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Courts & crime, 1853

1,316 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 66

Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Common Law Jurisdiction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 September 1853 · page 2

BEFORE the full Court. COOPER v. THE CORPORATION OF SYDNEY. The CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the judgment of the Court in this case as follows…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Sittings for Trial of Causes. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a jury of four.) KELLY v. ANDREWS

Empire · Friday 30 September 1853 · page 2

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Mr. BROADHURST appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. DARVALL for the defendant. This was an action for oral slander brought by…

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The Police Register

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 2

ALDERMAN ALLEN AND BETTY.—An elderly female, named Betty Cronan, was brought before the Mayor and Mr Hill, charged with being 'top-heavy' at unseasonable hours. In her…

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Lawyers Fees.--police Magistrates, and the Chief Gold Commissioner

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 8

The debate of yesterday week on the topics above referred to, occurred too closely on the eve of our last publication, then to admit of time for remark but the subjects of discussion, and the mode they…

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Insolvent Court. Friday. Before S. F. MILPORD, Esq, Chief Commisioner of Insolvent [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 7

In the estate of William Thomas Price, a single meetinig was held. Claims amounting to £65 6[?]. 2d. was proved. The insolvent was examined, and the official assignee was directed…

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

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 3

In the estate of Stephen Mallarky, a special meeting, to decide an offer of composition, was held. Insolvent made an offer of 2s. 6d. in the pound, which was accepted, and the creditors consented…

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

Empire · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 5

In the estate of William Thomas Price, a single meeting was held, claims amounting to £65 6s. 2d. were proved. Insolvent was examined, and instructions given to Official Assignee to realise the assets, the meeting then…

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Melbourne Supreme Court— Criminal Sittings. (Before Mr Justice Williams.) Trial and Conviction of Three of the Escort Robbers

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 1

At ten o'clock on Saturday morning last George Melville, George Wilson, and William Atkins, were placed on their trial on the serious charge of having robbed the Gold Escort on the…

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Sydney Police Court.—friday. (Before the Police Magistrate, the Superintendent of Police, and Mr. C. H. Chambers.)

Empire · Monday 3 October 1853 · page 2

BREACH OF MASTER AND SERVANTS ACT.—An important case with regard to the power possessed by the Railway Company over the recently arrived navigators, was heard on Wednesday last, and the Bench deferred their…

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Water Police Regulation Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 October 1853 · page 5
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THIS measure is to be further considered in committee on Wednesday next. It provides considerable changes in the laws relating to the engagement, discharge, and desertion of…

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Insolvent Court. Meeting of of Creditors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 October 1853 · page 5

OCTOBER.—Thursday 6.—Francis Hemmings, a certificate meeting, at noon. Monday, 10.—John M'Kinnon, a single meeting at 11…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Meetings for

Empire · Monday 3 October 1853 · page 2

October 6th.—In the estate of Francis Hemmings, a certificate meeting, at noon. October 10th.—In the estate of John M'Kinnon, a single meeting, at 11 a.m…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—nisi Prius Sittings. Thursday, Friday, and

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 October 1853 · page 4

Before Mr. Justice THERRY and a special jury of twelve. KUTH v. JAMIESON AND ANOTHER. An action on the case to recover damages…

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Sydney Police Court.—monday. (Before, the Mayor, the Police Magis[?]e, Dr. Mitchell, and Mr. C. H. Chambers.)

Empire · Tuesday 4 October 1853 · page 2

DRUNKARDS.—There were 34 cases on the list this morning, being about the usual number for Monday morning. Seven persons paid 20s. each and were released, the remainder were [?] in…

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Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 October 1853 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice DICKINSON. HORSE STEALING. Peter M'Cann was indicted for having on the 30th May, at the Nepean River, near Windsor, stolen a horse…

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Central Criminal Court.—monday. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson.)

Empire · Tuesday 4 October 1853 · page 2

The SOLICITOR-GENERAL conducted the cases for the Crown. HORSE STEALING. Petes McCann was placed at the bar, charged with…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittings for Trial of Causes. (Before Mr. Justice Therry, and a Special Jury of Twelve.) RUTH v. Jamieson and Another

Empire · Tuesday 4 October 1853 · page 2

THIS was an action on the case to recover damages from the defendants for injuries caused by them to the plaintiff, in pormitting seabby sheep from their run to trepass upon the run of the plaintlif, whereby his sheep…

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Sydney Police Court. (Before the Police Magistrate, Samuel Peck, Esc., The Mayor, and Rowan Ronald, Esq.)

Empire · Wednesday 5 October 1853 · page 3

DHUNKARDS.—There were 21 cases on the list this morning. They were discharged on the payment of the usual fine. ASSAULT.—John Shaw was charged with a…

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Central Criminal Court. Tuesday, October 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 October 1853 · page 3

BEFORE the CHIEF JUSTICE. THE QUEEN v. GEORGE HARMSON. Mr. HOLROYD moved that the trial of the above named prisoner, who was under…

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