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Courts & crime, 1851

1,580 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 79

Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 July 1851 · page 4

BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE. UTTERING A FORGED THEQUE. Daniel Davis was indicted for having, at Sydney, on the 2nd instant, feloniously…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 July 1851 · page 5

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting, in the matter of M'Evoy's claim, at half-past ten o'clock. In the estate of John Slattery, a single meeting,…

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

Empire · Monday 7 July 1851 · page 3

ABSENTING WITHOUT LEAVE—George Lawrence, a seaman belonging to the ship Emperor, was again brought up on the charge of absenting himself from duty. Mr. Nichols conducted the…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Saturday; (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

Empire · Monday 7 July 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Lachlan M'Alister, a second meeting; debts amounting to £4774 were proved. The insolvent was examined by Mr. Barker, and was directed by the Chief Commissioner to file a…

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

Empire · Tuesday 8 July 1851 · page 3

THE DRUNKARD'S LIST— A greater number than usual were this day convicted of drunkenness, more than half of whom were women; they were tined in penalties of 5s. or 2s. 6d. each,…

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Water Police Office.—monday. Before the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. John Campbell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 July 1851 · page 3

ASSAULT IN HARBOUR.—Captain Farmer, of the brig Two Friends, appeared on summons to answer the complaint of one of his seamen, Sarioh, a native of Singapore, who charged him…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 July 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, on adjourned special meeting, in the matter of M'Evoy's claim, at half-past ten o'clock. In the estate of John Slattory, a single meeting,…

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Domestic Intelligence. in Solvent Court Meetings for To-day

Empire · Tuesday 8 July 1851 · page 3

In the estate of John Slattery, a single meeting, at ll o'clock. In the estate of S. T. Hughes, an adjourned special meeting, at half-past 10 o'clock…

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Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court— Monday. (Before His Honor the Chief Justice.) FORGREY

Empire · Tuesday 8 July 1851 · page 3

Daniel Davis was indicted for having, on the 2nd July last, uttered a forged cheque, with intent to defraud one Thomas Nairne. Mr. Nairne, a clerk in the Bank, deposed that the prisoner…

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Law Intelligence. Centrai, Criminal Court. Monday. Before His Honor the Chief Justice. Utterino a [?] CHEQUE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 July 1851 · page 2

Daniel Davis was indicted for having, at Sydney, on the 2nd instant, feloniously uttorod a forged cheque upon the Bank of New South wales, purporting to be drawn by…

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Central Criminal Court.—tuesday. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson.) STEALING

Empire · Wednesday 9 July 1851 · page 3

Angelina Mary Hughes Hallett was indicted for having, on the 8th of June last, stolen five pounds in notes, and some silver, the property of Mrs. Sarah Templeton, a resident of Cumberland-street…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 July 1851 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON. LARCENY. Angelina Mary Hughes Hallett was indicted for having, on the 8th of June last, stolen five…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 July 1851 · page 2

BEPORE W. H. KERR, Esq[?], Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting, on the subject of…

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Police Office,—tuesday. (Before His Worship the Mayor,)

Empire · Wednesday 9 July 1851 · page 3

Four wretched looking men were convicted of drunkenness, and fined in the penalty of two and sixpence each. William Porter was committed for trial at the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. in Equity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 July 1851 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor the PRIMARY JUDGE. RANKIN v. HEATHORN. His HONOR gave Judgment in this case as follows:—…

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

Empire · Wednesday 9 July 1851 · page 3

In the estate of J. Slattery, a single meeting. Nothing done; adjourned, till to-morrow, at half-past 10 o'clock. In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Tuesday. Sittings in Equity.—Before His Honor the Primary Judge, RANKIN v. HEATHORN

Empire · Wednesday 9 July 1851 · page 2

HIS HONOR at the sittings of the Court, gave judgment as follows:—In this case by the bill and answer, and the evidence taken, a decree for an account is satisfactorily established; but I…

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Police Office.—wednesday. (Before the Police Magistrate and Alderman Allen.)

Empire · Thursday 10 July 1851 · page 2

DUNKENNESS.—Thomas Lawson, Bridget, Joseph, and Mary Butler were convicted of drunkenness, and sentenced to pay a fine of 5s. each, or in default to be imprioned during forty-eight…

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Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 July 1851 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON. ILLEGAL SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGE. James Fullerton, late of Sydney, Minister of the Church of Scotland, was inflicted for…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 July 1851 · page 2

BEFORE W. H. KERR, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John Slattery, an adjourned single meeting. One claim was tendered, and…

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