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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1852

1,458 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 73

Maitland Circuit Court. (Abridged from the Maitland Mercury.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 September 1852 · page 3

THIS Court opened on Monday before his Honor, Mr. Justice Dickinson. Major Crummer, P.M., officiating as Deputy Sheriff, — Sempill, Esq., clerk of arraigns, read Her…

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Insolvent Court. Before S. F. MILFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 September 1852 · page 9

In the estate of Francis Alexander Levin, an adjourned special meeting was held, at which insolvent was examined. In the estate of John Richard Torr, an adjourned…

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Sydney Police Court.—thursday. (Before the Police Magistrate and J. M'Lerie, Es[?].. J.P.)

Empire · Friday 3 September 1852 · page 2

PILFERING.—An aged cobbler named James Spratt was charged with pilfering some petty articles of wearing apparel pincers, &c, from his employer, James Ryan, shoemaker, of…

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Tuesday, August 31. Indecent Assault on Children

Empire · Friday 3 September 1852 · page 4

James Macbeth Gibb was indicted for indecently assaulting Catherine Dark, a female child of ten years old, at Dungog, on the 16th July, 1852…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 September 1852 · page 3

BEFORE S. F. MILFORD, Esq., Chief Commission of Insolvent Estates…

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Maitland Circut Court. (From the Maitland Mercury, September 1.)

Empire · Friday 3 September 1852 · page 4

This court opened on Mondny, before his Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson. Major Crummer, P.M., officiated as Deputy Sheriff.—Sempill, Esq., clerk of arraigns, read her Majesty's proclamation…

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

Empire · Friday 3 September 1852 · page 2

In the estate of A. and S. Lyons, an adjourned special meeting, S. Lyons was examined, and the meeting terminated. MEETING FOR TO-MORROW…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 4 September 1852 · page 2

BEAUTIFUL CHISA SERVICE.—S[?]ee-song, one of the celestial incorrigibles, was released from a week's confinement in Darlinghurst gaol for the express purpose of putting in a further…

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Sydney Police Court.—friday. (Before the Police Magistrat; J. M'Lerie, Esq., J.P., and C. H. Chambers, Esq., J.P.)

Empire · Saturday 4 September 1852 · page 4

LARCENY.—Chow, a native of China, was charged with stealing some articles of wearing apparel, valued at £1, the property of Tang Kee, a Chinaman in the servie of Mr. Mort. The…

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Bathurst Assizes. Trial of Timothy Sullivan for Murder. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Therry). TUESDAY, 24th August. Wilful Murder

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 4 September 1852 · page 5

Timothy Sullivan was indicted for the wilful murder of Daniel Harrington at King's Plains on Friday night the 4th of June last. The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Messrs. Foster and Broadhurst…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. in Chambers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 September 1852 · page 3

BEFORE Sir ALFRED STEPHEN. C.J. WILLIAMS V. GRAHAM. The following decision in Chambers, by His Honor the Chief Justice, is published; as it…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meeting To-day

Empire · Saturday 4 September 1852 · page 3

In the estate of Alexander Waddell, a third meeting, at eleven o'clock. SYDNEY MECHANICS' SCHOOL OF ARTS.—A special general meeting of this Institution took…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meeting This Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 September 1852 · page 3

In the estate of Alexander Waddell, a third meeting, at 11 o'clock…

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

Empire · Monday 6 September 1852 · page 2

DEXTROUS SYSTEM OF ROBBERY.—James Si[?] mons was apprehended on Wednesday last, by Sergeant Ditcham, who produced a warrant which charged Simmons with stealing six ounces…

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Friday, September 3. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson.) Gaol Delivery

Empire · Monday 6 September 1852 · page 3

Thomas Marshall, committed for trial on a charge of abduction, was discharged on his own recognizance in £100 to appear when called on. Matilda Lucy Howson, committed for trial…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 September 1852 · page 2

BEFORE S. F. MILFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Alexander Waddell, a [?] meeting was held, and debts amounting [?]…

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Assize Intelligence. Maitland Circuit Court. (Abridged from the Maitland Mercury.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 September 1852 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON, WEDNESDAY, September 1. Joseph Mandles was indicted for uttering a forged cheque for £2 7s. 6d., on the…

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

Empire · Monday 6 September 1852 · page 2

In the estate of Alexander Waddell, a third meeting; debts amounting to £1914 7s. 10d. were proved. The Official Assignee handed in his report, which was read to the meeting, and…

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Maitland Circut Court. (From the Maitland Mercury, September 4.) (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson,) Wednesday, September 1, 1852. Uttering a Forged Cheque

Empire · Monday 6 September 1852 · page 3

Joseph Mandles was indicted for uttering a forced cheque for £2 7s. 6d, on the Commercial Bank, Sydney, in favour of Patrick O'Brien, purporting to be signed by George Rouse, and dated…

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Court of Requests. £30 Jurisdiction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 September 1852 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner, and Messrs. E. W. Bell and A. Polack, assessors. The Court disposed of several undefended cases…

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