The Police Register
JARVIS AND FAMILY.—John Jarvis, described as a farmer, was called to the front of the dock, charged with assault and battery. Constable Ennis produced a loaded fowling-piece, with…
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Child Stealing. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald
SIR,—Can you inform me on what grounds our worthy Police Magistrate made use of an expression, the other day, in reference to the stealing; of children from their parents, viz., to one who had been unjustly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Insolvent Court.—friday. (Befor the chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)
In the estate eof James Slateyer, asecond meeting was held. Dobts amounting to £103 [?], were eeproved. Insolvent was examined by Mr. Robert Johnson and Mr. Want, and meeting terminated…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Insolvent Court. Friday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates
In the estate of James Slatyer, a second meeting was held, at which debts amounting to £103 11s. were proved, and insolvent underwent examination. COMPULSORY SEQUESTRATION…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Supreme Court, Melbourne. First Term Sittings. Monday, 26Th March. Before their Honors the Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Williams
On the meeting of the Court, a rule nisi was granted in the case M'Nilly v. M'Niece; and a probate in the estate of William Pelling, deceased. After which his Honor the Chief Justice proceeded to record the judgment of the Court on the defendant in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Law Intelligence. Ssupreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Trial, of Causes. (Befor the Chief Justice and a Special Jury of twelye.)
This was an action for breach for contract to deliver a certain numbers of cattleee.e They declardtion alleged that the plantiff bought by auction, in Sydneeyee, 1000 head of cattleee, at £1 10s. a head,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Before Sir Alfred Stephen, Chief Justice, and a special jury of twelve. ROUSE v. BOWMAN
This was an action for breach of contract as to the delivery of certain cattle. The pleadings were very voluminous, but the case set out was substantially this —1st. That the plaintiff having first purchased at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court. Saturday. Before the Water Police Magistrate
Edward Roach, who was sentenced to six hours' imprisonment yesterday, for drunkenness, was again arraigned to-day for a like offence, aggravated by obscence language. In default of payment of a fine of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court.—saturday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate.) City Police Cases
Edward Roach, charged with drunkenness, and with using obscene language in the public strests, was, for the first offence, fined 20s., in default twenty-four hours' imprisonment; for the second offence 20s., or three days'…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Central Police Court.—saturay. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. G. Hill.)
DRUNKARDS' LIST.—Nine persons were convicted of drunkenness; one was discharged; one forfeited his deposit of 40s.; six were fined in the usual penalty of 20s. or 24 and 48 hours' imprisonment and Mary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Central Police Court. Saturday. Before Mr. Dowling and Mr. Hill
Eight persons were convicted of having been found drunk in the streets: Mary Marlay, on the occasion of her fifth conviction since January, was sentenced to be imprisoned for four months; one paid 40s.; the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Insolvent Court.—saturday. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)
In the estate of William Duncan, an adjourned second meeting was held. One debt for £213 17s. 1d. was proved. Insolvent altered his schedule, an was examined by Mr. Jaques…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Insolvent Court. Saturday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates
In the estate of William Duncan, an adjourned second meeting was held. One debt, £213 17s. 1d., was proved; insolvent amended his schedule, and was examined…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Saturday, the 31st day of March, 1855. Remanet Causes
1st. The common jury cause of Heydon v. Young and another will be taken on Monday, the 7 th day of May next; and the jurors now in attendance for the trial are directed to attend on that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Law. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittings As in Banco Before the Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Therry. INSOLVENCY
The Chief Commissioner reported a dividend of 4s. 3d. in the pound in the estate of Thomas Brett; and a dividend of 2s. 6d. in the estate of Frederick Bradley. Both reports were confirmed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—saturday. Sittimus As in Banco. (Before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Therry.) INSOLVENCY
In the estate of Thomas Brett, the Master reported a first dividend of 4s. 3d. in the pound. In the estate of Frederick Bradley, a dividend of 2s. 6d. in the pound. The plan of distribution was confirmed in each instance…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Water Police Court. Monday. Before the Water Police Magistrate
William Brown and Edward Connor paid a fine of 20s. for drunkenness; Allen Hopkins and William Martin were each fined 20s. for drunkenness, and 20s. for disorderly conduct in Prince-street; and Frederick…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Central Police Court. Monday. Before Mr. Allen, Mr. Hill, and Mr. Thornton
Thirteen drunkards were dealt with: one man, who had deposited 40s. at the lock-up by way of bail, forfeited it by non-appearance. Michael Maher was sentenced, alter several previous convictions within a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Central Police Court.—monday. (Before Messrs. G. Thornton, G. Hill, and G. Allen.)
DRUNKARDS' LIST.—Twelve persons were convicted of drunkenness; one forfeited his deposit of 40s. Michael Maher, having been repeatedly brought before the Court, was sent to gaol for one…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Insolvent Court. Meetings of Creditors
Wednesday, 4.—William Colo, a special meeting, at 11. John Woods, an adjourned certificate meeting, at noon. matcolm macdonald, a second meeting, at 2. Harris and Barlow, a second meeting, at 3…
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