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Courts & crime, 1854

1,942 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 98

Sydney Police Court.—monday. (Before the Police Megistrate, T. Broughton, E. C. Weeks, and John M'Lerie, Esquires.)

Empire · Wednesday 6 September 1854 · page 3

DRUNKENNESS—The drunkards' list contained the names of twenty-two offenders. One of the number forfeited, by [?]on-appearance, the sum of 40s., lodged in lien of bail, and the rem[?]inder…

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Supreme Court, Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1854 · page 2

THE following is the case referred to in our Correspondent's letter, It cam on before the full Court on Friday last. THE QUEEN V. MADDEN. This was a most important application, and affects the liberty,…

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Inolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1854 · page 3

THE undermentioned estates were surrendered— Robert Forrest, of Sofala, storekeeper. Liabilities (including £158 disputed) £2560 13[?]. 5d.; assets, values of personal property, and moneys, £353; outstanding debts, £900 3s. 8d Total,…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. in Equity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1854 · page 8

BEFORE the PRIMARY JUDGE. WEST v. FULTON. Mr. Lutwyche and Mr. Milford appeared for the plaintiff in this case, upon a proceeding by claim to…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. New Insolvents

Empire · Wednesday 6 September 1854 · page 5

I the estate of Robert Forrest, of Sofai[?], storekeeper, a schedule was filed. Debts due by insolvent, £2560. 13s. 5d. Assets; personal property and monies, £1263; debts due to Insolvent, £[?] 3s. 8d. Deflclcnry,…

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Court Held at Singleton on Good

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1854 · page 3

A RETURN to an address from the legislative Council has recently been printed, containing copies of all correspondence between Mr. F. Lindsay, of Bellfield, Wollombi, and the Government, respecting the holding…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—tuesday. in Equity. (Before His Honor, the Primary Judge.) WEST V. FULTON

Empire · Wednesday 6 September 1854 · page 3

This was a proceeding by claim. Mr. LUTWYCHE and Mr. MILFORD appeare [?] for the pl[?]atiff; and Mr. BROADHURST for the defendant…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 September 1854 · page 3

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate. Ten men belonging to the Agricola were arraigned for wilful disobedience of lawful commands, and refusing to do duty on board. Four of the men—Williams,…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 September 1854 · page 3

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Gordon, Broughton, and Egan. Of ten persons taken into custody for drunkenness, three had deposited 40s. each in lieu of bail, which…

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Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 September 1854 · page 3

IN the estate of Chauncy Perry Scudder, a special meeting was held. The creditors present directed the official assignee to pay Captain Pattison the sum of £200 in settlement of an action brought by him…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday. in Equity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 September 1854 · page 5

BEFORE the PRIMARY JUDGE. WOODS V. DEAN AND ANOTHER. In this case Mr. Broadhurst and Mr. Milford appeared for the plaintiff on the previous day, upon an…

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

Empire · Thursday 7 September 1854 · page 5

In the Estate of Chauncey Perry Scudder,a special meeting was held. The creditors directed the official Assigned to pay to Captain Pattison the sum of —200 in settlement of an action brought by Captain Pattison…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—wednesday. in Equity. (Before His HONOR the Primary Judge.) Woods [?]Dean and Another

Empire · Thursday 7 September 1854 · page 5

This was a motion for an injunction to restrain the defendants from selling certain property of the plaintiffs. Mr. BROADHURST and Mr. MILFORD appeared…

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Sydney Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Police Magistrate, and J. Broughton Esqs.)

Empire · Friday 8 September 1854 · page 5

STEALING.—Lonisa Lloyd,and Jane Palmer, were charged with having, on Monday last, stolen a quantity of wearing apparel, the property of one Mary Anne Nunn. The proscecutrix deposed, that…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 September 1854 · page 5

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate. James Gail, an absentee without leave, from the Emma, was sentenced to four weeks' hard labour. Alexander Mayrow was fined 40s. for drunkenness…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 September 1854 · page 5

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. The drunkard list consisted of ten names: one had deposited 40s. which was declared forfeit, eight were convicted and sentenced to pay 20s. each, and one was…

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Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 September 1854 · page 5

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of John Green, an adjourned single meeting. One claim was proved, amounting to £81 8s. 6d., of which £7 16s. was allowed to rank as a…

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Court of Requests. £30 Jurisdiction. September 7th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 September 1854 · page 5

BEFORE the Commissions and two assessors. LAWLESS V. WESLEY. This was an action to recover damages from the defendant for an alleged breach of contract in having…

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

Empire · Friday 8 September 1854 · page 5

In the Estate of John Green, an adjourened single meeting washe[?]d. One claim amounting to £[?] 8s. 6d. was proved, of which £7 16s, was to be a preferent claim. THe creditors directed the household furniture and wearing apparel to…

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Water Police Court. Frday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 September 1854 · page 3

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate. William Stephens, Ismael Strong, William Jackson, William Grover, and John Andrews, deserters from H.M.S. Calliope, were ordered to be sent on board…

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