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Courts & crime, 1853

1,316 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 66

Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meeting To-day

Empire · Thursday 28 July 1853 · page 2

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

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings To-day

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

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

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Sydney Police Court.—thursday. (Beforo the Mayor and J. M'Lerie, Esq., J.P.)

Empire · Friday 29 July 1853 · page 2

THE RIVAL CADDAGE MERCHANTS.—Mr. Les and Mr. Morallis were both venders of cabbages, and the ambition of each was to sell his articles cheaper than the other. Accordingly, as Leo…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 July 1853 · page 2

BEFORE S F. MILFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of James Sinclair, a special meeting was held, at which were proved…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—thursday. Equity Jurisdiction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 July 1853 · page 2

BEFORE the full Court. RICHARDS V. BRANDON. This was an application by Mr. Rickards to set aside a former order for appointing Mr…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—thurday. Sittings in Banco. (Before the full Court.) BRANDON V. Rickarus. Rickards V. BRANDON. This [?]

Empire · Friday 29 July 1853 · page 2

This was a motion at the instance of Rickards, the defendant, in one suit, and the plaintift in the other, the object of which was to discharge an order made by consent in both causes, appointing…

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

Empire · Friday 29 July 1853 · page 2

In [?]e estate of James Sinclair, a special meeting was held; debts amounting to £296 13s. 4d. were proved, and the meeting [?]erminated…

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Sydney Police Court.—friday. (Before the Mayor, the Police Magistrate, and J. M'Ler[?]e, Esq., J.P.)

Empire · Saturday 30 July 1853 · page 8

OBSTRUCTING THE THOROUGHFARE.—John O'Brien was summoned by Inspector Stubbs, for putting up a work-shed in the carriage-way in the neighbourhood of the Bank of New South…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 30 July 1853 · page 2

A CHOICE OF EVILS.—Three poor little girls who had been before brought to Court on a charge of vagrancy, were introduced by Sergeant M'G[?]. He stated that on Friday night[?]…

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The Proposed Court of Divorce

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 July 1853 · page 6

The law or marriage is at this time under discussion in France, Pidemont, and England. In the first-named country, public opinion is directed…

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Domestic intelligence. Insolvent Court. Monday

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 July 1853 · page 9

Before S. F Milford, Esq, Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Christopher Smith, an adjourned single meeting was held. Two claims were proved,…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 July 1853 · page 4

BEFORE the full Court. IN RE SHUTTLEWORTH. This was an enquiry into the professional conduct of Mr. James Nainby Shuttleworth,…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.friday. Sittings in Banco. (Before the full Court.) Doe Dem. Want v. Boyle and Others

Empire · Saturday 30 July 1853 · page 5

This was a motion on behalf of the defendants in this action calling on Mr. James Naimby Shuttleworth, an attorney of this Court, to answer the matters contained in certain affidavits…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meeting To-day

Empire · Monday 1 August 1853 · page 2

In the estate of Stephen Mallarky, a special meeting, at 11 a.m. MEETINGS FOR August 25.—In the estate of Henry Bingham,…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings of Creditors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 August 1853 · page 2

AUGUST,—Monday, 1. Stephen Mallorky, a special meeting to make an offer of composition, at 11. THURSDA, 25.—Henry Bingham (deceased) an…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday. Last Day of Term

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 August 1853 · page 2

BEFORE the full Court. NEW PRACTITIONERS. The following gentlemen were admitted and sworn in as attorneys, viz.—…

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

Empire · Tuesday 2 August 1853 · page 2

The number of drunkards who, this morning, paid the usual penalty for their dissipation, was eleven. There were also a few unimportant complaints of disorderly conduct…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 August 1853 · page 2

BEFORE S F. MIXFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Stephen Mallarky, a special meeting was held to receive an offer of…

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Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 August 1853 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Justice. JURORS FINED. The following gentlemen were fined for non-attendance as jurors, viz., Messrs. Edwin…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittings in Banco. (Before the full Court.) Admission of Attorneys

Empire · Tuesday 2 August 1853 · page 2

This being the last day of term, the following gentlemen were duly admitted and sworn in as attorneys, solicitors, and proctors of this Court. Samuel Sandiland Rogers, Isle of Man, by virtue…

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