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Courts & crime, 1851

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Police Office.—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr. Alexander, Alderman Egan, and Mr. M'Leric.)

Empire · Tuesday 17 June 1851 · page 2

ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.—Thomas Julien, was charged with assaulting and robbing William May, of Gloucester-street, on Saturday night last, about 12 o'clock. According to the prosecutor's…

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Court of Bankruptcy. January 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 June 1851 · page 3

IN RE FORD AND REEVES.—EMIGRATION. THE bankrupts had carried on business as ship and insurance agents in Leadenhall-street. This was the certificate meeting…

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

Empire · Tuesday 17 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting was held. The insolvent was examined by Mr. Hellyer at considerable length, and the meeting was adjourned to the 24th…

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Original Correspondence. the Water Police Office. To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 June 1851 · page 3

GENTLEMEN,—Will you permit me to address a few suggestions in reference to your recently published remarks as to the insufficiency of the present court house, for the business…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting in regard to M'Evoy's claim. The insolvent was examined at considerable length, and the meeting was…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—monday. Before His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON, and a Jury of four. LINGARD v. BRADY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 June 1851 · page 2

This was an action in debt. The declaration contained counts for goods sold and delivered, for goods bargained and sold, and an account started. The defendant pleaded as to the sum…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—monday. Nisi Prius Sittifgs. Before Mr. Justice Dickinson, and a Jury of four. LINGARD V. BRADY

Empire · Tuesday 17 June 1851 · page 2

This was an action of debt. The declaration contained counts for goods sold and delivered, goods bargained and sold, and on an account stated. The defendant pleaded 1st, as to £28 Os…

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Police Office.—tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Wednesday 18 June 1851 · page 3

STEALING.—Elizabeth Munday, Sarah Flemming, and Margaret Flemming, were again brought before the Couit, the first for having stolen and the others for having received certain…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 June 1851 · page 3

COLONIAL Secretary's Office, Sydney, 17th. Jane, 1851. Three new police distriets having been recently estabished, namely. Gayndah, Maryborough, and Surat, and certain…

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Regulation of the Police Force. (From Yesterday's Government Gazette.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 June 1851 · page 4

WHEREAS by an act of the Governor and Legislative Council of New South Wales, made and passed in the present year of the reign of her most gracious Majesty Queen…

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Water Police Office. (Before J. O'Neill Brenan, Esq.)

Empire · Wednesday 18 June 1851 · page 3

ILLEGALLY ON BOAUD SHIP.—Charles Wheeler, a seaman who had absconded from the Oriental, now lying at Newcastle, was brought before the court, on the charge of being illegally on board a…

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

Empire · Wednesday 18 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of William Butterfield Algeo, a single meeting was held. No debts proved. In the estate of Hugh Owens, an adjourned single meeting was held. No debts proved. The…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. in Equity. Murphy v. Cowell.—appointment of a Guardian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 June 1851 · page 2

THE PRIMARY JUDGE, (Mr. Justice THERRY) delivered the following judgment in this case:— The decision I am called upon to pronounce,…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of William B. Algeo, a single meeting. No creditors were present, and nothing was done. In the estate of Hugh Owens, an adjourned…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Nisi Prius Sittings. (Before the Chief Justice and a Jury of four.)

Empire · Wednesday 18 June 1851 · page 3

BAYLY V. BLAXLAND. This was an action of trespass, for breaking and entering upon the plaintiff's close, called Bundulla, in the district of Liverpool Plains. The…

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Police Office.—wednesday. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Empire · Thursday 19 June 1851 · page 3

STRALING.—Elizabeth Maner was brought up on the suspicion of having robbed William Marshall, a rosidont of the Ultimo Estate, of two half blankets and a sheet, William Marshall stated…

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Court of Claims

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 June 1851 · page 9

Court of Claims, Juke 10.—The following claims for deeds of grants of land and town allotments will be ready for the examination of the Commissioners at the expiration of two months…

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

Empire · Thursday 19 June 1851 · page 3

In the ostato of Acton Sillitoe, an adjourned; certificate meeting was held,two witnesses were oxamined, and the meeting was adjourned to Saturday, at ll o'clock…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Insolvency Jurisdiction. Before His Honor Mr. Justice THERRY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 June 1851 · page 2

The CHIEF COMMISSIONER moved the confirmation of the certificate of William Chisholm. —Granted. IN THE INSOLVENT ESTATE OF JOHN LORD…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Acton Sillitoe, an adjourned certificate meeting Two witnesses were examined, and the meeting adjourned until Saturday…

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