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Courts & crime, 1851

1,580 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 79

Police Office.—saturday. Before the Police Magistrate

Empire · Tuesday 20 May 1851 · page 3

THE CHARGE OP MURDER AGAINST MR. FARMER.—Edward Farmer was brought up again this morning, and discharged, there being no evidence against him…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. New Insolvent

Empire · Tuesday 20 May 1851 · page 2

James Kerr, of Sussex-street, Sydney, Mariner. Amount of liabilities, £25 14s, 9d. Assets, value of personal property, £5; outstanding debts, £11 2s. 5d. Amount of deficiency, £9 12s. 4d. Mr…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Monday. Meeting To-morrow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, a special meeting, at 10 o'clock. In the estate of James Smith and Son, a special meeting, at half-past 10…

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Police Office.—tuesday. Before the Police Magistrate

Empire · Wednesday 21 May 1851 · page 2

A SUSPICIOUS CASE.— The well-known Patrick Erwin was charged with robbing Mrs. Cavenagh, the wife of one of his tenants, of six one pound notes and a sovereign, on or about the first of…

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

Empire · Wednesday 21 May 1851 · page 2

" WHAT IS'T THAT AILETH THEE?"—Peter M'Caul, Janies Tallant, and Thomas Roberts, scamen; and George Zeitz, cook, belonging to the Seringapatam, appeared to answer the charge of refusing to…

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Water Police Office.—tuesday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 May 1851 · page 3

DESERTION.—Yesterday, John Green, an apprentice belonging to the Ranger, whaler, was brought before Captain Browne, at the Water Police Office, in charge of Constable…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings This Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, a special meeting, at half-past 10 o'clock. In the estute of James Smith and Son, a special meeting, at 11…

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Police Office.—wednesday. Before the Polico Magistrate

Empire · Thursday 22 May 1851 · page 2

COMMITTAL.—Mary Dnznell was committed for trial on a charge of stealing a piece of pork from the shop of Mr. Etherington, butcher, of George-street Market…

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

Empire · Thursday 22 May 1851 · page 2

ABSENTING FROM DUTY.—Charles Augustus and Michael Fox, seamen, belonging to the ship Regina, who appeared on the charge of absenting themselves from duty, were discharged with a…

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

Empire · Thursday 22 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of S. T. Hughes, a special meeting; Mr. James M,Evoy was examined by Mr, Martin touching his claim against Mr. Hughes, and the meeting was adjourned to Friday, the…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, a "special meeting was held. Mr. James M'Evoy was examined at considerable length in respect of his claim against the insolvent. The…

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Police Office.— Thursday. Before the Police Magistrate

Empire · Friday 23 May 1851 · page 3

The business at the Police Office to-day Was not of any public interest. The intelligence from the gold districts so entirely absorbed the attention of all parties concerned, that it was with difficulty…

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

Empire · Friday 23 May 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Joseph Mathers, a first meeting: debts amounting to £48 3s. ld. were proved. In the estate of Alexander Young, a single meeting, debts amounting to £151 9s. lld. were…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Joseph Mather, a first meeting was held, and debts amounting to £48 3s. were proved. In the estate of Alexander Young, a single…

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Police Office.—friday. Before the Police Magistrate and John M'Xeric, Esq

Empire · Saturday 24 May 1851 · page 3

STKAI.TNO.Margaret Batehlcr was committed for trial on a charge of stealing a purse containing seventeen shillings and sixpence, the property of Margaret Murphy,alodger in her house.An old…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 24 May 1851 · page 2

SNOBBISH TRICKS.—Master John Beer, jan., a young gentleman whose experience of the world and its troubles has extended over a term of fifteen years, lodged two grave complaints…

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Insolvent Court

Empire · Saturday 24 May 1851 · page 3

Before the chief Commissioner. In the sate of S.T. Hughes,an adjourned special meeting, nothing done, adjourned to Wednesday,28th instant…

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At the Police Office, Bathurst

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 24 May 1851 · page 7

1. Six hundred and forty acres, county of Bathurst, pariah of Three Brothers. 2. Eleven hundred and eighty acres, county of Bathurst, parish of Bringellet, near Dunn's Plains. 3. Six hundred and forty acres, county of Bathurst, parish of Aberfoil. 4…

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The Theft of the Priceless Jewel. the Mare of the Desert

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 24 May 1851 · page 1

The sheik of Arbazza was a shereef and a saint. He was of a pure Arabic stock, and a bitter hater of the Berbers. He was also the wealthiest man in all the kingdom of Fez; and…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 May 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting; further adjourned until Wednesday next…

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