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Courts & crime, 1855

2,634 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 132

The Late Brutal Murder,—coroner's Inquest

Empire · Wednesday 11 April 1855 · page 4

Yesterday, and inquest was held before the City Coroner, J. R. Breana, Esq., at the Sportman's Arms, corner of Goulburn and Pitt Streets, on view of the body of the unfortunate woman Johanna…

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Central Police Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. Al[?]en, Mr. Thornton, Mr. Ross, Mr. Weeks, and Dr. Mitchell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 April 1855 · page 5

Nine persons were convicted of having been found drunk in the streets. Sarah Dade, of no little celebrity in this line, was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for a month; and the rest were dealt…

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The Later Murder. To the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Wednesday 11 April 1855 · page 4

SIR—I have read with much pleasure what I consider your very just and proper remarks in this day's publication upon the conduct of Dr. West in the late case of murder in Liverpool-street, on…

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Central Police Court.—tuesday. (Before Messrs. G. Allen, G. Thornton, R. S. Ross E. C. Weekes, and Dr. Mitchell.)

Empire · Wednesday 11 April 1855 · page 4

DRUNKARDS' LIST.—Eight persons were charged with drunkenness in the public streets; one was discharged, and eight were fined in the usual penalty of 20s,, or twenty-four hours' confinement…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. First Day of Term. Before the full Court. Accounts and Fines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 April 1855 · page 4

The usual accounts of the Prothonotary and the Sheriff, &[?], were presented and filed, and the schedules of fines were gone through. LINDSAY V. FAWCETT AND ANOTHER…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday, First Day of Term, (Before the Full Court.) LINDSEY V. Faucet and Another

Empire · Wednesday 11 April 1855 · page 4

This was motion for a new trial. The action tried at Maitland, was one of trespass, the defendants having Buffered their flock of sheep to enter upon the plaintiff's run, and communicate the…

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Insolvent Court. Tuesday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 April 1855 · page 4

In the estate of James O'Hara a third meeting was held. The official assignee gave in his report, which was read. One creditor only WOB present, who directed the assignee to institute enquiry into the…

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Insolvent Court.—tuesday. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)

Empire · Wednesday 11 April 1855 · page 4

In the estate of James [?] a third meeting was held, Office Assignee handed in his report, which was read to the meeting. The only credltor present directed the Official Assignee to make Inquiry as to the value of…

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Water Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate and North, Esq.)

Empire · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 4

CITY POLICE CASES.—John Hyland and Mary Lawless were severally found guilty of drunkenness, and sentenced to the usual penalties.—Henry Bishop and Elizabeth Bishop were placed in the…

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Water Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Water Police Magistrate, and Mr. E. North

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 4

John Hyland and Mary Lawless were ordered to be locked up for 24 hours, in default of payment of a fine of 20s. for drunkenness. Henry Bishop, formerly a sawyer at Lane Cove, and…

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Central Police Court.—monday. (Before Messrs, G. Allen, J. F. Josephson and Egan.)

Empire · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 4

DRUNKARDS' LIST.—Seven men and ten [?] were charged with drunkenness in the [?] streets; fourteen were fined in the usual penalty 20s. or twenty-four hours' imprisonment; on…

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Insolvent Court.—wednesday

Empire · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 4

(Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) In the estate of Augustus Leopoldt, a first meeting was held. Debts amounting to £95 3s. 4d. were proved. Insolvent and several witnesses were examined touching…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sitting in Banco. (Before the Full Court.)

Empire · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 4

M'NAB AND OTHERS v. WALTHAM AND OTHERS. This was an application for a account to he taken of all the goods in the vessel Susanna Christian. and that each of the cargo owners should be made…

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The Late Case of Murder. To the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 5

SIR—Business pressing heavily on me, I have but sufficient time to notice a portion of the report of the late inquest, and that too hurridly. At present I will confine myself to the points of the…

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L a W. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings in Banco. Before the full Court. M[?] and Others V. Waltham and Others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 4

This was an application by rule nisi, for an account of all goods shipped on board the Susannah Christina, with a view to the contribution from all the owners of such goods, of a (rateable) share towards the payment…

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Insolvent Court. Wednesday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 4

In the estate of Augustus Leopoldt, a first meeting was held, and claims amounting to £95 3s. 4d. were proved. Insolvent and several witnesses were examined touching an alleged-bill of sale and mortgage…

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Central Police Couht. Wednesday. Before Mr Allen, Mr Josephson, and Mr. Egan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 April 1855 · page 4

Seventeen persons (ten of whom were females) had been apprehended for drunkenness in the streets. One was discharged, one forfeited a deposit of 40s, fourteen were fined 20s. (non-payment to be visited with 24…

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Water Police Court. Thursday. Before the Water Police Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 April 1855 · page 5

Joseph Turner, and David Micklejohn, were ordered each to pay a fine of 20s., or in detault to be imprisoned for 24 hours, for drunkenness. Henry Bishop, who was yesterday committed to…

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Water Police Court,—thursday, (Before the Water Police Magistrate.)

Empire · Friday 13 April 1855 · page 4

CITY POLICE CASES,—Joseph Turner and David Mikeyon were severally found guilty of being drunk and sentened to pay the usual penalties,— Robert Pearson, James Keenan, William Newlands,…

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Central Police Court.—thursday. (Before Messrs. G. Allen, G. Hill, and R. Ronald

Empire · Friday 13 April 1855 · page 4

DRUNKARDS' LIST.—Fifteen persons wore convicted of drunkenness in the public) streets, and were fined 20s., or twenty-four hours' confinement in the cells…

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