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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1855

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Water Police Court.—monday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate and Mr. H. Fisher.)

Empire · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 4

CITY POLICE CASES.—George Johnson, who stated he was a senman belonging to the Flash, wits fined 20s. for drunkenness, in default, twenty-four hours' imprisonment; on a second charge, for…

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Central Police Court.—monday. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. G. Hill.)

Empire · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 4

DRUNKARDS' LIST.—There were fourteen persons charged with drankenness; two forfeited their deposits of 40s., one was discharged, one was sent to the infirmary, and the rost were fined 20s.,…

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Monday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. Fisher

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 4

Fanny Richardson, John Fisher, Mary Ann Slaine, and James Holman, were each fined 20s. for drunkenness, or in default of payment 24 hours'imprisonment…

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Central Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. Dowling and Mr. G. Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 4

Fourteen persons had been apprehended for drunkenness: of these two deposited 40s. each by way of watch-house bail, which sums were forfeited by their non-appearance. The rest were ordered to pay 20s…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

Empire · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Richard Ward Neville, a first meeting was hold, Nothing done. In the estate of Hannah Street Ranger, a first meeting was hdel. One debt of £266 10s. 3d. was proved…

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Bathurst Circuit Court. Thursday. Before Mr. Justice DICKINSON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 2

Harold Maclean, Esq., was sworn in as a police magistrate. CATTLE STEALING. John Pickup was indicted for stealing, at Wallabi, a…

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Insolvent Court. Monday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Eatates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Richard Ward Neville, a first meeting was held. No debts were proved. In the estate of Hannah Street Ranger, a first meeting was held. One claim for £266 10s. 3d. was…

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Court of Requests.—£30 Jurisdiction. (Before the Chief Commissioner and two Assessors.)

Empire · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 4

There were a grent number of undefended cases before the Court in which the plaintill's claims were clearly substantiated, or consents to verdicts were given by the several defendants, dispensing…

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Court of Requests.—monday. £30 Jurisdiction. Before the Commissioners. Messrs. Waller and Vickery, assessors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 4

There were upwards of 100 cases on the list, including those continued from last sessions, of which number 36 were defended. The undefended cases were gone through yesterday morning…

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Supreme Court, Melbourne. Criminal Sessions. Monday, 26th February, 1855. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice.) the State Trials

Empire · Tuesday 6 March 1855 · page 5

The Court resumed its sittings at ten o'clock, the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General appearing to proseente for the Crown. Mr. Aspinall presented a humble petition in…

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Central Police Court—tuesday. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 8

DRUNKARDS' LIST.—This list presented the names of twelve drunkards, one of whom was sent to prison for three months, and the rest fined in the usual penalty. Tommy, a man of colour, was…

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Water Police Court. Tuesday. Be[?]rn the Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 4

Frederick Young, a seaman bel[?]ing to har Majesty's ship Juno, was arraigned upon the charge of drunkenness, and assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty. He was very vielent when taken into custody, and struck the constable a violent…

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Water Police Court.—tuesday

Empire · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 8

CITY POLICE CASES.—Charles Timms was fined 20s. or in default twenty-four hours' imprisonment, for drunkenness; and for exposing his person in Cumberland-street, he was further fined £5, or in…

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Central Police Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. Dowling and Dr. Doug[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 4

Twelve persons had been apprehended for drunkene[?] oue, Mary Stowart, her fourth conviction for this offence since January, was sentenced to be imprisoned, as an idle and-disorderly person, for three months; one was sente[?] to pay [?] and…

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Insolvent Court

Empire · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 6

TUESDAY. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) In the estate of Henry Fisher, a first meeting was held, One debt for £115 8s. 6d. was proved…

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The Empire. Wednesday, March 7, 1855. "Contempt of Court."

Empire · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 6

IT is really a question of importance enough to be settled by some definite rule, what are the legal rights of the Press in regard to the publishing of reports of trials…

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Insolvent Court. Tuesday. Betore the Chief Commissioner of Insoivent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Henry Fisher, a first meeting was held, and a claim for £115 8s. 6d., was proved. In the estate of John Malcom, an adjourned special meeting. Several withesses were examined, and the meeting was further…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. in Equity. (Before the Primary Judge.)

Empire · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 9

MARSH AND OTHERS v. BLOXSOME ASD OTHERS. The plaintiffs in this suit were Mathew Henry Marsh, W. M. Manning, and Samuel Frederick Milford, and the defendants were Mr. Oswald…

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Court of Requests.—£30 Jurisdiction. (Before the Commissioner and Two Assessors.)

Empire · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 8

COCRRANE AND ANTOHER v. WRIGHT. This was an action brought by the plaintifls to recover from defendant a sum of £27 10s., for commission alleged to be due on the sale of a…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. S[?]ngs in E[?]uity. Before the Primary Judge. Marsh and Others v. [?]Me and Others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1855 · page 4

This was a proceeding by bill to recover the amount of [?] equital le mortgage for the sum of £1000. The plaintiffs were Matthew Henry Marah, Mr. W. Manning (Sol[?]tor-General), and Samuel Milford (Master in Equity); and the defendants were…

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