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Courts & crime, 1853

1,316 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 66

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

Empire · Friday 22 July 1853 · page 3

In the estate of Edward Bathurst, a third meeting was held. Official Assignee's report was read. It was directed by a majority of the creditors that the furniture should be returned to Mr. Hunt,…

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

Empire · Saturday 23 July 1853 · page 4

STEALING.—Ellen Thomas was charged with stealing a blanket, valued at 16s., the property of Mrs. Beer. The prosecutrix deposed that the prisoner was left in charge of a house of hers nt Lane…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 23 July 1853 · page 3

NOT AXING LEAVE.—Mr. Wilkes was charged [?]not cutting his own stick[?] but the timber [?]Crown at Concord; and such [?] conduct [?] being in concordance with the [?]tes…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. —Friday. Sittings in Banco. (Before the full Court.) CORY v. MOFFITT

Empire · Saturday 23 July 1853 · page 4

This was a motion for a new trial. The action was one of libel, and was tried before Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of four at the last sittings. The defendant was sought to be charged as the writer,…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings in Banco

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 July 1853 · page 4

BEFORE the full COURT. COREY V. MOFPITT. This was a motion for new trial. The action, which was for libel, was tried at the last…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Friday. Meeting for

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 July 1853 · page 4

In the estate of Henry Bingham, deceased, a second meeting, at 11 o'clock…

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

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 July 1853 · page 10

In the estate of Christopher Smith, a single meeting was held. A claim amounting to £5 5s. was proved, and another amounting to £44 18s. 4d., was allowed, subject to taxation. At the request…

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Sydney Police Court.—saturday. (Before the Police Magistrate and J. M'Lerie, Esq., Superintendent of Police.)

Empire · Monday 25 July 1853 · page 2

DEST[?]TUTE CHILDREN.—The three little girls, whom we mentioned in our Saturday's paper as having been discharged by the Police Magistrate when brought before him on a charge of yagraney, were again charged with…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 July 1853 · page 2

IN RE THOMAS LORD.—His Honor Mr. Justice THERRY, upon reading the petition of John Rogers, of Bathurst, hotel-keeper, praying that the estate of Thomas Lord, of Botany,…

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Dom Estio Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings To-day

Empire · Monday 25 July 1853 · page 2

In the esta[?]e of Henry Bingham, deceased, a special meeting, at 11 a.m. In the estate of Christopher Smith, an adjourned single meeting, at 11 a.m…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 July 1853 · page 3

BEFORE S F. MILFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Christopher Smith, an adjurned single meeting was held. Two claims…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—monday. Sittings in Banco

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 July 1853 · page 3

BEFORE the full COURT. [?] V. MOFFITT. The CHIEF JUSTICE said that, having very carefully considered this case, the Judges were…

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

Empire · Tuesday 26 July 1853 · page 2

In the estate of Christopher Smith, and adjourned single meeting was held. One claim for £34 112. 6d. was proved; insolvent was examined by Mr. Malcom, and was allowed, upon certain…

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Sydney Police Court.—monday

Empire · Wednesday 27 July 1853 · page 1

(Before the Police Magistrate and Dr. Huntley.) The number of drunkards who this morning, submitted to the usual penalty or its alternative, was 26; besides several apprehensions for…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—monday. Sittings in Banco. (Before the full Court.) cory v. MOYFITT

Empire · Wednesday 27 July 1853 · page 1

The COURT intimated its wish in this case to hear a further argument on the point, whether the charge, which was in effect that of being an acocssory before the fact, was sufficiently laid in the…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meeting To-morrow

Empire · Wednesday 27 July 1853 · page 2

In the eatate of James Sinclair, a special meeting, for proof of debts, at 11 o'clock a.m…

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Domestic Intelligence. "Insolvent Court. Meeting To-morrow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1853 · page 2

In the estate of James Sinclair, a special meeting, for proof of claims, at 11…

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Sydney Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Mayer and Dr. Huntloy.)

Empire · Thursday 28 July 1853 · page 2

PARENTAL NEOLECT.—John and Eli[?]abeth Young were apprehended by warrant, on charge of having for months past habitually neglected to nourish and otherwise provide for their four…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Before the full Court. Insolvency Jurisdiction. Certificates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 July 1853 · page 5

The certificate of discharge granted by the Chief Commissioner to William Farrell was confirmed by the Court. [?]OMMON LAW JURISDICTION…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings in Banco. (Before the full Court.) Insolvency Jurisdiction

Empire · Thursday 28 July 1853 · page 2

The only business in this branch of the Co[?] was the confirmation of the certificate of an insolvent, William Farrell, which the Court ordered…

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