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Courts & crime, 1852

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Victoria. Supreme Court

Empire · Monday 23 February 1852 · page 2

The following is the charge of Chief Justice A'Beckett, on opening the Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court, on the 10th instant: ADDRESS…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1852 · page 2

BEFORE S. F. MILDFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Francis Alexander Levin, an adjourned single meeting was held. Two…

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Assize Intelligence. Bathust Circuit Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1852 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice DICKINSON. Barristers present: The Attorney-General, and Messrs. Holroyd and Smythe; Attorneys, Mr. Dillon, Crown Solicitor; Messrs. Greer,…

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Parramatta. Court of General Quarter Sessions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1852 · page 2

THIS Court commenced its sittings on Tuesday last, before Alfred Cheeke, Esquire, Chairman, assisted by Mr. Forbes, P.M., and Messrs. Fearson, Byrnes, and Oakes…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Saturday. (Before S. F. Milford, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Monday 23 February 1852 · page 2

In the estate of Francis Alexander Levin, an adjourned single meeting. Two witnesses were examined. The insolvent filed an amendment to his schedule, and offered to pay 20s. in the pound…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings To-day

Empire · Tuesday 24 February 1852 · page 2

In the estate of Stephen Costello, a single meeting, at 11 o'clock. In the estate of John Thomas Wilson, an adjourned special meeting, at half-past cloven…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings This Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1852 · page 2

In the estate of Stephen Costello, a single meeting, at 11. John Thomas Wilson, au adjourned special meeting, at half-past 11…

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Assize Intelligence. Bathurst Circuit Court. Friday, February 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1852 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON. John Peisley. The Jury in this case, having been locked up for the prescribed period, not having agreed on a verdict this morning, were…

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Sydney Police Court.—monday. (Before the Right Worshipful the Mayor and C. H. Chambers, Esq., J.P.)

Empire · Wednesday 25 February 1852 · page 2

OPERATION OF THE VAGRANT ACT.—The Court was occupied during a considerable time on Monday, by charges against persons under the above Act, for using obscene language Margaret…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1852 · page 3

BEFORE S. F. MILDORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Stephen Costello, a single meeting was held: adjourned, without…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Tuesday. (Before S. P. Milford, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Wednesday 25 February 1852 · page 2

In the estate of Stephen Costello, a single meeting. Nothing done. Meeting adjourned till Tuesday 9th March. In the estates of John Thomas Wilson, an…

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Sydney Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Thursday 26 February 1852 · page 3

COMMITTALS—John Ropick, an East Indian Mack, who has frequently figured disgracefully in the Police Court, and William Allen, were committed for trial at the adjourned Quarter…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Wednesday. Sitting in Banco.—Before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry. New Magistrate

Empire · Thursday 26 February 1852 · page 2

Basil Dickinson, of Mudgee, Esq., took the oaths upon his appointment as a magistrate of the territory. INSOLVENCY JURISDICTION…

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Assize Intelligence. Bathurst Circuit Court. February 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1852 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON. Thomas Wilmore was indicted for the wilful murder of Philip Alger, by shooting him in the belly with a pistol…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. in Insolvency

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1852 · page 2

BEFORE Sir ALFRED STEPHEN, Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice THERRY. CERTIFICATES. The certificate of discharge granted by the…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1852 · page 2

In the estates of John Jones and Thomas Cardwell, adjourned certificate meetings, at noon. MEETING TO-MORROW. In the estate of Charles Hodges Ratliffe, an…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings for To-day

Empire · Thursday 26 February 1852 · page 2

In the estates of Thomas Cardwell and John Jones, certificate meetings, at noon…

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Sydney Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Right Worshipful the Mayor, the Police Magistrate and J. M'Lerie, Esq., J.P.)

Empire · Friday 27 February 1852 · page 2

HAVING STOLEN PROPERTY IN POSSESSION.— James Dunney and Elizabeth Lowndes, were placed at the bar, charged with the above offence by Inspector Singleton. It appeared from the…

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Monday, February 23. Wilful Murder

Empire · Friday 27 February 1852 · page 3

Thomas Wilmore was again imitated for the wilful murder of Philip Alger on the 20th of November last, in the District of Wellington The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was defended…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 February 1852 · page 2

Before S. F. MILFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Thomas Cardwell, an adjourned certificate meeting, further adjourned…

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