The Empire. Monday, April 4, 1853. Police Protection
THOUGH we are not among those who would represent the city of Sydney as a place unfit for the dwelling of civilised men and women, we are, nevertheless,…
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THOUGH we are not among those who would represent the city of Sydney as a place unfit for the dwelling of civilised men and women, we are, nevertheless,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →APRIL.—Thursday 7.—Robert May, a certificate meeting, at noon. Friday 8.—Henry Poulson, a single meeting, at 11…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BEFORE the CHIEF JUSTICE. FRAUD. John Spence, alias William Spence, was indicted for offering spurious metal for sale, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →John Spence alias William Spence was placed at the bar charged with having, on the 8th of February last, offered for sale to one Patrick Lee a certain quantity of spurious gold…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →STRANGE CHARGE OF THEFT.—Sarah Cox, a middle aged female, whose husband is at sea, was charged under the following circumstances. Michael Coffce, of Lower George-street, stated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Timothy M'Carthy pleaded not guilty, on the charge of having, on the 11th of July last, stolen from the person of William Wollard, a watch, one gold chain, and a certain sum of money…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →IN the estate of Robert May, a certificate meeting, at noon…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Timothy Macarthy was indited for having, in company with another man, on the 11th February last, violently stolen from one William Wooller a gold watch and chain, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →HUSBAND AND WIFE.—Thomas Price was brought before the Bench by Brunwell, a trooper of the Horse-Police, who said that about halfpast nine o'clock, on the previous night, he heard…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In the estate of Robert May, a certificate meeting, at noon. MEETING TO-MORROW. In the estate of Henry Poulson, a single meeting,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →IN the estate of Robert May, a certificate meeting, at noon. MEETING TO-MORROW. In the estate of Henry Poulson, a single…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Walter Scott was placed at the Bar indicted for forgery. As the evidence in this case was unsatisfactory and inconclusive his HONOR intimated that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BEFORE the CHIEF JUSTICE. FORGERY. Walter Scott, a mariner, was indicted for forging an order for £5, with intent to defraud…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →CHARGE OF THEFT.—An elderly married couple were charged with robbing a man named Andrew M'Lennon, who said he was a digger. There was no proof against the prisoners except that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BEFORE S. F. MILFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. A certificate meeting was held in the estate of Robert May. No opposition was offered…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BEFORE the CHIEF JUSTICE. ESCAPE. Angas Nicholson, keeper of the Gaol at Campbelltown, surrendered to his bail, on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In the estate of Robert May, a certificate meeting was held, certificate granted. MEETING TO-DAY. In the estate of Henry Poulson, a single meeting,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Angus Nicholson, keeper of the Campbelltown lock-up, was indicted for having, on the 24th February, caused the escape from prison of one George Frazer, otherwise James Brown, convicted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →IMPUDENT ROBBERIES.—William Lambert, a decently dressed man, with a severe scar upon his forehead, was placed at the bar by Sergeant M'Gee. James Edwards stated that he is a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On Saturday evening last, about seven o'clock, some soldiers of the 40th Regiment went into a public house in the Hay-market, known as the "Beehive," kept by a person named Maurice Walsh, where they had some drink. Several other persons were in the house…
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