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Courts & crime, 1853

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Insolvent Court. Meetings To-morrow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1853 · page 5

In the estate of Henry Bingham, deceased, an adjourned second meeting, at 11 o'clock. In the estate of Francis Frederick Doliman, a certificate meeting, at noon…

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Assize Intelligence. Maitland Circuit Court. Saturday, August 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1853 · page 4

BEFORE the CHIEF JUSTICE. FRAUDULENT INSOLVENCY. Phillip Henry Magrane. late of Hinton, in the colony of New South Wales, was indicted…

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Maitland Circuit Court. Thursday, August 18. (Abridged from the Maitland Mercury.) (Before the Chief Justice, and Special Juries of four.) Do[?] Dem. Robinson v. SHEEN

Empire · Wednesday 24 August 1853 · page 2

This was an action of ejectment, to recover certain promises in East Maitland. Counsel for the plaintiff, Mr. Broadhurst; attorney, Mr. Ward. Counsel for the defendant,…

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Sydney Police Court—tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate, the Mayor, Captain Darley, and the Superintendent of Police.)

Empire · Thursday 25 August 1853 · page 3

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.—George M'Spa[?]den was charged, on information of Mr. Stubbs, with a brench of the Act against cru[?]lty to animals, in having cut off the tail of a cat belonging to…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 August 1853 · page 5

BEFORE the CHIEF JUSTICE and Mr. Justice THERRY. INSOLVENCY JURISDICTION. ESTATE OF EDWARD SPARKE, SEN…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 August 1853 · page 5
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In the estate of Henry Bingham, deceased, an adjourned second meeting, at 11 o'clock. In the estate of Francis Frederick Dollman, a certificate meeting, at noon…

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Sydney Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate, the Mayor, Captain Darley, and the Superintendent of Police.)

Empire · Friday 26 August 1853 · page 2

THREATENING LANGUAGE.—John Handley was summoned by Mary Handley, his wife, charged with having used very dreadful threats towards her, in c onsequence of which she went in fear of…

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County of Bourke Police Court Thursday, August 25th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 August 1853 · page 6

(Before C. Payne, N. A. Fenwick R. A. Bal[?]rnie, A.F.A. Greeves, William Thomas, and [?]arles Vaughan, Esqrs, J P.'s.) FALSE WEIGHTS.—A small dealer, named…

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Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 August 1853 · page 3

BEFORE S. F. MILFORD, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Henry Bingham, deceased, an adjourned second meeting. Claims…

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Supreme Court.—august 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 August 1853 · page 6

(Before their Honors, the Acting Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Williams.) This day was fixd for arguing the great injunction case about the Royal Hotel,…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 27 August 1853 · page 2

LIQUIDATING A WASHING BILL.—Maria Williams, a handsomw br[?]ette, was charged before Mr Vinegar-cruet Dowling, with stealing. Edward Hooper, of the Circular Quay, blacksmith,…

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Insolvent Court

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 August 1853 · page 9

Before S. F. Milford, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. MEETINGS OF CREDITORS. SEPTEMBER.—Thursday 8.—Edward Bathurst a…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—friday. Equity Jurisdiction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 August 1853 · page 5

BEFORE the PRIMARY JUDGE. TERRY v. HOSKING. Mrs. Hosking, as heiress-at-law of the late S. Terry, had, through her trustees, instituted…

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Assize Intelligence. Bathurst Circuit Court. Monday, August 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 August 1853 · page 3

THE Court was opened this morning, before his Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON. The barristers present were Mr. Callaghan, the Crown prosecutor; Mr Holroyd, and Mr…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 August 1853 · page 4

SCHEDULE FILED.—Thomas Brooks, of Parramatta-street, Sydney, labourer. Amount of liabilies, £134; value of assets, £8; deficiency, £126. Mr. W. Perry, official assignee…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings for

Empire · Monday 29 August 1853 · page 2

September 8.—In the estate of Edward Bathurst, a certhcate bleeting, at nona. September 12.—In the estate of Moritz Mundell, a special meeting, at 11 a.m…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday. Equity Jurisdiction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 August 1853 · page 4

BEFORE the Primary JUDGE. TERRY v. HOSKING. His HONOR over-ruled, with costs, the exception argued herein on Friday…

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Assize Intelligence. Bathurst Circuit Court. Wednesday, August 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 August 1853 · page 4

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON. CATTLE STEAL[?]NG. Domi[?]ick Kelly was indicted for stealing a calf and heifer, the property of Thomas…

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Sydney Police Court—monday. (Before the Mayor and the Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Tuesday 30 August 1853 · page 2

ATTEMPTING SUICIDE.—Jeremiah Meringham, a miserable-looking, man, who trembled in every joint, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by shooting at himself with a pistol. Inspector Singleton deposed…

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