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Courts & crime, 1851

1,580 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 79

Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 September 1851 · page 2

BEFORE W. H. KERR, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Thomas Cardwell, a third meeting was held. One claim, amounting to…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Lord V. Campbell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 September 1851 · page 2

THIS case, which was commenced on Saturday, was continued to-day, but was not concluded at the rising of the Court. It will be resumed at ten o'clock on Thursday morning…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Tuesday. (Before W. H. Kerr, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Wednesday 24 September 1851 · page 3

In the estate of Thomas Cardwell, a third meeting was held. Debts amounting to £31 15s. were proved, and the creditors present directed everything to be sold, except the insolvent's…

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Police Office,—tuesday. (Before his Worship the Mayor, the Police Magistrate, and J. M'Leric, Esq.)

Empire · Thursday 25 September 1851 · page 2

CHARGE OF ROBBERY IN A PUBLIC HOUSE.- Marianne' Morrison was placed at the bar, charged with robbing William Lloyd, of eleven one pound notes, under…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 September 1851 · page 2

BEFORE their Honors the CHIEF JUSTICE and Mr. JUSTICE THERRY. INSOLVENCY JURISDICTION. IN RE JAMES SMITH THE YOUNGER…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings This Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 September 1851 · page 3

In the estate of James Roberts, a second meeting, at half-past 10 o'clock. In the estate of William Blaxland, an adjourned single meeting, at half-past 10…

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Before the Full Court. in Re Saul Lyons

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 September 1851 · page 2

On the 1st August last the insolvent made an application for his certificate, after the expiration of two years from refusal, under the rider to the 10 Vic., No. 14…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings for To-day

Empire · Thursday 25 September 1851 · page 2

In the estates of John Westmore and John Gorrick, certificate meetings at noon. In the estate of James Roberts, a second meeting, at half-past ten o'clock…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings in Banco. Before the full Court. Insolvency Jurisdiction. in Re James Smith the Younger

Empire · Thursday 25 September 1851 · page 2

The CHIEF COMMISSIONER reported that he had suspended the certificate of this insolvent, for six calendar months, on the ground that he had not made a full disolosure and surrender of his…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

Empire · Friday 26 September 1851 · page 3

in the estate of James Roberts, a second meeting, debts amounting to £350 11s. 8d. Insolvent filed an amendment to his schedule, and the meeting terminated…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. in Equity. Executors Costs.—freake V. Holt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 September 1851 · page 2

MR. JUSTICE THERRY delivered judgment to-day to the following effect in this case:— The present case, which came on for further directions, involves an important question in…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 September 1851 · page 3

In the estate of James Roberts, a second meeting was held. Insolvent filed an amended schedule, and claims amounting to £350 11s. 8d. were proved against the estate…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Sittings in Equity. (Before the Primary Judge.) FREAKE v. HOLT

Empire · Friday 26 September 1851 · page 3

HIS HONOR delivered judgment in this case to the following effect:- The present case, which came on for further directions, involves an important question in…

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

Empire · Saturday 27 September 1851 · page 2

STEALING STONEMASONS' TOOLS.—Hugh Kain was placed at the bar, charged with stealing one stonemason's pick valued at 2s. 3d., and sixteen chisels, worth 12s., the property of Henry…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 27 September 1851 · page 3

T[?]'s "LERS" OF THE CUP.—Mrs Caroline Lees, who does the matronly over five of the rising generation of Australia, called upon her hasband, Samuel, (the pride of…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 September 1851 · page 4

BEFORE W. H. KERR, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting; further adjourned…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 September 1851 · page 4

BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE, and a Jury of four. MORRISON V. HANRATTY. This was an action of slander, the alleged…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—thursday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 September 1851 · page 6

Before His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON, and a Jury of four. BARNETT V. JONES This was an action of special assumpsit. The…

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Original Correspondence. Police Protection for the Northern Districts. To the Edotors of Bell's Life in Sydney

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 27 September 1851 · page 3

Gentlemen,—May I request the favor of room in your columns to show the very unprotected state of the Northern Districts from the devastation of the natives, by the gross…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Friday. (Before W. H. Kerr, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Saturday 27 September 1851 · page 2

In the estate of Samuel Terry Hughes, an adjourned special meeting, for examination under Judge's order; nothing done, adjourned. In the estate of John Goodwin, an…

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