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DRUNKENNESS.—Nine persons were brought up on charges of drunkenness. An old offender named John Johnson, was dealt with as a vagrant, and sent to gaol for one calendar month. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Plato, who was remanded from yesterday on suspicion of being a deserter from the Calliope, was discharged, due enquiry having been made and no evidence for the prosecution having been obtained. This…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Nine persons were convicted of drunkenness: one was sentenced, being an old offender, to one month's imprisonment with hard labour; and the rest in the ordinary penalty of 20s. with twenty-four hours'…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The two adjourned meetings in John Woods' estate were postponed until Wednesday, the 17th instant. In the estate of Amy Susannah Stanniforth an adjourned certificate meeting. Mrs. Stanniforth's…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In the estate of John Woods, tho two meetings set down for Thursday the 4th Instant, were adjourned till Wednesday the 17th Instant. In the estate of Amy Susanna Staniforth, an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Twelve persons, for drunkenness, were disposed of by the infliction of the usual penalty of 20s. fine, or 24 hours' imprisonment. There were 11 cases on the ordinary list, the majority of which were either…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →DRUNKENNESS.—Twelve persons were brought up, and convicted of drunkenness this morning, with one exemption (that of an aged female named June Gallagher, who was discharged to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Success to thieving" is, we believe, one of the favourite toasts of the Nichols', Martins' and Roberts', and other practitioners of the English Police Courts, at their merry makings: and such would seem to be the aspiration of our present…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A GOOD BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR.— The Police Magistrate oppressed his gratification on Tuesday morning last, at the fact that there were only three drunkards on the list of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →DRUNRENNESS.—Seven lushingtons were brought up, and ordered, as usual, to paya fine of 20s. each, or in default to go to gaol for twenty-four hours. INSANITY—Hobart Kyme and Selina Kelly,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →There were eight drunkards on the list to-day, all of whom, with the exception of one, were sentenced to pay a penalty of 20s., or be imprisoned for 24 hours. On the general list were eleven cases, four of which…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Captain Wherry, of the British Queen, appeared upon summons to answer the information of John Hall, chief officer of that vessel, charging him with non-payment of wages earned, and due to the amount…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →HIS HONOR the Chief-Justice, on the hearing of the petition of William M'Munn, licensed victualler, of George-street, granted a rule nisi, returnable on Wednesday, the 7th of February, calling upon Hannah…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →David Belar, a seaman belonging to the Joseph Soames, was arraigned for disorderly conduct on board while in a state of intoxication. Found guilty, and sentenced to be imprisoned for 48 hours in default of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →There were fourteen drunkards on the list to-day, four of whom deposited each 40s., which was forfeited on their non-appearance. The others were sentenced in penalties of 20s., or the usual alternative. On the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE DRUNKARDS' LIST contained the names of fourteen individuals, male and female. Of this number four forfeited a bail deposit of 40s, each; two others paid the usual fine of 20s.; and the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir— The efficiency of the constabulary force of this town is a question of no small moment to its inhabitants, who are indebted for the high degree of security both of person and property which…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In the estate of Waller Bates, an adjourned second meeting. Claims amounting to £31 7s. were proved, and one for £720 was gone into, and witnesses were examined respecting the same; but the meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →D. Veldman, a seaman belonging to the General List was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for six weeks, for desertion. THE VICTORIA.—Mr. Coppin drew crowded houses…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →There were ten persons on the list for drunkenness, two of whom were discharged. The others were fined 20s., with the usual alternative of 24 or 48 hours. On the general list there were 17 cases, 7 of which were…
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