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Courts & crime, 1851

1,580 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 79

The Sydney Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 June 1851 · page 2

THE New Police Act passed in the last session of the Legislative Council, was brought into operation in the district of Sydney, and its suburbs, (including Cockatoo Island and the…

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

Empire · Saturday 28 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Lachlan Mac Alister, a first meeting. Mr. Walker presented his claim, which was ordered to stand over until the second meeting, for tho Insolvent to bo present…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 June 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Lachlan Macalister, a first meeting was held. The only claim presented was one by Messrs. Walker and Co., which, insolvent not being pres[?]nt, was ordered to…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. Nisi Prius Sittings. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a common jury of twelve.) TARBUCK V. WILES

Empire · Saturday 28 June 1851 · page 2

Mr. DARVALL, upon the jury in this case being sworn, intimated to the Court that the defendant consented to a verdict for tho plaintiff, damages £50, which the jury found accordingly…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. Before His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON, and a common Jury of twelve. TA[?]UCK v. WILES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 June 1851 · page 2

This was an action of trespass for assault, by stabbing the plaintiff with a bayonet on the high seas, and for false imprisonment, by confining the plaintiff to his cabin. The defendant…

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Water Police Court-saturday. (Before Mr. J. O'Neil Brenan and Mr. M'Lerie.)

Empire · Monday 30 June 1851 · page 3

DESEHTION.—Robert Gilder, Alexander M'Phail, and William Murray, thrco seamen belonging to the ship Emigrant, were brought up on the charge of desertion; but no presecutor appearing, owing…

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Water Police Office.-

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 June 1851 · page 3

DESERTERS.—No less than eight deserters from the Emigrant, J[?]ne, and Thomas Arbuthnot, were brought before the Water Police Magistrate, on warrants, issued whilst their ships…

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Domestic Intelligence, Insolvent Court, Meetings for To-day

Empire · Monday 30 June 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting, at 11 o'clock…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday, Evans v. MOORE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 June 1851 · page 2

THE following is the judgment of the Court in this case, as prepared by the CHIEF JUSTICE, and handed (by consent) to the partics. Covenant on an agreement under seal; by…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Saturday. the following schedules have been filed:—

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 June 1851 · page 2

John Slattery, of Prince-street, Sydney, gentleman. Liabilities. £157. Assets—personal property, £38 19s.; outstanding debts, £48 15s. 6d. Amount of deficiency, £69 5s. 6d…

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Police Office.—monday. (Before George Hill, Esq., and Alderman Egan.)

Empire · Tuesday 1 July 1851 · page 3

ABUSIVENCESS.—Catherine Freeman'was brought up on a charge of having made use of threatening and abusive language, on Wednesday last. The parties it seems, aro neighbours, and the quarrel…

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Domestic Intelligence. 'Insolvent Court. Monday. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

Empire · Tuesday 1 July 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting. The insolvent was examined at some length by Mr. Martin, and the meeting adjourned to the following day, at…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 July 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting touching M'Evoy's claim. Insolvent was further examined at considerable length, and the meeting…

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Dom [?]Gence. Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 July 1851 · page 2

BEFORE [?] wsq., Chief Commissioner o[?]s. In the[?]e Gill a special meeting was [?]or £918 was proved,…

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

Empire · Wednesday 2 July 1851 · page 2

STEALING.—Thomas Perkins was again brought up on the charge' of stealing, from Mr. Pite, of Pitt-street, 27 yards of superfine cloth. Margaret Mitchell, who was apprehended on suspicion of…

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

Empire · Wednesday 2 July 1851 · page 2

DESERTION.—Francis Reynolds, a cook, belonging to the ship Elisabeth Brown was charged by his captain, Mr, Kelly, with deserting his vessel on the 22nd ultimo. So far as moral evidence…

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

Empire · Wednesday 2 July 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Robert Gill, a special meeting. One debt for £918 was proved, which was secured to the full amount. In the estate of Alexander Young, a special…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Before His Honor Mr. Justice Therry, and a jury of four. Simmons and Another v. Matthews and Another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 July 1851 · page 2

This was on action on promises. The first count of the declaration set forth a contract between the parties, by which the plaintiffs (who are builders in Sydney) agreed…

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Police Office.—wednessday. (Before the Right Worshipful the Mayor and the Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Thursday 3 July 1851 · page 2

WAGES.—Mr. Vaughan, of the Registry Office, King-street, was summoned for arrears of wages, at the instance of Thomas Harmer, a person lately in his employ. It appears that the complainant…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 July 1851 · page 2

BEFORE the full Court. IN EQUITY. EX PARTE GEORGE MILLER, ACCOUNTANT, AND ONE OF THE TRUSTEES, &c., COMPLAINANTS;…

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