first asked If even at that hour an amicable arrangement could not be effected, and having received…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Thursday. Before the Chief Commissioner

Empire · Friday 16 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Robert Gill and Co., a third meeting, debts amounting to £143 6s. 2d., were proved. In the estate of Robert Gill, no dobts proved…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Robert Gill and Co., a third meeting was held. Debts were proved to the amount of £143 0s, 3d., and the Official Assignee was instructed as to the disposal of the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—thursday. Sittings in Banco. Before their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 May 1851 · page 2

LONCHAMP AND WIFE v. WERE AND ANOTHER. The arguments of counsel in this case were concluded, and the Court reserved judgment. Court adjourned sine die…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—thursday. Before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry. in the Matter of the Arbitration Between Lonchamp and Wife and Were and Others

Empire · Friday 16 May 1851 · page 2

In this case, Mr. Darvall, on behalf of Messrs. J. B. and G. Were had, on a former day, obtained a rule to show cause why the award made in this matter should not be set aside, on various grounds,…

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Police Office.—friday. Before the Police Magistrate

Empire · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 3

THE TORTOISE CASE.—Mr. Dowling committed the prisoner, George King alias Jim Brown, for trial on a charge of stealing a tortoise, the property of Captain Debney, and having sold it…

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Goulburn. Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 2

MAY 14.—DISEASED SHEEP.—Yesterday, Mr. Byrnes, of Spring Valley, appeared to answer an information laid against him by our Chief Constable for allowing sheep affected with…

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The Police Register. Serious Charge of Assault, with Intent, &c

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 3

On Monday a charge of the above nature, preferred by Ellon Lane, an Irish orphan girl, against Mr Goorge Doddery, of Cudgee, came on for hearing at the Police-office before Mr…

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Water Police Court.—friday. Before Captain Browne, J. P.

Empire · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 3

STEALING.—Richard Smith, a seaman, belonging to the Challenger, was charged by Mrs. Christopher Lawler, with stealing a shirt and hat belonging to her husband. The prisoner, it…

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Insolvent Court. New Insolvent

The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 148

May 12.—Robert Conway, shoemaker, of Pitt-street, Sydney. CERTIFICATES CONFIRMED. May 14.—Alfred Slaughter and Henry…

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News From the Interior. (From our Correspondents.) Windsor. Police Court, Saturday. Before Messrs. Fitzgerald, Scarvell, and Ascough, J.Ps

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 2

David Griffin appeared on warrant charged with having stolen £9 in bank notes, from John Hogan. John Hogan deposed that the prisoner was his servant; about three weeks ago he laid…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Friday. Before the Chief Commissioner

Empire · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 3

In the estate of James Boyd, a special meeting, one witness examined by Mr. Thompson, and the meeting was adjourned to the 22nd May. In the estate of William Ayley, a single…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 4

In the estate of James Boyd, a special meeting was held. One witness was examined and the meeting was adjourned until the 22nd instant…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. Before His Honor the Chief Justice. by Rule Nisi. Campbell v. Smith and Another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 May 1851 · page 4

Mr. BROADHURST, on behalf of the purchaser, moved to confirm the Master's report approving of the purchaser of the property decreed to be sold in this suit…

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Police Office.—saturday. Before the Police Magistrate

Empire · Monday 19 May 1851 · page 3

EMBEZZLEMENT.—William Robert Lockwood, an "old hand," was committed for trial on a charge of embezzling moneys, the property of his master, Mr. Samuels, the butcher. The prisoner has…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. New Insolvents

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 May 1851 · page 2

DANIEL STEWART, of Parramatta-street, Sydney, cooper. Debts, £120 15s. 4d. Assets— value of real property, £10; of personal property, £10. Balance deficiency, £100 15s. 4d…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetigs for

Empire · Monday 19 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Wicks Norton and Robert Richardson, certificate meetings, at noon. In the estate of Joseph Mathers, a first meeting, at half-past 10 o'clock…

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