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Courts & crime, 1851

1,580 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 79

Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday. Criminal Sittings at Darlinghurst. (Before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry.) the Queen v. Kemp and Fairfax

Empire · Monday 9 June 1851 · page 2

At the sitting of the Court this morning Mr. Justice THERRY, having enquired if the defendants were in attendance, observed that since the trial he had been in communication with the other…

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Police Office,— MONDAy Before the'Police Magistrate

Empire · Tuesday 10 June 1851 · page 3

ILLEGALLY ON PnEMiSES— John Kelly, for being illegally on Mr. Hind's premises, in Clarencestreet,was discharged for want of evidence, STEALING.— Mary Ann Sweeney appeared at the…

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Water Police Court.—monday

Empire · Tuesday 10 June 1851 · page 3

Before Captain Browne and John Campbell, Esq. DESKIITIOX.— Charles Wheeler, a seaman be— longing to tho Oriental, was brought up charged with desertion. Constable Carroll, who…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Monday. "Before the Chief Commissioner

Empire · Tuesday 10 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes,an adjourned special meeting, which was adjourned till Friday next. MEETINGS FOR 10-DAT…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting for inquiry into M'Evoy's claim. Mr. M'Evoy was further cross-examined, and the meeting adjourned…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—monday. Before His Honor Mr. Justice THERRY, and a Jury, of four. Pite and Another v. MACDONALD

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 June 1851 · page 2

This was an action on promises. The declaration contained counts for goods sold and delivered, and for the recovery of the amount of several promissory notes. The case…

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Water Police Office.—monday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1851 · page 2

BREACH OF THE GUNPOWDER ACT.—In pursuance of an information taken and exhibited before Captain Browne and Alderman Allen, at the Water Police Office, on Thursday…

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Police Office,—tuesday. (Before Alderman Egan.)

Empire · Wednesday 11 June 1851 · page 3

STEALING—John Foster and Elizabeth Foster, servants in the employ of John Share, of NewTown, were charged with stealing, in notes and silver, £57, a cheque for £3, and an order for…

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Insolvent Court. Tuesday, Before the Chief Commissioner

Empire · Wednesday 11 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Hugh Owens, an adjourned single meeting. The insolvent was examined by Mr. O'Reilly, and the meeting was adjourned to the 14th instant…

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Central Criminal Court. (Before Mr. Justice Therry.)

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Wednesday 11 June 1851 · page 3

James Pearson for assaulting and robbing one Patrick Mulligan of a watch valued at £5, and 2s. in money, on the 20th, April last, was found guilty, and sentenced to be worked on the roads or other public works for five years…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Hugh Owens, an adjourned single meeting was held. Insolvent was examined, and the meeting again adjourned until the 14th instant…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Before His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON, and a Jury of four. SADLING v. NELSON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1851 · page 2

This was an action on promises. The declaration was upon a special agreement, and alleged that the defendant had agreed to enter into partnership with the plaintiff as…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—monday. Nisi Prius Sittings. (Before Mr. Justice Therry and a Jury of four.) SIMMONS V. Nelson and Sadling

Empire · Wednesday 11 June 1851 · page 2

This was an action on premises. The declaration contained counts for goods sold and delivered, money lent, money paid, and on an account stated. The defendant Nelson pleaded, first, except as to…

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Police Office.—tuesday. Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. G. Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 June 1851 · page 3

Mr. Samuel Lyons, jun., appeared on summons to answer an information, under the Sydney Police Act, for having, at H mebush, on the 30th ultimo, assaulted one William…

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Police Office.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 12 June 1851 · page 3

(Before Aldermen Egan, Fisher, arid Brown, the Police Magistrate, Mr. M'Leric, and subsequently the Mayor.) BREACHES.—There worosevon cases for breaches…

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Water Police Office.—monday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 June 1851 · page 3

COMBINATION OF SEAMEN. — Yesterday, seventeen seamen, belonging to the emigrant ship Emperor, were brought up on warrant before J. O'Neil Brenan, Esq., Water Police…

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Police Districts. (From Yesterday's Government Gazette.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 June 1851 · page 3

COLONIAL Secretary's Office, Sydney, June 10, 1851.—Certain amendments having become necessary in the boundaries of the unde[?]mentioned Police Districts, His Excellency the…

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

Empire · Thursday 12 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Thomas Caldwell, a first meeting: no debts proved. In the estate of Acton Sillitoe, an adjourned certificate meeting: nothing done, adjourned to…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Thomas Cardwell, a first meeting was held, but no debts were proved. In the estate of Acton Sillitoe, an adjourned certificate meeting: further adjourned until…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Before His Honor the Chief Justice and a Jury of four. BERRY v. SUTTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 June 1851 · page 2

This was an action brought by the plaintiff to recover from the defendant the amount of two promissory notes for £120 and £46 12s. 6d. with interest. The defendant pleaded…

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