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Courts & crime, 1851

1,580 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 79

Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—monday. Nisi Prius Sittings. Stirling V. o'FERRALL

Empire · Tuesday 24 June 1851 · page 2

Mr. BROADHURST, upon this caso being called on, stated that he had been instructed on bohalf of the plaintiff to withdraw the record. The special jurors who had been summoned for to-day were…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—monday. Before His Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson. Stirling (Chairman, &c.,) [?]. O'FERRALL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 June 1851 · page 2

When this case was called on, Mr. BROADHURST, on behalf of the plaintiff, withdrew the record. The Court then adjourned until to-morrow…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting, touching the claim preferrod by M'Evoy, at half-past 10 o'clock; an adjourned special…

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Police Office.—monday. Before J. S. DOWLILNG, Esq., Police Magistrate. ABDUCTION

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 June 1851 · page 2

Mr. DOWLING inquired of Mr. Nichols what course he intended to pursue in reference to the matter of his application in regard to Dr. Fullerton: Did he intend to file an…

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Police Office.—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate and Alderman Egan.) ABDUCTION

Empire · Wednesday 25 June 1851 · page 3

Patrick Meehan, out on bail, and James Mather, Mary Ryan, and Mary Oates were charged, the first for being principal,and the others for being accessories in the abduction or " taking away"…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court.—tuesday. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

Empire · Wednesday 25 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting, for examination, and respecting M'Evoy's claim, nothing done, adjourned to Friday next…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 June 1851 · page 2

No business was done at either of the adjourned meetings fixed for to-day, except their further adjournment—that in the estate of Thomas Cardwell, until Thursday; and those…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. in Equity. Before His Honor the Primary Judge. Beatson v. Hughes and Others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 June 1851 · page 2

This case came on for further directions, and on the question of costs. Mr. DONNELLY and Mr. FISHER, on behalf of the plaintiff, contended that the costs must…

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Police Office. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Thursday 26 June 1851 · page 3

STEALING.—Peter Grogan and John Grogran were brought up again, charged with stealing two pieces of fence, the property of a Mr. Lakeland, a market gardener, of the Glenmore Road. The…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings To-day

Empire · Thursday 26 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of John Kotton, a single meeting, at half-past 10 o'clock. In the estate of Robert Gill and Co., a special meeting, at ll o'clock…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings This Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of John Rotton, a single meeting, at half-past 10 o'clock. In the estate of Robert Gill and Co., a special meeting at 11…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Nisi Prius Sittings

Empire · Thursday 26 June 1851 · page 3

(Before Mr. Justice Dickinson, nnd a Jury of four.) THE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA V. DARKER AND ANOTHER…

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Interior. Goulburn. (From our. own, Correspondent.) Court of Quarter Sessions. Saturday, June 21, 1851

Empire · Thursday 26 June 1851 · page 3

(Before S. Raymond, Esq., Chairman, and a bench of Magistrates.) Patrick Murray was arraigned for illegally rescuing cattle seized by Catherine Smith for the…

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Police Office. (Before the Police Magistrate and Alderman Egan.)

Empire · Friday 27 June 1851 · page 3

STEALING.— Margaret Smith, Margaret Martin, Henry Reeve, James Newman, and Archibald Oampbell were again brought up on the charge of having been concerned in the robberies of Mr…

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Insolvent Court. Thursday. Before the Chief Commissioner

Empire · Friday 27 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of John Rotton, a single meeting, no debts proved, and the meeting was adjourned to the 7th July next, to be held at Maitland. In the estate of Robert Gill and Co., debts…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of John Rotton, a single meeting was held. No debts were proved; the meeting adjourned until the 7th proximo, to be held at Maitland…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court— Thursday. Nisi Prius SITTlNGS. (Before Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of four.) Deacon V.carphin

Empire · Friday 27 June 1851 · page 2

This was an action on promises for money had and received by defendant for the use of the plaintiff. The defendant pleaded non asaumptit. Mr. Broadhurst appeared for the plaintiff, and…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Before their Honors the Chiep Justice and Mr. Justice Therry. Insolvency Jurisdiction. in the Estate of William Dettmer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 June 1851 · page 2

The CHIEF COMMISSIONER moved that the certificate granted by him to William Dettmer, be confirmed.—Ordered. IN THE ESTATE OF ACTON SILLITO[?]…

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Water Police Office.—thursday. Before the Water Police Magistrate and Captain Moriarty, R.N.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 June 1851 · page 3

Thomas Carroll stood charged with stealing a pair of boots the property of Mr. John Palmer, who resides at Mr. Edwards' boarding house, York-street. The following particulars…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 28 June 1851 · page 2

"On! On! DE BOATMAN ROW."—A sweet little family melody set to this tune was sung in Court on Monday by John M'Carthy, a Pyrmont boatman, and his better, or at all events taller…

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